North Mitrovica

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 Probes Police Officer Accused of Injuring Serb Pupil

The Police Inspectorate pledged to investigate events in North Mitrovica when a police officer allegedly grabbed the neck of a Serb school pupil out celebrating – as Serbia called for his arrest and the EU's Kosovo mission expressed dismay.

Kosovo Convicts Four Over Serb Opposition Politician’s Murder

Prishtina Basic Court found Nedeljko Spasojevic, Marko Rosic, Zarko Jovanovic and Dragisa Markovic guilty of involvement in the murder of Oliver Ivanovic, who was gunned down outside his party's office in January 2018.

Slovenia President Backs Predecessor as New Kosovo-Serbia Envoy

Natasa Pirc Musar told BIRN she supports her predecessor, Borut Pahor, as the next EU special envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, highlighting Slovenia’s backing for Kosovo’s Council of Europe membership.