Topic: Pristina

Paving the way in Kosovo

Independent Kosovo faces new realities

On its first birthday, Kosovo is coping with widespread unemployment and massive corruption.

Banners of allegiance in Kosovo

Three Germans detained related to attack on EU office in Kosovo

The detainment of the men may distract from Kosovars who do not want a UN peacekeeping mission replaced, a security expert says.

In embattled Kosovo, Serb professor teaches common ground

Obrad Savic targets the next generation with a message about breaking accepted Balkan stereotypes.

Reporters on the Job

UN chief signals shift on Kosovo

Despite Russian and Serbian opposition, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said Friday the UN would gradually cede its role.

Tensions as Kosovo inks Constitution

The document, signed Sunday, is seen as key to stability. But many issues remain unresolved.

Kosovo Serb policeman looks to future

'I feel nothing bad about Albanians,' he says. 'A man should be judged by his soul, not his nationality.'

Nationalistic debate as Serbia heads to polls

On Sunday, Serbs will weigh in on whether to pursue a pro-European Union path or a more nationalistic, anti-Western route.

World

U.S.-Russia row over Kosovo escalates with Moscow aid shipments

Russia is sending humanitarian supplies worth $1.7 million directly to Kosovo Serbs, challenging the authority of the US-backed government in Pristina.

Independence strains Kosovo's police force

Ethnic Serbs have faced pressure from their own to quit since Kosovo's declaration.

U.N.: 'Rock-solid' proof of Serbia's hand in Kosovo violence

Together with a new report from the International Crisis Group, the accusation suggests Belgrade is actively undermining Kosovo's independence.

After Kosovo violence, NATO vows to restore order

The clash between UN peacekeepers and Serb protesters at a Mitrovica courthouse could bolster hard-liners in Belgrade ahead of May elections.

An American – university – in Kosovo

Chris Hall is president of a three-year-old college that hopes to instill values of free exchange and civil society.

Divided over Kosovo, Serbia faces early elections

Prime Minister Kostunica dissolved the coalition government Saturday after a bitter standoff between hard-line radicals and pro-European forces.

Kosovo's independence weathers its first week

Serbia said it was hunting down rioters who torched the US Embassy in Belgrade Thursday as 120,000 protested the province's newly declared statehood.

Serbs try to claim a piece of Kosovo

The Serb-dominated area of Mitrovica is a flash point, and could be lost to Serbia.

NATO guards Kosovo border amid Serb tension

The territory's declaration of independence has caused international ripples; analysts look to East Timor and Montenegro as examples of how Kosovo might fare.

Young Kosovars hope to shape newly declared state

Many educated, under-30 Kosovars are eager for the possibility of an independent country.

After declaring independence, Kosovo looks to cautious next steps

President Bush hailed the controversial move, as the EU and UN met to form their responses.

Why Kosovo's independence bid is unique

Effort may lack UN legality, but is politically practical, say many diplomats, despite Serb anger.

Kosovo tries to launch independence softly

Despite Serbia's ire, province may declare independence as soon as Sunday.

With independence looming, Kosovo to pick a flag

The province, expected to declare statehood in coming days, is also drafting a constitution and will choose an anthem.