The Latest Breaking News from Yugoslavia

Which countries recognise Kosovo’s statehood?

Kosovo declared itself a sovereign state 15 years ago, but countries including Serbia do not recognise its independence.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

Sections of Drina River in Bosnia become floating garbage dump as torrential flooding hits Balkans

Decades after the devastating 1990s wars that accompanied the break-up of Yugoslavia, the Balkans lag behind the rest of Europe, both economically and with regard to environmental protection.

ABC News · Jan 21, 2023

Ukraine’s survival is far from certain, we must give them better weapons

SIR Geoffrey Nice KC, who led the prosecution against Slobodan Milošević of Yugoslavia, has called for the prosecution of Vladimir Putin for war crimes against the population of Ukraine. Not that the move has much prospect of immediate success.

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023

Darko Desic: the former fugitive who spent 30 years on the run and his fight to stay in Australia

Yugoslavia-born former fugitive will soon be freed from prison and could be deported if he isn’t granted a visa

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2022

Serbia World Cup Preview: A Dark Horse With a Loaded Attack

Few teams have as accomplished attacking players as Serbia—and they’ll need to be firing at full capacity based on their group in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 11, 2022

Socceroos defender Miloš Degenek wants to use the World Cup to give back to Australia after fleeing war-torn Yugoslavia

A son of Yugoslavia, Miloš Degenek's war-torn journey reflects the long migrant history of the Socceroos team he now represents.

ABC News · Oct 22, 2022

To reach net zero the world still needs mining. After 26 years, here’s what I’ve learned about this ‘evil’ industry

On the wooded hill above the Stan Terg lead and zinc mine in Kosovo, there is an old concrete diving platform looming over what was once an open-air swimming pool. Before the break-up of Yugoslavia, people who worked at the mine would bring their families here to swim, sunbathe on…

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2022

Who are the Queen's known godchildren – from Yugoslavian prince to rock 'n' roll duke

It was a great honour for the Queen to agree to be a godparent for your children

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

‘Everyone loved each other’: the rise of Yugonostalgia

While many citizens of the former Yugoslavia miss the lower prices and global recognition, others warn against over-romanticising the Tito era

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

20 years on, the International Criminal Court is doing more good than its critics claim

When the International Criminal Court began operating 20 years ago this month, its existence reflected a unique historical and political epoch. Buoyed by the successful creation of war-crimes tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, delegates to the conference in Rome that created the court were optimistic for the future…

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2022