Albanians are the largest ethnic group in Kosovo, commonly called Kosovar Albanians, Kosovan Albanians, and Kosovo Albanians. According to the 1991 Yugoslav census, boycotted by Albanians, there were 1,596,072 ethnic Albanians in Kosovo or 81.6% of population. By the estimation in year 2000, there were between 1,584,000 and 1,733,600 Albanians in Kosovo or 88% of population; as of today their population is 92,93%. Albanians of Kosovo are Ghegs. They speak Gheg Albanian, more specifically the Northern and Northeastern Gheg variants.
Kosovar Albanians are ethnic Albanians with ancestry or descent in the region, regardless of whether they live in Kosovo. A large Kosovar Albanian diaspora has formed since the Kosovo War, mostly in Germany and Switzerland. An estimated 500,000 Kosovar Albanians live in either Switzerland or Germany (about 300,000 in Germany and 200,000 in Switzerland), accounting for roughly one fifth of the total number of Kosovar Albanians.
The name Kosovo (as referred to in this spelling) is the most frequently used form in English when discussing the region in question. The Albanian spelling Kosova has lesser currency. The alternative spellings Cossovo and Kossovo were frequently used until the early 20th century
Kosovo
Albanian usage may contain the definite article, as such it varies (Kosova vs. Kosovë). The question does not arise in Serbian, which has no definite article.
Kosovo (Serbian Cyrillic: Косово, pronounced [kosoʋo]) is the Serbian neuter possessive adjective of kos (кос) "blackbird", an ellipsis for Kosovo Polje "field of the blackbirds", the site of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo Field. The name of the field was applied to an Ottoman province created in 1864. In Greek the full name of the historical region is Kossyfopèdio meaning field (-pèdio) of the blackbirds (Kossyfi-).
The use of these spelling variants is a highly sensitive political issue for both Serbs and Albanians, who regard the use of the other side's name as being a denial of their own side's territorial rights.
According to Rivers, "...the intent of the song was to mock my own country for its bullying ways around the world. The idea was to point out how casually the U.S. plays World Police. The song takes on the persona of the U.S. government, ridiculing the fact that we push others around without much concern."
In May, 2005, a group of Norwegian peacekeepers in Kosovo (calling themselves the "Shiptare Boys") parodied the music video for "Kokomo," using Rivers' song with their own hand-held video camera footage. In the parody, the soldiers imitate dance moves and scenes from the original music video in desolate war-torn areas around Kosovo. It was widely broadcast in the Balkans, prompting the Norwegian ambassador to formally apologize.
Kosovo is one of the youngest countries in the world and is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its independence from Serbia. This fascinating region has a rich, deep, and sometimes violent history. Here’s everything you need to know.
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The Albanian SS “Skanderbeg” Division – Albanian Collaboration during World War II
The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was a military unit formed during World War II as a part of Nazi Germany's efforts to recruit soldiers from various nationalities to fight for the Axis powers. The division was named after George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a national hero of Albania who had fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Albania had been occupied by Italy since 1939, and in 1943, when Italy surrendered to the Allies, Germany occupied Albania as well. To consolidate their control over the region and bolster their military presence, the Nazis sought to create a pro-German Albanian military force. In April 1944, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was officially formed, primarily composed of Albanian volunteers. It's important to note that the division wasn't directly...
published: 20 Jan 2024
Kosovo war: The conflict that won't go away - BBC News
On 24 March 1999, the US and its Western allies began a bombing campaign over Serbia that ended the Kosovo war.
But for many Kosovo Albanians and Serbs, the conflict has never been resolved.
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen, Albana Kasapi and Dejan Anastasijevic reported on the war and its aftermath. They explain why it can't be put to bed.
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Why Serbia & Albania Hate Each Other
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Vučić: Reconciliation between Albanians and Serbs is Kosovo goal
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How did Kosovo become a country?
Kosovo, Europe's newest country, was formed 10 years ago this week. It is peaceful today, but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectarian conflicts. Warning: this film contains graphic content.
