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Kosovo's success is overwhelmingly in US interest - Biden
The US Vice President is on a political and personal visit to the Balkans, urging closer regional unity and visiting a road named after his late son, Beau.The US Vice President is on a political and personal visit to the Balkans, urging closer regional unity and visiting a road named after his late son, Beau.
Olympic champion Kelmendi returns home to heroes welcome
Majlinda Kelmendi returned home to Kosovo a new national hero after winning her nation’s first ever Olympic gold medal.Majlinda Kelmendi returned home to Kosovo a new national hero after winning her nation’s first ever Olympic gold medal.
Rio Olympics: Kelmendi places Kosovo on sport map with historic gold
Majlinda Kelmendi has steadily taken the world of judo by storm ever since she burst onto the scene to win the World Junior Championships in 2009.Majlinda Kelmendi has steadily taken the world of judo by storm ever since she burst onto the scene to win the World Junior Championships in 2009.
Kosovan MP uses tear gas to disrupt parliamentary meeting
An opposition MP in Kosovo has used tear gas to disrupt a committee meeting voting on a border agreement with Montenegro.An opposition MP in Kosovo has used tear gas to disrupt a committee meeting voting on a border agreement with Montenegro.
No casualties reported following explosion outside Kosovo parliament
Kosovo’s parliament building has been the target of an explosive attack, local police say.Kosovo’s parliament building has been the target of an explosive attack, local police say.
Kosovo's first Olympic team is ready for Rio
The Rio Games will be the first to host athletes competing under the flag of Kosovo, which proclaimed independence from Serbia in 2008.The Rio Games will be the first to host athletes competing under the flag of Kosovo, which proclaimed independence from Serbia in 2008.
High-diving competition in Kosovo
Hundreds of spectators attended the 60th edition of a high-diving competition, which takes place in Gjakova, western Kosovo.Hundreds of spectators attended the 60th edition of a high-diving competition, which takes place in Gjakova, western Kosovo.
Kosovo and Florence Hardouin enjoy landmark votes at UEFA congress
Kosovo has become the newest member of European football’s governing body UEFA. The country which declared independence from Serbia in 2008 wasKosovo has become the newest member of European football’s governing body UEFA. The country which declared independence from Serbia in 2008 was
Hashim Thaci sworn in as president of Kosovo
Protesters tried to disrupt the ceremony in Pristina by letting off tear gas canistersProtesters tried to disrupt the ceremony in Pristina by letting off tear gas canisters
New tear gas attack in Kosovo parliament
“What is happening today again in Kosovo’s parliament is a repetition of violent acts, in the highest institution of the country.” Those were the“What is happening today again in Kosovo’s parliament is a repetition of violent acts, in the highest institution of the country.” Those were the
Kosovo: opposition MPs fire tear gas in ninth parliament attack in six months
Opposition politicians in Kosovo have released tear gas in parliament in the ninth such protest since September, 2015. They also aimed a laser beamOpposition politicians in Kosovo have released tear gas in parliament in the ninth such protest since September, 2015. They also aimed a laser beam
Kosovo violence as Hashim Thaci is elected president
Police have used teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Kosovo’s capital city Pristina as Hashim Thaci was elected the country’s fourthPolice have used teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Kosovo’s capital city Pristina as Hashim Thaci was elected the country’s fourth
Protest tents go up in Pristina's main square
Hundreds of Kosovars have erected tents in Pristina’s main square. They are demanding snap elections and the suspension of a parliamentary vote thatHundreds of Kosovars have erected tents in Pristina’s main square. They are demanding snap elections and the suspension of a parliamentary vote that
Kosovo: opposition set off tear gas in parliament
Opposition lawmakers have again let off tear gas in Kosovo’s Parliament. They want the government into block deals with Serbia and Montenegro andOpposition lawmakers have again let off tear gas in Kosovo’s Parliament. They want the government into block deals with Serbia and Montenegro and
Kosovo opposition set off tear gas in parliament, again
Not for the first time, opposition lawmakers in Kosovo’s parliament have protested at deals with Serbia and Montenegro – by releasing tear gas in theNot for the first time, opposition lawmakers in Kosovo’s parliament have protested at deals with Serbia and Montenegro – by releasing tear gas in the
Mass anti-government rally in Pristina to mark Kosovo independence
