European Parliament Reiterates Support For Kosovo Visa Liberalization (RFE)
The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties has backed visa liberalization for citizens of Kosovo, amid continued opposition from several EU member states. A total of 49 lawmakers on September 24 agreed to start talks with the European Council on the proposal of a visa waiver for Kosovo. https://bit.ly/2l22qCX
Read More →Newspapers that never arrive – obstructing print media distribution (Reporters Without Borders)
As print media publishers and distributors from all over the world gather today in Berlin for the annual Distripress congress, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is releasing its latest report, entitled “Newspapers that never arrive,” which sheds light on how governments, state institutions, powerful oligarchs and corporations obstruct print media distribution. See at: https://bit.ly/2mhMyfM
Read More →Kosovo Ex-Guerrilla Rejects Summons from Hague Prosecutors (Balkan Insight)
Former Kosovo Liberation Army fighter Bashkim Gashi has said he will not travel to The Hague to be interviewed by prosecutors investigating wartime and post-war crimes, media reported. Former Kosovo Liberation Army member Bashkim Gashi has rejected an invitation to give an interview about his role in the 1998-99 war to the Hague-based Specialist Prosecutor’s […]
Read More →Serbia accused of waging campaign to stop overturn Kosovo being independent state (express.co.uk)
SERBIA has been accused of waging a campaign to have its bitter rival Kosovo derecognised as an independent state. Kosovo foreign minister Behgjet Pacolli claims bribes, arms sales and “other dirty means” have been used to buy the support of some of Africa’s poorest countries, as well as others in South America. The latest example […]
Read More →Defying Obstacles, More Kosovo Diaspora Members Intend to Vote (Balkan Insight)
The number of Kosovars living abroad who have registered to vote in October has risen sharply since the last elections – but many say the process is still cumbersome and outdated. https://bit.ly/2lVsUWS
Read More →Kosovo Football Chiefs Condemn Unauthorised Match in North (Balkan Insight)
The Kosovo Football Federation, FFK, has condemned plans by its Serbian counterpart to organise a competitive match without its permission in the disputed Serb-dominated north of the country, calling it a “serious provocation” On Tuesday, the FFK called on the top international football organisations, FIFA and UEFA to “urgently react” to the plan and “not […]
Read More →Albanians and Serbs remain divided after the War (BBC)
The war between Kosovo and Serbia ended 20 years ago, but the conflict has never been properly resolved. In parts of Kosovo, people from either side of the conflict still don’t mix. Can the generation born after the war ever find a way to live together? https://bbc.in/2koX6ZU
Read More →US Expects Serbia-Kosovo Talks to Restart After October 6 Kosovo Election (VOA)
New U.S. Special Envoy to the Western Balkans Matthew Palmer said Washington expects talks between Serbia and Kosovo to restart after Kosovo’s Oct. 6 election. In an interview with VOA on Wednesday, Palmer said the U.S. is hopeful that the new Kosovo government is “one that’s prepared to suspend the tariffs that are an obstacle […]
Read More →EU remains committed to WB, will not comment on potential Special Envoy (EWB)
European Union is firmly committed to the integration perspective of the Western Balkans but will not comment on press reports concerning a potential Special Envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, stated EEAS Spokesperson Maja Kocijančič for our portal. Following a series of articles reporting on the potential agreement between France and Germany about the appointment of […]
Read More →Serbia and Kosovo ‘Must Prepare for Compromise Solution’ (Balkan Insight)
With the US stepping up its involvement in the Balkans, Belgrade and Pristina need to clarify their negotiating positions for a compromise solution to normalise relations, analyst Johanna Deimel tells BIRN. See at: https://bit.ly/2m11z5j
Read More →Kosovo Minority Leaders Denounce ‘Illegal’ Voting Rule (Balkan Insight)
An instruction issued by the Kosovo Central Election Commission, CEC – which says people can only vote in the elections on October 6 using personal documents issued by Kosovo institutions – has drawn a furious reaction from non-Albanian community representatives. The main Kosovo Serbian party, Srpska Lista, which is close to the Serbian government, attacked […]
Read More →Czech president stirs anger after asking if he can withdraw recognition of an independent Kosovo (Euronews)
Czech President Milos Zeman has caused outrage after saying he wants to revoke his country’s recognition of Kosovo as an independent state. The 74-year-old, who is known for his inflammatory remarks, made the comment during his second day of an official visit to Serbia on Wednesday. https://bit.ly/2lSDAFp
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