Albin Kurti draws rebukes after ‘hoax’ proposal on ending sanctions for Serbian goods

White House envoy steps up efforts to normalise relations between the two states

Albin Kurti has 15 days to form a government and end growing political crisis

Albin Kurti rejoices but Vjosa Osmani retains dream of being nation's first female PM

New government will have to tackle corruption, poverty and frosty relations with Serbia

Belgrade, Russia and China still denounce West’s ‘humanitarian intervention’

Police officers and Russian UN staffer held during crackdown on ‘organised crime’

Belgrade welcomes Vladimir Putin with a huge rally, fighter jets and the gift of a puppy

Specialist chambers at The Hague to tackle cases from 1998-9 war in Kosovo

Deal involves land swap that could allow both nations move towards EU membership

Broad multi-ethnic opposition in Kosovo to talk of border changes with Serbia

Ramush Haradinaj says land swap would help Russia destabilise the Balkans

Move has long been ruled out as dangerous and destabilising for the Balkans

Belgrade vows to defend Kosovo Serbs amid tension over long-awaited pact

Some Belgrade officials eye chance of reclaiming northern Kosovo

Pristina under fire for handing over six alleged critics of Erdogan to Ankara

EU says Balkan states must normalise their relations before joining the bloc

EU demands major reforms from a state blighted by corruption and poverty

Pristina reassured by Sigmar Gabriel as it prepares to mark 10 years of independence

Moderate Kosovo Serb leader Oliver Ivanovic gunned down in divided city of Mitrovica

Prosecutors in The Hague could indict ex-rebels who are now top politicians

Court registry run by Irish lawyer will tackle key task of witness protection

Plan to upgrade security forces comes in response to Russian arms deal with Serbia

Kosovo’s leader Hashim Thaci says Belgrade plans “Crimea-style” annexation

Balkan neighbours trade accusations of wanting to ignite a new war in the region

Serbian leader Nikolic says Kosovars’ reaction to train shows they ‘want war’

Ramush Haradinaj was twice acquitted of war crimes during Kosovo conflict

Signing of energy and telecoms agreements brings Belgrade closer to joining union

Balkan neighbours should be brought closer to EU membership, says Creighton

Poor east Europeans selling organs to rich westerners, mainly Israelis

Serb officials say they won a major victory in the EU-brokered talks by not recognising Kosovo’s independence – and insist they will never do so

Negotiations collapse after 14 hours of talks in Brussels

Autonomy for Kosovo Serbs key issue as Belgrade and Pristina eye EU rewards during Ireland presidency