kosovo

Armenia Can't Recognize Kosovo, South Ossetia, Abkhazia Before Karabakh

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:04:35 -0500

The President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has declared that “the right of Nagorno Karabakh for self-determination should be recognized.”

Call On Kosovo not to monopolize right to liberty and sovereignty

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:15:26 -0500

Armenian parliamentarians, while attending NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) to Serbia and Kosovo say Kosovo's independence should not monopolize the right to liberty and sovereignty referring to the case of the independence and the right of self-determination of Nagorno Karabakh's Republic, which has become a source of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

McDonald’s to make Kosovo land of peace and happiness

seher — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:09:17 -0500

The competition to obtain the franchise for the opening of the first McDonald’s restaurant will take place in Kosovo soon. An official spokesman for the US Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo, Mimoza Kusari, believes that the appearance of the world-known brand would make Kosovo a much more attractive region.

In Light Of Kosovo Recognition of Nagorno Karabakh Independence Justified

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:54:46 -0500

After recognition of Kosovo’s independence and adoption of the UN Resolution on the Karabakh settlement proposals were made on the possibility of recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic by the Republic of Armenia. The Press Center of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Armenia (RA) has made an interview on the subject with the Head of the Institute of National Strategic Studies of MoD, RA, Major General, Doctor of Political Sciences Hayk S. Kotanjian.

Independence More Than Precedence For Karabakh, Azerbaijan and Armenia

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:09:48 -0500

Karabakh has more rights to independence than Kosovo. Azerbaijan, Armenia and the international community should be fair and exercise justice for all nations respecting the right of self determination.

Dov Lynch: Kosovo can set precedent for Nagorno Karabakh conflict

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:04:09 -0600

Despite the difference between the Kosovo and Nagorno Karabakh conflicts, independence of Kosovo can set a precedent for conflicts like in Nagrono Karabakh, Dov Lynch OSCE Secretariat Senior Adviser, said when addressing Rose-Roth NATO seminar in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Protestors storm U.S. embassy in Belgrade

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:51:15 -0600

Police is using tear gas to disperse crowds of rioting people who have been attacking embassies in Belgrade. The closed U.S. embassy building has been set on fire. The Turkish, Croatian and Bosnian legations have also come under attack.

Kosovo Announces Independence

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:05:11 -0600

The Prime Minister Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and the already former Serbian province's parliament officially declated Kosovo's independence from Serbia. It is favored by the European Union and USA, but opposed by Serbia and Russia.

Bush: US Will Work to Prevent Violence Surrounding Kosovo's Decision

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:44:56 -0600

President Bush says he will work with allies to ensure there is no violence surrounding Kosovo's expected declaration of independence from Serbia. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports the move has angered Serbia and its ally Russia, which says independence for Kosovo will set a dangerous precedent for other separatist groups.

Kosovo to proclaim independence today

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:43:26 -0600

Kosovo declares independence Sunday amid growing excitement among its ethnic Albanians, anger from its Serbs, and the launch of an EU mission to ease the birth of the world's newest state.

Serbia cancels signing of EU agreement

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:21:12 -0600

The European Commission has announced that the planned signing of a cooperation agreement with Serbia has been cancelled because of a dispute in Serbia's government coalition.

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.