World court rules Kosovo independence lawful
22nd July 2010
Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia in 2008 did not violate international law, the World Court said on Thursday in a case that could have implications for separatist ...
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to visit Kosovo
21st June 2010
As one of the main architects of NATO’s intervention in Kosovo 11 years ago, Tony Blair is held in very high esteem in Kosovo.
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Mauritania formally recognises Kosovo
19th January 2010
The Republic of Mauritania recognises the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state and has decided to establish diplomatic relations, informs the Ministry of ...
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Rada Trajkovic on Navigating the new Kosovo
6th January 2010
Strong local institutions are key not only to the survival of ethnic Serb communities, but to Kosovo's long term prospects, says prominent Serb politician Rada Trajkovic in an ...
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Key Issues for Kosovo 2010 (I)
22nd December 2009
While 22 to 27 EU member states recognise Kosovo, the total number of the member states of the United Nations is only 64. Serbia and Russia continue to ‘block’ Kosovo’s entry ...
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Key Issues for Kosovo 2010 (2)
22nd December 2009
Economy:
Kosovo will start 2010 very much an aid-dependent protectorate, but with clear aspirations to become and be seen as a viable economy.
Kosovo is one of the poorest ...
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Malawi recognises Kosovo
16th December 2009
The Republic of Malawi becomes the 64th state to recognise the Republic of Kosovo.
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Kosovo takes its first tourism steps
14th December 2009
The American Tourism Society will hold its fall 2010 conference in Prishtina, Kosovo (25-27 October). ATS said this will be the first tourism conference held in Kosovo.
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Russian ambassador to visit Kosovo
14th December 2009
Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandr Konuzin announced will visit Kosovo this week. Mr. Konuzin’s visit is to enable him to discuss the ways to improve the status of local Serbs ...
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Kosovo to host Western Balkans Summit
9th December 2009
The Republic of Kosovo is expected to host a Western Balkans Summit where presidents of the Balkans nations are expected to attend.
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Kosovo question poses a real test of the International System
1st December 2009
This poses an awkward question for the ICJ as one outcome could be that secession cannot be achieved in peaceful time and can only be achieved through violence in war time. The ...
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EasyJet to fly to Kosovo
23rd November 2009
British low cost airline EasyJet has applied for permission to fly to Kosovo. From June 19, 2010. EasyJet is expected to start flying twice a week initially from Geneva to ...
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UK artists in Kosovo
21st November 2009
13 Manchester based artists presented their work ‘Interactive Art’at Expoart 40 Gallery in Prishtina.
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PDK and LDK-no divorce
20th November 2009
After rumours about a split and statements from Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) suggesting a split was inevitable, the Government did not ...
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Kosovo to access Shengjin seaport
20th November 2009
The Government of Republic of Albania has confirmed it is working with the Republic of Kosovo Government to implement a plan that will give Kosovo ‘full’ access to the sea via the ...
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Turkey donates 5000 vaccine doses against swine flu to Kosovo
20th November 2009
The Government of Turkey is thought to have donated 5000 doses of a new vaccine for to prevent infection from the influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) for the Republic of Kosovo.
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British Foreign Secretary welcomes Kosovo elections
17th November 2009
David Miliband congratulated the people of Kosovo on holding their first elections since independence on Monday 16 November.
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Kosovo passes crucial test as an independent state
16th November 2009
The people of Kosovo have voted in local elections - the first poll since the territory declared independence from Serbia last year.
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The First UK-Kosovo Investment Forum
16th November 2009
A senior government delegation will be in London to showcase the many investment opportunities Kosovo offers to UK and European investors.
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Kosovo faces election test
15th November 2009
Kosovo runs its first election organised by local authorities since the declaration of independence from Serbia. The poll takes place amid renewed tensions between rival ethnic ...
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Counting begins in Kosovo
15th November 2009
The polls closed at 19:00 and counting has begun in Kosovo. These first-ever elections are a key test of Pristina’s commitment to democracy, and satisfying minority aspirations.
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New Zealand recognises Kosovo
10th November 2009
New Zealand became the 63 rd state to recognise Kosovo.
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Young Europeans campaign well received
10th November 2009
The Young Europeans, Kosovo re-branding campaign has been well received and its fan base is close to 20,000 on the facebook.
