Kosovo PM Haradinaj applies for Albanian passport
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, was granted Albanian citizenship on 24 April 2017, and this week he applied for the Albanian Passport. Original post Here
Serbia has interviewed 460 witnesses of the Special Court
Council for Kosovo at the Parliament of Serbia has established a Working Group and they have immediately established relations with the Specialist Chambers and started cooperation with the Specialist Prosecutor, David Schwendiman. Original post Here
LDK assures German, France envoys that they will prevent initiatives against Special Court
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) during a meeting with the special envoys of Germany and France, have assured the EU diplomats that this opposition party will prevent the initiative to abrogate the Law on Special Court. Germany and France sent a joint delegation to Kosovo on Wednesday in latest …
Thaci says ambassadors overreacted related to Special Court’s initiative
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, says the decision on establishment of the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office remains into force, despite the initiative of Kosovo MPs to repeal the Law. Original post Here
Germany, France send emissaries to Kosovo because of the Special Court
Germany and France sent their special envoys to Kosovo on Wednesday as part of the EU and US efforts to halt the initiative of Kosovo authorities aimed at repealing the Law on the international war crimes court, which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the KLA during Kosovo war …
Albin Kurti the only candidate running for Vetevendosje leader
Former leader of Vetevendosje, Albin Kurti, is likely to be the only candidate running for another mandate as the leader of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo, amidst internal factions of this party which lead to resignation of some of the top activists including MPs. Original post Here
Man wanted in Serbia assaults Kosovo Police chief of operations in Mitrovica North
On 7 January the Kosovo Police (KP) have reported an incident between two groups which occurred in Mitrovica North. The fight happened in a cafeteria involving 15 men of Serbian nationality. Gazeta Express has learned that among those assaulted in this incident was also the KP chief of operations in …
KLA veterans insist on repealing Specialist Chambers Law
The Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans keep insisting that the Assembly of Kosovo should vote for abrogation of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. The international Hague based court has been established to try alleged crimes of the KLA during Kosovo 1998-1999 war. Original …
US Army soldier dies at base in Kosovo
The U.S. military says an Army soldier serving in the NATO force in Kosovo has died. It says the death is under investigation. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj: My Office applied for the US visa, I received no answer
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, commenting on Tuesday cancellation of his planned trip to the US state of Iowa said that his Office applied for the US visa on his behalf, confirming that he received no answer from the US Embassy in Pristina. 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 …