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Joint water management can bring peace

With climate change, tensions over the use of transboundary freshwater resources are rising. The German head of the UN Water Convention says what needs to be done. Conflicts over drinking water resources are increasing worldwide, which is why the United Nations is making an appeal to societies and neighboring countries with the motto of this […]

Six former Yugoslav states are planning a memorial site in Auschwitz

In 1963, a “Yugoslav pavilion” was set up as an exhibition in Auschwitz. However, after the collapse of Yugoslavia, it was dissolved. A memorial should fill the gap. After 14 years of negotiations, six former Yugoslavian states have agreed to renovate a block in the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau and set it up as […]

Danger of war between Serbia and Kosovo: “That fits in Putin’s playbook”

In the Balkans, the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo is escalating. Is there even a threat of war? If the West neglects the Balkans, Russia will take advantage of this weakness, says former Federal Minister Christian Schmidt. The Balkans are not calming down. Territorial conflicts repeatedly arise between states, and long-term peace is not in […]

NATO is sending more troops to the peacekeeping mission

The conflict between Serbia and Kosovo is coming to a head. NATO is now sending additional troops for the peace mission. An overview. The conflict between Serbia and Kosovo is coming to a head. The Kosovo government accuses Serbia of having moved the military and police to the border between the two states. The advance […]

Ukraine war in the news blog | Stoltenberg in Kiev: Ukraine is making up ground

News blog about the Ukraine war Stoltenberg in Kiev: Ukraine gains ground in counteroffensive From afp, dpa, Reuters, t-online Updated on September 28th, 2023 – 8:58 p.m. Reading time: 30 min. Ukrainian army deepens its offensive wedge in the south: Maps show what that means. (Source: Glomex) Day 582: Kiev reports attacks during the night. […]

That is why the conflict does not come to an end

The conflict in Kosovo continues to escalate. What is the current situation – and what is behind the riots? An overview. The most important things at a glance The riots in northern Kosovo, which left 80 injured NATO soldiers and Serb civilians, mark the worst violent conflict in the small Balkan country in recent years. […]