Kosovo arrests eight linked to canal explosion Kosovo's Interior minister Xhelal Svecla has said that police had arrested eight people after an explosion hit a canal that sends water to its two main power plants, an incident Pristina labelled a "terrorist act" by neighbouring Serbia. Europe • 30 Nov 24
Kosovo arrests eight linked to canal explosion Kosovo's Interior minister Xhelal Svecla has said that police had arrested eight people after an explosion hit a canal that sends water to its two main power plants, an incident Pristina labelled a "terrorist act" by neighbouring Serbia. Europe • 30 Nov 24
Taoiseach in Kosovo for talks on EU membership The Taoiseach is in Kosovan capital, Pristina, to meet the country's leaders and hold discussions on Kosovo's application for EU membership. World • 11 Jan 24
Taoiseach in Kosovo for talks on EU membership The Taoiseach is in Kosovan capital, Pristina, to meet the country's leaders and hold discussions on Kosovo's application for EU membership. World • 11 Jan 24
EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force A long-awaited European Union scheme allowing Kosovo nationals to travel to Europe's borderless zone without a visa has come into force. Europe • 01 Jan 24
EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force A long-awaited European Union scheme allowing Kosovo nationals to travel to Europe's borderless zone without a visa has come into force. Europe • 01 Jan 24
Standoff between police and gunmen ends in Kosovo The standoff between gunmen and Kosovo authorities at a monastery near the border with Serbia ended Sunday night, authorities in Pristina said, following a police operation to regain control of the area. World • 24 Sep 23
Standoff between police and gunmen ends in Kosovo The standoff between gunmen and Kosovo authorities at a monastery near the border with Serbia ended Sunday night, authorities in Pristina said, following a police operation to regain control of the area. World • 24 Sep 23
Brawl in Kosovo parliament amid pressure over unrest A brief brawl broke out between politicians in the Kosovan parliament as emotions boiled over during debate over measures to defuse tensions in restive Serb enclaves in the north. Europe • 13 Jul 23
Brawl in Kosovo parliament amid pressure over unrest A brief brawl broke out between politicians in the Kosovan parliament as emotions boiled over during debate over measures to defuse tensions in restive Serb enclaves in the north. Europe • 13 Jul 23
NATO deploys more forces following Kosovo clashes NATO said on Tuesday it was deploying more forces to northern Kosovo after 30 of its peacekeepers were injured in clashes with ethnic Serb protesters. World • 30 May 23
NATO deploys more forces following Kosovo clashes NATO said on Tuesday it was deploying more forces to northern Kosovo after 30 of its peacekeepers were injured in clashes with ethnic Serb protesters. World • 30 May 23
NATO soldiers injured in Kosovo clashes with Serbs More than 30 peacekeepers deployed in a NATO-led mission in Kosovo have been injured in clashes with Serb protesters who demanded the removal of recently elected ethnic Albanian mayors. Europe • 29 May 23
NATO soldiers injured in Kosovo clashes with Serbs More than 30 peacekeepers deployed in a NATO-led mission in Kosovo have been injured in clashes with Serb protesters who demanded the removal of recently elected ethnic Albanian mayors. Europe • 29 May 23
Serbia and Kosovo reach agreement on peace plan - EU Kosovo and Serbia have reached an agreement on implementing a European Union-backed deal to normalise ties, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said late last night, though the two leaders said disagreements remain. World • 19 Mar 23
Serbia and Kosovo reach agreement on peace plan - EU Kosovo and Serbia have reached an agreement on implementing a European Union-backed deal to normalise ties, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said late last night, though the two leaders said disagreements remain. World • 19 Mar 23
15 years after independence, Kosovo awaits breakthrough In February 2008, Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia. But, 15 years later, relations between Kosovo and Serbia remain fraught. World • 17 Feb 23
15 years after independence, Kosovo awaits breakthrough In February 2008, Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia. But, 15 years later, relations between Kosovo and Serbia remain fraught. World • 17 Feb 23
EU urges Kosovo and Serbia to de-escalate tensions Kosovo and Serbia must de-escalate a tense situation in the region, the European Union's foreign policy chief has said, after Serb protesters in northern Kosovo blocked main roads for a third day. World • 12 Dec 22
EU urges Kosovo and Serbia to de-escalate tensions Kosovo and Serbia must de-escalate a tense situation in the region, the European Union's foreign policy chief has said, after Serb protesters in northern Kosovo blocked main roads for a third day. World • 12 Dec 22
NATO 'ready' to step up forces over Kosovo tensions NATO will increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo if there is an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Serbia, the alliance's chief said today, on the eve of EU-facilitated talks between the estranged western Balkan neighbours. World • 17 Aug 22
NATO 'ready' to step up forces over Kosovo tensions NATO will increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo if there is an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Serbia, the alliance's chief said today, on the eve of EU-facilitated talks between the estranged western Balkan neighbours. World • 17 Aug 22
Kosovo MPs condemn 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia Kosovo lawmakers backed a resolution today condemning the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia, a move expected to anger former foe Serbia. World • 07 Jul 21
Kosovo MPs condemn 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia Kosovo lawmakers backed a resolution today condemning the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia, a move expected to anger former foe Serbia. World • 07 Jul 21
