Publications

The OSCE report “Protection of Cultural Heritage in Kosovo” provides insight into the policy, legal and administrative frameworks of cultural heritage protection. The report analyses the close interconnectivity between heritage protection, security, infrastructure and spatial planning issues. Specific features of heritage protection in Kosovo, such as the Special Protective Zones (SPZs) and the Implementation and Monitoring Council (IMC), are also assessed. The report formulates recommendations to enhance the existing legislation and to improve the structural conditions in the field of heritage identification, preservation and promotion.

Newsletter by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo

The Property Rights Monitor is a bi-annual publication of the observations of OSCE field monitoring Kosovo wide and aims to provide an overview of the situation in the field of property and housing rights of non-majority community members and displaced persons.

This report presents the response of the prosecution and courts to cases of illegal re-occupation of properties under the adminstration of the Kosovo Property Agency and assesses how these cases are more broadly addressed by the system.

The OSCE report ‘Handling of Terrorism Cases by the Kosovo Criminal Justice System’ covers the period 2018 to 2020 and examines data gathered by the OSCE trial monitoring team in more than 50 cases categorized as terrorism related. The report also includes a comprehensive overview of the legal framework for terrorism cases and assesses the extent to which Kosovo law and policy is in line with international standards. The report aims to support legal practitioners to maintain the highest standards of professionalism in this challenging area of law and policy.

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo invites university students from diverse communities to apply for a five-day Youth Camp, focusing on Cultural Heritage Trails. This hands-on training, guided by international expert, will take place from November 11-15, 2024, and will offer practical experience in cultural heritage preservation. Since 2018, these camps have provided young people with unique opportunities to protect and promote cultural heritage. Apply now to be part of this experience, by 20 October 2024 CoB.

This photo-book outlines the key moments in the 25 years of the Mission’s work in Kosovo.

This report highlights the systemic problems that judicial systems across the Western Balkans region encounter. From lack of resources and accountability, the obstacles may seem daunting. Rather than simply cataloguing the problems, though, the report charts a course for addressing them through evidence-based analysis and actionable recommendations.