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In 2008, Kosovo became Europe’s newest country. This small, landlocked state of two million people emerged as a result of one of Europe’s most brutal sectarian conflicts since the second world war.
Today Kosovo is peaceful, but poor. Unemployment is high and the grey economy accounts for about 30% of the country’s economic activity. And Kosovans are the only citizens in Europe to not have visa free access to the rest of the continent.
The country is still divided along ethnic lines. 90% of it...
published: 15 Feb 2018
🇽🇰 Kosovo Albanians block roads during Serbian president visit | Al Jazeera English
Kosovo's president urged restraint during a visit by his Serb counterpart, Aleksander Vucic, who was in Kosovo to address a rally of thousands of people in Mitrovica on Sunday.
The Serb-dominated city in the north of Kosovo could be part of a future territory swap meant to improve ties between the two countries.
Al Jazeera Sonia Gallego reports from Mitrovica.
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Do you know why Kosovo has ‘2 flags’?
Kosovo has an official flag and another ‘people’s flag’, the Albanian flag. Here’s why.
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YUGOSLAVIA: KOSOVO: ANGRY ETHNIC ALBANIANS CHEER AS SERBS LEAVE
(17 Jun 1999) Albanian/Nat
As French K-FOR forces moved into the town of Vucitern, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) northwest of Pristina, ethnic Albanians cheered them on.
At the same time they kicked and spat at departing Serb civilians fleeing the province in cars and buses in fear of Albanian reprisals.
Serb police could only watch from the roadside as their countrymen left and the French soldiers moved in.
Soon they would be on their way too.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
"I am leaving but it is not my choice."
SUPER CAPTION: Serb policeman
Vucitern was completely destroyed in the war and emptied of most civilians.
Now the people are back, under the watchful eye of the K-FOR guard.
In the distance, as the Serbs departed, burning houses could be seen - thought to...
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Kosovo's love for the Albanian flag
Why are Kosovars faithful to the Albanian flag?
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Kosovo is one of the youngest countries in the world and is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its independence from Serbia. This fascinating region has a rich...
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The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was a military unit formed during World War II as a part of Nazi Germany's efforts to recruit soldiers from various nation...
The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was a military unit formed during World War II as a part of Nazi Germany's efforts to recruit soldiers from various nationalities to fight for the Axis powers. The division was named after George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a national hero of Albania who had fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Albania had been occupied by Italy since 1939, and in 1943, when Italy surrendered to the Allies, Germany occupied Albania as well. To consolidate their control over the region and bolster their military presence, the Nazis sought to create a pro-German Albanian military force. In April 1944, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was officially formed, primarily composed of Albanian volunteers. It's important to note that the division wasn't directly integrated into the Waffen-SS, which was the combat branch of the Nazi SS. Instead, the Albanian division was part of the 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS "Skanderbeg" (1st Albanian). This division was intended to serve alongside German forces in the Balkans and other regions. The division's formation sparked mixed reactions within Albania. Some Albanians joined the division out of allegiance to the Axis powers, while others did so under coercion or due to economic factors. There were also individuals who joined in an attempt to protect their families or out of fear of reprisals by the Nazis. The division participated in Yugoslavia and Greece. It was involved in combat against both Partisan resistance forces and Allied troops. The division's actions were marked by brutality and atrocities, including massacres of civilian populations. As World War II reached its conclusion, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was disbanded in 1945 as the Axis powers collapsed. Albania came under communist control after the war, and the wartime collaboration with the Axis powers, including the division's existence, became a taboo topic. The communist regime suppressed information about collaboration and focused on building a new national identity. The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division remains a controversial and sensitive topic in Albania's history. It represents a complex chapter characterized by the interplay of geopolitical factors, nationalism, coercion, and collaboration under the shadow of wartime circumstances.
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– https://telegrafi.com/pamje-te-rralla-te-divizionit-ss-skanderbeg-ne-kosove-foto/
– Otto Klum - Prinz Eugen. The History of the 7 SS Mountain Division “Prinz Eugen.”
