Kosovo's Agreement to Accept Deported Migrants from the U.S.

Kosovo has agreed to temporarily accept up to 50 deported migrants from the U.S. until they can be returned to their home countries. This decision could create friction with Serbia, as Kosovo seceded from Serbia in 2008 and Serbia does not recognize its independence.

Kosovo to Host U.S. Deportees

Kosovo agrees to host up to 50 U.S. deportees as part of President Trump's mass deportation promises. The U.S. is pushing third-party nations to accept migrants, including Balkan nations like Serbia. Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest nations, could receive payment for hosting deportees. The UK also looks to Kosovo to host asylum seekers denied sanctuary.

Tensions in the Balkans between Kosovo, Serbia, and Russia

Tensions rise in the Balkans as Kosovo accuses Serbia of sabotaging a crucial pipeline, with claims of Russian involvement. Experts caution that evidence is needed to support the allegations.

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping's Visit to Serbia on Anniversary of Embassy Bombing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Serbia on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during NATO's air war over Kosovo, which killed three Chinese nationals. The incident strained relations between China and the U.S. but brought China and Serbia closer together.

Tensions in the Balkans involving Serbia and Republika Srpska

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic issued a grim statement about unspecified threats towards Serbia and Republika Srpska, raising concerns across Europe. Tensions are rising due to conflicts with Kosovo, potential departure from the Council of Europe, and Republika Srpska's declaration of independence.

U.S. Official Visiting Kosovo to Normalize Ties with Serbia

Senior U.S. official visiting Kosovo to normalize ties with Serbia after Kosovo banned Serbian dinar. Tensions high as ban angers Kosovo Serbs and Serbia. Washington and Brussels working to get dialogue back on track. NATO bombing campaign in 1999 ended war between Serbian forces and ethnic Albanian separatists in Kosovo.