The state is responsible for Elvis (Koha)
Political analyst Halil Matoshi writes today about the recent assassination of Elvis Pista, candidate of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) for Parliament. “The killing of a citizen in his birthplace while he was in the company of relatives and friends might not have anything to do with politics, but in the context created in […]
Read More →Bahtiri: Barricades were removed so Albanians can return to their homes (Indeksonline)
Mitrovica mayor Agim Bahtiri, in an interview for Indeksonline, said he had promised that barricades in Mitrovica would be removed and that this was done for the good of all communities and for their freedom of movement. “Ever since my arrival in Mitrovica, my only goal was to remove the barricades. I made this promise […]
Read More →Krasniqi to Thaci: No one wants to govern with you (Botapress)
The Chairman of the National Council of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA), Jakup Krasniqi, has responded to Hashim Thaci’s interview, in which he said he would be the next Prime Minister of Kosovo. Krasniqi, through a telephone conversation with Zeri, said that Thaci does not have necessary numbers to form a government, and that no […]
Read More →Hasani: Constitutional Court does not control political agreements (Zeri)
In an interview for KTV’s show Rubikon, the President of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo, Enver Hasani, said the Court has become a victim of the present political situation and added that the Court has no mandate to control political agreements. “This is a process that happens in all democratic countries. With regards to the […]
Read More →Both coalitions promise to continue dialogue in Brussels (Koha)
The paper reports on the front page that both coalitions trying to form the next government of Kosovo have given guarantees that they will continue dialogue with Belgrade in Brussels. For the time being, only the Vetevendosje movement is opposing the talks. In fact, the suspension of talks was one of the conditions set by […]
Read More →EU requests continuation of dialogue with Serbia (Lajm)
The Office of the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security, Catherine Ashton, has confirmed its stance that talks between Pristina and Belgrade should continue. The spokesperson of Baroness Ashton, Maja Kocijancic, said that whoever becomes the head of the government should continue the negotiation process with Belgrade, aimed at the normalization of relations. […]
Read More →Thaci insists: I will form the next government (Epoka e Re)
Outgoing Prime Minister of Kosovo and leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) Hashim Thaci said in an interview for Radio Free Europe that he will form the new government. He said his party’s victory in recent elections represents the will of the people and no one can overlook this fact. “I will manage […]
Read More →Political stalemate, no exit strategy (Tribuna)
On the front page, the paper writes that a very uncertain situation is being created regarding the forming of new institutions following the 8 June elections, with none of the political parties knowing how the process is going to end. This is the reason, adds the paper, behind the increased activity of western ambassadors in […]
Read More →Thaci agrees with ambassadors to remove Mitrovica barricade (Bota Sot)
Outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci had meetings today with US Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, UK Ambassador Ian Cliff, and German Ambassador Peter Blomeyer. The removal of the barricade on the River Iber/Ibar was the main topic of discussion in these meetings.
Read More →Barricade on Mitrovica bridge removed (RTK)
The barricade on the main bridge in Mitrovica, which was built three years ago by Serb parallel structures, was removed this morning at 5:00. The so-called Bridge Watchers removed the barricade, and no incidents were reported. During the removal, increased Kosovo Police forces and Italian Carabinieri were seen near the bridge. Mitrovica mayor Agim Bahtiri, […]
Read More →OSCE Broadcast 17 June
• Vote counting process interrupted (All monitored broadcasters, KTV)
• CEC ready to organize general elections (KTV)
• Thaçi: I will be Prime Minister designate (All monitored broadcasters, Klan Kosova)
• Containers near Ibër River removed (Most monitored broadcasters, KTV)
• Removal of Serb IDPs from Hotel Junior postponed (RTK2)
UNMIK Headlines 18 June
• Barricade on Mitrovica bridge removed (RTK)
• Thaci agrees with ambassadors to remove Mitrovica barricade (Bota Sot)
• Political stalemate, no exit strategy (Tribuna)
• Thaci insists: I will form the next government (Epoka e Re)
• EU requests continuation of dialogue with Serbia (Lajm)
• Both coalitions promise to continue dialogue in Brussels (Koha)
• Hasani: Constitutional Court does not control political agreements (Zeri)
• Krasniqi to Thaci: No one wants to govern with you (Botapress)
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