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The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was a military unit formed during World War II as a part of Nazi Germany's efforts to recruit soldiers from various nationalities to fight for the Axis powers. The division was named after George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a national hero of Albania who had fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Albania had been occupied by Italy since 1939, and in 1943, when Italy surrendered to the Allies, Germany occupied Albania as well. To consolidate their control over the region and bolster their military presence, the Nazis sought to create a pro-German Albanian military force. In April 1944, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was officially formed, primarily composed of Albanian volunteers. It's important to note that the division wasn't directly integrated into the Waffen-SS, which was the combat branch of the Nazi SS. Instead, the Albanian division was part of the 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS "Skanderbeg" (1st Albanian). This division was intended to serve alongside German forces in the Balkans and other regions. The division's formation sparked mixed reactions within Albania. Some Albanians joined the division out of allegiance to the Axis powers, while others did so under coercion or due to economic factors. There were also individuals who joined in an attempt to protect their families or out of fear of reprisals by the Nazis. The division participated in Yugoslavia and Greece. It was involved in combat against both Partisan resistance forces and Allied troops. The division's actions were marked by brutality and atrocities, including massacres of civilian populations. As World War II reached its conclusion, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was disbanded in 1945 as the Axis powers collapsed. Albania came under communist control after the war, and the wartime collaboration with the Axis powers, including the division's existence, became a taboo topic. The communist regime suppressed information about collaboration and focused on building a new national identity. The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division remains a controversial and sensitive topic in Albania's history. It represents a complex chapter characterized by the interplay of geopolitical factors, nationalism, coercion, and collaboration under the shadow of wartime circumstances.
History Hustle presents: The Albanian SS “Skanderbeg” Division – Albanian Collaboration during World War II.
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– Albania at War, 1939-1945 (Bernd Jürgen Fischer).
– The Albanians. A Modern History (Miranda Vickers).
– Hitler's Jihadis, Muslim Volunteers of the Waffen-SS (Jonathan Trigg).
IMAGES
Images from commons.wikimedia.org and:
– https://www.nevingtonwarmuseum.com/collaborators---albania.html
– http://www.albanianphotography.net/westermann/
– https://telegrafi.com/pamje-te-rralla-te-divizionit-ss-skanderbeg-ne-kosove-foto/
– Otto Klum - Prinz Eugen. The History of the 7 SS Mountain Division “Prinz Eugen.”
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Albania as seen in 1943(Nzi Movie)
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On 24 March 1999, the US and its Western allies began a bombing campaign over Serbia that ended the Kosovo war.
But for many Kosovo Albanians and Serbs, the co...
On 24 March 1999, the US and its Western allies began a bombing campaign over Serbia that ended the Kosovo war.
But for many Kosovo Albanians and Serbs, the conflict has never been resolved.
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen, Albana Kasapi and Dejan Anastasijevic reported on the war and its aftermath. They explain why it can't be put to bed.
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On 24 March 1999, the US and its Western allies began a bombing campaign over Serbia that ended the Kosovo war.
But for many Kosovo Albanians and Serbs, the conflict has never been resolved.
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Serbia & Albania are two Balkan countries that are known for having a complicated history with one another. When discussing the Serbo-Albanian relations most assume that the bad blood between them is due to the 1999 Kosovo War, however, while that does play a role in the current tensions between the two peoples, the history of the Serbs & Albanians is much longer and detailed.
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Serbia & Albania are two Balkan countries that are known for having a complicated history with one another. When discussing the Serbo-Albanian relations most assume that the bad blood between them is due to the 1999 Kosovo War, however, while that does play a role in the current tensions between the two peoples, the history of the Serbs & Albanians is much longer and detailed.
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https://journals.openedition.org/balkanologie/460
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_Muslims_during_the_Ottoman_contraction
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Serbia and Kosovo will meet again on 18 March to discuss the final points of a possible deal brokered by the European Union.
We spoke with Serbia’s President A...
Serbia and Kosovo will meet again on 18 March to discuss the final points of a possible deal brokered by the European Union.
