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EU envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to normalise relations
2024-09-07 13:29:07
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EU envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to normalise relations

EU envoy Lajčák has called on Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts towards normalising their relations. Discussions have taken place between Lajčák, Kosovo's Bislimi, Serbia's Vučić, and Kosovo's Kurti.

Kosovo has closed parallel institutions and Serbia has blocked crossings. Kurti has sought the reopening of the Mitrovica bridge, while Kosovo has closed Serbia-licensed banks.

Serbia does not recognise Kosovo's independence.

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EU Envoy Urges Kosovo and Serbia to Enhance Efforts in ... Normalising Relations

Following the 1999 NATO bombing campaign that ended the war in Kosovo, leaving 13,000 dead, EU envoy Lajčák emphasizes the need for Kosovo and Serbia to normalize relations as per the Ohrid Agreement for EU integration. Talks involve Lajčák, Kosovo's Bislimi, Serbia's Vučić, and Kosovo's Kurti. Kosovo closes parallel institutions while Serbs block crossings. Kurti works on reopening the Mitrovica bridge as Kosovo shuts down Serbia-licensed banks, despite Serbia's refusal to recognize Kosovo's independence. Tensions rise in Mitrovica, reflecting the ongoing complexities in the region's path towards reconciliation.

Kosovo Closes Two Border Crossings with Serbia - Increased ... North Kosovo

Kosovo has closed two out of four border crossings with Serbia following demonstrations on the Serbian side. The closure was prompted by the actions of 'masked extremists' who were arbitrarily and 'with a fascist behavior' controlling people traveling to Serbia, according to Kosovar Minister of Interior Xhelal Svecla. Dozens of Serbs had announced the blockade of three border crossings to Kosovo in order to halt traffic. Ultimately, two border crossings were blocked, with the protesters citing the closure of Serbian-controlled parallel authorities in the predominantly Serbian-populated north of Kosovo as their reason. Kosovo has now closed the Brnjak and Merdare border crossings. The Serbian protesters stated that the blockade would continue until the Kosovar police 'withdraws from the north of Kosovo and the appropriated institutions are returned to the Serbs.' They also demanded that the NATO force in Kosovo (KFOR) take control in the north of Kosovo. The blockade comes just days after a search operation by Kosovar authorities in five municipal offices in northern Kosovo that are linked to the Serbian government. This operation was the latest in a series of measures against Serbian parallel structures within Kosovo. The conflict in northern Kosovo between Serbs and Albanians has been ongoing for years and escalates regularly. The majority of Kosovo's 1.8 million inhabitants are ethnic Albanians, with 120,000 Serbs mainly residing in the north of the country. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, but Belgrade does not recognize it.

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EuroNews
6. September 2024 um 23:51

EU envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts towards normalising relations

Politics
Kosovo was Serbian province until 1999 NATO bombing campaign ended war, leaving 13,000 dead. EU envoy Lajčák urged Kosovo, Serbia normalize per Ohrid Agreement for EU. Discussions between Lajčák, Kosovo's Bislimi, Serbia's Vučić, Kosovo's Kurti. Kosovo closed parallel institutions, Serbs to block crossings. Kurti sought Mitrovica bridge reopening, Kosovo closed Serbia-licensed banks. Serbia does not recognize Kosovo's independence.
EuroNews
7. September 2024 um 06:28

EU Envoy Urges Kosovo and Serbia to Intensify Efforts to Normalize Relations

Politics
The EU urges Kosovo and Serbia to intensify efforts to normalize relations, which is essential for the accession of both to the EU. EU Envoy Miroslav Lajčák discusses the implementation of agreements with the Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo. Relations between the countries remain tense after recent incidents on the border.
EuroNews
7. September 2024 um 09:28

EU Pressure on Kosovo and Serbia to Intensify Efforts to Normalize Their Relations

Politics
The EU envoy for the Western Balkans urged Kosovo and Serbia to intensify their efforts to normalize their relations. The Ohrid Agreement is a document drafted to normalize bilateral relations. The city of Mitrovica is divided into a north dominated by Serbs and a south dominated by Albanians.
Deutsche Welle
7. September 2024 um 11:08

Border crossings between Kosovo and Serbia closed

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Border crossings between Kosovo and Serbia closed; Serbs block crossings as a "retaliatory measure"; Kosovo government responds with temporary closure of the Merdare and Bernjak checkpoints.
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