Kosovo, Serbia

Kosovo raids Serbia-linked offices as tense elections loom
Kosovo police on Wednesday raided 10 Belgrade-linked government offices in ethnic Serb areas, the interior ministry said, the latest move by Pristina to dismantle a Serbian system of social services and political offices in the country ahead of parliamentary elections.
Kosovo authorities close parallel institutions run by ethnic Serb minority
Kosovo authorities say they have closed all so-called parallel institutions used by the ethnic Serb minority and supported by neighboring Serbia in a move condemned by the European Union
NATO Beefs Up Kosovo Security Ahead Of Tense Vote
NATO on Saturday said it had strengthened its peacekeeping force in Kosovo amid mounting tensions ahead of parliamentary elections early next month.
Kosovo Shuts Serb Institutions, Fueling Tension Ahead of Vote
Kosovo’s government shut down more than two dozen Serb-run institutions on its territory, risking a potential flare-up in tensions in the Balkan nation less than four weeks before it holds a parliamentary election.
Ethnic Serbs Denounce Raids On Parallel Institutions In Kosovo (Video)
Ethnic Serbs living in Kosovo have denounced raids by authorities on municipal offices in 10 Serbia-backed areas. The January 15 raids are part of an effort by the government in Pristina to close so-called parallel institutions that give neighboring Serbia leverage in its former province.
Kosovo announces closure of of parallel Serb institutions in move condemned by EU
Kosovo's interior minister announced the closure of parallel institutions used by the country's ethnic Serb minority on Wednesday, a move which was condemned by the European Union. Kosovo's interior
Serbia Calls Kosovo Office Closures A 'Dangerous Escalation'
Serbia slammed the closure of its municipal offices by Kosovo authorities on Wednesday, with the foreign minister calling the move a "dangerous escalation".
Kosovo shuts down Serbian parallel institutions, escalating tensions with Belgrade ahead of elections
By Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje Kosovo’s Minister of Interior Xhelal Svecla announced on January 15 the closure of Serbian municipal offices and parallel institutions operating within the country,
EU sends election observers to monitor Kosovo's parliamentary polls on Feb. 9
European Union observers will monitor Kosovo's parliamentary election on Feb. 9, which is expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose governing party won in a landslide in the 2021 ...
EU assembles 100-strong observer mission for Kosovo elections scheduled for February
NATO-led international peacekeepers known as KFOR said their 4,300-strong force will be assisted by more than 200 Italian ...
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EU Observers to Monitor Key Election Test in Kosovo
An EU mission will oversee Kosovo's parliamentary elections on February 9, a vital test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti. With ...
Ugly or awesome design? The Kosovo National Library stirs never-ending debate
Smack in the middle of Kosovo’s capital Pristina, the national library is all but impossible to miss. To some it is an ...
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Skopje, Pristina rank among world's most polluted cities: Air quality monitor
Health experts advise residents to avoid outdoor exercise, keep windows closed, use air purifiers and wear masks outdoors - ...
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Anniversary of Kosovo Serb Politician’s Murder Marked by Grief and Frustration
The anniversary of Oliver Ivanovic's 2018 assassination was marked in Serbia and Kosovo amid feelings of betrayal over the ...
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EU Braces for Impact of Trump's Presidency in 2025
The EU faces uncertainty in 2025 due to the incoming Trump presidency and its potential impact on trade, defense spending, ...
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Turkish soldiers provide Kosovo forces with sniper shooting training
Training held under collaboration with Turkish military to improve crisis management, civil defense, emergency response ...