Kosovo denies claims that Burundi has revoked recognition
Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted following recent media reports that the Republic of Burundi has revoked recognition of Kosovo’s independence. In a press release the Foreign Ministry confirmed that they have received no official letter from Burundi authorities on de-recognition. Original post Here
Kosovo recommence work on establishment of Serbian Municipal Association
Kosovo officials have renewed efforts to implement the agreement reached with Serbia on setting up the Association of Serb-majority municipalities. Original post Here
Russian Foreign Ministry says EULEX gave ‘tacit approval’ for Djuric’s arrest
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX, of giving tacit approval for arresting the director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric. Original post Here
Kosovo MPs to debate deportation of six Turkish nationals
The Parliament of Kosovo will convene today at 14:00 to discuss the arrest and deportation of the six Turkish men suspected of their alleged links with Fetullah Gulen movement. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Xhavit Haliti, confirmed the news today. Original post Here
Kosovo has fulfilled visa liberalisation benchmarks, says President Thaci
President Hashim Thaci said Kosovo made concrete steps on strengthening of the rule of law and achieved progress in fighting corruption. This is the last benchmark for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
EU comments arrest of Turkish men: Arbitrary arrest, exile against EU principles
The European Union has reacted after last week Kosovo arrested and deported six Turkish men wanted by Turkish authorities of their alleged links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement. In an answer to Gazeta Express, the EU called the arrest of the Turkish men as arbitrary and in violation with the EU …
Fetullah Gulen reacts over deportation of his alleged supporters from Kosovo
Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen has commented for the first time the arrest and deportation of his supporters in Kosovo during an operation carried out last week by Turkish intelligence in cooperation with the Kosovo security institutions. Original post Here
Serbia’s systemic campaign against Kosovo is making dialogue impossible, says DPM Hoxhaj
Recent actions of Serbia, including continuous aggressive campaign against international recognition of Kosovo, as well as recent statements of Serbian Prime Minister, Ana Brnabic, related to Kosovo’s participation at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, has triggered reaction of Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj. Original post Here
Kosovo opposition insists on snap elections after ruling coalition loses majority
The opposition party of Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) during a meeting on Tuesday said the country entered a deep institutional and political crisis and called on all parties to sit and set the date of snap elections as soon as possible. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to hold urgent session after deportation of Turkish nationals
Kosovo Parliament presidency during a meeting on Wednesday is expected to decide on scheduling a plenary session when MPs will discuss the arrest and deportation of six Turkish nationals, suspected of their links with the Gulen movement. 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 …