Kosovo
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OSCE Mission in Kosovo
(OSCE Long-Term Missions)
Beginn: 07/99
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UNMIK
UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UN-Geführt)
Beginn: 06/99
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KFOR
Kosovo Force (UN-Mandatiert)
Beginn: 06/99
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ICO
International Civilian Office Kosovo (EU)
Beginn: 02/08
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EULEX Kosovo
EU Rule of Law Mission Kosovo (EU)
Beginn: 06/08
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Kosovo, Macedonia settle border issue, establish ties (20.10.2009)
(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)
In a document signed by their respective foreign ministers, the two countries pledged to strengthen friendly relations based on mutual respect for their national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Kosovo: Štrpce, a model Serb enclave? – new ICG briefing (15.10.2009)
(Quelle:International Crisis Group (ICG) / USA)
Local elections on 15 November provide a key opportunity for Kosovo Serbs to choose their own representatives and push forward on decentralisation, if they do not heed Belgrade’s calls to boycott. “Kosovo: Štrpce, a Model Serb Enclave?“, the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, focuses on the Štrpce municipality, one of southern Kosovo’s largest Serb enclaves, to demonstrate how Serb communities can protect their interests within Kosovo’s constitutional order.
EU to monitor Kosovo elections (07.10.2009)
(Quelle:Reliefweb / International)
The European Union will monitor Kosovo's local elections next month, the first polls organised in the newly declared state, the government said Wednesday.
EULEX finds traces of mass graves (05.10.2009)
(Quelle:Balkan Insight / BiH)
The EU rule of law mission in Kosovo, EULEX, has found traces of one or more mass graves in the Malishevë/Malisevo area.
EC asks Serbia for constructive Kosovo approach (05.10.2009)
(Quelle:Balkan Insight / BiH)
Serbia’s attempts to block Kosovo’s participation in regional initiatives could paralyse regional policies. This according to a leaked European Commission, EC, report on Balkan countries involved in the EU enlargement process, to be issued in Brussels on October 14, Pristina daily Koha Ditore claims.
Kosovo becoming beacon of ethnic stability in its region, Albania tells UN (26.09.2009)
(Quelle:UN News / International)
Inter-ethnic tensions in Kosovo have fallen significantly since it declared independence from Serbia last year and the wider region has become more stable as a direct result, the Prime Minister of neighbouring Albania told the General Assembly today.
Kosovo: rethinking EU policy (23.09.2009)
(Quelle:ISN Security Watch / Switzerland)
The European Union's Law of Order Mission (EULEX) in Kosovo is facing a serious crisis, amid growing anti-EULEX sentiments among both Kosovo Serbs and Albanians. First and foremost, the souring mood is the result of the lack of a contract between the EU and Kosovo Institutions that clearly details the mission's mandate. Confusion, disagreement and dispute are the rule of the day, and will continue to be so as long as competencies shared between Pristina and Brussels remained ambiguous.
EU mission cars attacked in eastern Kosovo (16.09.2009)
(Quelle:Reliefweb / International)
Unknown assailants hurled fire bombs at two EU mission cars on September 16, days after the mission signed a protocol on security and law enforcement cooperation with neighbouring Serbia.
Elections in four new Kosovo municipalities (16.09.2009)
(Quelle:Balkan Insight / BiH)
International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith announced on Tuesday that Kosovo's November local elections will also be held in four new, Serb-majority municipalities. New or enlarged local authorities are being created in Gracanica, Ranilug, Klokot/Vrbovc and Novo Brdo. … He added that the creation of the municipalities is a big step towards realising the rights of the Serb community in Kosovo.
Interview: UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier (16.09.2009)
(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)
SETimes recently sat down with UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier to discuss the mission's current role in the country, its relationship with Belgrade and the future of UNMIK.
Kosovo, U.S. sign "inter-state" agreement (15.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
Kosovo President and Prime Minister Fatmir Sejdiu and Hashim Thaci have signed the province’s first inter-state agreement with the U.S. Under the agreement, the U.S. undertakes to assist Kosovo’s development in several areas.
Western representatives to Kosovo back police protocol (13.09.2009)
(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)
Representatives to Kosovo from France, the US, the UK, Germany and Italy say they support EULEX's intention to sign a controversial protocol on police co-operation with Serbia. "Instruments for technical co-operation ... are in compliance with [EULEX's] mandate for strengthening border management and have no impact on Kosovo's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity issue," the representatives said in a joint statement Thursday (September 10th).
"Customs agreement with EULEX next" (13.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
After a police protocol, EULEX and Serbian officials will intensify preparations for customs and judiciary cooperation, Albanian press in Priština writes.
Kosovo's november poll in question (11.09.2009)
(Quelle:Balkan Insight / BiH)
The Kosovo Election Commission for Complaints and Appeals, ECCA, has asked Premier Hashim Thaci to quickly provide financial and logistical support for its work, as fears grow concerning institutional preparedness for November's local elections.
Two more agreements with EULEX in pipeline (09.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
Kosovo Ministry Secretary of State Oliver Ivanovic says that, besides the agreement between MUP (Serbian Interior Ministry) and EULEX, two further technical agreements are being prepared. "Following the police agreement with EULEX, agreements on customs and the judiciary will also be on the table, because EULEX has the police, customs and the judicial component within its jurisdiction," Ivanovic said in a statement for Tanjug.
NATO-led force in Kosovo has new commander (09.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
In a ceremony held at KFOR HQ in Priština on Tuesday, German General Markus Bentler took over as commander of the NATO-led force in Kosovo. He replaced Italian General Giuseppe Emilio Gay.
