International prosecutors to summon around 100 ex-KLA fighters
Head of Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans, Hysni Gucati told T7 television that around 100 KLA veterans are expected to be summoned by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office at The Hague, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
International prosecutors end questioning of first ex-Kosovo Liberation Army commander
The Hague based Specialist Prosecutor’s Office has ended the first day of questioning of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander, Rrustem Mustafa. Original post Here
No US ultimatum on rescinding tax on Serbia’s goods, says Kosovo Government
Kosovo Government is denying reports that the U.S. have sent an ultimatum asking revocation of the decision on imposing 100 percent tax on Serbia’s goods. The Government officials told Gazeta Express that they have received no official request from the U.S. Original post Here
Kosovo receives from Serbia a report on Ivanovic’s killing
Kosovo’s Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, in a press conference on Monday confirmed that authorities in Pristina have received from Belgrade a file of an ongoing investigation on killing of the Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic who was gunned down in January 2018 in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Kosovo teachers set to begin general strike on Monday
Kosovo teachers are set to strike on Monday postponing the start of second semester indefinitely. The Government has failed to fulfill the request of unionists who ask salaries of teachers be leveled with other categories financed by state budget. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Speaker of Parliament convinced ex-KLA members are innocent
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament and chairman of the PDK, Kadri Veseli, said the two ex-Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) members, Sami Lushtaku and Rrustem Mustafa, who are to be questioned next week by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, believes they will prove the KLA’s war was just and believes that all those …
Kosovo’s President believes ex-KLA members are innocent
Kosovo’s President Hashim Thaci in a Facebook post has commented on readiness of ex-KLA members Sami Lushtaku and Rrustem Mustafa who are to be questioned next week by The Hague-based Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. Former political representative of KLA said he believes his former brothers in arms are innocent. Original post …
Two Kosovo ex-KLA members travel to Hague for questioning
Two former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commanders traveled to The Hague in the Netherlands on Sunday answering the summons of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office dealing with alleged crimes committed by the KLA during 1998-99 war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Macedonian parliament votes to change country's name
The Parliament of Macedonia has on Friday passed amendment to the constitution to rename the country Republic of North Macedonia. Original post Here
Protesters in Serbia ask Vucic to present Kosovo plan if he has one
Organisers of the ongoing protests in Belgrade asked Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to present his plan for a final agreement with Kosovo if he had one, media in Belgrade are reporting. Original post Here
Student-led protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes with police, drawing international attention and raising fresh questions about government accountability, corruption and the future of young people. The demonstrations began with demands for better university conditions, lower education costs and greater financial support for students. However, they soon expanded …
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi condemned attacks on Parliament and public institutions during a violent protest in Tirana. He described the acts of vandalism and destruction as unacceptable. In a social media statement, Peleshi stressed that violence serves no cause and harms the public interest and society. He also rejected attempts …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro urged students to reject violence as protests entered their second day. She expressed deep concern over attacks on the Education Ministry and other public institutions. “Physical clashes and property destruction must never replace words, arguments and dialogue,” Kumbaro said. The minister defended students’ right to protest …
The US Embassy in Tirana issued a security alert on Tuesday, warning American citizens that violent protests could spread near government buildings. The embassy said a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, turned violent after protesters threw stones. It warned that unrest could spread to nearby areas and government …
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Albania (KISH) condemned the removal of the Vatican flag during a protest in Tirana on Tuesday, calling the act unacceptable. In a public statement, the conference said protesters had targeted the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Tirana. Several demonstrators removed the Vatican flag …
The German Embassy has shared the position of the European Union Delegation to Albania regarding the ongoing student protests in Tirana. The German Embassy has expressed the same position as the EU Delegation, which voiced concern over escalating tensions between law enforcement officers and young protesters and called on all …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced during a government meeting that a proposal to establish a working group tasked with drafting, coordinating and harmonising a state strategy regarding appeal proceedings at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague had been approved. Kurti stated that the first-instance verdict against the four …
The British Embassy in Tirana has reacted following clashes on the second day of protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a statement published on the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that the right to protest does not justify the use of violence or damage to public and …
Former Defence Minister Piro Vengu has reacted following acts of violence reported for the second consecutive day during protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a social media post, Vengu stated that students have the right to protest and express their concerns, but stressed that violence and vandalism serve no …
Albanian President Bajram Begaj has reacted to the incidents that occurred today during protests that have escalated significantly. In an official statement, Begaj called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from escalating further. Begaj stressed that peaceful protest is a fundamental right, but violence must not …