Kosovo denies claims that Burundi has revoked recognition
Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted following recent media reports that the Republic of Burundi has revoked recognition of Kosovo’s independence. In a press release the Foreign Ministry confirmed that they have received no official letter from Burundi authorities on de-recognition. Original post Here
Kosovo recommence work on establishment of Serbian Municipal Association
Kosovo officials have renewed efforts to implement the agreement reached with Serbia on setting up the Association of Serb-majority municipalities. Original post Here
Russian Foreign Ministry says EULEX gave ‘tacit approval’ for Djuric’s arrest
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX, of giving tacit approval for arresting the director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric. Original post Here
Kosovo MPs to debate deportation of six Turkish nationals
The Parliament of Kosovo will convene today at 14:00 to discuss the arrest and deportation of the six Turkish men suspected of their alleged links with Fetullah Gulen movement. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Xhavit Haliti, confirmed the news today. Original post Here
Kosovo has fulfilled visa liberalisation benchmarks, says President Thaci
President Hashim Thaci said Kosovo made concrete steps on strengthening of the rule of law and achieved progress in fighting corruption. This is the last benchmark for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
EU comments arrest of Turkish men: Arbitrary arrest, exile against EU principles
The European Union has reacted after last week Kosovo arrested and deported six Turkish men wanted by Turkish authorities of their alleged links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement. In an answer to Gazeta Express, the EU called the arrest of the Turkish men as arbitrary and in violation with the EU …
Fetullah Gulen reacts over deportation of his alleged supporters from Kosovo
Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen has commented for the first time the arrest and deportation of his supporters in Kosovo during an operation carried out last week by Turkish intelligence in cooperation with the Kosovo security institutions. Original post Here
Serbia’s systemic campaign against Kosovo is making dialogue impossible, says DPM Hoxhaj
Recent actions of Serbia, including continuous aggressive campaign against international recognition of Kosovo, as well as recent statements of Serbian Prime Minister, Ana Brnabic, related to Kosovo’s participation at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, has triggered reaction of Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj. Original post Here
Kosovo opposition insists on snap elections after ruling coalition loses majority
The opposition party of Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) during a meeting on Tuesday said the country entered a deep institutional and political crisis and called on all parties to sit and set the date of snap elections as soon as possible. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to hold urgent session after deportation of Turkish nationals
Kosovo Parliament presidency during a meeting on Wednesday is expected to decide on scheduling a plenary session when MPs will discuss the arrest and deportation of six Turkish nationals, suspected of their links with the Gulen movement. Original post Here