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Ban Ki-moon: Opposition violence has delayed implementation of the agreement (Tanjug, TV Most)

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In his latest report on Kosovo United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concerns about the violence staged by Kosovo opposition parties and says that such developments have contributed to delays in some aspects of the implementation of agreements between Belgrade and Pristina, particularly with regard to the creation of the Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities (A/CSM). […]

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Hyseni: We have identified those who joined ISIS (Gazeta Express)

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Kosovo’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Skender Hyseni, said during his speech at the “Germia Hill”  international conference, that crisis and conflicts in Ukraine and Syria have had a destabilizing impact on the Western Balkans as well. Hyseni said that there has been sympathy for the Syrian opposition among certain people in Kosovo and there have been direct consequences. […]

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Veseli: President should call leaders for dialogue (RTKlive)

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Kosovo’s President of the Assembly, Kadri Veseli, appealed to the President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, to call the parties in order to find a solution for the political crisis. “Jahjaga will not be in a bad position after the end of her mandate, she will gain many benefits. It is necessary to find a political […]

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Thaci’s election for President date (Indeksonline)

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Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo Hashim Thaci’s presidential election will take place on the anniversary of the first day of the Kosovo Liberation Army Epopee, on 5 March, said a source close to Thaci’s cabinet. Indeksonline learned that Thaci, being the political leader of KLA, is set on this date due to the symbolism of the […]

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Jahjaga to be Kosovo ambassador upon end of her mandate? (Bota Sot)

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As her mandate as President Kosovo comes to an end, Atifete Jahjaga, according to sources from her office, is expected to be appointed Kosovo ambassador to one of the countries Kosovo enjoys good relations with. The news website ora.info reported that Jahjaga discussed the matter with Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci and […]

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Collaku briefs EU ambassadors on implementation of visa liberalization criteria (Telegrafi)

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Kosovo’s Minister for European Integration, Bekim Collaku, met with ambassadors of EU member states today and briefed them on the implementation of the eight outstanding requirements on the visa liberalization road map and the steps Kosovo institutions will take in the coming weeks. EU ambassadors are reported to have acknowledged the commitment of Kosovo institutions to the […]

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Activities in Pristina to mark World Cancer Day (Koha)

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The Kosovo National Task Force for Cancer Control has prepared a number of activities to mark World Cancer Day on 4 February. Additionally, a brochure will be published in the different regional languages, including Albanian, aimed at raising awareness on the disease. The brochure will be handed out free-of-charge to passersby at one of Pristina’s main squares. […]

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Islamists from Kosovo shot at Serb houses before the arrest in Decani (Blic)

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The investigation against Islamists arrested in front of Decani Monastery was extended because of the suspicion that two hours before they were arrested, they shot at Serb houses in Klina/Kline. Although Kosovo police strongly denied that the four young men are Islamists and that they were planning an attack the monastery of Visoki Decani, the […]

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Kosovo – the defenestration of Oliver Ivanovic (Transconflict)

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Oliver Ivanovic is a political prisoner currently being held as a result of an unholy – and rather short-sighted – alliance between the internationals, Belgrade and the current Kosovo Albanian leadership. COLLABORATE GCCT By Gerard M. Gallucci On January 21, judges of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) in Mitrovica declared Kosovo Serb political activist, […]

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UNMIK Headlines 3 February

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• Thaci warns of consequences if EU integration is delayed (Koha Ditore)
• Thaci: The US and Brussels know who is the candidate for president (Koha)
• The US do not support any individual candidate for president (Koha)
• Rasic: Thaci has the authority for president (Epoka e Re)
• UNMIK doesn’t plan substantial changes to its mandate in Kosovo (Telegrafi)
• Konjufca: Government continues with compromises (Epoka e Re)
• Deda: EU ready to mediate in the Kosovo crisis (Zeri)
• Weapons and ISIS flag found in home of the suspect arrested in Decan (Zeri)

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OSCE Broadcast 2 February

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• VV strongly opposes Thaçi’s nomination for President (Most monitored broadcasters, TV21)
• No visa liberalisation if eight criteria are not met in February (KTV)
• KIA oversight committee requests report on recent developments (KTV)
• Haliti: New plenary session soon (TV21)
• One month detention for suspects arrested near Visoki Decani Monastery (RTK2&KlanKosova)
• CEC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with several institutions (RTK2 & Klan Kosova)

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