Establishment of Kosovo army through constitutional amendments, impossible
Transformation of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into Army of Kosovo through constitutional amendments is impossible under current political constellation, say political commentators. Original post Here
Kosovo to lobby for visa liberalisation in Netherlands
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, has travelled to Netherlands to lobby on visa liberalisation. Reportedly Netherlands is one of the EU sceptical countries when it comes to visa-free regime for Kosovars. Original post Here
Thaci, US official Mitchel speak on phone: We agreed to intensify dialogue with Serbia
President Hashim Thaci and Wess Mitchell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs spoke today by phone. The topic of this conversation, according to Thaci was the final phase of the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Prizren Mayor banned entrance into Serbia
Prizren mayor, Mytaher Haskuka, has been banned entrance into Serbia. Haskuka, Vetevendosje member, said that he was travelling to Croatia for an official visit and he was stopped by the Serbian police at the border and was ordered to turn back. Original post Here
Kosovo President calls on parties to join his negotiation team in talks with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has briefed today the Government on the dialogue after his meeting last week with Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic in Brussels. Thaci called on political leaders, including opposition to join his negotiation team. He announced that the next meeting of the dialogue with Serbia facilitated by the …
Opposition in Kosovo sues Prime Minister and his Cabinet for doubling salaries
The opposition party of Vetevendosje, has filed a criminal report against the Prime Minister and 17 other senior state officials, deputy prime ministers and ministers, who were directly involved in Government’s decision to double salaries of the Cabinet in December 2017. Original post Here
Kosovo waiting for the big chance on visas, PM Haradinaj says
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has received on Friday a delegation of former military men and civilians, from different countries of the world who served in Kosovo as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping operation of KFOR. Original post Here
Kosovo President Thaci briefs Government on dialogue with Serbia
President Hashim Thaci is set to report today before Kosovo Government ministers after his latest round of the high level dialogue with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, hosted by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, in Brussels. Original post Here
Vidovdan celebration without incidents
Hundreds of Serbs peacefully marked Vidovdan in Gazimestan in Kosovo on Thursday under heightened security measures. The main highlight of the annual event which is observed by Serbs from Kosovo and Serbia is a religious ceremony held in Gazimestan near capital Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo establishes the committee to investigate deportation of Turkish nationals
The Parliament of Kosovo has on Thursday voted to set up the committee to investigate how six Turkish citizens were arrested and deported to Turkey. 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 …