HISTORIC TIMELINE

388Formation of the Kingdom of Dardania

The Dardani established their kingdom, becoming a key Illyrian state in the region.

1Roman Incorporation

The Kingdom of Dardania was incorporated into the Roman Empire.

1389Battle of Kosovo

A defining battle between a Serbian-led coalition and the Ottoman Empire.

1912Kosovo Ceded to Serbia

Following the Balkan Wars, Kosovo was ceded to the Kingdom of Serbia.

1945Autonomous Province within Yugoslavia

Kosovo became an Autonomous Province within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

1998Start of the Kosovo War

The armed conflict between Yugoslav forces and the Kosovo Liberation Army escalated.

1999UN Interim Administration Established

The Yugoslav army withdrew, leading to the establishment of UN administration in Kosovo.

2008Declaration of Independence

Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia.

2022Application for EU Membership

Kosovo filed a formal application to become a member of the European Union.