Belgrade Media Report 08 December
STORIES FROM LOCAL PRESS
• Dacic: We are devoted to EU integration and stability of region (RTS/Tanjug)
• Dodik: RS to support SNS candidate (Tanjug/RTS)
• Joksimovic: EU integration a mechanism of internal development (Tanjug)
• Green light for Chapter 5 (RTS)
• Judiciary in northern Kosovo – Belgrade on the move (Beta)
• Djordjevic meets Graziano (Beta)
STORIES FROM REGIONAL PRESS
• PIC SB ends two-day session, adopts communique re developments in B&H with dissenting opinion of Russia (N1)
• Federation of B&H has numerous problems, yet PIC SB criticized only referendum in RS (Glas Srpske)
• RS CC VNI Council’s decision on violation of Bosniaks’ VNI continues to spark reactions (RTRS)
• Izetbegovic: Grabar-Kitarovic demonstrated disrespect towards B&H (TV1)
• SDA announces it will reject SNSD’s proposal of law on B&H CC (Glas Srpske)
• In 2017 chapters closing begins (RTCG)
• Ivanov calls for national reconciliation in Macedonia (Republika)
• PACE to observe elections in Macedonia (Republika)
• Koenders calls on voters to go to polls to vote for Macedonia’s future (MIA)
• Macedonia to produce ammunition and firearms for NATO (Telegraf.mk)
RELEVANT ARTICLES FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
• Füle: If the EU disengages from the Balkans, others will engage ‘immediately’ (EurActiv)
• Turkey’s Role in the Western Balkans (SWP)
• Croatian President’s Year Sees High and Lows (BIRN)
• Beware of the Russian Bear in the Balkans (Atlantic Council)
• Macedonia Leader Slated for Urging Rival’s Assassination (BIRN)
• Right-wing Strongman Set for Political Comeback in Macedonia (Reuters)
Füle: If the EU disengages from the Balkans, others will engage ‘immediately’ (EurActiv, InSerbia)
Former Enlargement Commissioner Štefan Füle told an audience today (7 December) that if the EU distances itself from the Western Balkans, other geopolitical players will immediately seize the opportunity to assert their influence over the region. The ex-Commissioner, who now works as a special envoy to the Balkans for the Czech ministry of foreign affairs, […]
Read More →EU Council, European Parliament reach compromise on visa-free travel for Ukraine, Georgia and Kosovo (TV Most, TASS)
The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have come to terms over the mechanism that would allow to suspend visa-free agreements which needed to be done before Ukraine, Georgia and Kosovo could be granted visa-free travel rights, a source in the EU Council told TASS. “Yes, during inter-institutional consultations a compromise has […]
Read More →The agreement on freedom of movement not sufficiently transparent (KIM radio)
The agreement on freedom of movement is not sufficiently transparent and in the sense is no different from other agreements reached within the framework of the Brussels dialogue. This was the conclusion at the conference “Transparency: Agreement on freedom of movement, doubts and interpretations” that was held at the Center of civic energy in Mitrovica […]
Read More →Delawie welcomes NATO letter for Kosovo (Klan Kosova)
The Ambassador of the United States of America to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, welcomed the letter of the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the government of Kosovo. “Welcome NATO Secretary General letter on strengthening interaction, new cooperation & activities with Kosovo. Foundation for deeper NATO ties,” Delawie wrote on his Twitter account.
Read More →Mustafa on Mitrovica wall: We will not be flexing muscles (RTK)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Isa Mustafa, said today with regards to the recently-constructed wall in Mitrovica North that Kosovo’s achievements cannot be measured in relation to a construction of a wall. In a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj, Mustafa said that the wall will be tackled through legal means and that the […]
Read More →Bahtiri: Works on the wall have stopped (Indeksonline)
The Mayor of Mitrovica, Agim Bahtiri, told the news site that the works on building the wall in northern side of Iber River have been stopped. Bahtiri also said Kosovo side is cooperating with the European Union to seek answers from Serbia for the construction of this wall. “We are consulting with government officials in […]
Read More →Hoxhaj hails NATO letter saying it heralds a new stage in relations with Kosovo (Indeksonline)
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj hailed today in a press conference a letter the government of Kosovo received from NATO Secretary General saying it opens a new stage in Kosovo’s relations with the alliance. Hoxhaj said strengthening of interaction with NATO will contribute to stability and security in Kosovo. This, according to Hoxhaj, will also […]
Read More →Kosovo citizen charged with participating in terror group (The Washington Post/AP)
Kosovo prosecutors say they have charged a citizen with participating in terror groups after the person joined fighters from the Islamic State group in Syria. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/kosovo-citizen-charged-with-participating-in-terror-group/2016/12/07/8120aa2a-bc8a-11e6-ae79-bec72d34f8c9_story.html?utm_term=.83355d4f5455
Read More →Belgium Arrests Kosovar, Serbian ‘ISIS Supporters’ (Balkan Insight)
Three people from Kosovo and Serbia are among a group of eight people arrested in Belgium and suspected of links to the outlawed terror group ISIS. http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/kosovo-and-serbia-citizens-arrested-for-isis-connection-in-belgium-12-07-2016
Read More →Six Balkan Figures Join European High-Flyers’ List (Balkan Insight)
The six Balkan personalities joining Politico’s list of 28 European movers and shakers include an honest policeman in Romania, the tough-guy President of Turkey, a civic activist in Serbia and a Mayor in Kosovo. http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/six-balkan-personalities-named-to-shape-europe-in-2017-12-07-2016
Read More →OSCE Broadcast 7 December
• Municipal Community Safety Councils’ conference held (RTK2)
• OSCE Mission in Kosovo, EULEX launch Justice Transparency Forum (Kallxo.com)
• Tahiri: Wall in Mitrovica/Mitrovicë north violates Brussels Agreement (Most monitored broadcasters, RTK2)
• No audit of political parties in last three years (Most monitored broadcasters, RTK1)
• Kosovo marked progress in 2016 Compact Progress (Klan Kosova)
• Return of private property one of most prominent problems for IDPs (RTK2)
• LDK breaks its coalition with AKR in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica (Most monitored broadcasters, KTV)
• Two VV activists put under house arrest (TV21)
• ISIS supporters from Kosovo and Serbia arrested in Belgium (Most monitored broadcasters, TV21)
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- Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo - Euronews 23/04/2024Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo Euronews
- European Parliament adopts exemption of visa requirement for Serbian citizens residing in Kosovo - European Western Balkans 23/04/2024European Parliament adopts exemption of visa requirement for Serbian citizens residing in Kosovo European Western Balkans
- ALDE-PACE votes for Kosovo's CoE membership - ALDE Party 23/04/2024
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