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Kosovo, Europe's newest country, was formed 10 years ago this week. It is peaceful today, but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectar...
Kosovo, Europe's newest country, was formed 10 years ago this week. It is peaceful today, but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectarian conflicts. Warning: this film contains graphic content.
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In 2008, Kosovo became Europe’s newest country. This small, landlocked state of two million people emerged as a result of one of Europe’s most brutal sectarian conflicts since the second world war.
Today Kosovo is peaceful, but poor. Unemployment is high and the grey economy accounts for about 30% of the country’s economic activity. And Kosovans are the only citizens in Europe to not have visa free access to the rest of the continent.
The country is still divided along ethnic lines. 90% of its people are Albanian speakers and mostly Muslim. About 10% are ethnic Serbs, who are Orthodox Christians and live mostly in the north.
Why did such a small corner of the Balkans come to the world’s attention in 1999?
The origins of modern Kosovo date back over a century. When the new state of Albania was formed in 1912, Kosovo was not included within its borders. Instead, Kosovars found themselves ruled by Serbia. As a Serbian province, Kosovo later became part of a new country: Yugoslavia.
With the fall of communism across central and eastern Europe, Yugoslavia began to disintegrate in the early 1990s. As Croatia and Bosnia & Hercegovina declared independence local Serbs who wanted to remain in the same state as Serbia went to war. They were fully backed by Serbia and the Serbian-controlled Yugoslav armies.
When those wars ended in 1995 Kosovo remained part of Serbia. Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo sensed that they too could gain their own independence.
But Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, wanting to keep what was left of Yugoslavia together, did not want to let Kosovo go. He’d made his intentions clear in a speech some years earlier.
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Kosovo, Europe's newest country, was formed 10 years ago this week. It is peaceful today, but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectarian conflicts. Warning: this film contains graphic content.
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In 2008, Kosovo became Europe’s newest country. This small, landlocked state of two million people emerged as a result of one of Europe’s most brutal sectarian conflicts since the second world war.
Today Kosovo is peaceful, but poor. Unemployment is high and the grey economy accounts for about 30% of the country’s economic activity. And Kosovans are the only citizens in Europe to not have visa free access to the rest of the continent.
The country is still divided along ethnic lines. 90% of its people are Albanian speakers and mostly Muslim. About 10% are ethnic Serbs, who are Orthodox Christians and live mostly in the north.
Why did such a small corner of the Balkans come to the world’s attention in 1999?
The origins of modern Kosovo date back over a century. When the new state of Albania was formed in 1912, Kosovo was not included within its borders. Instead, Kosovars found themselves ruled by Serbia. As a Serbian province, Kosovo later became part of a new country: Yugoslavia.
With the fall of communism across central and eastern Europe, Yugoslavia began to disintegrate in the early 1990s. As Croatia and Bosnia & Hercegovina declared independence local Serbs who wanted to remain in the same state as Serbia went to war. They were fully backed by Serbia and the Serbian-controlled Yugoslav armies.
When those wars ended in 1995 Kosovo remained part of Serbia. Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo sensed that they too could gain their own independence.
But Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, wanting to keep what was left of Yugoslavia together, did not want to let Kosovo go. He’d made his intentions clear in a speech some years earlier.
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Kosovo's president urged restraint during a visit by his Serb counterpart, Aleksander Vucic, who was in Kosovo to address a rally of thousands of people in Mitr...
Kosovo's president urged restraint during a visit by his Serb counterpart, Aleksander Vucic, who was in Kosovo to address a rally of thousands of people in Mitrovica on Sunday.
The Serb-dominated city in the north of Kosovo could be part of a future territory swap meant to improve ties between the two countries.
Al Jazeera Sonia Gallego reports from Mitrovica.
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Kosovo's president urged restraint during a visit by his Serb counterpart, Aleksander Vucic, who was in Kosovo to address a rally of thousands of people in Mitrovica on Sunday.
The Serb-dominated city in the north of Kosovo could be part of a future territory swap meant to improve ties between the two countries.
