Belgrade Media Report 02 November
STORIES FROM LOCAL PRESS
• Djordjevic: Continuation of participation in peacekeeping operations (RTS/Tanjug)
• Dacic: No information on progress in Bytyqi case (Beta)
• Kuburovic-Bytyqi meeting, Serbia wants full truth on case (Tanjug/RTS)
• Tachi let out of custody (N1/Beta/Politika)
• Decision confirmed on custody for Kelmendi (Politika)
• Tahiri and Djuric to discuss freedom of movement on 16, 17 November (Danas)
• Miscevic: Serbia hopes to open additional three chapters by yearend (Beta)
• Radulovic requests Vucic to sign his letter to EU concerning Trepca (Danas)
• Gasic to take over position of Head of Bureau for Coordination of Security Services (Kurir)
STORIES FROM REGIONAL PRESS
• All security agencies in B&H asked to check certain data on portable anti-tank rocket launcher found near Vucic’s house in Jajinci (Hayat)
• Zecevic: Allegations that weapons originate from B&H and Croatia are crazy (TV1)
• RS sends 16th report to UN SC: SDA is closely connected to Mujahedeen’s (Srna)
• B&H CEC confirms results of local elections except for Stolac (FTV)
• Initiative for Stolac to organize protests in front of B&H CEC building in Sarajevo today (Oslobodjenje)
• Moore: We are closely following and supporting work of CEC B&H (Dnevni list)
• Montenegrin opposition to boycott parliament’s inaugural session and to consider protests (CDM)
• Markovic starts coalition negotiations with Bosniaks (Dnevne novine)
• Tense at coup case hearing: Contempt of court warning issued against SPP Janeva (Telegraf.mk)
RELEVANT ARTICLES FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
• New War Court Could Disrupt Kosovo’s Politics (BIRN)
• Bosnia-Croatia Relations Hit by Arrest of Croats (BIRN)
The next round of negotiations 16 and 17 November (Kontakt plus radio, Danas)
A new round of the Brussels negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina will be held on 16 and 17 November, Danas unofficially learns from diplomatic sources. The interlocutors of the daily Danas say that the main topics of discussion will be freedom of movement and the implementation of previously reached agreement on “permanent facilities, in connection […]
Read More →Special court could shock Kosovo’s political landscape (Kallxo/BIRN)
Experts believe that if the new special court based in The Hague indicts high-level politicians for war crimes and political assassinations this could bring down the ruling coalition in Kosovo and destroy the bigger parties. The first indictments by the Office of the Special Prosecutor in The Hague for crimes committed during and after the […]
Read More →Serbian Justice Minister Nela Kuburovic talked to Fatos Bytyqi (TV Most)
The meeting also highlighted the willingness of the authorities to work on discovering the full truth about the case of murder of the Bytyqi brothers, which happened in 1999 in Serbia. Also, Minister Kuburović indicated that the Government of Serbia, within its competence, will provide full support to strengthening the capacity of the competent office, […]
Read More →Justice Minister Hoxha meets OSCE head Braathu (Telegrafi)
Kosovo’s Justice Minister, Dhurata Hoxha, met today the head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Jan Braathu with whom she discussed the common agenda in the field of rule of law, with particular emphasis on justice reforms. Hoxha during the meeting thanked Braathu for OSCE’s contribution in the field of justice. She also stressed the […]
Read More →Kosovo’s obstacles on becoming member of Interpol (Koha)
Kosovo Centre for Security Studies (KCSS), today released a report entitled: “Gordian Knot: Kosovo’s obstacles on joining international organizations: INTERPOL case.” This analysis comes after failed attempts of Kosovo institutions to join international organizations such as UNESCO and the need for coordination and greater preparation for membership in other organizations, such as INTERPOL . “Almost […]
Read More →The Municipal Assembly of Zubin Potok sent a warning to Pristina (RTV Puls)
Municipal leadership of Zubin Potok, on the occasion of arrogant-destructive manners of Kosovo government, strongly expressed their protest and have given the last warning to the authorities in Pristina before the total rupture of relations, said the leadership of the municipality of Zubin Potok. The integration of civil protection in northern Kosovo into Kosovo institutions […]
Read More →It is the right time to strike a blow at Kosovo’s élite (Koha Ditore)
The paper carries an opinion piece from Andrea Lorenzo Capussela, who was head of the economics unit of the International Civilian Office in Kosovo and member of the Board of Directors at Kosovo’s Privatization Agency from 2008 until 2011. He has recently published the book “State-building in Kosovo: Democracy, Corruption and the EU in the […]
Read More →How Islamic State Is Putting the Balkans on Edge (The National Interest)
The brewing climate of fear and inter-ethnic mistrust has meant national leaders have been unable, and unwilling, to coordinate counterterrorism activities. In Europe’s fragile southeast, Islamism threatens to galvanize national rivalries and unravel two decades of cold peace. For the largely secular, moderate and west-leaning Balkan states, where religious kinship transcends borders, violent extremism is […]
Read More →OSCE Broadcast 1 November
• Kosovo Council Tells Serbs Not to Come Back (Kallxo.com & BIRN)
• Jevtic: Statement of Suharekë/Suhareke Assembly violates human rights (RTK2)
• Srpska List indicates potential return to institutions (Klan Kosova)
• Thaçi and Daka discuss the date for extraordinary elections in Gllogoc/Glogovac (Most monitored broadcasters, KTV)
• Nehat Thaçi released from detention (All monitored broadcasters, Klan Ksoova & KTV)
• Transformation of KSF to KAF will take up to ten years (All monitored broadcasters, KTV)
• KPC condemns political statements on Limaj’s case (KTV)
• KPC and State Prosecution dissatisfied with budget for 2017 (KTV)
Headlines 2 November
• Thaci wants to take command over dialogue with Serbia (Koha)
• Kosovo Police Regional Director released from Serbian jail (media)
• Signs of elections in spring (Zeri)
• LDK is not against early elections (Kosova Sot)
• Tahiri: Kelmendi’s arrest, arbitrary act (Zeri)
• Demolli: Serbian List did not request post of deputy commander (Epoka)
• Veseli: KSF will become an army soon (Epoka)
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