Political obscurity and modest means may prove no handicap in a country that has grown tired of corrupt politicians who seem bent on enriching themselves above all.
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22 Apr 13
Opposition Protest in Belgrade over Kosovo Deal
As the government has approved the Belgrade-Pristina agreement on Monday, the nationalist opposition Democratic Party of Serbia holds a protest.
Lutfi Dervishi, accused of being the leader of an illegal kidney-trading ring at Kosovo’s Medicus clinic, told his trial that he had never been part of a criminal plot.
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19 Apr 13
Officials, Analysts Praise Serbia-Kosovo Deal
Numerous officials and analysts commented on Twitter on what was dubbed as historic deal between Belgrade and Pristina.
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19 Apr 13
Kosovo and Serbia Reach Historic Deal in Brussels
Belgrade and Pristina finally agreed on the future of Serb-run North Kosovo in the tenth round of EU-led talks on Friday.
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19 Apr 13
Prosecutor Seeks Limaj's Return to Detention
A EULEX prosecutor requested the Pristina court to return to detention the former KLA commander, Fatmir Limaj, charged with war crimes in Kosovo in 1999.
EULEX judges acquitted two persons charged with wartime rape and convicted only one of them, for unauthorised ownership, control, possession or use of weapons.
Medicus case EULEX prosecutor Jonathan Ratel said the traffickers were “well structured and acted in concert”, recalling that transplants were carried out without an official license.
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18 Apr 13
BIRN’s Xharra Not the Only Threatened Journalist
Sami Lushtaku allegedly threatened another journalist - and called him “a Serbian spy”, too - as he did to BIRN Kosovo director Jeta Xharra, the court heard on Wednesday.
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18 Apr 13
Serbia and Kosovo Haggle Over EU Deal
Belgrade and Pristina have still not agreed on the future of Serb-run North Kosovo after a ninth round of EU-led talks - but may have a last try on Friday.
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17 Apr 13
Ashton Leads Ninth Serbia-Kosovo Talks
The ninth round of Belgrade-Pristina talks, aimed at resolving the issue of North Kosovo, are underway in Brussels under the patronage of the EU foreign affairs chief, Catherine Ashton.
Serbs Face Phased Transition to Kosovo Rule
Kosovo's authority will be introduced to Serb-run northern Kosovo in three stages, BIRN can reveal, as Kosovo Serb leaders warn the EU-backed plan may prompt them to emigrate.