Kosovo Serb Party’s Deputy Leader Tried for 2023 Attack on Journalists

Slavko Simic of the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista party pleaded not guilty to involvement in violent attacks with stun grenades and bricks on journalists covering protests by Serbs in north Kosovo in 2023.

The new bridge for vehicles, connecting South Mitrovica and North Mitrovica. Photo: BIRN

Kosovo Opens Controversial New Bridge in Ethnically-Divided Mitrovica

Kosovo authorities opened a new river bridge in the ethnically divided town of Mitrovica, a move seen by Serbia as a political stunt that "undermines peace".

People sign the petition against the construction of two bridges over the Iber river, July 7, 2025. Photo: BIRN/Florinda Kelmendi.

Kosovo Serb Party Petitions Against New Bridges in Divided Town

Kosovo Serb party says construction of new river bridges in the ethnically divided town of Mitrovica is a political stunt aimed at putting 'fresh pressure' on the Serb community.

Kosovo Citizens Urged to Avoid Serbia Amid Road Blockades Threats

Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora advised Kosovo citizens and the diaspora to avoid border crossings with Serbia amid reports of plans to block roads in Serbia surrounding the crossings.

Kosovo Serbs protesting in front of the building of the former Serbia-run ‘parallel municipality’ in North Mitrovica. Photo: BIRN/Florinda Kelmendi

Kosovo Serbs Protest Closure of Serbia-Run ‘Parallel Institutions’

Dozens of Kosovo Serbs protested on Monday in North Mitrovica after Kosovo authorities closed five Serbia-run 'parallel institutions' in the Serb-majority north, part of continuing efforts to extend government authority.