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 Shuts Serb Institutions, Fueling Tension Before Vote
Other facilities in Serb-majority areas of northern Kosovo were shut down throughout last year. The decision prompted a furious response from Serbia’s government and risked compounding tensions that have escalated since a cross-border shootout in the country’s north in 2023 killed a Kosovo police officer.
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 Raids Serbia-backed Municipal Offices Ahead Of Election
Kosovo authorities on Wednesday raided 10 Belgrade-backed municipal offices in ethnic Serb areas, according to the interior ministry, just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections.
Kosovo Closes Serbia-Supported Institutions Amid EU Criticism
Kosovo closed ethnic Serb 'parallel institutions' supported by Serbia, prompting criticism from the EU. The closures, affecting administration, postal, and tax offices in ethnic Serb municipalities, come amid ongoing tensions and ahead of Kosovo's parliamentary elections.
Kosovo raids Serbia-linked offices ahead of election
Kosovo authorities on Wednesday raided 10 Belgrade-linked local government offices in ethnic Serb areas, according to the interior ministry, with
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's authorities close parallel institutions run by the country's ethnic Serb minority
Kosovo’s authorities say they have closed all so-called parallel institutions used by the country’s ethnic Serb minority and financially supported by neighboring Serbia
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,
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 ...
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The delegation of Serbia is angry: The responsibility also lies with the EU
Director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija, Petar Petković, said today that the terror of Pristina calls into question ...
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Kosovo’s ethnic Serb party says its ban from a parliamentary election is ‘political violence’
Western powers also expressed concern about the move, fearing it may further aggravate the already tense ties between Kosovo and Serbia. Kosovo was a Serbian province until a war broke out between ...
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Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from NNE to NE at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 22 °F (-5.6 °C). Sunny with a high of 39 °F (3.9 °C). Winds from NE to NNE. Haze today ...
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Great Expectations: Trump’s Return Sparks Hope on All Sides in Divided Albania
Both the ruling Socialists and opposition conservatives spy potential dividends from a second Trump term in the White House.
Olympic long jump champion Tentoglou named Balkan athlete of the year
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou was named the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024 on Friday. The 26-year-old Tentoglou, who won Olympic gold in Paris last year, is ...
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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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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 ...