IMF: The tariff on imports from Serbia and B&H has increased consumer prices (KoSSev)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Stephanie Eble, visited Pristina during June 12-18, to discuss recent economic developments and Kosovo’s economic outlook. At the conclusion of the visit, Ms. Eble made the following statement: “The key challenge for the Kosovo economy is to achieve higher private sector and export-led growth. While growth is […]
Read More →IMF: Do not increase the number of veterans (Koha)
Head of the International Monetary Fund for Kosovo, Stephanie Eble, appealed to Kosovo authorities not to increase number of pension and non-contributory schemes. During a press conference held together with the Minister of Finance Bedri Hamza, she said that Kosovo continues to mark sustainable growth due to investments and exports. “Programs for social benefits should […]
Read More →UNMIK Headlines 18 May
“Guns vs. Roses” election battle (Koha Ditore/Epoka e Re)
“War wing” aims over 50 percent of votes (Epoka e Re)
No coalition agreement reached between LDK and Vetevendosje (dailies)
U.S. reiterates: Support uncorrupt candidates (Zeri)
100 observers from the EU will be monitoring elections (Epoka e Re)
IMF advises parties not to promise pay raise during election campaign (Koha)
Kosovo Faces Up to War Veterans Pension Cost (Balkan Insight)
Kosovo is considering how to reform its pension scheme for war veterans to address the spiralling cost after being urged by the International Monetary Fund to tackle the problem, officials in Pristina told BIRN. http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/kosovo-amending-the-law-on-war-veterans-12-09-2016
Read More →Headlines 4 November
• PM Mustafa does not prefer early elections (Kosova Sot)
• Opposition refuses Thaçi’s invitation (Kosova Sot)
• Hoxhaj: Only U.S. and EU can condition Serbia (Zëri)
• EULEX: We do not interfere in Constitutional Court’s decisions (Insajderi)
• Northerners threaten to bring back barricades (Koha)
• President Thaci meets families of Serb missing persons (Kosova Sot)
• Kosovo to cap war veterans’ pay to comply with IMF (Koha Ditore/Reuters)
• Albanian FM wants Kosovo to have seat in OSCE Permanent Council (media)
• Russia keeps UN door closed for Kosovo (Kosova Sot)
Hoti: No money for pensions of KLA veterans (RTK)
Kosovo’s Minister of Finance, Avdullah Hoti, said today that his ministry has not managed to secure sufficient funds to provide pensions for the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans. He said the number of veterans is increasing and the total amount of money dedicated for their pensions is not being approved by the International Monetary Fund […]
Read More →UNMIK Headlines 21 June
• Special court to shake Kosovo by year’s end (Zëri)
• Ratification of border demarcation deal could be postponed (Epoka e Re)
• President Thaçi to meet Mogherini and Schulz today (RTK)
• Visa liberalisation after two final criteria are met (Koha)
• Agani relieved of minister’s post (Kosova Sot)
• Janjić: Court’s decision on Monastery property must be respected (Zëri/RFE)
• IMF seeks clarifications over KLA veterans’ lists (Kosova Sot)
• Government wants control over Central Procurement Agency (Koha)
• Government turned down €140 million investment in Brezovica (Koha)
UNMIK Headlines 8 June
• Russia insists on implementation of UNSC resolution 1244 (Koha)
• Kosovo risks losing millions and face EU embargo (Koha Ditore)
• Opening of Mitrovica bridge under question (Koha Ditore)
• Grabovci: There will be no early elections (Bota Sot)
• VV blames Haradinaj and Limaj (Zeri)
• Abdullahu: Demarcation agreement, soon in the Assembly (Kosova Sot)
• Haradinaj: Government to give up the two agreements (Epoka e Re)
• Selimi: Vetëvendosje will use teargas against demarcation (RTK)
• Mustafa to meet IMF on veterans’ issues (Kosova Sot)
• Veseli: Kosovo determined on its Euro-Atlantic path (Epoka e Re)
UNMIK Headlines 13 May
• The protest that aspires opposition’s revival (dailies)
• Rugova residents to join Saturday’s protest (Zeri)
• Kadri Veseli with a new initiative for demarcation (RTK/Tribuna Channel)
• Still no agreement on extension of EULEX mandate (RTK)
• Veseli and Deane discuss EULEX’s future (Kosova Sot)
• Tahiri lifted ban on Djuric entering Kosovo (RTK)
• KLA veterans’ pensions pose a threat to IMF agreement (Koha Ditore)
• Limaj interviewed about murder of two civilians in 1998 (Tribuna)
Kosovo participates at IMF and World Bank meetings (insajderi.com)
Kosovo delegation headed by Minister of Finance Avdullah Hoti, is participating in the regular annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington. Except for the participation at the plenary session of the IMF and the World Bank, Kosovo delegation will also meet with senior officials of these two institutions, as […]
Read More →IMF experts identify risks to Kosovo budget (Koha)
A group of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during a visit identified a number of risks to the Kosovo budget. The experts concluded that the rapid expansion in spending related to various schemes, especially war-related benefits, is putting an increasing pressure on the budget and undermining the authorities’ efforts to maintain fiscal stability […]
Read More →IMF Welcomes Kosovo’s Economic Upturn (Balkan Insight)
In its first review of the agreement, the IMF said Kosovo’s economy is recovering as reforms pay off – but warned that political stalemate may have a negative impact. The International Monetary Fund, IMF, on Monday said Kosovo’s economy is showing signs of improvement in its first review of the Stand-by Arrangement with the Balkan […]
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