Washington urges Pristina to be flexible in seeking a deal with Serbia on its representation at regional meetings – but Prime Minister Thaci has his own public opinion to consider. Washington has urged Kosovo to be flexible in finding a
Read More »Serbian negotiator says referendum in North Kosovo will not bring real results
Serbia’s chief negotiator in the dialogue with Pristina, Borislav Stefanovic, called the referendum in four Serbian municipalities in North Kosovo pointless. In Stefanovic’s words, the referendum will not bring any real result, since it is anti-constitutional and will worsen Belgrade’s position in the negotiations. “It [the referendum] will not leave …
Read More »Belgrade and Pristina will resume talks soon
As a vital decision on Serbia’s EU candidate status looms in Brussels, Belgrade and Pristina are hurrying back to the negotiating table. The next round of EU-mediated talks between Belgrade
Read More »Stefan Fule says Kosovo dialogue is crucial for Serbia
If they are to make real progress towards EU integration, both Serbia and Kosovo will need to improve their relations, EU Commissioner Stefan Fule said. The EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Fule, said Serbia will need to honour all agreed deals with Kosovo if it wants to make progress on …
Read More »Kosovo Serb referendum: 99.74% voted “No” to Pristina
Polls are closed in the two-day referendum in the four, predominantly Serb municipalities in northern Kosovo; turnout of 75.28 percent reported. According to the first, unofficial results, 99.74 percent
Read More »Serbia celebrates Statehood Day
Serbia today celebrates Statehood Day – February 15 marks two important dates from the country’s modern history and symbolizes the rebirth of the Serbian state. n 1804, the First Serbian Uprising
Read More »Serb referendum continues on second day
The citizens are on Wednesda voting in the second day of a referendum called in the four predominantly Serb municipalities of northern Kosovo. The voting is continuing for a second day in Kosovska Mitrovica, Zvečan and Zubin Potok, while
Read More »Pristina condemns Serb referendum
Pristina has dismissed a referendum held by Serbs in the north of its territory as illegal and invalid. Voters in the referendum are being asked whether they recognise
Read More »Serbia asks Hague to clarify reports on evidence destruction in Kosovo organ trafficking case
Serbian authorities have asked the Hague tribunal to clarify reports about the destruction of evidence linked to allegations of organ trafficking in Kosovo. Rasim Ljajic, the head of Serbia’s council for cooperation with the tribunal, has written to
Read More »Serbian President says referendum is not helpful for country’s interests
Serbian President Boris Tadić said Tuesday that the holding of a referendum in northern Kosovo is harmful to the interests of the state of Serbia. Tadić said that he understands the need of the
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