Germany recognized Kosovo

Germany recognized the independence of the Kosovo province, German authorities preparing to establish diplomatic relations with the local government. At the same time, the NATO troops closed a frontier point between Kosovo and Serbia, after Serbian demonstrants burnt it down during the night.

Also during this morning:

At 10:00h: Russia called the EU civilian mission in Kosovo as illegal

At 10:30h: Pieter Feith announced he begins his mandate as special EU representative in Kosovo

At 11:00h: Albanians continue their joy demonstration in Pristina

At 11.40h: A wide protest will be organized by Serbians in Belgrade

At 12:20h: NATO blamed the Serbian leaders in Kosovo for the incidents that took place on Tuesday at the Kosovo – Serbia border

At 12:30: Italy considers the Kosovo independence as an inevitable denouement