Dailies report that if San-Marino officially confirms its recognition of Kosovo’s independence, the number of the countries that recognize Kosovo will reach 40. According to a web site “Kosovothanksyou.com”, San-Marino has now recognized independence of Kosovo. The news was made public by a San-Marino TV station, papers report.

While all Kosovo-based media reported on the recognition, Kosovo’s institutions have not confirmed the information.

Italy’s Foreign Ministry has appointed Michael Louis Giffoni as Ambassador to Kosovo, Italian Embassy officer Patrick Mura said after a meeting with the President of Kosovo Fatmir Sejdiu. According to Sejdiu, Mura also brought the credentials of Italy’s first Ambassador to Kosovo.