North of Kosovo

Kosovo Government and EU Agree on De-escalation Steps in the North

The Kosovo Government and the European Union have agreed on the de-escalation steps in the northern municipalities, after the recent months' unrest .

PM Kurti Proposes a Five-Point Plan for De-escalation of Situation in Northern Kosovo

After a meeting with QUINT ambassadors, Kosovo's PM, Albin Kurti, has proposed a five-point plan to de-escalate the situation in northern Kosovo.

Wagner Group Symbols Spotted in Northern Kosovo Amidst Protests

During the protests in Leposavic, BIRN provided footage showing individuals wearing T-shirts with symbols associated with Russian group "Wagner".

US Embassy Confirms Sanctions Against Kosovo Follow the Tensions in the North

Kosovo has been excluded from Defender 23 military exercise, as a sanctioning measure following recent developments in the North of the country.

A Quiet Second Day of Protest, NATO to Deploy More Forces to Kosovo

On the second day of protests in northern Kosovo, a relative calm prevailed among the demonstrators, but incidents targeting journalists and media vehicles occurred. In response to the escalating situation, NATO has decided to deploy additional forces to its Kosovo Force.