Apostolova urges Kosovo politicians to vote demarcation
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, called on Kosovo politicians to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Vlora Citaku: My trip to the moon closer to reality than Serbian FM statement on de-recognition by the US, UK
Kosovo Ambassador to US Vlora Citaku, reacting to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic’s statement who said that “it makes more sense for US and Great Britain to revoke Kosovo recognition”, answered ironically saying that her wish is ‘become tennis champion in Wimbledon’ and ‘a trip to the moon”. Citaku said …
Delawie and Apostolova new round of meetings on demarcation
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, and Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, have started a new round of meetings with the senior state officials aiming at reaching of a consensus to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montengro. Original post Here
Serbian man who attacked US Embassy in Podgorica awarded by Serbia for his role during war in Kosovo
The man who threw a bomb into the U.S. Embassy complex in Montenegro’s capital, and then killed himself, was a Serbian man, ex-soldier decorated by Serbian authorities after NATO’s bombing of Serbia and Montenegro in 1999, during the war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Impatience grows in Kosovo as Parliament fails to ratify border deal with Montenegro, yet again
A non-governmental organisation called on citizens of Kosovo to gather on Friday in front of the Parliament to protest against further delays of the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro. The protest will be held as Kosovo Parliament has failed yet again on Thursday to …
Montenegro Police suspect Serbian man is behind the attack in US Embassy
The Police in Montenegro suspect that Serbian man Dalibor Jaukovic (43), has on Wednesday after midnight threw an explosive device, at the United States embassy building in Podgorica, before blowing himself up. Original post Here
AI: Serbs suspected of conflict-related sexual violence in Kosovo not being prosecuted
New report by Amnesty International records human rights violations in all Balkan countries, and points to a lack of progress in prosecuting war crimes suspects. In Kosovo’s case, the Amnesty highlights that the absence of any agreement on mutual legal assistance between Kosovo and Serbia hampered the prosecution of Serbs …
'Kosovo proud of Dua Lipa'
Kosovo born British singer, Dua Lipa, achieved last night biggest success of carrier by winning two of the most important awards at the BRIT Awards ceremony. Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, congratulated Dua Lipa stating that her success makes Kosovo proud. Original post Here
Hahn: Opening of negotiations with Albania during summer
The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn said the European Commission is considering opening accession negotiations with Albania during summer. Original post Here
Explosive device thrown at US embassy in Montenegro
An unknown person threw an explosive device, at the United States embassy building in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, before blowing himself up, the government said on Thursday. 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 …