Upending American policy, the Trump Administration is sidelining the E.U., pressuring Kosovo and ignoring Serbia’s erosion of democracy.
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Kosovo Court Says New Government Can Be Formed Without an Election
Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s government was dismissed in March following disagreements with its main partner over the coronavirus pandemic and removal of tariffs on Serbian goods.
Coronavirus Helps Bring Down Kosovo’s Government, With Nudge From U.S.
Kosovo’s prime minister lost a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, partly because of disputes over how to respond to the pandemic. Critics say American diplomacy also played a role.
Serbia-Kosovo Flights to Resume Under U.S.-Brokered Deal
It takes more than five hours to drive between the capitals of the two countries, but only 25 minutes to fly. A deal on flights is seen as a step toward détente between the neighbors.
Kosovo Voters Want a New Future, but Old Problems Linger
Voters on Sunday are being asked to pick its first female leader or stay with a cast of politicians who have dominated a government long accused of corruption.
Push for Deal Between Kosovo and Serbia Puts National Divisions on Display
The two countries’ presidents have been willing to discuss territorial swaps. But anger among voters is an opportunity for rival politicians, like Kosovo’s prime minister.
In Kosovo, a Teenage Girl’s Rape Case Stirs a #MeToo Fury
A young woman’s assault accusation against a teacher and a police officer has become a scandal in a country where gender-based violence is a rampant problem.
Kosovo Flies Home Jihadists’ Families From Syria
Dozens of women and children, the relatives of Kosovo jihadists in Syria, and four suspected fighters were repatriated plane on Saturday under heavy security.
U.N. Is Rebuked by Own Expert for Neglecting Kosovo Poisoning Victims
Baskut Tuncak, a specialist on toxic waste cases, said the body’s integrity was at risk over its failure to compensate Roma families sickened in its camps.
Serbia Protests Shine Light on a Nation Tugged Between East and West
Even as he hopes to guide his country into joining the European Union, President Aleksandar Vucic faces growing unrest at home and accusations of creeping authoritarianism.