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Tear gas fired as Kosovo police arrest Serbian official (Associated Press, The Independent)

Tensions have risen between the two neighbours, who fought a bloody war in the late 1990s.

Kosovo police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters as they arrested a Serb official after he was banned from visiting a divided town in northern Kosovo, according to reports.

It is a move likely to inflame tensions between the two foes, who fought a brutal war in 1999.

Serbia’s government quickly announced that the country’s state security council would hold an emergency meeting.

Djuric sends a letter to the British newspaper Independent (Vesti, NMagazin, Tanjug)

Director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija Marko Djuric has sent a letter to the editor of the British "Independent" regarding the article on Kosovo. Djuric pointed out that more than 200,000 displaced Serbs cannot return to their homes, which is why, when writing about harmony in Kosovo, was hypocritical at least.

Before and after the Serbia-Albania match that became a riot: In the Balkans, football rivalries really run deep (The Independent)

The chant from the Serbian fans was, “Gas chamber for the Albanians”. The Albanians replied, “We are better thieves than you and we f*** your sisters”. This was at a football match at Skopje, in 1999; the Kosovo conflict was raging and feelings were running high. Drunken skirmishes followed in the streets.

Serbia-Albania match abandoned: Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic says his team wanted to carry on playing after violent scenes (The Independent)

Wednesday 15 October 2014

Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic has said that his team-mates wanted to continue playing in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania which was abandoned in the 41st minute after a drone carrying an Albanian flag sparked a mass brawl between fans and players.

The trouble began when an Albanian flag and message flew above the pitch and was caught by a Serbia player. Albania players tried to take it before several fans broke onto the pitch

Kosovo pays homage to Hillary Clinton with a clothing shop (The Independent)

The boutique is a hot spot in Pristina, selling tailored skirts, trousers and blazers

Linda Sharkey
Friday, 29 August 2014

Who would have imagined? Right at the tiny corner of Europe, in Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, there is a clothing shop that pays homage to Hillary Clinton.

She might not be known for her fashion sense, but the former Secretary of State, senator, first lady and potentially presidential candidate seems to have quite a fanbase in south-eastern Europe.