De Kermabon praises EULEX's judicial efforts (08.09.2009)
(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)
EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon says the mission's efforts are paying off, nine months after launching operations in Kosovo. "The EULEX Justice Component has started to play a key role in assisting an independent and professional justice system in Kosovo," de Kermabon said in a statement Sunday (September 6th).
Kosovo Serbs vs. Belgrade (07.09.2009)
(Quelle:ISN Security Watch / Switzerland)
As Serb leaders from northern Kosovo openly stand up to the Serbian government, protesting what they consider ‘treachery,’ the conflict between influential northern Kosovo Serb leaders and Serbian moderate authorities threatens to escalate.
Violence flares in northern KM suburb (03.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
Violence broke out between local Serbs and Albanians last night in the Kosovo Mitrovica suburb of Mikronaselje. The two groups began hurling rocks at each other, while just before 22.00 CET two loud explosions were heard.
Feith stresses need for cooperation with Belgrade (02.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
EU Special Representative to Kosovo Pieter Feith says that the recent acts of vandalism targeting EULEX must be condemned. Speaking in Brussels at a meeting of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee, Feith highlighted the progress made in concluding an agreement between EULEX and the Serbian Interior Ministry. He believes that an agreement will be signed soon on cooperation and "particularly stringent control" of the "Kosovo's border line".
Tensions high in Brdani again (02.09.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
A group of Albanians, accompanied by EULEX police, entered the suburb of Br?ani in northern Kosovska Mitrovica this morning to resume work on their homes. A EULEX spokesman said that UNMIK had authorized a number of Albanians who own houses there to resume reconstruction work, while EULEX police are on hand to avert any possible outbreaks of violence. … Tensions are running very high in Brdani as the Serbs in the neighborhood claim to be disturbed by the high EULEX presence in the area.
Solana backs EULEX-Serbia protocol (02.09.2009)
(Quelle:Balkan Insight / International)
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana has given his backing to the EU rule of law mission, EULEX, to sign a policing protocol with Serbia. The EULEX-Serbia protocol was delayed because of the opposition of the Kosovo government. The latter argues the agreement violated Kosovo's constitution.
UNMIK chief, Mitrovica mayor discuss returnees' issue (01.09.2009)
(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)
UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier and Mitrovica Mayor Bajram Rexhepi agreed on Monday (August 31st) that a solution should be found to enable Albanians to return to their properties. Zannier expressed concern over the situation, saying that from the UN perspective, displaced people have a fundamental right to return to their homes.
Ethnic Albanians protest against visiting Serbs (29.08.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
Several hundreds ethnic Albanians protested on Friday in a street with predominantly Serb-owned houses in Dakovica in Kosovo. Those gathered, which the reports describe as being "mainly representatives of families of the killed and missing" during the 1999 war in the province, were protesting the arrival of a few dozen Serbs.
Violent protests against EU mission in Kosovo (27.08.2009)
(Quelle:euobserver.com / Belgium)
The European Union's law enforcement mission in Kosovo (EULEX) was on Tuesday (25 August) the target of violent protests by Albanians opposed to the presence of the international community in the country. Twenty eight EULEX vehicles near a youth centre in downtown Pristina were damaged during the events, organised by the Vetevendosja (Self-Determination) group, which launched its assault in reaction to co-operation between EULEX and Belgrade.
Several injured in violent Mitrovica protest (26.08.2009)
(Quelle:Balkan Insight / BiH)
Kroi i Vitakut//Brdjani has been the scene of several violent confrontations between Serbs and Albanians since construction started in April. The EU rule of law mission, EULEX, and NATO's Kosovo Force have intervened on a number occasions to separate the sides. Serbian protesters are opposed to the reconstruction of Albanian homes in the north of Mitrovica, which is predominately inhabited by Serbs.
“Deal doesn't equate to Kosovo recognition” (22.08.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic denied the allegations that the agreement between EULEX and the Serbian MUP is a direct recognition of Kosovo. … He added that the agreement calls for control to be implemented over the administrative crossings, which the EU is demanding of Serbia in order for visa liberalization to occur.
Kosovo Serb leaders call for anti-EULEX petition (22.08.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
Serb leaders in northern Kosovo have announced that a petition signing will be organized next week calling for EULEX to leave Kosovo. … (Vice President of the assembly of the community of Serbian municipalities, Marko) Jakšic said that this is a very painful issue for Kosovo Serbs, along with the fact that Serbia “supports the introduction of a regular border between Serbia and Kosovo” in order to have visas abolished for travel throughout the European Union.
Kermabon “explains” EULEX-MUP protocol (19.08.2009)
(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)
(EULEX chief Yves de) Kermabon has released a statement in which he says there was "a misunderstanding in Priština and a bad interpretation of the protocol on cooperation with the Serbian Interior Ministry". … Kermabon also recalled that similar agreements had already been signed by EULEX on cooperation in the exchange of financial intelligence related to money laundering and the financing of terrorism, with Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, and that EULEX will continue to seek operational cooperation on all issues related to the mandate of EULEX.
EULEX receives war crimes files from UNMIK (18.08.2009)
(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)
EULEX officials say they have received 200 files from UNMIK and expect hundreds of others, local media reported on Tuesday (August 18th). Assembly of EULEX Judges President Maria Giuliana Civinini said the files mainly involve war crimes, organised crime, terrorism and other cases involving serious crimes. EULEX prosecutors are reviewing them on a case by case basis to determine which are ready for court.