Mass sacking of Kosovo ambassadors condemned by opposition

The dismissal of 12 ambassadors who were political appointees of the former administration has drawn condemnation from the opposition, who have accused the government of effectively 'suspending' Kosovo's foreign diplomacy.

Cleaning other people’s houses

Underpaid, working without contracts and lacking state protection, many women employed informally as cleaners rely on the mercy of those who hire them.

Chopping wood to make ends meet

The need for firewood to heat homes throughout the winter gives those at the margins of Kosovo’s economy a small window to try and earn some extra money, and search for some relief from the hardships of poverty and unemployment.

20 injured as police use pepper spray against protesters

Almost a year of protests against the construction of hydropower plants in Strpce ended in violence on Tuesday as Kosovo as police use pepper spray against demonstrators, including children, who pushed past police tape to protect the Lepenc River.

Life in Drenica is not like in the jokes

Despite Drenica’s reputation for receiving specialist treatment due to it being the birthplace of several of Kosovo’s leaders over the past decade, many of its residents still live in difficult conditions and look to emigration to escape poverty and unemployment.