SRSG Tanin condemns attack on RTK (UNMIK Press Release)
UNMIK/PR/1824 23 August 2016 SRSG Tanin condemns attack on RTK 23 August – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Zahir Tanin, condemns the attack on the premises of the Radio Television Kosovo (RTK) that took place yesterday evening. “Violent attacks of this kind are never justified, and such acts are only detrimental to the future […]
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Stojanović: Attack on RTK – a red light for police (KIM radio)
The attack on the building RTK is a red light for the police and all security structures, says Branimir Stojanović and adds that it is important to find the perpetrators “in order to forestall the creation of an atmosphere in which journalists cannot do their job.” Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Branimir Stojanović says that “overall […]
Read More →OSCE strongly condemns attack on public broadcaster in Kosovo (Koha)
The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Jean-Claude Schlumberger, and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today condemned last night’s attack on the premises of Radio Television Kosovo (RTK) in Pristina. “I am appalled by the attack on RTK, particularly at the time when there were still people working inside the […]
Read More →EU Office in Kosovo condemns the attack on RTK (media)
USRThe EU Office in Kosovo/EU Special Representative through a press statement condemned last night’s attach on the premises of the public broadcaster RTK. “The RTK is an important national institution established by and for the people of Kosovo. An attack against it is a threat to the freedom of expression and to the interests of […]
Read More →Tanin: Serbian gov’t, Vucic support to maintaining peace (Tanjug)
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday received UNMIK head Zahir Tanin, who congratulated him on the formation of the new Serbian government, noting the government and Vucic himself were generally seen around the world as the greatest support to maintaining regional peace and stability. Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday received UNMIK head […]
Read More →Dacic, Head of UNMIK discuss UN SC meeting on Kosovo (Tanjug)
Serbian First Deputy PM and FM Ivica Dacic discussed on Monday with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin the preparations for the upcoming UN SC meeting where a three-monthly report on the mission’s work in Kosovo-Metohija will be debated. Assessments of the current situation in Kosovo, UNMIK activities and […]
Read More →Borrowed Peace-Broker Could Persuade Belgrade to Recognize Kosovo’s Independence (Sputnik)
Both Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs are reportedly concerned about Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s planned visit to the upcoming economy and security summit in Belgrade. Some of Albania’s leaders are reportedly alarmed over Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s decision to speak on behalf of Kosovo. Meanwhile, some Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs have reacted […]
Read More →Vetëvendosje: RTK, classic government propaganda (media)
The Vetëvendosje Movement through a press release commented on the attack on the premises of the public broadcaster RTK on Monday night. “With the attempt to connect Vetëvendosje with last night’s attack on RTK, the management of this medium only confirmed that the RTK has become classic government propaganda. Last night’s attack against RTK cannot […]
Read More →Nikolic urges unchanged scope of UN mission in Kosovo (B92)
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic received UNMIK head Zahir Tanin on Monday in Belgrade. Nikolic “reiterat3e his position on the significance of the role of the UN Mission in Kosovo and Metohija and expressing the expectation that its scope would remain unchanged.” “After becoming the head of state, I fulfilled my promise to take the talks […]
Read More →President Thaçi calls on politicians to protect freedom of speech (Koha)
Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi through a press statement condemned the attack on the premises of the public broadcaster RTK on Monday night. He said the attack on RTK is an attack against freedom of speech. “I call on all representatives of political parties to protect the freedom of speech. I also urge the relevant authorities […]
Read More →Kosovo government: Attack on RTK, attack against free speech (Koha)
The government of Kosovo through a press statement condemned the attack on the premises of the public broadcaster – the Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) – on Monday evening. “The government of Kosovo believes that this is an attack against free speech and against all media in Kosovo. The government invites state authorities to shed […]
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