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Kosovo has an official flag and another ‘people’s flag’, the Albanian flag. Here’s why.
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As French K-FOR forces moved into the town of Vucitern, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) northwest of Pristina, ethnic Albanians che...
(17 Jun 1999) Albanian/Nat
As French K-FOR forces moved into the town of Vucitern, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) northwest of Pristina, ethnic Albanians cheered them on.
At the same time they kicked and spat at departing Serb civilians fleeing the province in cars and buses in fear of Albanian reprisals.
Serb police could only watch from the roadside as their countrymen left and the French soldiers moved in.
Soon they would be on their way too.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
"I am leaving but it is not my choice."
SUPER CAPTION: Serb policeman
Vucitern was completely destroyed in the war and emptied of most civilians.
Now the people are back, under the watchful eye of the K-FOR guard.
In the distance, as the Serbs departed, burning houses could be seen - thought to have been set ablaze by fleeing Serbs, perhaps as a remembrance of their time there.
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(17 Jun 1999) Albanian/Nat
As French K-FOR forces moved into the town of Vucitern, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) northwest of Pristina, ethnic Albanians cheered them on.
At the same time they kicked and spat at departing Serb civilians fleeing the province in cars and buses in fear of Albanian reprisals.
Serb police could only watch from the roadside as their countrymen left and the French soldiers moved in.
Soon they would be on their way too.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
"I am leaving but it is not my choice."
SUPER CAPTION: Serb policeman
Vucitern was completely destroyed in the war and emptied of most civilians.
Now the people are back, under the watchful eye of the K-FOR guard.
In the distance, as the Serbs departed, burning houses could be seen - thought to have been set ablaze by fleeing Serbs, perhaps as a remembrance of their time there.
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Why are Kosovars faithful to the Albanian flag?
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Kosovo is one of the youngest countries in the world and is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its independence from Serbia. This fascinating region has a rich, deep, and sometimes violent history. Here’s everything you need to know.
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The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was a military unit formed during World War II as a part of Nazi Germany's efforts to recruit soldiers from various nationalities to fight for the Axis powers. The division was named after George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a national hero of Albania who had fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Albania had been occupied by Italy since 1939, and in 1943, when Italy surrendered to the Allies, Germany occupied Albania as well. To consolidate their control over the region and bolster their military presence, the Nazis sought to create a pro-German Albanian military force. In April 1944, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was officially formed, primarily composed of Albanian volunteers. It's important to note that the division wasn't directly integrated into the Waffen-SS, which was the combat branch of the Nazi SS. Instead, the Albanian division was part of the 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS "Skanderbeg" (1st Albanian). This division was intended to serve alongside German forces in the Balkans and other regions. The division's formation sparked mixed reactions within Albania. Some Albanians joined the division out of allegiance to the Axis powers, while others did so under coercion or due to economic factors. There were also individuals who joined in an attempt to protect their families or out of fear of reprisals by the Nazis. The division participated in Yugoslavia and Greece. It was involved in combat against both Partisan resistance forces and Allied troops. The division's actions were marked by brutality and atrocities, including massacres of civilian populations. As World War II reached its conclusion, the Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division was disbanded in 1945 as the Axis powers collapsed. Albania came under communist control after the war, and the wartime collaboration with the Axis powers, including the division's existence, became a taboo topic. The communist regime suppressed information about collaboration and focused on building a new national identity. The Albanian SS "Skanderbeg" Division remains a controversial and sensitive topic in Albania's history. It represents a complex chapter characterized by the interplay of geopolitical factors, nationalism, coercion, and collaboration under the shadow of wartime circumstances.
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On 24 March 1999, the US and its Western allies began a bombing campaign over Serbia that ended the Kosovo war.
But for many Kosovo Albanians and Serbs, the conflict has never been resolved.
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen, Albana Kasapi and Dejan Anastasijevic reported on the war and its aftermath. They explain why it can't be put to bed.
