There are regular small riots between the ethnically diverse groups and leaders see no merit in doing provocative troop manoeuvres at regional borders.
Tag Archives: Kosovo
Acrimony between Serbia and Kosovo
While the world is focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rising tensions are threatening to ignite another conflict on the European Union’s doorstep. Acrimony between Serbia and Kosovo, the site of the continent’s last major war, has escalated to one of the most extreme levels since fighting in the Balkans ended in 1999. Key reading: SerbiaContinue reading “Acrimony between Serbia and Kosovo”
Bloomberg Balance of power for 2023 January 04
Fundamental questions are raised about the Republicans’ ability to steer a chamber that must grapple with key issues such as raising the debt ceiling and funding the government of the world’s biggest economy as a global recession looms.
History.com: This Day In History (January 04-1999): The euro debuts
Originally posted on Levant's Agora:
By History.com Editors. New Year’s Day is the dawn of a new era in Europe, as 11 nations adopt a single currency, the euro. Now the official currency of 19 members of the European Union, as well as the nations of Kosovo and Montenegro, the euro’s introduction had a…
Croatia: The Glamorization of Fascism
Originally posted on Red October Goth:
Croatian-Australians marching in Sydney waving flags of the Nazi puppet Independent State of Croatia and portraits of Ustasha-lover Franjo Tudjman. “If the Croats were part of the Reich, we’d have them serving as faithful auxiliaries of the German Führer, to police our marshes. The Croats are a proud people…The…
New York Times view for 2022 August 29 – September 04
By Amelia Nierenberg Writer, Briefings August 29 We’re covering artillery strikes near a nuclear plant in Ukraine and a political scandal in Finland. Shelling around the Zaporizhzhia power plant has raised fears of a catastrophic nuclear accident.David Guttenfelder for The New York Times Attacks near Ukraine nuclear plant intensify Russian artillery strikes continued near theContinue reading “New York Times view for 2022 August 29 – September 04”
Bloomberg looking at the 4th week of August 2022
August 22 Ukraine is showing off wrecked Russian tanks in Kyiv for this year’s Independence Day celebrations. It’s not the military display President Vladimir Putin had in mind when he launched Russia’s invasion. The war that Russia — and some of Ukraine’s allies — expected to end in days with a victory parade for PutinContinue reading “Bloomberg looking at the 4th week of August 2022”
The Independent’s view for the first week of August 2022
August 01 1 / England beat Germany to win Euro 2022 after dramatic Chloe Kelly goal Some 56 years ago, when England last won a major international tournament, they thought it was all over. This time, you sense it is just the beginning. How else to characterise the scale of this achievement by theseContinue reading “The Independent’s view for the first week of August 2022”
The Telegraph looking at the world the first week of August
August 01 Queen hails ‘inspiration’ as Lionesses make history The Queen hailed England’s women footballers as “an inspiration for future generations” after they thrilled the country with an epic victory in the final of Euro 2022. The Lionesses’ 2-1 win over Germany, after a near-perfect run to the final, was watched at Wembley Stadium andContinue reading “The Telegraph looking at the world the first week of August”
Some View on the World 