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Thousands Revisit Kosovo Village Where Mother Teresa Heard Call
Nestling in the mountains the semi-deserted Kosovo village of Letnica is transformed each August for the Feast of the Black Madonna, when thousands visit the place where the famous nun received her calling.
Timeline: Tensions in Kosovo North
A summary of the key events leading up to recent tension in northern Kosovo.
Kosovo Firms Eager for End to Serbia Trade Ban
Companies are eagerly awaiting an end to Serbia’s ban on Kosovo’s goods, which has forced exporters to use expensive alternative routes to the European Union.
Kosovo’s Young Playwrights Fail to Grab the Limelight
Budding dramatists complain that a lack of funds and interest mean they’re not getting a chance to showcase their talent.
Limaj Faces Grilling as Roads Get Tested
Former minister Fatmir Limaj is shortly to be interviewed by EULEX prosecutors for the first time in 15 months – while his roads face a test of their own, Balkan Insight has learnt.
Sacked Kosovo Gallery Chief Blames Politics
Kosovo’s National Art Gallery remains without a permanent director after the Ministry of Culture ousted Fahredin Spahija in a coup that he claims was politically motivated.
Ban Fails to Halt Kosovo’s Trade With Serbia
Serbian electricity and medicine continue to be imported into Kosovo despite the embargo Pristina imposed in July.
Haradinaj Retrial: Persecution or Prosecution?
The retrial of former Kosovo premier Ramush Hardinaj for war crimes risks breaking basic international rules of justice, according to legal expert Roland Gjoni.
Kosovo’s Successful Use of Violence
Violence has been used repeatedly and successfully in Kosovo to advance political goals, but US mediation is now required to solve the current crisis, says Balkans’ expert David Phillips.
Fears For New Kosovo Serb TV's Independence
Kosovo is to launch a new public television station for local Serbs, but local Serb journalists have many objections to the current plan.
Fears Over Sale of Kosovo’s Prize Asset, PTK
Privatization of the Post and Telecommunications of Kosovo, PTK, has become mired in allegations of corruption and fears that a shotgun sale may leave the country shortchanged.
Thaci Loses Grip on Kosovo’s Ruling Party
The powerful Prime Minister is losing his grip on key factions within his governing Democratic Party of Kosovo, PDK.
Kosovo: ‘Frustration with EU’ Forced Border Raid
Pristina says EU inaction over Kosovo’s lawless north forced it to take unilateral action - which some now describe as “poorly planned”.
Norway’s Bomber Should Leave the Balkans Alone
Breivik is only the latest extreme rightist to project his pet theories about the world onto a region about which he knows precious little.
Auditor Reveals Kosovo’s Misspent Millions
Corruption and poor financial planning continue to blight Kosovo's public sector, according to the country's leading auditor.
