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Kosovo tightens border security over claims police were 'kidnapped'

Kosovo has tightened its border controls after claims three police officers were kidnapped by Serbian forces but Belgrade has rejected the suggestion.

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Serbia and Kosovo exchange barbs after border policemen are arrested

Kosovo PM Kurti called it an act of aggression against the country, while Serbia insists it was conducting an anti-terrorist action, after three policemen were arrested on the shared border on Wednesday.

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Montenegro's pro-EU party wins election, initial results show

Elections in Montenegro are the first in more than 30 years that do not feature Milo Djukanovic, Europe's longest-ruling contemporary politician.

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NATO boosts security in Kosovo after recent clashes

A Turkish commando battalion has arrived in northern Kosovo in response to a request from NATO for more troops to help quell violent unrest between ethnic Serbs and Albanians.

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PM Kurti accuses Belgrade of whipping up tension in northern Kosovo

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has accused Belgrade of orchestrating violence and dissent in the north of his country, where ethnic Serbians boycotted municipal elections in April and then demanded the removal of elected ethnically Albanian mayors.

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State of the Union: EU lifeline for W Balkans as Kosovo tensions flare

Tensions flared between Kosovo and Serbia and there was a drone attack in Moscow. Here's a look at some of the big stories in Europe this week.

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Kosovo tensions: France and Germany call for fresh elections

France and Germany led a diplomatic push to reduce ethnic tension in northern Kosovo by calling for a re-run of April elections largely boycotted by Serbs.

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Efforts to defuse Kosovo crisis intensify amid more protests

The leaders of Germany and France will lead a renewed diplomatic push to defuse tensions in Kosovo on Thursday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron plan to meet the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo at a summit in Moldova.

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NATO condemns violent clashes in Kosovo

Serbia slammed NATO-led peacekeepers stationed in neighbouring Kosovo for their alleged failure to stop "brutal actions" by police against ethnic Serbs.

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Watch: Ethnic Serbs clash with police in northern Kosovo

Ethnic Serbs clashed with police again in northern Kosovo over the election of ethnic Albanian mayors who they say are 'illegal and illegitimate.'

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NATO sends 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violence

NATO chief Jen Stoltenberg warned troops “will take all necessary actions to maintain a safe and secure environment for all citizens in Kosovo.”

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Serbia border force on high alert after clashes inside Kosovo

President Aleksandar Vučić said that, because of “violence” against Kosovo Serbs, Serbia demanded that NATO-led troops stationed in Kosovo protect them from the Kosovo police.

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Serbs clash with police in nothern Kosovo

In Kosovo, groups of ethnic Serbs have clashed with police in several northern municipalities as they attempted to prevent elected Albanian officials from taking office.

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Serbia and Kosovo leaders meet for EU-backed talks to normalise ties

After years of discussions, leaders of Kosovo and Serbia convene to discuss a way forward on critical issues as tensions remain high.

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Serbia and Kosovo relations in 'dangerous' state, says UN

The head of the UN Mission in Kosovo said relations between the two slumped in 2022, putting them dangerously close to physical confrontation.

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Kosovo demands EU condemn Serbia's 'breach' of international agreement

Kosovo's Foreign Ministry has urged the EU to condemn Serbia's perceived violation of a recently agreement.

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Kosovo takes 'historic step' towards joining Council of Europe

"Today's decision marks a historic step, perhaps the most important since our independence," said Kosovo's Foreign Minister.

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Kosovo Serbs reject Pristina's municipal elections in the north

Kosovo Serbs in the north have rejected Pristina's municipal elections, citing concerns over security and autonomy. The move threatens to deepen the already fragile relationship between the Kosovo Serbs and Albanians

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Kosovo election boycott could leave a power vacuum in Serb communities

With the Serb List party boycotting local elections on Sunday, Kosovo's Prime Minister is warning a power vacuum will be created.

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EU lawmakers approve visa free travel for Kosovo

European Union lawmakers on Tuesday gave the green light for citizens from Kosovo to travel freely in Europe without visas from 2024,