Kosovo, Serbia

Kosovo Shuts Serb Institutions, Fueling Tension Before Vote
Kosovo’s government shut down more than two dozen Serb-run institutions on its territory, risking a potential flare-up in tensions in the Balkan nation less than four weeks before it holds a parliamentary election.
Kosovo authorities close parallel institutions run by ethnic Serb minority
Kosovo authorities say they have closed all so-called parallel institutions used by the ethnic Serb minority and supported by neighboring Serbia in a move condemned by the European Union
Ethnic Serbs Denounce Raids On Parallel Institutions In Kosovo (Video)
Ethnic Serbs living in Kosovo have denounced raids by authorities on municipal offices in 10 Serbia-backed areas. The January 15 raids are part of an effort by the government in Pristina to close so-called parallel institutions that give neighboring Serbia leverage in its former province.
Kosovo raids Serbia-linked offices weeks before elections
PRISTINA : Kosovo’s police raided 10 Belgrade-linked local government offices in ethnic Serb areas, the interior ministry said today, as Serbia denounced the move as a “dangerous escalation” just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections in Kosovo.
Kosovo Closes Serbia-Supported Institutions Amid EU Criticism
Kosovo closed ethnic Serb 'parallel institutions' supported by Serbia, prompting criticism from the EU. The closures, affecting administration, postal, and tax offices in ethnic Serb municipalities, come amid ongoing tensions and ahead of Kosovo's parliamentary elections.
Kosovo Raids Serbia-backed Municipal Offices Ahead Of Election
Kosovo authorities on Wednesday raided 10 Belgrade-backed municipal offices in ethnic Serb areas, according to the interior ministry, just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections.
Kosovo shuts down Serbian parallel institutions, escalating tensions with Belgrade ahead of elections
By Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje Kosovo’s Minister of Interior Xhelal Svecla announced on January 15 the closure of Serbian municipal offices and parallel institutions operating within the country,
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The Challenge of Pension Reform in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo
This paper examines the evolution and challenges of Kosovo's pension system. Since its inception, a basic pension and mandatory individual accounts have formed the key element of Kosovo’s pension ...
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EBRD provides €50 million to boost energy efficiency in Kosovo’s public buildings
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is scaling up its support for energy efficiency in public ...
A Move Toward Christianity Stirs in a Muslim Land
Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a ...
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Using Digitalization to Enhance Public Finance in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo has embarked on a journey of digital transformation, developing digital infrastructure to provide access to households, companies, and educational institutions and modernizing its public ...
Serbia Calls Kosovo Office Closures A 'Dangerous Escalation'
Serbia slammed the closure of its municipal offices by Kosovo authorities on Wednesday, with the foreign minister calling the move a "dangerous escalation".
Iowa National Guard announces soldiers will deploy to Middle East this year
The Iowa National Guard announced more than 1,800 soldiers will be deployed to the Middle East this year. The announcement ...
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ECB Monetary Policy Passthrough to Bank Interest Rates During Tightening: Republic of Kosovo
This paper analyzes the transmission of ECB policy rate changes to bank interest rates in Kosovo during the 2022-23 tightening cycle. While both lending and deposit rates increased, the passthrough ...
Louisiana soldiers honored for peacekeeping mission in Kosovo
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - More than 40 soldiers with the Louisiana Guard aviation unit received the Louisiana National Guard ...