Haradinaj: Relations with U.S. were of no concern in efforts to overturn Specialist Chambers (media)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, confirmed today that the tax on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina will remain in force. He also commented on accusations that the tax is impairing Kosovo’s relations with the U.S.: “It is good to be honest with the U.S. and EU. When we were afraid of the […]
Read More →Assembly votes to create Kosovo Army (media)
Kosovo Assembly MPs approved today the legislation package transforming the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into a military force, media report. Koha notes that in a rare show of unity, Assembly of Kosovo Assembly approved the three draft laws giving KSF additional powers and transforming KSF Ministry into a Ministry of Defence. Zeri writes that with […]
Read More →Thaci meets Putin, says Russia supports Kosovo-Serbia agreement (media)
President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci met President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Paris at the sidelines of activities organised to commemorate end of World War I, online media are reporting referring to a post put up by Thaci on his social media accounts. Thaci said he met the Russian president for the first time and […]
Read More →Kosovo Assembly passes draft laws on KSF transformation (media)
Kosovo Assembly passed the three draft laws paving way for transformation of the Kosovo Security Force into a Kosovo army. The first law foreseeing transformation of the Kosovo Security Force Ministry into a Ministry of Defence was supported by all 101 MPs present in the session while the second piece of legislation, that on Kosovo […]
Read More →Thaci: Agreements are reached through dialogue, and never by war (RTK)
The President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, held today a press conference where he talked about recent developments with regards to the dialogue with Serbia. He said that he will make maximal efforts to reach a final and historic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia that would result with mutual recognition. He added that despite misinformation and […]
Read More →Thaci: No one can make Kosovo discuss let alone agree to its partition (media)
In today’s press conference, President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci categorically rejected the possibility of discussing partition of Kosovo as part of the final settlement with Serbia. “Unfortunately, we are witnesses to fake news. I am here today as president of the country to reassure the citizens of Kosovo that there is no force that can […]
Read More →Thaci: Kosovo needs to take responsibility for Albanians in Presevo Valley (media)
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, said after a meeting today with Albanian political representatives of the Presevo Valley that Kosovo needs to assume responsibility for the Albanian population there. “Kosovo has successfully marked the tenth anniversary of its statehood and now, more than ever, it needs to take responsibility it is entitled to for protection […]
Read More →Thaci: Assembly should be directly involved in dialogue (RTK)
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, told a press conference in Pristina today that the Kosovo Assembly must be directly involved in the final phase of talks with Serbia. “The Assembly must be directly involved in the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. I call on parliamentary parties and the Assembly to assume their constitutional responsibilities. […]
Read More →Thaci: Time for historic settlement with Serbia (media)
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, told a press conference today ahead of his meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday that the time has come for Kosovo and Serbia to reach an historic settlement in the form of a legally-binding document. “This agreement will enable full normalisation of relations between the two countries and […]
Read More →Thaci and Vujanovic sign joint statement for border demarcation (media)
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, and President of Montenegro, Filip Vujanovic, have come out with a joint statement regarding the border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro. Speaking to reporters in Pristina, Thaci called on MPs to ratify the border demarcation agreement reached with Montenegro in 2015. “On this tenth anniversary of Independence, Kosovo is making […]
Read More →Kosovo, regional leader in combating terrorism (RTK)
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi, received today in a meeting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, responsible for European and Eurasian Affairs, Mr. Hoyt Brian Yee. President Thaçi and Deputy Assistant Secretary Yee discussed about the bilateral relations, the role of the USA in the region, Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic perspective, the dialogue […]
Read More →LINKS
UNMIK
Peacekeeping
UN News Center
From Google News- World News in Brief: Rising West Bank violence, dialogue critical in Kosovo, free Afghan activist - UN News 22/04/2024World News in Brief: Rising West Bank violence, dialogue critical in Kosovo, free Afghan activist UN News
- The UK is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo's sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security ... - GOV.UK 22/04/2024The UK is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo's sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security ... GOV.UK
- Kosovo referendum to remove Albanian mayors in Serb-dominated northern areas fails due to low turnout - JURIST 22/04/2024Kosovo referendum to remove Albanian mayors in Serb-dominated northern areas fails due to low turnout JURIST
- World News in Brief: Rising West Bank violence, dialogue critical in Kosovo, free Afghan activist - UN News 22/04/2024
Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General
Media Sources
