Kosovo

Kosovo: new criminal codes come into force in UN-administered province

Less than three weeks after the worst unrest to hit Kosovo since the United Nations took over its administration nearly five years ago, the ethnically divided province today marked what its top administrator called a “crucial milestone” with the entry into force of two new criminal codes.

UN envoy to Kosovo holds talks with leader of Serbia and Montenegro

The United Nations' top envoy to Kosovo met today with the Prime Minister of Serbia and Montenegro, Vojislav Kostunica, in Belgrade to discuss last month's wave of deadly ethnic violence in the troubled province.

UN mission takes control of Kosovo's main airport from military forces

The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) today formally took control of the airport serving Pristina, the province's capital, ending five years of military authority over the transport hub.