Haradinaj answers to Serbia: Only Kosovo has jurisdiction to investigate Ivanovic’s killing
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says Kosovo has not accepted any request from Serbia for involvement in the investigation related to the killing of Oliver Ivanovic. Commenting the addressing of Serbia to international missions in Kosovo asking involvement in the investigations on Ivanvoic’s case, Haradinaj said that only Kosovo has …
Representative of KLA Veterans calls US Ambassador a “clown”, according to Kosovapress
The statement of the US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, against the initiative to repeal the Special Court, has triggered reaction of the Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans. Original post Here
Kosovo against Serbia’s involvement in investigating Ivanovic’s killing
The Government of Kosovo is against involvement of Serbia’s state institutions in investigation of the circumstances which lead to the killing of the Kosovo Serb leader, Oliver Ivanovic. Original post Here
Vucic has not attended Oliver Ivanovic’s funeral in Belgrade
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has not joined hundreds of people who attended the funeral of the Kosovo Serb politician who was gunned down on Tuesday in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Former Bujanovc Mayor Jonuz Musliu dies
Former President of the Municipal Assembly of Bujanovc and National Council of Albanians in Serbia, Jonuz Musliu, has died. Original post Here
US Ambassador on the Special Court: Leaders will be subject to specific and harsh consequences
Kosovo three top leaders, President Hashim Thaci, Speaker of Assembly Kadri Veseli, and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, were warned by the US Ambassador Greg Delawie that they would face serious consequences if continue backing the initiative on abrogation of the Special Court Law, which has been established to prosecute and …
President Thaci welcomes Belgrade’s help on solving Ivanovic’s killing
President Hashim Thaci interpreted as “help” the request of the state of Serbia to carry out an investigation related to the killing of the Kosovo Serb politican, Oliver Ivanovic, who was shot dead in Mitrovica North on Tuesday. Original post Here
Kosovo Police knows owner of burned-out car used in Ivanovic’s killing
The General Director of the Kosovo Police, Shpend Maxhuni, during a joint press conference with the Kosovo PM, Ramush Haradinaj, said the police possess information on the origin of the car which was used in a drive-by shooting that left local Serb leader, Oliver Ivanovic dead. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj calls FBI to investigate Oliver Ivanovic’s killing
Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, condemned tendencies to use for political purposes the killing of the Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, who was gunned down on Tuesday morning in northern part of Mitrovica. Original post Here
Two prosecutors investigating Ivanovic’s death
Chief Prosecutor of the Basic Prosecution Office of Mitrovica, Shyqeri Syla, said on Tuesday that two prosecutors have been tasked to investigate the killing of the Kosovo Serb politican, Oliver Ivanovic, who was gunned down in Mitrovica North on Tuesday. 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 …