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Blackbird
Blackbird writes from Mitrovica I was a passenger in the back of a van driving from Prishtina to my home in Mitrovica. The van was full; full of old men, young wives, children and young men. In front of me sat an American woman wearing a Vetëvendosje (Self-determination) t-shirt. Read More Add Comment (4)

Kosovo already is part of the EU

Arlind V. Bytyqi

After Kosovo’s declaration of independence in mid-February, apart from debates on its recognition by some countries, there have also been discussions on its integration into the European Union structures. Just days ago, Swedish FM Carl Bildt issued a statement saying that Kosovo’s EU future is secure despite its improbable UN membership in the near future.

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Kosovo independence: vindication of a people

Besnik Sinani
Vindication of a people By Besnik Sinani - The declaration of independence by Kosovo was a cause of collective celebration for Albanians and non Albanians alike who saw it as an act of justice and pursue of freedom. Read More Add Comment (5)

Preamble to the Constitution

Blackbird

Blackbird's failed Kosovo flag entry
We regularly post about our experiences in Kosovo at Kosovo Travelogue.

Something is missing from the draft constitution.

"We, the people of Kosovo,

Determined to build a future of Kosovo as a free, democratic and peace-loving country that will be a homeland to all of its citizens; Committed to the creation of a state of free citizens that will guarantee the rights of every citizen, civil freedoms and equality of all citizens before the law; Committed to the state of Kosovo as a state of economic wellbeing and social prosperity; Convinced that the state of Kosovo will contribute to the stability of the region and entire Europe by creating relations of good neighborliness and cooperation with all neighboring countries; Convinced that the state of Kosovo will be a dignified member of the family of peace-loving states in the world; With the intention of having the state of Kosovo fully participating in the processes of Euro-Atlantic integration; In a solemn manner, we approve the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo."

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Is north Kosovo occupied?

Alexandra Channer
Movement for Self-Determination! Was the attack on the northern border of Kosovo by Serb reservists, aggression against the state of Kosovo or an internal matter? Is the north of Kosovo occupied? Read More Add Comment (10)