Vucic: If dialogue means recognizing Kosovo – then thanks, bye
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaking in Davos on Thursday said that if somebody thinks the idea of the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina means merely Serbia having to recognize Kosovo, and that’s that – “then – thanks, goodbye.” Original post Here
US Embassy officials meeting MPs individually
Officials of the US Embassy in Pristina were seen on Thursday in the Assembly building, meeting MPs individually. It is likely they have informed the MPs about direct consequences if they proceed with the plan to repeal the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. Original post Here
40 activists leave Vetevendosje
Vetevendosje activist Teuta Rrusta said that she along with 39 other activists of the movement, who have had different duties in almost all municipalities, are no longer members of Vetevendosje. Original post Here
Scott: Peace in the region depends from both Pristina and Belgrade
The EU-facilitated dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade on normalization of relations between the two states should continue despite the shock that the murder of the Kosovo politician Oliver Ivanovic has caused, said US Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott. Original post Here
Thaci and Vucic discuss in Davos continuation of dialogue
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos met also his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic when they discussed on resumption of the high level dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here
Kosovo MPs, who asked abolition of Specialist Chambers, put in visa-ban blacklist
Members of Parliament who signed the initiative to abrogate the Law on Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office are put on the visa-ban blacklist by friendly countries of Kosovo, Gazeta Express has learned from diplomatic sources. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj: Kosovo Government will not be held accountable to ambassadors
The Government of Kosovo will not be held accountable to ambassadors but to the Assembly on the decision it takes, said Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
Albanian PM: Kosovo Specialist Chambers irreversible process
Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, who is attending World Economic Forum in Davos of Switzerlandm said that the Law on Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office will not be abrogated. Original post Here
Kosovo takes over as CEFTA chair
Kosovo has taken over as chair of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) during a ceremony held on Wednesday in Brussels. Original post Here
Apostolova: Nobody is above the law
Presenting a report on judicial system, the Head of the EU Office, Nataliya Apostolova, said that nobody is above the law in Kosovo. Original post Here
The moralistic reaction to leaked tapes of women filmed secretly in intimate acts shows Albania is still struggling to accept women as sexual beings – while also failing legally to protect victims of non-consensual exposure. Original post Here
An anti-government protest led by students demanding better educational conditions escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police in the Albanian capital. Original post Here
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has condemned acts of vandalism at the Apostolic Nunciature in Tirana on Tuesday, including the removal of the Holy See’s flag. The ministry stressed that diplomatic missions must remain inviolable and retain their dignity under national law and international law. It also said …
The US Army will rotate troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and support units from the 1st Infantry Division into Kosovo to support NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR). The incoming troops will replace the Florida Army National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The rotation will also bring in elements of …
Albania aims to conclude agreements to avoid double taxation with all 27 European Union member states as it aligns its tax legislation and practices with European standards. Deputy Finance Minister Andi Memeti outlined the objective during a parliamentary committee discussion on ratifying an agreement with Lithuania. He said these agreements …
The National Territorial Council has cleared the way for the new Kavaja Market in the city centre. French architect Manuelle Gautrand designed the project to introduce a contemporary architectural concept to the urban space. The development covers 3,130 square metres of land, with a building area of 1,405 square metres. …
Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula met on Tuesday with the families of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, who face trial at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Shiroka-Pula stood by the families and acknowledged the hardship they face. She pledged …
Students from several universities boycotted classes on Tuesday and gathered outside the Ministry of Education to protest for a second consecutive day. The boycott involved students from the University of Medicine, the Agricultural University, the Polytechnic University, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Philology. …
President Bajram Begaj met Michael Granoff, chairman of the board of the Albanian-American Development Foundation, and other board members at the Brigades Palace. Begaj praised the foundation’s contribution to economic development. He stressed the importance of continuing its projects in education, tourism, cultural heritage and agriculture, as well as efforts …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu responded to the violence during Tuesday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education. In a Facebook post accompanying footage from the demonstration, he said violence, calls for chaos and attacks on institutions and businesses were not solutions. Gogu stressed that the right to protest is fundamental and …