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22 Feb 12 / 10:31:43

New Brezovica Must Aim at “Premium” Market

A masterplan for a new ski resort in Kosovo – which will be five times the size as Mavrovo in Macedonia – recommends that a new ski system should offer the best skiing and accommodation facilities in the region, with prices to match.

Latest Business News from Kosovo

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22 Feb 12 / 12:23:59

Kosovo Farmer Blames KFOR for Stressed Chickens

A poultry farmer whose business failed blames NATO helicopters for stressing out his chickens..

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01 Dec 11 / 09:54:04

Kosovo: Fastest Growing Economy in Eurozone

Normally thought of as a Balkan economic basket case, Kosovo is predicted to be the fastest growing economy in the eurozone next year - though expansion will be driven largely by remittance flows and increased public spending.

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26 Sep 11 / 12:13:48

Kosovo Minister: Belgrade Fulfilling Trade Agreement

Serbian customs officials are respecting the new deal on trade exports from Kosovo but Kosovo businesses have yet to take advantage of the new market, Kosovo Trade and Industry Minister Mimoza Kusari-Lila has said.

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23 Sep 11 / 09:06:23

Serbia Clamps Down on North Kosovo Tax Cheats

Belgrade says the move is intended to stop smugglers and tax avoiders, but some see it as a bid to strengthen Serbia's grip on Kosovo's northern, Serb-run enclave .

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22 Sep 11 / 09:29:45

EU Warns World Bank to Back Kosovo Power Plant

Two powerful European Commissioners have warned the World Bank that withdrawing its financial backing for Kosovo’s new power plant could result in a sub-standard facility being built and the continued use of South East Europe’s biggest source of pollution.

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21 Sep 11 / 09:52:51

Pristina Digging Itself Out of a Pot Hole

After years of neglect, Pristina’s roads are being rejuvenated with 15 million euro of investment – but not everyone is convinced traffic jams or pot holes are a thing of the past.

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04 Aug 11 / 11:25:06

Croatia, Albania and Bulgaria Profit from Kosovo Trade Ban

Vegetables, wheat and oils are among the most popular products being imported to Kosovo from other countries following the country’s ban on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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29 Jul 11 / 12:16:17

Kosovo Import Ban Could Benefit Croatia

Kosovo's ban on products from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina could mean new trade opportunities for Croatia.

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28 Jul 11 / 09:52:01

Macedonia Hopes to Gain From Serbia-Kosovo Trade Row

Macedonia plans to boost exports to neighbouring Kosovo, following Kosovo's decision to slap an embargo on Serbian goods.

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20 Jul 11 / 10:27:18

Kosovo’s 'Shrunken' Capital Faces Cuts

After Kosovo's first census in 30 years revealed that Pristina is home to just 200,000 residents, about half the previous estimate, officials are rethinking the capital’s funding.

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19 Jul 11 / 09:42:52

Fukushima Revives Kosovo’s Lignite Plans

Kosovo’s plans to become a major exporter of energy, powered by its huge lignite reserves, were downsize as the world turned against fossil fuels, but the Japanese nuclear disaster has revived the country’s hopes to cash in on its biggest asset.

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08 Jul 11 / 09:25:03

Skopje Highway Risks Busting Kosovo's Budget

As Kosovo government unveils plans for new highway to Macedonia, experts wonder where the 600 million euro needed for the project are to come from.

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06 Jul 11 / 09:12:39

Kosovo Gets No-Interest Loan from Islamic Bank

The Islamic Development Bank has granted Kosovo a loan of 27 million euro, for which it won't be charged interest. The money will go on education, health and infrastructure.



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30 Jun 11 / 09:59:46

World Bank Praises Business-Friendly Skopje

Macedonian capital leads the region in terms of best city in which to start a business, a new report says.

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07 Jun 11 / 14:05:08

Pristina Airport Makeover Starts, Problems Remain

Pristina International Airport's new overseers are expected to start a 100 million euro overhaul, but it remains unclear whether the potholed exit road to the airport will be replaced and when a new flyover will be completed.

Culture and Lifestyle

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22 Feb 12 / 12:22:50

Kosovo Culture to Premiere in Vienna

A play by Jeton Neziraj, “Yue Madeline Yue,” is among the long list of Kosovo cultural highlights to feature at a Vienna festival later this month dedicated to Kosovo.

Premium

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21 Feb 12 / 16:47:31

Kosova Petrol “Occupying” Croatian Property

Lobbying by Croatian leaders and legal action have failed to prise more than 20 petrol stations away from Kosova Petrol, owned by a former advisor to PM Hashim Thaci, and back to its pre-war Croatian owners, INA.

Politics and Society

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22 Feb 12 / 13:45:12

Kosovo and Serbia Resume Brussels Talks

EU-led talks between Kosovo and Serbia continued on Tuesday after months of deadlock over the Kosovo's representation in regional meetings and over border management.

20 Feb 12 / 15:32:15

Jackals Trial Continues