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Kosovo Tourist Team at World Travel Market
10th November 2009
Having declared independence from Serbia in February 2008, Kosovo will have a team of tourism representatives at the World Travel Market at London’s Excel.
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Fledgling state looking outward but struggling to provide for its people
8th November 2009
Eighteen months after declaring sovereignty from Serbia, and taking over most of the powers of the previous nine-year UN administration, Kosovo is arguably doing a better job of ...
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KFOR to carry out ‘Strong Gates’ exercise
5th November 2009
KFOR multinational troops deployed in the North of Kosovo will carry out a regular exercise titled ‘Strong Gates’ this week.
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UNDP conference on Social Inclusion and the Millennium Development Goals in Kosovo
4th November 2009
In October the Assembly of Kosovo unanimously endorsed the Millennium Declaration resolution
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Former President Bill Clinton Unveils Statue in Kosovo
1st November 2009
Thousands of ethnic Albanians have braved the cold in Kosovo's capital Prishtina to welcome former president Bill Clinton at the unveiling of a statue of himself on a key ...
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Kosovo Football Chief to meet with FIFA Officials
31st October 2009
The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has for the first time invited the Football Association of Kosovo (FFK) to attend a meeting as the representative of a ...
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Vanessa Redgrave: Kosovo makes me happy
7th October 2009
Famous British actress, Oscar and Golden Globe winner, Vanessa Redgrave has kept her promise. She reached Prishtina, where she will host the "PriFilm" festival on Tuesday night. ...
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Germany wants to build an economic development for all people
6th October 2009
After two days of negotiations has been achieved the signing of economic cooperation protocol between the Government of Kosovo and that of Germany.
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Kosovo President hints recognitions at UN meetings
28th September 2009
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu assessed as very positive the numerous meetings he held with different countries in the world at the United Nations General ...
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Kosovo prepared for ICJ
24th September 2009
Kosovo is well prepared for its presentation before the International Court of Justice where on December 1, 2009 the hearing sessions on the case for the legacy of the declaration ...
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Ahtisaari disappointed with EU countries on Kosovo issue
16th September 2009
The former envoy on Kosovo status, Marti Ahtisaari stated that he is disappointed that Kosovo has not been recognized by all EU countries.
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Kosovo exports growing at a snail's pace
7th September 2009
In 2004, Agim Vershevci created a small snail export business, based at his farm near Podujevo.
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EU police quell Kosovo violence
1st September 2009
At least seven people have been hurt in clashes between Serbs and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo's ethnically divided city of Mitrovica, police have said.
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Prishtina to reveal the statue of Bill Clinton
26th August 2009
The association "Miqtë e Amerikës", have informed the public that statue of President Clinton on Bill Clinton Boulevard in Kosovo's capital, Prishtina is to be revealed very soon
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Kosovo and Austria agree on Police and Visa liberalisation
17th August 2009
Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Zenun Pajaziti hosted last week the Interior Minister of Austria, Ms. Maria Fekter.
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Kosovo seeks big investor to improve, run airport
12th August 2009
Kosovo yesterday announced that it is seeking commercial bids to take over its only civilian airport and build modern new facilities.
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Kosovo Security Forces making progress in capacity building
10th August 2009
The Minister of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) Fehmi Mujota praised the progress of the Ministry during its first year of work
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Government decides to build new Kosovo power plant
30th July 2009
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo has taken the decision to build the new Power Plant “Kosova Re” with the capacity of 2000 MGV costing around 3.5 billion Euros.
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Kosovo implements EU standards on border police
29th July 2009
The Republic of Kosovo Government has officially launched the Strengthening the Rule of Law–Border Police Twinning Project which aims to enhance the capacity and capability to ...
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Dominican Republic recognizes Kosovo
11th July 2009
The Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Kosovo confirmed today that "the Dominican Republic has recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state."
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Bulgaria opens its Embassy in Kosovo
9th July 2009
Bulgaria's outgoing government has decided to turn the Bulgarian Liaison Bureau in the Kosovo capital Prishtina into an embassy.
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Kosovo becomes member of IMF and World Bank
2nd July 2009
On June 29, the Republic of Kosovo became full member of International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group as Kosovar leadership signed the original Articles of agreement with both ...
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Sarkozy reconfirms France's support for Kosovo
23rd June 2009
French President Nicholas Sarkozi, in a cordial letter sent to Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu, reconfirms France's continual commitment to support the strengthening Kosovo's ...
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