Central European Evening Report: "Recent Developments: EU-mediated Talks on Kosovo-Serbia Currency Dispute and Mykolas Alekna's World Record in Discus Throw"

EU Special Envoy Facilitates Talks Between Kosovo and Serbia Over Currency Regulation Dispute: EU Special Envoy Miroslav Lajčák has announced plans for another round of talks between Kosovo and Serbia, aiming to address the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kosovo to exclusively use the euro for payments. Lajčák expressed optimism for constructive dialogue, urging both parties to approach the meeting with flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset. The decision by the CBK, effective February 1, has sparked reactions from Serbian authorities and the international community. Despite Kosovo's firm stance on the regulation's non-negotiability, talks are expected to proceed with the aim of finding a temporary solution for the use of the dinar in Serbian-majority areas.
Mykolas Alekna Breaks Men's Discus Throw World Record in Ramona, USA:
Young Lithuanian discus thrower Mykolas Alekna set a new world record in discus throwing in Ramona, USA, during the night. With a throw measuring 74.35 meters, he surpassed the oldest men's world record in athletics (74.08 m) held by German Jürgen Schult for almost 38 years. The twenty-one-year-old competitor has confirmed excellent form in the Olympic season, posing a challenge to Kristjan Čeh.