Author: Miroslav Velimirovic

Bloody spring in Macedonia

BELGRADE, Serbia — Early Saturday morning the Macedonian town of Kumanovo was awakened by a major shootout and grenade explosions. According to local media reports, police officers were attacked by an armed group, estimated to be 70 fighters strong. TV NOVA morning news reported that one whole part of the town was blocked by strong police forces, and many more of Macedonian … Read more

Kosovo, still fragile after seven years of independence

BELGRADE, Serbia — Kosovo is well known for the war and consequent NATO campaign against Serbia. Armed conflict ended in 1999, and the forces of the Western alliance took control of the Serbian province, where they maintain a fragile peace over the area. Tuesday, the young state celebrated seven years of independence, but a fancy and expensive ceremony is not … Read more