Kosovo’s negotiation team to approve a platform on dialogue today
Kosovo’s negotiation team will convene today and vote the Platform on Dialogue with Serbia. Co-head of the state delegation, Shpend Ahmeti, said once the platform is approved by negotiation team will be proceeed to Parliament for approval. Original post Here
Tax won’t be suspended, says Kosovo’s PM Haradinaj
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj in a televised interview on Wednesday reiterated that 100 percent tax introduced by his Government on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods will not be suspended until these countries recognise Kosovo as independent country. Original post Here
Kosovo’s president asks suspension of tax
President Thaci urged the Government to suspend 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods warning that resisting US and EU advice to suspend the tax might isolate Kosovo. Original post Here
Eight dead after bus overturns in Macedonia
At least eight people died and more than 20 were injured after a bus rolled over on Skopje-Tetovo highway on Wednesday, authorities in Macedonia said. Original post Here
US Congressman Engel reminds Serbia that no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo
US Congressman Eliot Engel made it clear to Serbia that there will be no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo’s state mobile operator begins using new +383 dialling code only
State-owned Kosovo Telecom gave up using the Monaco’s +377 code for mobile calls, and as of this week is using the +383 international dialling code allocated to Kosovo by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 15 December 2016. Original post Here
Kosovo Security Force cannot enter north without NATO’s approval, says Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General reiterated Wednesday that the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) cannot enter the northern part of the country without NATO’s permission. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President, US Ambassador agree tariffs should be suspended
President Hashim Thaci met today US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip S. Kosnett, to discuss current political developments focusing on resumption of dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Serbia is taunting Kosovo, tax to be revoked after recognition – PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj asked for understanding of the US allies for resisting revocation of tariffs on Serbian goods, saying that Serbia is taunting Kosovo and he wants a final comprehensive agreement with Belgrade before revoking the tax. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President receives credentials from Turkish Ambassador
Newly appointed Ambassador of Turkey to Pristina, Çağrı Sakar, has presented presents the Letter of Credentials to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here