Serbia and Kosovo agree to normalise economic ties Serbia and Kosovo have signed an agreement at the White House on normalising economic relations, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to claim a new diplomatic victory for his administration. Kosovo • 04 Sep 20
Serbia and Kosovo agree to normalise economic ties Serbia and Kosovo have signed an agreement at the White House on normalising economic relations, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to claim a new diplomatic victory for his administration. Kosovo • 04 Sep 20
Kosovo's president charged with war crimes in 1990s Kosovo's President Hashim Thaçi has been charged with 10 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the country's conflict in the 1990s, a tribunal in The Hague said today. World • 24 Jun 20
Kosovo's president charged with war crimes in 1990s Kosovo's President Hashim Thaçi has been charged with 10 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the country's conflict in the 1990s, a tribunal in The Hague said today. World • 24 Jun 20
Kosovo repatriates 110 citizens from Syria Kosovo has repatriated 110 of its citizens from Syria, mostly mothers with their children having followed their partners who went to join jihadist groups in the war-torn country. Europe • 20 Apr 19
Kosovo repatriates 110 citizens from Syria Kosovo has repatriated 110 of its citizens from Syria, mostly mothers with their children having followed their partners who went to join jihadist groups in the war-torn country. Europe • 20 Apr 19
Not recognising Kosovo could cost Spain major events Spain's refusal to recognise Kosovo is an obstacle to staging major sports competitions in the country and should be resolved quickly, the vice-president of the International Olympic Committee said today. World • 13 Nov 18
Not recognising Kosovo could cost Spain major events Spain's refusal to recognise Kosovo is an obstacle to staging major sports competitions in the country and should be resolved quickly, the vice-president of the International Olympic Committee said today. World • 13 Nov 18
Serbia warns of 'threat to peace' over Kosovo army Kosovo has taken the first steps towards creating its own army, ten years after it declared independence, despite fierce opposition from the ethnic Serb minority and Serbia itself which called the move "a threat to peace". World • 19 Oct 18
Serbia warns of 'threat to peace' over Kosovo army Kosovo has taken the first steps towards creating its own army, ten years after it declared independence, despite fierce opposition from the ethnic Serb minority and Serbia itself which called the move "a threat to peace". World • 19 Oct 18
Politicians throw tear gas in Kosovo's parliament Opposition politicians threw tear gas canisters in Kosovo's parliament chamber in a bid to prevent other deputies from ratifying a border agreement with Montenegro. Europe • 21 Mar 18
Politicians throw tear gas in Kosovo's parliament Opposition politicians threw tear gas canisters in Kosovo's parliament chamber in a bid to prevent other deputies from ratifying a border agreement with Montenegro. Europe • 21 Mar 18
Conflicts & Crime Series2 EP5 “Doing the actual work itself wasn’t difficult. When it got difficult was when the relatives of the people who were being exhumed from the graves appeared on the scene..." Voices • 31 Oct 16
Conflicts & Crime Series2 EP5 “Doing the actual work itself wasn’t difficult. When it got difficult was when the relatives of the people who were being exhumed from the graves appeared on the scene..." Voices • 31 Oct 16
Kosovo police fire rubber bullets in divided town Police in Kosovo fired tear gas and rubber bullets at ethnic Albanian rioters burning police cars and throwing rocks in the ethnically-divided town of Mitrovica, in protest over the blockage of the main bridge by ethnic Serbs. News • 23 Jun 14
Kosovo police fire rubber bullets in divided town Police in Kosovo fired tear gas and rubber bullets at ethnic Albanian rioters burning police cars and throwing rocks in the ethnically-divided town of Mitrovica, in protest over the blockage of the main bridge by ethnic Serbs. News • 23 Jun 14
Suspected mass grave found in Serbia Human remains believed to be the bodies of hundreds of Albanians killed during the 1998-99 war in Kosovo have found been just inside the Serbian border, a Kosovo official said this afternoon. News • 13 Dec 13
Suspected mass grave found in Serbia Human remains believed to be the bodies of hundreds of Albanians killed during the 1998-99 war in Kosovo have found been just inside the Serbian border, a Kosovo official said this afternoon. News • 13 Dec 13
Kosovo voting again after violence at first poll Residents of a Serbian part of Northern Kosovo are being asked again to vote in local elections today. News • 17 Nov 13
Kosovo voting again after violence at first poll Residents of a Serbian part of Northern Kosovo are being asked again to vote in local elections today. News • 17 Nov 13
EC recommends Serbia talks on joining EU The European Commission has recommended that Serbia should be allowed to enter into talks on joining the European Union. News • 22 Apr 13
EC recommends Serbia talks on joining EU The European Commission has recommended that Serbia should be allowed to enter into talks on joining the European Union. News • 22 Apr 13
Talks between Kosovo and Serbia end without deal Talks aimed at ending the ethnic partition of Serbia's former Kosovo province ended without result in a major setback for Serbia's hopes of starting EU membership negotiations this year. News • 03 Apr 13
Talks between Kosovo and Serbia end without deal Talks aimed at ending the ethnic partition of Serbia's former Kosovo province ended without result in a major setback for Serbia's hopes of starting EU membership negotiations this year. News • 03 Apr 13
Serbian PM says time to face facts over Kosovo Prime Minister Ivica Dacic told Serbia it had "practically" lost sovereignty over Kosovo, and said autonomy for ethnic Serbs living there was the most it could hope to salvage. News • 14 Jan 13
Serbian PM says time to face facts over Kosovo Prime Minister Ivica Dacic told Serbia it had "practically" lost sovereignty over Kosovo, and said autonomy for ethnic Serbs living there was the most it could hope to salvage. News • 14 Jan 13
