The biggest events in Kosovo History

1st Kosovo War (1998-1999): This war was a struggle to gain Kosovo's independence from Serbia. The war took place between Serbian forces and the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and ended with NATO air strikes. This war enabled Kosovo to gain independence.

2. Kosovo's Declaration of Independence (2008): Kosovo declared its independence on February 17, 2008. This was Kosovo's decision to separate from Serbia and become an independent state. The declaration of independence sparked controversy in the international community and is still not recognized by some countries.

3. Milosevic's Rule and War Crimes Trial (1999): Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic was tried at the International Criminal Court for allegedly committing war crimes during the Kosovo War. This case is an important case in terms of ensuring international justice against war crimes. Milosevic died while serving a prison sentence in 2006.

4. Kosovo became a member of the United Nations (2008): Kosovo became a member of the United Nations in 2008. This is a step towards the recognition of Kosovo as an independent state by the international community. However, some countries still do not recognize Kosovo.

5. Development of Kosovo's Relations with Turkey: Relations between Kosovo and Turkey have developed significantly in recent years. Turkey was one of the first countries to recognize Kosovo's independence and provided economic, political and military assistance to Kosovo. Relations between Turkey and Kosovo continue in many areas where both countries strive to increase regional and international cooperation.