“They are lying, there are no experts on Kosovo side” (KIM Radio)
Pristina-based legal professional, Blerim Burjani said that the truth about drafting ZSO Statute is not in a decision of the Kosovo Constitutional Court but in a political compromise. Burjani made this remark referring to the announcements from Brussels and Pristina that remarks and conclusions of the Kosovo Constitutional Court should be a base for defining […]
Read More →World Bank cuts growth outlook for six Western Balkan states (Reuters)
The World Bank lowered its forecast for economic growth in the western Balkans to 3.2 percent in 2018 from its previous forecast of 3.3 percent and warned that structural reforms are necessary if the region wants to grow sustainably over the medium term. https://reut.rs/2HeEYLK
Read More →Support of the Serb National Council to the Serbs in Kosovo (KIM radio)
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in resignation Minister Dalibor Jevtic met in Zagreb with representatives of the Serb National Council, headed by Milorad Pupovac, reports KIM radio. As announced by the Ministry of Communities and Return, Pupovac expressed his support to Jevtic as well as solidarity with the people living in Kosovo. “This support […]
Read More →Berlin increases pressure on Belgrade over Kosovo (Danas)
Forthcoming meeting between the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and German Chancellor Angela Merkel should be interpreted as increased pressure on Belgrade to reach an agreement on normalization of relations with Pristina as soon as possible. This is what diplomatic representatives and experts for regional affairs told Belgrade-based daily Danas. “Berlin would continue to exercise pressure […]
Read More →Greek media: Kosovo to open a diplomatic office in Athens (Gazeta Express)
On the eve of the Greek Foreign Minister’s visit to the Balkans, Greek media quote reliable sources as saying that the Greek government is willing to enable the opening of a diplomatic office of Kosovo in Athens. Belgrade-based Politika daily newspaper reports that Nikos Kotzias intends to mediate in relations between Belgrade and Pristina, and […]
Read More →Vucic, Djuric react to EU’s stance on ZSO (BETA, Tanjug, B92)
Aleksandar Vucic has said that the ZSO can only be formed in accordance with the Brussels agreement, its principles and the implementation plan. Reacting to EU’s stance on the formation of the Community of Serb Municipalities (ZSO) in Kosovo – after an EU spokesperson told Tanjug on Tuesday that this would be done “in accordance […]
Read More →UNMIK Headlines 11 April
• EU calls for stable institutions in Kosovo (Koha Ditore)
• LDK and Vetevendosje ready to attempt to bring down government (Zeri)
• Sejdiu: Independent MPs to support no-confidence motion, if “serious” (Telegrafi)
• Krasniqi: No reason for early elections (Telegrafi)
• Kocijancic: Association/Community, in line with Kosovo legislation (Koha)
• Vucic: Association/Community according to Brussels Agreement (RTK)
• Serbian List considers the efforts for Association to be a game (RFE, RTK)
• President Thaci to participate at Sofia Summit (Epoka)
• KIA director steps down following deportation of Turkish nationals (dailies)
• Greek FM Kotzias to visit Kosovo as part of Balkans tour (Epoka)
• Government pledges to review KLA veterans’ demands (Zeri)
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