Prosecutors press Appellate Court to return Azem Syla to detention
The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) are asking the Appellate Court to put Azem Syla back behind bars, who on Monday was released from detention pending trial. Former MP and General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Azem Syla is facing corruption charges. Original post Here
Kosovo with new Anti-Corruption Legal Package
Kosovo Justice minister, Abelard Tahiri, says new Legal Package is expected to improve fight against corruption. In a Facebook post, Tahiri said that Kosovo remains committed to a rule of law state which will have direct impact on economic development of the country. Original post Here
Wess Mitchell refutes Serb media on proposing a ‘US package’ for Kosovo
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell during his visit to Pristina on Monday, refuted Serb media reports that the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump has a specific plan on Serbia and Kosovo. Original post Here
Head of EU Office: Politics not to have role in appointing school directors
The Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, expressed her concern with situation in education system of Kosovo which is followed with the national strikes organised by teaching unionists. Original post Here
Thaci before US diplomat: No partition, autonomy for the north
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci during a joint press conference with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, who is visiting Pristina today, said the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia will be concluded in compliance with the Constitution and applicable laws of Kosovo and there …
US message on Kosovo Army: No one has the veto on Kosovo’s security
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, is visiting Pristina today. After meeting Kosovo President Hashim Thaci at International Airport of Pristina he sent a strong message on establishment of Kosovo Army. Mitchell said that no one has the veto on transformation of the Kosovo …
Azem Syla released from detention
Former General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army and former PDK MP, Azem Syla, has been released from detention Monday. Original post Here
Pacolli asks Republic of Mauritius to recognise Kosovo
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has sent a letter to institutional representatives of Mauritius, congratulating them on 50th anniversary of Independence and 26 anniversary of the Republic. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to vote demarcation on Tuesday
Gazeta Express has learned that the Parliament of Kosovo will hold on Tuesday an extraordinary session when MPs are expected to vote on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo teachers holding one-day national strike
The teaching union in Kosovo is staging a one-day strike today. The union is in dispute with the ruling coalition partners over an agreement reached before these parties came to power in 2017 on recognising the contribution of teachers who worked during parallel education system in 90s when Kosovo was …
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 …