Pristina is nicer than you might expect and yes, Kosovars are very welcoming and friendly people, unlike some of their neighbors. Wouldn't put it at the top of a list of European countries worth visiting, but I'm happy I got to go there.
It's still relatively new and it just hit the front page for the first time today, so there's still plenty of time for someone to throw the first punch.
The last question is inaccurate, at least. I mean that the widely known name for that region in preRoman times usually is Illyria (Illyricum). Please accept that answer
quoting Wiki:
The Dardani became one of the most powerful Illyrian states of their time under their king Bardylis.[7] Under the leadership of Bardylis, the Dardani defeated the Macedonians and Molossians several times, reigning over upper Macedonia and Lynkestis. Bardylis also led raids against Epirus.[7]
The region of Illyria was conquered by Rome in 168 BC, and made into the Roman province of Illyricum in 59 BC. The Kosovo region probably became part of Moesia Superior in AD 87, although archaeological evidence suggests that it may have been divided between Dalmatia and Moesia.[3]
Surely it isn't. And if it were then why does Serbia have an international checkpoint at the border where they accused me of trying to smuggle undeclared good across an international boundary and steal my car?
quoting Wiki:
The Dardani became one of the most powerful Illyrian states of their time under their king Bardylis.[7] Under the leadership of Bardylis, the Dardani defeated the Macedonians and Molossians several times, reigning over upper Macedonia and Lynkestis. Bardylis also led raids against Epirus.[7]
The region of Illyria was conquered by Rome in 168 BC, and made into the Roman province of Illyricum in 59 BC. The Kosovo region probably became part of Moesia Superior in AD 87, although archaeological evidence suggests that it may have been divided between Dalmatia and Moesia.[3]