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Serbia & Albania are two Balkan countries that are known for having a complicated history with one another. When discussing the Serbo-Albanian relations most assume that the bad blood between them is due to the 1999 Kosovo War, however, while that does play a role in the current tensions between the two peoples, the history of the Serbs & Albanians is much longer and detailed.
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Serbia and Kosovo will meet again on 18 March to discuss the final points of a possible deal brokered by the European Union.
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Kosovo, Europe's newest country, was formed 10 years ago this week. It is peaceful today, but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectarian conflicts. Warning: this film contains graphic content.
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In 2008, Kosovo became Europe’s newest country. This small, landlocked state of two million people emerged as a result of one of Europe’s most brutal sectarian conflicts since the second world war.
Today Kosovo is peaceful, but poor. Unemployment is high and the grey economy accounts for about 30% of the country’s economic activity. And Kosovans are the only citizens in Europe to not have visa free access to the rest of the continent.
The country is still divided along ethnic lines. 90% of its people are Albanian speakers and mostly Muslim. About 10% are ethnic Serbs, who are Orthodox Christians and live mostly in the north.
Why did such a small corner of the Balkans come to the world’s attention in 1999?
The origins of modern Kosovo date back over a century. When the new state of Albania was formed in 1912, Kosovo was not included within its borders. Instead, Kosovars found themselves ruled by Serbia. As a Serbian province, Kosovo later became part of a new country: Yugoslavia.
With the fall of communism across central and eastern Europe, Yugoslavia began to disintegrate in the early 1990s. As Croatia and Bosnia & Hercegovina declared independence local Serbs who wanted to remain in the same state as Serbia went to war. They were fully backed by Serbia and the Serbian-controlled Yugoslav armies.
When those wars ended in 1995 Kosovo remained part of Serbia. Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo sensed that they too could gain their own independence.
But Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, wanting to keep what was left of Yugoslavia together, did not want to let Kosovo go. He’d made his intentions clear in a speech some years earlier.
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Kosovo's president urged restraint during a visit by his Serb counterpart, Aleksander Vucic, who was in Kosovo to address a rally of thousands of people in Mitrovica on Sunday.
The Serb-dominated city in the north of Kosovo could be part of a future territory swap meant to improve ties between the two countries.
Al Jazeera Sonia Gallego reports from Mitrovica.
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Kosovo has an official flag and another ‘people’s flag’, the Albanian flag. Here’s why.
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(17 Jun 1999) Albanian/Nat
As French K-FOR forces moved into the town of Vucitern, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) northwest of Pristina, ethnic Albanians cheered them on.
At the same time they kicked and spat at departing Serb civilians fleeing the province in cars and buses in fear of Albanian reprisals.
Serb police could only watch from the roadside as their countrymen left and the French soldiers moved in.
Soon they would be on their way too.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
"I am leaving but it is not my choice."
SUPER CAPTION: Serb policeman
Vucitern was completely destroyed in the war and emptied of most civilians.
Now the people are back, under the watchful eye of the K-FOR guard.
In the distance, as the Serbs departed, burning houses could be seen - thought to have been set ablaze by fleeing Serbs, perhaps as a remembrance of their time there.
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Albanians are the largest ethnic group in Kosovo, commonly called Kosovar Albanians, Kosovan Albanians, and Kosovo Albanians. According to the 1991 Yugoslav census, boycotted by Albanians, there were 1,596,072 ethnic Albanians in Kosovo or 81.6% of population. By the estimation in year 2000, there were between 1,584,000 and 1,733,600 Albanians in Kosovo or 88% of population; as of today their population is 92,93%. Albanians of Kosovo are Ghegs. They speak Gheg Albanian, more specifically the Northern and Northeastern Gheg variants.
Kosovar Albanians are ethnic Albanians with ancestry or descent in the region, regardless of whether they live in Kosovo. A large Kosovar Albanian diaspora has formed since the Kosovo War, mostly in Germany and Switzerland. An estimated 500,000 Kosovar Albanians live in either Switzerland or Germany (about 300,000 in Germany and 200,000 in Switzerland), accounting for roughly one fifth of the total number of Kosovar Albanians.