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Belgrade Media Report 15 October 2014

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STORIES FROM LOCAL PRESS

• Nikolic: Attempt at destabilizing the region (RTS)
• Vucic: Albanian extremists wanted to trample on our pride (Novosti)
• Dacic: Stadium incident was planned political provocation (Blic)
• Analysts on the stadium incident (RTS/Beta)
• Drecun: Strong basis of jihadists emerging (Politika/Beta/RTS)
• Dodik on Serbia-RS relations (Novosti)

STORIES FROM REGIONAL PRESS

• Sorensen: We expect quick formation of government at all levels (Fena)
• SNSD Party wins majority in election for RS parliament (Fena)

RELEVANT ARTICLES FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• ‘Albanian PM’s brother arrested’ as Euro qualifier with Serbia abandoned (AFP/AP/Reuters)
• Divisions Cemented as Nationalists Hold On to Power in Bosnia-Herzegovina Vote (VICE News)
• Mladic Witness: Bosnian Serbs Didn’t Organise Expulsions (BIRN)

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Extraordinary elections – this was what PDK fought for (Koha Ditore)

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According to Halil Matoshi, the entire battle to block the institutions of Kosovo was initiated “One beautiful summer day” by Hashim Thaci when he saw the that the Parliament majority, induced by his bad governance, deceptions and humiliations, was on the other side. The Democratic Party of Kosovo was not after the post of the […]

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Annulment (Kosova Sot)

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The front page editorial of this daily mentions the annulment visit of the high level U.S. officials due to the serious political situation in Kosovo. These developments should alarm Kosovo politicians who have barricaded themselves and reject any form of dialogue, writes this daily. Continuance of crisis could cause further isolation of Kosovo which is […]

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Embassy of the United States regrets the incident; Davenport: There’s no point to comment on fabrications in the media (Blic)

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US Embassy in Serbia today expressed regret over the violence, fanaticism and hooliganism at last night’s football match Serbia-Albania in Belgrade. “It is regrettable that another sport event has turned into a place for the expression of nationalism and violence. Sport events are no place for this kind of fanaticism and hooliganism,” was said from […]

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Bloc to wait for Jahjaga or address Constitutional Court (Gazeta Blic)

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Coalition between Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Alliance for Future of Kosovo (AAK), Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) and Vetevendosje are waiting for President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, to once again approach the Constitutional Court asking for further clarifications regarding election of Assembly speaker. If she, however, fails to undertake this step, the Bloc will soon […]

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Hasani: Court being politically influenced, perception of a part of politics (Telegrafi)

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President of Constitutional Court, Enver Hasani, commented on reports that Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Alliance for Future of Kosovo (AAK), Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) and Vetevendosje will ask the Constitutional Court to interpret article 127 of its recent ruling saying that if such a request is made, the court will assess it against its […]

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Serbia Counts Cost of Albania Football Match Mayhem (Balkan Insight)

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15 Oct 14 UEFA reaction awaited after Serbia-Albania Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade had to be abandoned amid fights on the pitch. BIRN Belgrade, Tirana, Pristina, Skopje, Podgorica The first football match ever held between Albania and Serbia in decades ended in chaos and violence in the 41st minute, after a small drone with a […]

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Vucic: I warned the EU about the incident (B92, Vecernje Novosti)

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Incident in the match Serbia – Albania was organized action aimed at destroying stability in Serbia and the region, said Serbian Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vucic. He added that three hours before the match he warned the EU representatives on preparation of provocation. “The intention of the Albanian extremists was to show that Serbia is a country […]

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Jahjaga: Raped women, our heroes (Telegrafi)

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“Shame is not on women raped and tortures during the war. Shame lies with those who perpetrated this crime. There is no ‘them and us’, we are one, and we have to put an end to their stigmatization because for these women, the war has not ended yet”, said President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, on […]

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Citizens gather on both sides of Ibër/Ibar river after suspension of football game (Radio Kontakt Plus)

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A few hundred Albanians gathered last night in the southern part of Mitrovica, in support to the Albanian football team, after the football match between Serbia and Albania ended. Albanians chanted “Albania, Albania” and used some pyrotechnic products. At the same time, on the other side of the bridge, in North Mitrovica, Serbs gathered to […]

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Serbia-Albania match abandoned: Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic says his team wanted to carry on playing after violent scenes (The Independent)

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Wednesday 15 October 2014 Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic has said that his team-mates wanted to continue playing in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania which was abandoned in the 41st minute after a drone carrying an Albanian flag sparked a mass brawl between fans and players. The trouble began when an Albanian flag and message […]

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President again organizes meetings with parliamentary parties (RTKlive)

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Kosovo President, Atifete Jahjaga, has organized another round of meetings with parliamentary parties. The meetings will take place separately, while they will start at 15:00 hours. Express learns that the leader of Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, has postponed the meeting for tomorrow because of other duties.

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