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29 Apr 13

Kosovo Remembers Missing as Grave Search Continues

As Kosovo marked its annual missing persons day, its president promised justice for all those whose bodies still haven’t been found since the late 1990s war with Serbian forces.

27 Apr 13

Serbian Parliament Approves Belgrade, Pristina Deal

Serbian parliament gave the green light for the EU-backed agreement on the integration of the Serb minority in Kosovo when it adopted the government’s report on the Belgrade, Pristina talks.

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26 Apr 13

Hundreds of Balkan Refugee Families Get New Homes

Almost 500 families from Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia will be given new homes in a scheme that also aims to solve tens of thousands more wartime refugees’ housing problems.

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26 Apr 13

Serbia Offers Referendum on EU Kosovo Deal

Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian deputy prime minister, said the government will meet the request of Serbs from Kosovo and call a referendum on the Belgrade-Pristina deal.

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26 Apr 13

EU to Finish Kosovo Organ Trafficking Probe in 2014

The EU said its investigation into allegations that Kosovo Liberation Army fighters harvested and sold prisoners’ organs during the late 1990s conflict will be completed next year.

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25 Apr 13

Serbian President Apologises for War Crimes

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said he was “begging” on his knees for forgiveness for crimes committed by Serb forces in Bosnia during the 1990s conflict.

25 Apr 13

Kosovo Ombudsman Describes 'Serbian Spy' Stigma

Kosovo Ombudsperson, Sami Kurteshi, testifying in the Xharra vs. Lushtaku case, recalled the effects of the use of the words “Serbian spy”in the public.

25 Apr 13

Serbia's Vucic Plans to Visit Croatia

Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vucic, will visit Croatia on Monday, the Croatian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday.

25 Apr 13

Serbia and Kosovo Work on Deal Action Plan

Teams from Kosovo and Serbia have headed to Brussels to agree on implementing the recently agreed EU-led deal.

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25 Apr 13

Serbian Rightists Charge Kosovo Deal as Treason

The far-right party, Dveri, has filed charges against Serbian officials over the conclusion of a landmark deal with Kosovo.

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25 Apr 13

KLA Commander Limaj ‘Didn’t Order Torture or Murders’

A former legal adviser to the Kosovo Liberation Army told the war crimes trial of Fatmir Limaj that the ex-commander didn’t order the abuse of prisoners at the Klecka jail.

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24 Apr 13

Serbia Head of Kosovo Office Quits over EU Deal

Aleksandar Vulin, director of government’s Office for Kosovo, said he is resigning in protest against the conclusion of a landmark deal with Kosovo, which he said ought to have gone to a referendum.

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24 Apr 13

Bosnia, Serbia Leaders Pledge Closer Ties

Leaders of Bosnia and Serbia agreed to work together on improving their often tetchy mutual relations at a meeting in Belgrade.

24 Apr 13

Clinic in Kosovo Organ Trafficking Case Sold

As the trial of alleged members of an illegal kidney-trading ring in Kosovo nears its end, it emerged that the Medicus clinic at the centre of the charges has been sold.

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23 Apr 13

Serbian Church Removes Sex Scandal Bishop

After the leaks of a video and phone conversations showing Bishop Vasilije Kacavenda kissing another young priest, the Serbian Orthodox Church has relieved him of his duties.

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20 May 13

Serbia’s Right-Wingers Dream of Nationalist Resurgence

The protests over the Kosovo agreement revealed deep divisions among Serbia's right-wingers, but they could still become a serious force if they tap into public disappointment with the government.

17 May 13