Kosovo

Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down

Although many protesters expressed satisfaction over Vucic's resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister.

A DRONE picture shows people gathering for a protest, as part of a nationwide anti-government movement triggered by the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation announcement, in Kraljevo, Serbia, June 28, 2026
Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman (L) with President Isaac Herzog at his Jerusalem residence, 2024.

Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem

A protester throws a stone near a fire as other demonstrators gather while blocking a street in Shiraz, Iran, on January 10, 2026.

Tehran appears to prepare for long war despite heavy early losses - analysis

ACTING PRIME Minister of Kosovo and Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party leader Albin Kurti speaks to his supporters during the last election campaign rally in Pristina, Kosovo December 27, 2025.

Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse


Kosovo-Serbia: The background to the sirens in the Balkans - explainer

The recent gunfire, sirens and border closings between the two Balkan countries have raised alarms. Here is an explainer on the region's complex history.

 Kosovo police patrol a road in Zupce, Kosovo August 1, 2022.

Kosovo starts issuing extra documents to Serbian citizens as protesters block roads

Fourteen years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, some 50,000 Serbs in the north still use license plates and documents issued by Serbian authorities, refusing to recognize the state.

 A general view shows trucks blocking a road in Rudare, Kosovo, August 1, 2022.

Serbia-Kosovo crisis, for Putin, is all about the US - analysis

The recent diplomatic moves by Russi are all about removing America from the powerful position it obtained in 1999, in the wake of the Kosovo War.

 Members of the KFOR peacekeeping force patrol the area near the border crossing between Kosovo and Serbia in Jarinje, Kosovo, October 2, 2021.

Sirens sound in northern Kosovo, background unclear - report

The Serbian president had stated Serbia has "never been in a more complex and difficult situation [with Kosovo] than it is today."

People are pictured through Kosovo flag as they take part in celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence in Pristina, Kosovo February 17, 2018

America-first policies are good for US-Israel ties, the world - Grenell

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Former US acting director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell promotes a Trump-esque America-first agenda.

 RICHARD GRENELL: I want US-Israel relations to not be dependent upon conflicts of the need for military support.

Kosovo applies to join Council of Europe, sparking outrage from Serbia

Belgrade called the announcement a violation of the Washington Agreement and UNSC resolution 1244.

People are pictured through Kosovo flag as they take part in celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence in Pristina, Kosovo February 17, 2018

Russian-Ukrainian war could spill over into the Balkans, Kosovo FM warns

"We have no illusions about what [Russian President Vladimir] Putin wants to achieve in Ukraine," Gërvalla-Schwarz said

 At the reception in israel, May 10, 2022.

Kosovo, Israel ink cooperation deal a year after Jerusalem embassy opens

The ministers signed agreements in the areas of culture, education, science and film coproduction.

The flags of Israel, Kosovo and the US are seen on a desk during a virtual ceremony to sign an agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo in the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem February 1, 2021

Frej visits Kosovar children in Israel getting life-saving treatment

The two children, Anisa and Florim, were both born with a congenital heart disease that can't be treated in Kosovo.

 Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej meeting Anisa and Florim, two children who were brought from Kosovo to Israel by Save a Child's Heart to undergo life-saving cardiac care at Wolfson Hospital.

In first for an Israeli minister, Esawi Frej visits Kosovo

Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej will meet with a series of senior officials in Kosovo, including the prime minister and foreign minister.

 Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej visiting Kosovo, April 12, 2022.