RTK2: There is neither discrimination nor censorship (KIM radio)
The management at RTK2 reacted yesterday to accusations from the Association of Journalists of Kosovo and Metohija (DNKiM) and the Association of Serbian Journalists (UNS) over the censorship and discrimination of the Serbian community on their TV channel. Both Associations have sent a letter complaining about the violations of the rights of the Serbian community […]
Read More →Union of Kosovo Montenegrins formed (Blic)
The Union of Kosovo Montenegrins, which consists of all associations and parties that unite the Montenegrin community in Kosovo, was formed in Pristina and has officially begun operating. The Union consists of representatives of the Association of Kosovo Montenegrins, Nove Snage (New forces), the People’s Party of Kosovo Montenegrins, Association of Montenegrins in Kosovo ‘Lovcen’, […]
Read More →Against the Draft Law on General Elections (KiM radio)
According to the Independent Liberal Party (SLS), after meeting with minority community representatives, members of minority communities in the Kosovo Parliament voiced their disapproval, because the Assembly session agenda that will be held on Thursday 27 March includes a discussion of the Draft Law on General Elections. “The decision of the Draft Law on General […]
Read More →Cliff: Logically, Russia should recognise Kosovo (Koha, Express)
British Ambassador to Kosovo, Ian Cliff, in an interview for RTK, said he doesn’t see any similarities between Crimea and Kosovo. However, he said if Kosovo is seen as a precedent, then logically Russia should recognise Kosovo. Asked whether Kosovo could gain a seat at the UN from the Crimea case, Cliff said, “I don’t […]
Read More →Arrest of two lawyers “further pressure on Serbs” (Tanjug)
Aleksandar Vulin says the arrest of lawyers Dejan Vasić and Faruk Korenica “represents further pressure on Serbs in northern Kosovo.” The minister without portfolio in charge of Kosovo in the technical government called for their immediate release pending trial. “This is just another in a series of inexplicable arrests. Such behavior is incomprehensible, and I […]
Read More →Moschopoulos: We are good neighbours with Kosovo (Epoka e Re)
Head of the Greek Liaison Office in Kosovo, Dimitris Moschopoulos, stated that Greece has not recognised Kosovo yet, however, Moschopoulos said this should not be seen as their position towards the Kosovo Albanians. He said that Greece supports Kosovo in its path towards EU membership, specifically on the Stabilisation Association Agreement, as well as on […]
Read More →NATO spokesperson does not withdraw (Lajm)
NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu will not withdraw her tweet that featured an image used in 1999 by Kosovo Albanians, which called on NATO to intervene against the Serb army. The image depicts the “Nike” symbol, with red letters, a red background and the slogan “Just Do It” replaced with “NATO Just Do It.” The Serbian […]
Read More →Mustafa: Elections to be held by 15 June (Epoka e Re)
The leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Isa Mustafa, said on Tuesday that there is no set date for the elections, however he assessed that elections should be held by 15 June, latest. He added that 25 May would be an acceptable date for his party. The LDK leader denied the possibility for […]
Read More →Reserved seats, important for communities (Epoka e Re)
The Minister for Communities and Returns, Dalibor Jevtic, spoke during the meeting with U.S. Ambassador in Kosovo, Tracey Ann Jacobson, about the reserved seats for minorities at the Assembly of Kosovo. Jevtic stated that is an issue of a great importance for all minority communities. “The idea of the reserved seats initially came from the […]
Read More →Prizren expected to head to new elections (Tribuna)
The Ministry of Local Government Administration provided an official reply on Prizren Mayor Ramadan Muja’s decision to suspend his post after the court ruled he was guilty for abuse of authority. “Suspending the Prizren mayor’s activities is not stipulated in the Law on Local Self-Government and, as such, produces no legal effect,” replied the Ministry. […]
Read More →PM, chief of Kosovo Armed Forces (Tribuna)
On the front page, the daily reports that Prime Minister Hashim Thaci is trying to ensure that his role and his power stretches officially to institutions not yet established, namely the Kosovo Armed Forces (KAF). The initiative for establishing the KAF requires two-thirds of votes in the Assembly and is expected to affect 13 articles […]
Read More →Fila: Too bad we cannot act like Putin in Crimea (Zeri)
Renowned Belgrade-based attorney, Toma Fila, has been appointed head of the legal team that will defend Oliver Ivanovic, who has been accused for war crimes against Albanians in Mitrovica during and after the conflict. Fila told reporters in Mitrovica North yesterday that he regrets that the Serbian Government cannot act the same way Vladimir Putin […]
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