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Kosovo Remembers Missing as Grave Search Continues
As Kosovo marked its annual missing persons day, its president promised justice for all those whose bodies still haven’t been found since the late 1990s war with Serbian forces.
Politics and Society
Kosovo Convicts Five Over Human Organ Trafficking
A Kosovo court has convicted five men of participating in an illegal organ-trading ring that harvested and sold human kidneys at the Medicus clinic near Pristina.
Kosovo Journalist Says ‘Unprofessional’ Show Sparked Threats
Klan Kosovo TV director Baton Haxhiu criticised those involved in making alleged threats to BIRN Kosovo director Jeta Xharra, but questioned BIRN’s broadcast that sparked the negative reaction.
Kosovo Ombudsman Describes 'Serbian Spy' Stigma
Kosovo Ombudsperson, Sami Kurteshi, testifying in the Xharra vs. Lushtaku case, recalled the effects of the use of the words “Serbian spy”in the public.
Serbia and Kosovo Work on Deal Action Plan
Teams from Kosovo and Serbia have headed to Brussels to agree on implementing the recently agreed EU-led deal.
KLA Commander Limaj ‘Didn’t Order Torture or Murders’
A former legal adviser to the Kosovo Liberation Army told the war crimes trial of Fatmir Limaj that the ex-commander didn’t order the abuse of prisoners at the Klecka jail.
Clinic in Kosovo Organ Trafficking Case Sold
As the trial of alleged members of an illegal kidney-trading ring in Kosovo nears its end, it emerged that the Medicus clinic at the centre of the charges has been sold.
European Leaders Greet EU's Green Light to Serbia
European officials have welcomed the recommendations of the Commission to grant Serbia a start date for accession talks, following conclusion of a landmark deal with Kosovo.
Judah Testifies in BIRN Kosovo Case
Tim Judah, correspondent of The Economist, testified in the case of Sami Lushtaku and five other defendants, accused of threatening and staging a media campaign against BIRN Kosovo's director, Jeta Xharra.
Business
Slovenian Investigation Ensnares IPKO
Corruption probe into Telekom Slovenije revives accusations that bribery helped secure the mobile phone license of Kosovo’s second-largest provider.
Vienna to Host Balkan Infrastructure Summit
The two-day Balkan Infrastructure and Construction Summit aims to inform foreign investors of business opportunities in the region.
Turks Sound Wary Over KEK Upgrades
While Kosovo’s power company expects the new Turkish grid owner to underwrite more than 400,000 euro in recently agreed upgrades, the consortium is making no commitments.
Kosovo Places Ads to Lure Brezovica Investors
Kosovo seeks support from abroad to build new ski centre as part of privatisation effort.
Kosovo Campaign Targets Proposed New Power Plant
The Kosovo Civil Society Consortium for Sustainable Development, KOSID, and a group of other organisations including BIRN Kosovo, launched a media campaign on Friday to raise awareness about the environmental damage that the project to build a new power plant will cause.
Culture and Lifestyle
Clearing the Cultural ‘Mines’ of the Balkan Wars
Kosovo playwright Jeton Neziraj discusses his work on such topics such as nationalism in art, Kosovo-Serbia relations, the links between religion and terrorism, and his new play on the possible independence of Wales.
Kosovo Organ Trafficking Inspires Kusturica Film
Renowned Serbian film director Emir Kusturica has announced that his new movie will deal with human organ trafficking, the focus of a current high-profile trial in Kosovo.
BIRN Fellows for 2013 Selected
The jury in the Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence has selected 10 participants for this year’s programme.
Diagnosing Kosovo
Hamza and Zizek’s “From Myth to Symptom: The Case of Kosovo” deconstructs the NATO intervention and independence.
Balkan Artists Prepare For Venice Biennale
This year's international art exhibition in Venice will see a number of interesting projects from the Balkans - and Kosovo will have its own pavilion for the first time.
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Kosovo Officials Under Pressure to Stop Moonlighting
Anti-Corruption Agency wants to outlaw the widespread practice of officials taking outside employment.
Slovenian Investigation Ensnares IPKO
Press Review
Kosovo Press Review – April 29, 2013
Albanians skeptical-Serbs persistent. The SAA doesn’t recognize Kosovo as a state. Jahjaga and Hoxhaj spend thousands of euros for new furniture.
Country Profile
Figure in Focus
Ramush Haradinaj, Kosovo Rambo With a Taste for Politics
He had made a successful transition from guerrilla leader to politician - until The Hague threw its spanner in the works, not once but twice.
Key Political Parties
Key Political Parties in Kosovo
As preparations begin for Kosovo elections in the next four to six months, Balkan Insight brings you profiles of the main political parties which will be vying for power in the early poll.
