In an election in which flags played a central role, one of the most important banners was hanging behind Ibrahim Rugova as the veteran nationalist claimed victory. Flying next to the Albanian flag of ...

From the BIRN archives: After the death of Kosovo Albanian political leader Ibrahim Rugova in 2006, Marcus Tanner examined how his “raffish, Bohemian” image concealed a canny operator with a keen ...

RIT Kosovo (A.U.K.) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Diella Rugova Begolli as a new faculty member in the field of International Law & Organizations. Ms. Rugova Begolli brings over 15 years ...

In Uji, Japan's historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, locals fear that tradition may be getting diluted. 10:00 is an important time ...

Kosovo leader Ibrahim Rugova has died after losing a battle with lung cancer. Mr Rugova, 61, died on Saturday in his residence in the Kosovo capital, Pristina, his office announced. Regarded as a ...

The President of Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova, died on 21 January 2006, after losing a battle with lung cancer. The once chain-smoking, haggard and dishevelled man with his trademark scarf around his neck, ...

Visitors from around the world flock to Kyoto Prefecture’s Uji City for some of the best-quality, hand-picked green tea in the world. The city boasts tea in all different forms, from pure tea leaves ...

UJI, Kyoto Prefecture—A popular anime has inspired a young man to move here where the show is set and become active in the community around a local shrine featured in the series. On Dec. 17, Ryuta ...

Following Sunday's parliamentary election, a coalition government will now have to be formed as Kosovo looks to normalise ties with Serbia while foreign funding remains in question. Kosovo Prime ...

Historia nuk do të ishte histori po qe se nuk do t’i kishte aktorët e saj të përhershëm, të cilët, megjithatë, në të mbesin të prekshëm. I tillë shfaqet edhe dr. Ibrahim Rugova, lideri i lëvizjes së ...

Visitors can watch and drink matcha (powdered green tea) from Uji, famed for its tea farms, prepared and served in the sadō tradition. The tea is accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweet and a simple ...

Many years back, there used to be a drink called chibuku. It had an interesting tag, chakula kinywaji, which loosely translated means a wholesome drink that is as good as a meal. Was it a clever way ...