Small coalition partner splits from PAN
Movement for Unity, a small party which was part of the pre-election coalition with the PDK, AAK and Nisma (PAN), in a press release issued on Tuesday announced that they are no longer part of this coalition after recent constellation of political parties. Original post Here
Why Serbia must recognize Kosovo’s independence
David L. Phillips, director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights in an analysis/opinion published by the US daily The Washington Post, has proposed new format of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Cathedral shrine to Mother Teresa dedicated in Kosovo
The consecration of the Cathedral-shrine in Pristina dedicated to Saint Mother Teresa is taking place today after 10 years of construction works. The celebration is being officiated by Albanian Cardinal Ernest Simon Troshani, special Papal Envoy. Original post Here
Supreme Court confirms war crime verdict against KLA commander
The Supreme Court of Kosovo has decided to reject an appeal by the defence counsel on protection of legality in the case known as “Drenica 2”, when former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) members were found guilty of war crimes. Original post Here
Kosovo parties sign deal to form new Government
A coalition of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) has agreed to a deal with the party Alliance New Kosova (AKR) to form a government, ending three months of political deadlock. The agreement, signed on Monday, gives the coalition, along with minorities, 63 of parliament’s 120 seats. Original post Here
Supreme Court upholds terrorism conviction of the Kosovo hard-line imam
The Supreme Court of Kosovo has on Monday upheld the conviction of Kosovo hard line imam Zeqirja Qazimi who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment found guilty of recruiting for ISIS and inciting hatred. The Court dismissed an appeal by convicted Imam Qazimi on protection of legality. Original post Here
Pacolli confirms coalition with Haradinaj
Chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, in a public letter written to members of Steering Committee and his supporters, justifying his decision to split with LDK and join the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) confirmed that he reached a full accord with the PAN’s nominee for prime minister to form …
LDK and Vetevendosje to meet after Pacolli left the coalition
LDK’s candidate for prime minister, Avdullah Hoti, is expected to meet Dardan Sejdiu from Vetevendosje following the decision of Behgjet Pacolli to split the AKR from the coalition with LDK and Alternativa (LAA) coalition. Original post Here
Police ban Djuric from entering Kosovo
Director of the so-called Office for Kosovo at the Government of Serbia was banned on Monday from entering Kosovo territory. Original post Here
Pacolli is no longer in coalition with the LDK
Behgjet PAcolli, leader of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR) has confirmed that his party is no longer in coalition with the LDK and Alternativa, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
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