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AAK condemns attack on RTK, says it was a premeditated act (Koha)

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The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) said the attack on RTK premises on Monday evening was a criminal act “and above all premeditated to create an unstable situation that will not serve anyone’s interests”. “This despicable act was an attack against the freedom of the media which is the foundation of every democracy. […]

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Nikolić: Serbia’s Byzantine heritage endangered in Kosovo (InSerbia)

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President of Serbia Tomislav Nikolić on Monday opened the 23rd International Congress of Byzantine Studies with a message that the Serbian-Byzantine heritage in Kosovo and Metohija is endangered today by untruths and attempts of forging historical facts, as well as by physical destruction. Nikolić said, opening the congress, that changes in the world occur all […]

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Veseli: A criminal act (media)

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Kosovo Assembly President, Kadri Veseli, said today that the attack on the premises of the Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) was a criminal act. “The explosive device thrown at the Radio Television of Kosovo is a criminal act that is part of the series of recent similar actions aimed at threatening public order and the […]

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“Rugova residents” claim responsibility for attack on RTK (Telegrafi)

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The news website reports that it received an email from the group called “Rugovasit” [Rugova residents] claiming responsibility for Monday’s attack on the premises of the public broadcaster – the Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK). The email reads: “we attacked the RTK last night with a hand grenade. Below are the reasons for the attack: […]

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Haliti: Attack on RTK, despicable act against freedom of speech (media)

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Xhavit Haliti, Vice President of the Kosovo Assembly, has condemned the attack on the premises of the public broadcaster – the Radio Television of Kosovo – on Monday evening. “Last night’s attack on the RTK is a despicable act and an attack against the freedom of speech and freedom of the media. I call on […]

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OSCE Broadcast 22 August

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• Ambassador Schlumberger held farewell meeting with Serbian FM Dacic (RTK2)
• Hoti urges municipalities to be more efficient in spending the budget(Klan Kosova)
• Nikolic reiterates the importance of the UN Mission in Kosovo (RTK2)
• Strong explosion heard near RTK antennas in Prishtinë/Pristina (RTK1 23:00)
• Thaçi urges MPs to ratify the demarcation (Most monitored broadcasters, TV21)
• Stojanovic: Srpska List to announce its stance about the demarcation soon (KTV)
• Police: Billboard in Mushtisht has no incriminating elements (RTK1)
• Muja’s retrial to resume within few months (KTV)

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Albanian PM backs Serbian-Albanian commerce chamber (B92)

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has confirmed he will support the establishment of a Serbian-Albanian Chamber of Commerce. This organization is meant to ensure a more efficient communication and cooperation between businesspeople. The Chamber will contribute to improving trade, investment and economic ties between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Serbian […]

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Headlines 23 August

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• Mustafa: The borders were set when Kosovo was liberated (media)
• Çollaku: No plan B for visa liberalisation (Zëri/RFER)
• Haradinaj: U.S. will be with us regardless of demarcation vote (Kosova Sot)
• Serbian List sets conditions over demarcation vote (Zëri)
• Krasniqi calls on MPs not to ratify demarcation deal (media)
• Bulliqi: Consult Montenegro before making final decision (Koha)
• Lajçi: Kosovo, not the municipalities, losing territory (Epoka)
• Hand grenade thrown at public broadcaster premises (media)
• Albanian Ambassador: Nis meeting should not be politicised (Koha)
• Kosovo’s embassy in Paris vandalised (dailies)

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Kosovo Public Broadcaster Rocked by Explosion (Balkan Insight)

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A powerful explosion shook the main building of Kosovo’s public broadcaster, RTK around 10pm on Monday night, according to reports from the scene. Journalists and staff were working inside at the time, but no injuries are being reported. RTK stated that a hand grenade caused the explosion, according to the police demining unit. http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/kosovo-public-broadcaster-rocked-by-explosion-08-23-2016

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