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17 results for Priština

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Reclaiming the city

15 September 2022

Renewed and refreshed by the arrival of the Manifesta biennale, the venues in Kosovo’s capital are propelling its art scene forwards.

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On 17 February the Assembly of Kosovo declared independence and the war-torn state became free from Serbian rule. Monocle was there as the people hit the streets. Also, overleaf, Nader Mousafizadeh, former special assistant…

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National expression

17 March 2008

There are many ways for a nation to make a name for itself and build international brand equity. From winning a place on the Olympic podium to positioning itself as a must-stop hub, the options are plentiful, but the res…

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Recognise us yet?

8 January 2010

But only a third of countries have acknowledged it and the young state has no seat at the UN and is forbidden from playing in international football matches. However, in the capital, Pristina, they have a plan.

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The Briefing - Friday 25 August

25 August 2023

Emma Nelson is live from Dufourstrasse 90 with the latest on Kosovo, as Brussels and Washington accuse authorities in Pristina of unnecessarily stoking tensions in majority-Serb areas. Plus: Tyler Brûlé is in the studio…

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The Young Europeans

22 January 2010

As Kosovo prepares to celebrate the second anniversary of its declaration of independence, the small Balkan country is still fighting to win the world's attention. In Pristina, a young government struggles to earn diplom…

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Diplomacy

19 March 2020

Wolfgang Ischinger on why we should talk to adversaries, a small-country play for the UN Security Council and why Japan is opening an embassy in Kosovo.

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Politics

18 April 2019

A cabinet reshuffle in Peru and how environmentalism could shake up the EU elections.

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The eagle rebranded

17 October 2013

Albania’s new prime minister has a daunting job on his hands. With unemployment levels at 12.8 per cent and corruption rife, the nation is ready for change – and the somewhat eccentric Edi Rama is ready to step up.

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Capital punishment

8 January 2010

Do too many diplomats and NGOs spoil a city? Brussels, Ottawa, Canberra and even DC have a lot to answer for in the dull stakes, but what’s a capital city to do? Become both an economic and administrative hub? Or simply…

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Food

20 May 2015

Crossing the River Thames to south London reveals a burgeoning food scene. Elsewhere this issue we unearth must-try dining spots in Porto, Singapore, Toronto and Paris, as well as a Milanese meal to remember.

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Urbanism

20 May 2016

Visit Pec – the Kosovan city with cultural muscle – and find out about Portland’s river revamp.

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Business

19 January 2017

Denim done well in Norway, smart bites in China and staying sweet in New Zealand.

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Europe

17 August 2007

Nicolas Sarkozy's French style; the Nordic Davos; and Ukraine's Britart-loving oligarch.

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Presenting the nation

17 March 2008

An explosion of state-funded English-language news channels are attempting to transmit not just the news but their country’s brand. From Moscow to Mumbai we report on the new broadcast empires and ask if this is just pro…

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Centre stage

21 March 2024

Now well into his second term in office, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, tells us about re-establishing moderate, modernising politics in the country and how Athens can wield influence in Europe and beyond.