Kosovo Problem

Europe Ready to Recognize Kosovo's Independence

seher — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:49:35 -0600

Finland's Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva said Monday most European Union member countries are prepared to recognize Kosovo's independence from Serbia. VOA's Barry Wood reports Kanerva is in Washington meeting with U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

EU Relations Near Collapse Over Kosovo

seher — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:36:12 -0600

Serbia's relations with the EU are teetering on the brink of collapse after Belgrade spurned an EU offer to cement ties.

Kosovo's future hangs in balance

harminka — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:19:24 -0600

The international community “cannot afford to fail the people of the Balkans yet again” as Kosovo heads for independence, according to an expert at The University of Nottingham.

Russia Warns EU Against Plan for Kosovo Police Mission

seher — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:53:38 -0600

Russia has warned the European Union against plans for a police mission in Serbia's breakaway Kosovo province, saying such a move would first require United Nations' approval.

Rice Calls for Tough Decisions on Kosovo Future

seher — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:38:32 -0600

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has urged European allies not to put off what she called "tough decisions" on the final status of Serbia's breakaway Kosovo province.

Kosovo Tops Bush's Agenda for Talks With Portuguese PM

Dinka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:47:53 -0500

The situation in Kosovo was high on the agenda when President George Bush met Monday with Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union.

Serbia's admission to EU, Kosovo not linked - President Tadic

Dinka — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:54:41 -0500

The Serbian president said in an interview with Russian media Thursday that there is no link between European Union membership and a solution to the Kosovo problem.

Serbia rejects Kosovo-EU linkage

Dinka — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:16:55 -0500

Serbia's accession to the EU must not be predicated on the resolution of the Kosovo problem, the country's ambassador to Russia said Tuesday.

Serbian warns of worsening ties with US

Dinka — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:17:18 -0500

Serbia’s prime minister Vojislav Kostunica said Monday that ties between the U.S. and the European country are worsening because of American support of Kosovo’s independence.

New French defense minister visits Kosovo

Dinka — Mon, 28 May 2007 10:57:03 -0500

New Defense Minister of France Herve Morin has made his first official trip abroad - to Kosovo - where he met his country's soldiers on Monday.

Campaign Finance Seen As Central To Fair Elections

Dinka — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:57:45 -0500

The theme of the fourth Global Electoral Organization Conference here last week was "Every Vote Counts." It brought together more than 200 of the world"s top election officials and democracy advocates in what one of the sponsors said was a "celebration of transparency in the election process."

Russia Suggests New Kosovo Envoy Needed

Dinka — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:32:03 -0500

Russian Security Council head Igor Ivanov said that a new UN envoy on Kosovo should be appointed in the wake of deadlock on the plan for the Serbian province's future.