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Former Kosovo president Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison by international court in The Hague – Europe live

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Thaçi held criminally responsible for war crimes during the violent break from Serbia in the 1990s Von der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s economy is our number one priority,” as Europe needs to tap into its huge market, world class industries and services.

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  • Thaçi held criminally responsible for war crimes during the violent break from Serbia in the 1990s Von der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s economy is our number one priority,” as Europe needs to tap into its huge market, world class industries and services.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:40:21 UTC.

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  2. Hague court to deliver verdict in war crimes trial of Kosovo’s former President Thaci

  3. Kosovo's former president jailed for 25 years over war crimes

  4. Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes

  5. Kosovo's ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prison

  6. Kosovo ex-president Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

  7. Former Kosovo president Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison by international court in The Hague – Europe live

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