Tensions Escalate in Kosovo Over Mayoral Elections Belgrade would not stand by if the ethnic Albanian authorities in Kosovo start killing or displacing Serbs in the breakaway region, Defense Minister Milos Vucevic has warned. The statement came amid heated protest by Serbs in Kosovo over mayoral elections in several towns,…
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UN Tribunal Increases Sentences on Former Serbian Officials The UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague has made a significant decision by increasing the prison sentences of two top former Serbian security officials. Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic, who was convicted of training death squads responsible for ethnic cleansing during…
NATO Deploys Additional Troops Amid Unrest in Northern Kosovo U.S. peacekeepers stood behind a barbed-wire barrier as protesters gathered outside a municipal hall in ethnically divided northern Kosovo. The region has experienced days of unrest, prompting NATO to send additional troops to prevent further violence. Following clashes in the town…
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A violent clash between Serb protesters and NATO peacekeeping soldiers in northern Kosovo has resulted in injuries to around 25 soldiers defending three town halls. The incident occurred after ethnic Albanian mayors took office in Serb-majority areas, a move boycotted by the Serbs. The NATO-led peacekeeping mission, known as KFOR, condemned the violence and expressed concern over the unprovoked attacks on their soldiers. Serbia’s president has raised the army’s combat…
A Tennis Star’s Bold Message: Kosovo as the Heart of Serbia Novak Djokovic, the renowned tennis player from Belgrade, stirred up controversy on Monday when he inscribed “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence” on a camera at the French Open. This act came amid escalating clashes and simmering ethnic tensions in northern Kosovo. After securing a victory in the opening round against Aleksandar Kovacevic on the esteemed…
Solidarity with Injured Peacekeepers and a Call for Calm In a strong condemnation of the recent violence targeting the KFOR mission in Kosovo, Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed her deep concern and solidarity with the injured peacekeepers, including Italian troops serving in the force. The Prime Minister’s remarks came following an attack that left eleven Italian soldiers wounded, with three of them in serious condition. Rome’s Foreign Minister, Antonio…
Unprovoked Attacks Leave KFOR Troops Injured NATO has issued a strong condemnation of the unprovoked attacks targeting KFOR troops in northern Kosovo, resulting in injuries among the peacekeeping forces. The alliance unequivocally denounced such acts of violence and emphasized the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Call for De-escalation and Dialogue In the face of escalating tensions, NATO called upon all parties involved to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could further exacerbate the situation. Instead, the…
Tensions Escalate as Serbs Protest Against Ethnic Albanian Mayors NATO peacekeeping soldiers were called upon to establish security cordons around three town halls in Kosovo as protests broke out over the appointment of ethnic Albanian mayors in Serb-majority areas following boycotted elections. In Zvecan, one of the towns, Kosovo state police, predominantly comprised of ethnic Albanians, used pepper gas to repel a crowd of Serbs attempting to force their way into the municipality building. Meanwhile, in Leposavic, U.S. peacekeeping troops…
Ethnic Serbs residing in Northern Kosovo made an attempt on Monday to take control of local government buildings in the area, in response to Albanian mayors gaining access to these buildings last week under police protection. This escalating conflict further complicates the delicate ethnic dynamics in the region. KFOR (Kosovo Force), the NATO-led international peacekeeping force in Kosovo, along with the local Kosovar police, were spotted securing the municipality building in Zvecan. This is one of the four communes where…
Foxconn Expands iPhone Manufacturing Operations in Karnataka Apple Inc supplier Foxconn has announced plans to commence iPhone manufacturing in the southern state of Karnataka by April 2024, according to a statement by the state government on Thursday. The government confirmed that the land for the factory will be handed over to Foxconn by July 1, marking a significant development for the region’s manufacturing sector. The expansion of iPhone manufacturing operations in Karnataka highlights the state’s growing importance as a key…
Serbians Demand Coverage of Protests and Present Demands Tens of thousands of Serbian citizens gathered in Belgrade to protest against violence, demanding a safer and more secure society. On Saturday, Serbs surrounded the headquarters of the public broadcaster RTS, urging for coverage of the protests and the publication of their demands. This marked the fourth major demonstration since the beginning of May, following two tragic shootings that shook the country. In the consecutive attacks carried out by a 13-year-old and…
Tens of thousands of determined individuals gathered in Belgrade on a rainy Saturday to participate in a powerful anti-government protest. The demonstration, organized by opposition parties, sought to address the recent tragedies of two mass shootings that claimed the lives of 18 innocent people. The protestors attributed the violence to a prevailing culture of aggression that critics argue the authorities have allowed to fester within Serbian society. Protesters Demand Government Accountability and Media Freedoms On May 3, a devastating school…
Thousands Gather in Support of President Vucic: Tens of thousands of people congregated in the center of Belgrade for the “Serbia of Hope” rally, demonstrating their support for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. (Read Also: Vlaams Belang Protest Rally Allowed in Brussels, Belgium) The gathering aimed to display a show of power following recent anti-government protests sparked by two mass shootings that claimed the lives of 18 individuals. The rally attracted participants from across Serbia, as well as neighboring countries, emphasizing…
Vucic Nominates Defense Minister as Party Leader Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced his resignation as the leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) following weeks of protests against his rule. However, he stated that he would continue serving as the head of state. Vucic made this announcement during a party congress held in Kragujevac, central Serbia, where he nominated the defense minister, Milos Vucevic, as his replacement. The formal acceptance of both his resignation and the appointment of…