Decision on visas for Kosovo before summer recess, says Hahn
The EU Enlargement Negotiations Commissioner Johannes Hahn said that decision on visa liberalisation for Kosovo will be taken soon. He promised that there will be no delays in this process noting that the EU will keep its promises. Original post Here
Thaci, Hahn speak by phone on ‘next EU steps on visas’
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, said Monday that he had spoken with EU’s Commissioner Hahn over phone to discuss on visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Original post Here
US Soldiers help bust alcohol smugglers in Kosovo
U.S. soldiers in Kosovo recently helped thwart smugglers bringing in alcohol from Serbia valued at more than $11,000, Army officials said Monday. Original post Here
Serbia protesting deployment of Montenegro officers in Kosovo
Senior state officials of Serbia are opposing Montenegro’s decision to deploy two of its army officers to the KFOR mission in Kosovo, saying it was not the act of a friend. Original post Here
Plenary session of Kosovo Parliament resumes today
Today, at 09:00 the Parliament of Kosovo will resume its plenary session. Original post Here
Western Balkans leaders to meet in London
Western Balkan leaders are set to meet today in London to discuss economy in the region, security and political cooperation. Original post Here
Delawie concerned about resignations of KSF Serb members
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has reacted Friday on the request of Kosovo Serb members to leave the Kosovo Security Force (KSF). Delawie is concerned with the external intimidation of the KSF members. Original post Here
World Bank approves €20 million loan supporting Kosovo’s Digital Infrastructure
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Thursday the Kosovo Digital Economy (KODE) Project to increase access to better high-speed broadband services and online knowledge sources, services, and labour markets for the people of Kosovo. The loan for the project is in the amount of € 20,700,000. Original …
Haradinaj warns Thaci with dismissal if he violates Constitution during dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, in a press conference on Friday said the Government has proceeded to the Assembly a report on the results of the dialogue with Serbia. He said the report represents factual situation, noting that Kosovo’s priority is implementation of the Agreement on energy, reached during the …
Kosovo Government proceeds to Parliament a report on talks with Serbia
Kosovo Government adopted Friday the Report on Achievements and Challenges in Implementation of the Brussels Agreement. The Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said the report will be proceeded to Parliament for a review. Original post Here
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Wednesday that opening of the debate on correction of borders between Kosovo and Serbia is unacceptable. He made the comments during an official visit he is paying to Albanian coastal city of Vlora. Original post Here
Former president of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo, and member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Hivzi Islami, has been banned from entering Serbia at the border crossings of Mucibabe/Buhiq. Original post Here
President Hashim Thaci has called on the chief of parliamentary group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Avdullah Hoti, to lead the dialogue with Serbia, saying that he would support such an initiative. Original post Here
The Management Team in charge for drafting of the statute of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities has not been submitted to the European Union despite early announcments that it will be finalised on 4 August. The draft statute is expected to be discussed in the next high level meeting of …
Chairman of Social-Democratic Initiative and Deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj, says that Kosovo leaders have no right to discuss on behalf of Kosovo any kind of autonomy or a “Republika Srpska” within Kosovo. Original post Here
KFOR says that it is performing its normal duty in the northern part of Kosovo, under UNSCR 1244 mandate, after media reports that the NATO-led force has stepped up its presence in that part of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Ministry of Local Government Administration (MLGA) says the Statute of the Association of Serb municipalities will be submitted directly to Brussels by the Managerial Team tasked to draft it. Original post Here
Kosovo Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, in an opinion published on Monday said that he opposes the idea on correction of borders or partition of Kosovo. He said that the debate launched recently on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, has created an unnecessary climate of tensions, fear and uncertainty in Kosovo. Original post …
President Hashim Thaci reiterated on Monday that border adjustment is his proposal for a peaceful solution with Serbia. He made the comments after Speaker of Parliament and chairman of biggest ruling party, PDK, Kadri Veseli, opposed the idea of correction of borders. Original post Here
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says that change of borders in Balkans suits only to Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Original post Here