EULEX strongly condemns the murder of Oliver Ivanovic
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX strongly condemns the act of criminal terror that ended the life of the Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic on Tuesday. Original post Here
Veseli to QUINT Ambassadors: Kosovo in full coordination with the West when taking decisions
The Speaker of Assembly of Kosovo, Kadri Veseli, has received on Tuesday, in separate meetings, the Ambassadors of the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, and the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo. Original post Here
Thaci assures Mogherini that Kosovo institutions will solve Ivanovic’s assassination
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has assured the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, that relevant institutions of Kosovo are doing their outmost to solve the killing of the head of Citizens’ Initiative “Freedom, Democracy, Justice”, Oliver Ivanovic, who was shot dead on Tuesday morning in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Vucic announces visit to Kosovo
Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, has stated on Tuesday that he will visit Kosovo soon to “talk with Serbian people”. His statement came after the killing of the Kosovo Serb leader Oliver Ivanovic in northern part of Mitrovica inhabited by Serbs. Original post Here
MEP Igor Soltes, Rapporteur for Kosovo horrified over the murder of Oliver Ivanovic
MEP Igor Soltes, Rapporteur for Kosovo in the European Parliament is horrified over the murder of Serb political leader in Kosovo Oliver Ivanović which happened on Tuesday morning in northern Mitrovica Original post Here
Kosovo Security Council convenes after killing of Oliver Ivanovic
The killing of the prominent Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic in Mitrovica North, has mobilised the Security Council of Kosovo. The Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has called a meeting of the Security Council which is expected to be held today at 18:00 to discuss overall security in Kosovo. Original post …
Vucic says Serbia wants to investigate Ivanovic’s murder in Kosovo’s territory
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday described the murder of Oliver Ivanovic as an act of terrorism. Original post Here
Ivanovic’s brother: The truth will be buried with him
Miroslav Ivanovic, the brother of assassinated Kosovo Serb politican Oliver Ivanovic, in a statement to Serbian media confirmed the death of Oliver with five shots, stating that Oliver was not concerned when his vehicle was set on fire recently as a warning. Original post Here
‘The Wolves’: Serbia’s secret unit to cause unrest in Kosovo
Serbia is preparing a secret plan to cause unrest in Kosovo during 2018. This is one of the conclusions of a document published on Monday by the Kosovo Institute for International Studies. Original post Here
Mogherini speaks to Thaci and Vucic following the killing of Oliver Ivanovic
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, spoke by phone to Presidents Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia and Hashim Thaci of Kosovo following the killing of Oliver Ivanovic in North Mitrovica this morning. 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 …