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Kosovo

Kosovo lies between Serbia, Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro. Its predominantly Muslim, ethnic Albanian population declared independence from Serbia in 2008.

Kosovo, a Balkan nation of 1.8 million people, has two official languages: Albanian and Serbian. Its capital is Pristina. Kosovo is a historically significant region for both ethnic Serbs and ethnic Albanians. In the late 1990s, a move for independence by its majority ethnic Albanian population sparked fighting, prompting a NATO aerial intervention in 1999. This is a collection of DW's latest content on Kosovo.

Belgien | Dialog Kosovo in Brüssel

Kosovo's highest court rules government illegal, calls for elections 22.12.2020

The court called for Kosovo to hold fresh elections within the next 40 days. The judges found that a key vote to confirm the government did not count.
Niederlande Justiz l Kosovos Ex-Präsident Hashim Thaci in den Haag vor Gericht

Kosovo's former President Thaci pleads not guilty to war crimes charges in Hague court 09.11.2020

The man who oversaw Kosovo's quest for independence has appeared in court for the first time on war crime charges. Thaci, who quit as president abruptly last week, pleaded not guilty.
Kosovo Präsident Hashim Thaci

Kosovo reels as leaders face charges for war with Serbia 06.11.2020

There has been less-than-spirited public debate within Kosovo about the 1998-99 war with Serbia. But that may change after the indictment of several leading politicians on war crimes charges.
Kosovo Präsident Hashim Thaci

Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci resigns to face war crime trial 05.11.2020

Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci will face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at The Hague. He resigned from his post just hours earlier.
Kosovo Shar-Nationalpark

The beekeeper protecting Kosovo's forests 05.11.2020

Kosovo's Sharr Mountains National Park is a paradise of biodiversity under threat. A local beekeper is working to save it through education.
Huawei 5G

US signs 5G security deal with Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Kosovo 24.10.2020

North Macedonia, Kosovo and Bulgaria joined the US agreement aimed at stemming Chinese influence in 5G infrastructure. The US and EU also launched bilateral talks to discuss China issues.
Montenegro Cetinje | Präsident Milo Djukanovic

Berlin hosts Montenegrin autocrat Djukanovic   07.10.2020

Montenegrin President Djukanovic has visited Germany for talks with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, among others. Yet critics say the timing could not be worse. 
Serbien Belgrad - Stadtansicht mit Verkehr

EU set to invest €9 billion in Balkans 06.10.2020

The EU wants to help six countries with ambitions of joining the bloc. The funds should boost their economies and infrastructure. But Brussels also expects reforms in return.
Kosovo Mitrovica - Brücke

Kosovo: Trying for a normal life in a divided city 01.10.2020

Twenty years after the Kosovo war, the city of Mitrovica in the north of Europe's youngest state remains divided between ethnic Albanians and Serbs. What's life like for people who live on one side and work on the other?
Inside Europe Teaser

Inside Europe 10.09.2020 10.09.2020

EU under pressure as the situation in Belarus intensifies — Fires destroy Greece's largest refugee camp Moria — Shock as a court in Slovakia acquits a businessman of murdering a journalist — Spanish schools reopen despite an increase in COVID-19 infections — Russia hits out at 'hysteria' over Navalny poisoning — Austria looks to government courses to curb anti-Semitism among Muslim refugees.

Israel Tel Aviv | Botschaft der Rebublik Serbien

EU warns Serbia and Kosovo over Jerusalem embassy plans 07.09.2020

Brussels' sentiments have cast a shadow over a White House deal between Serbia and its former province of Kosovo to normalize economic ties. Israel's PM has said he would have both nations open embassies in Jerusalem.

USA will Sonderwirtschaftszone für Serbien und Kosovo

Serbia, Kosovo agree to normalize economic ties in pact signed at White House 04.09.2020

Under US brokerage, leaders from Serbia and Kosovo signed a deal to normalize economic ties in what Donald Trump has praised as a "truly historic" move. Serbia also agreed to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Deutschland Serbien und Kosovo unterzeichnen Abkommen über Bau von Autobahn und Bahnstrecke

In DC, US seeks to force new deal between Serbia and Kosovo 03.09.2020

Top delegates from Serbia and Kosovo will meet in Washington, DC. One of the main topics of negotiation will be establishing mutual recognition between Serbia and Kosovo.
Belgien | Dialog Kosovo in Brüssel

Serbia feels 'blackmailed' after Brussels talks with Kosovo 17.07.2020

The respective leaders of the Balkan neighbors have met in Brussels for face-to-face talks. The EU is hoping for frosty relations to thaw but discussions got off to an inauspicious start.
Nordmazedonien Wahlen Zoran Zaev

Opinion: Election nail-biter in North Macedonia ends in political standoff 16.07.2020

Zoran Zaev and his Social Democrats will probably get the chance to continue their pro-Western agenda, but the new, weaker government could face major obstacles to staying in power and leading the country forward.
Den Haag Anklage Hashim Thaci Präsident Kosovo

Kosovo's Hashim Thaci says talks with Hague prosecutors 'price of freedom' 13.07.2020

Kosovo President Thaci has spoken to prosecutors in The Hague after he was indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Addressing reporters, Thaci once again insisted he had done nothing wrong.

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