Kosovo (XK)
A young Balkan republic with euro-based daily life, low costs, a large diaspora, fast-growing Pristina tech and service sectors, complex recognition politics, and document-heavy residence and work compliance.
Capital: Pristina
Region: Europe
Language: Albanian
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 29)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
192 or 112
Fire Brigade
193 or 112
Ambulance
194 or 112
Poison Control
Use emergency services or hospital emergency department
Mental Health
Emergency 112; private and NGO crisis resources vary
Domestic Violence
Kosovo Police 192/112 and local shelters/NGOs
Child Protection
Police and municipal social work centre
Road Assistance
Insurer, rental company or private tow operator
Emergency department or private clinic
112/194
Emergency care is available; private clinics are often used by expats for English-speaking service.
24/7 emergency; clinic hours vary
How to call emergency services in Kosovo
112 is the safest all-purpose emergency number. Albanian is most useful; Serbian is important in Serb-majority areas.