Tensions Rise With Serbia Over License Plate Dispute

Tensions between Kosovo and Serbia are increasing after Pristina began implementing a measure requiring ethnic Serb residents to relinquish Serbian-issued license plates, reports the BBC News.

A deadline to swap Serbian-issued plates for Kosovo plates expired on Nov. 1 and police began issuing written reprimands.

Under the Kosovo program, written reprimands will be issued for three weeks, followed by fines of 150 euros (US$180). A further phase would involve the seizure of...