15 years of state, this is the first country to have recognised Kosovo's independence

15 years of state, this is the first country to have recognised Kosovo's independence

Kosovo celebrates today the 15th anniversary of its declaration of independence. But what was the first country to recognise Kosovo as a state? Based on the list of recognitions published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first country to have recognised Kosovo as a state is the Republic of Costarica. Recognition from this country came exactly the day Kosovo and [...]

Based on the list of recognitions published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first country to have recognised Kosovo as a state is the Republic of Costarica. The recognition from this state came the very day Kosovo declared independence.

The following day, Kosovo's independence was recognised by the United States of America, France, Albania, Turkey, Great Britain, Afghanistan, Australia, Senegal, Germany, Latvia, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Luxembourg, Peru, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Sweden, Iceland, Slovenia, Finland, Japan and Canada.

Meanwhile, last state to have recognised Kosovo's independence is Israel

Related
"I no longer have any connection with the 'Guxo'/"party, Nezir Kraki wants to be referred to as"deputs by LVV"

"I no longer have any connection with the 'Guxo'/"party, Nezir Kraki wants to be referred to as"deputs by LVV"

Heavy accident in Pogradec: One Dead and Four Injured

Heavy accident in Pogradec: One Dead and Four Injured

Roberto Mancini expected to take the lead in Italy

Roberto Mancini expected to take the lead in Italy

Haradinaj wishes the United States for the 251st anniversary of the US Army: Gratitude for contribution to Kosovo liberation

Haradinaj wishes the United States for the 251st anniversary of the US Army: Gratitude for contribution to Kosovo liberation

Former British Minister: There is simply no convincing evidence that can punish Thaci

Former British Minister: There is simply no convincing evidence that can punish Thaci

About 30% of votes by mail, VV first, LDK second

About 30% of votes by mail, VV first, LDK second

“Burrid and injured woman”, details from the serious accident on the “Ibrahim Rugova highway

“Burrid and injured woman”, details from the serious accident on the “Ibrahim Rugova highway

Heavy accident on the <x0c>back Rugova”

Heavy accident on the &lt;x0c&gt;back Rugova”

Prizren assassination: Another in a Grieve

Prizren assassination: Another in a Grieve

Prizren: Trouble among cousins, 27-year-old dead

Prizren: Trouble among cousins, 27-year-old dead

These are the five war crimes detainees, one captured today at the border.

These are the five war crimes detainees, one captured today at the border.

Morina: People arrested today have participated in Recak Massacre

Morina: People arrested today have participated in Recak Massacre

OEK head: Bank tariffs are not disturbing as digital services remain free

OEK head: Bank tariffs are not disturbing as digital services remain free