Tens of thousands have gathered in the Kosovan capital, Pristina, to call for the resignation of the government and early elections. The day marksTens of thousands have gathered in the Kosovan capital, Pristina, to call for the resignation of the government and early elections. The day marks
Kosovo anti-government rally turns violent
Crowds gathered in Kosovo to rally against an EU-brokered deal to give the country’s Serb minority greater local government powers. OppositionCrowds gathered in Kosovo to rally against an EU-brokered deal to give the country’s Serb minority greater local government powers. Opposition
EU sanctions on Russia to be extended, visa-free travel closer for Ukraine, Georgia and Kosovo
EU envoys have agreed a six-month rollover of the bloc’s economic sanctions on Russia. They were brought in last year over the Ukraine conflict –EU envoys have agreed a six-month rollover of the bloc’s economic sanctions on Russia. They were brought in last year over the Ukraine conflict –
Watch: dramatic scenes as MP sets off smoke bomb in Kosovo parliament
An opposition lawmaker in Kosovo appears to have set off a smoke bomb in parliament to disrupt a session. It’s the third such incident in just twoAn opposition lawmaker in Kosovo appears to have set off a smoke bomb in parliament to disrupt a session. It’s the third such incident in just two
Attack on Serbs in Kosovo village
Police are investigating an attack in an ethnically Serb village in Kosovo. Shots have been fired at a house and a car set alight, and a memorial toPolice are investigating an attack in an ethnically Serb village in Kosovo. Shots have been fired at a house and a car set alight, and a memorial to
Four arrested in Italy and Kosovo after 'threats to Pope'
Four people have been arrested in Italy and Kosovo on suspicion of being part of a jihadist cell that spread Islamist propaganda and threatened PopeFour people have been arrested in Italy and Kosovo on suspicion of being part of a jihadist cell that spread Islamist propaganda and threatened Pope
Tear gas protest hits Kosovo parliament ahead of Kerry visit
Kosovo’s parliament was disrupted again on Monday. Members of the opposition have been causing chaos by repeatedly releasing tear gas in protest atKosovo’s parliament was disrupted again on Monday. Members of the opposition have been causing chaos by repeatedly releasing tear gas in protest at
Kosovo opposition politician arrested over parliamentary tear gas protest
Armed police in Kosovo arrested opposition politician Albin Kurti on Saturday on charges of releasing tear gas in parliament in protest at anArmed police in Kosovo arrested opposition politician Albin Kurti on Saturday on charges of releasing tear gas in parliament in protest at an
Tear gas fired in Kosovo parliament
Kosovo’s opposition used tear gas and pepper spray inside parliament and pelted police with rocks and pink paint outside the building in anotherKosovo’s opposition used tear gas and pepper spray inside parliament and pelted police with rocks and pink paint outside the building in another
Teargas fired in Kosovo's parliament
Parliament was evacuated in Kosovo after tear gas was sprayed around the chamber. Windows were also smashed and police covered in pink paint. TheParliament was evacuated in Kosovo after tear gas was sprayed around the chamber. Windows were also smashed and police covered in pink paint. The
UNESCO cultural agency rejects Kosovo
Cultural agency UNESCO has narowly voted against granting membership to Kosovo. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a decade afterCultural agency UNESCO has narowly voted against granting membership to Kosovo. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a decade after
Kosovo takes step towards joining European Union
Kosovo has signed a trade and investment pact with the EU, which is the first step on Pristina’s long road to possible full membership of the blocKosovo has signed a trade and investment pact with the EU, which is the first step on Pristina’s long road to possible full membership of the bloc
More tear gas chaos inside Kosovo parliament
Opposition politicians have again released tear gas to bring proceedings to a halt in Kosovo’s parliament in the latest such protest against anOpposition politicians have again released tear gas to bring proceedings to a halt in Kosovo’s parliament in the latest such protest against an
Kosovo: will the opposition scupper an EU-brokered deal with Serbia?
Teargas has been set off in Kosovo’s parliament. It is the second time this has happened in a week. It is in protest at an EU-brokered deal aimed atTeargas has been set off in Kosovo’s parliament. It is the second time this has happened in a week. It is in protest at an EU-brokered deal aimed at
Kosovo opposition MP freed by police after violent street protests
Kosovo MP Albin Kurti has been released by police after being detained for questioning over last week’s incident in parliament when he set off a tearKosovo MP Albin Kurti has been released by police after being detained for questioning over last week’s incident in parliament when he set off a tear