Some are more equal than others (Kosova Sot)
The paper’s front-page editorial claims that certain government officials in Kosovo take advantage of their official positions to arrange their and the affairs of their clans. “Whenever they find themselves in trouble, politicians take advantage of state mechanisms or even create new ones just to protect their own interests. The most recent example is the […]
Read More →Kosovo and Montenegro favor “safe country of origin” status (Deutsche Welle)
The leaders of Kosovo and Montenegro have said they believe Germany should designate their countries as “safe” countries of origin. This status should make it more difficult for people to be granted asylum in Germany. According to a report published in Tuesday’s edition of the German business daily “Handelsblatt,” both Kosovo’s Prime Minister Isa Mustafa […]
Read More →Belgrade Media Report 4 August 2015
STORIES FROM LOCAL PRESS
• Djuric: Special court for KLA – only first step made (RTS)
• Ljajic: Constitutional amendments an important step for reconciliation process (Tanjug/RTS)
• Mogherini: Adoption of amendments and laws an important step (Tanjug)
STORIES FROM REGIONAL PRESS
• Pendes to attend military parade in Zagreb (RTRS)
• RS government declares 5 August day of mourning (Srna)
• Bajramovic: Decision on protests by week’s end (Nezavisne)
RELEVANT ARTICLES FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
• EU Sees Kosovo Court Formation as Step Forward on European Path (Bloomberg)
• Bosnia mired in ethnic politics and frustration (BBC)
UNMIK Headlines 5 August
· Special court to become operational in September (Koha)
· Special court foresees life imprisonment (Zeri)
· Opposition to address Constitutional Court regarding special court (Koha)
· US State Department welcomes Kosovo’s decision on special court (Zeri)
· Gashi: Special court, convictions and life imprisonment (Epoka e Re)
· War crimes department, still not operational (Koha)
· Pristina and Belgrade today to discuss vehicle insurance (Epoka)
· Mustafa sends letter to Germany to declare Kosovo safe country of origin (Koha)
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