Haradinaj: Relations with U.S. were of no concern in efforts to overturn Specialist Chambers (media)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, confirmed today that the tax on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina will remain in force. He also commented on accusations that the tax is impairing Kosovo’s relations with the U.S.: “It is good to be honest with the U.S. and EU. When we were afraid of the […]
Read More →Missing persons issue discussed in roundtable in Pristina (KP/Indeksonline)
Missing Persons Resource Centre organised a roundtable today on the topic of missing persons and challenges regarding the identification process. Head of the centre, Bajram Qerkinaj said that the fact that unidentified human remains are still in morgue facilities is very concerning. He said the issue of missing persons is very sensitive and has been […]
Read More →Fundamental not territorial changes for Western Balkans to join EU (BETA, TV N1)
The integration of the Western Balkans into Europe means fundamental not territorial changes, Regional Cooperation Council Secretary General Majlinda Bregu said on Tuesday, BETA news agency reports. “The European Union is the most important force in the region in the promotion of democracy, rule of law and respect for human and minority rights. EU expansion […]
Read More →Kurti: The new dialogue with Serbia does not make sense (RTK)
Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetevendosje Movement, said during today’s Assembly session that the 100 percent tax on the products from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina should remain, but he added that Haradinaj’s government should leave. Kurti said that the new dialogue with Serbia does not make sense at the time when invitations from the […]
Read More →Sejdiu: We do not vote the budget law without fulfilment of conditions (RTK)
Dardan Sejdiu, caucus of the Social-Democratic Party, said the parliamentarian group he represents will not vote endorsement of the budget without fulfilment of the conditions by the government. He reiterated that the Law on Dialogue, reduction of the number of deputy ministers, are among these conditions and added that they also agreed to treat functionalizing […]
Read More →Haradinaj against decision of the commission for salaries (RTK)
The Prime Minister of Kosovo Ramush Haradinaj is against the decision of the parliamentary committee to proceed the Law on Salaries, which reduces the salaries of the judges and prosecutors. He wrote on Facebook that this decision is in contradiction with the mission of this government to strengthen the rule of law. “I invite the […]
Read More →Hoti: Kosovo marked regress on combating corruption (RTK)
Avdullah Hoti, caucus of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) commented the recent events in Kosovo. He refers to Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj as the outgoing Prime Minister. “1. Kosovo has marked regress on combating corruption. Transparency International assesses that Kosovo has fallen from the position 85 into 93. This is certainly not a surprise […]
Read More →Soltes: Kosovo has fulfilled all visa liberalisation criteria (European Interest/Koha)
European Parliament rapporteur for Kosovo, Igor Soltes, said in an interview with European Interest news website that Kosovo has fulfilled all the criteria for visa liberalisation and that the people of Kosovo feel disappointed after no positive decision was taken. “They believe that the country doesn’t deserve this. This is to give you an example […]
Read More →Democratic Party requests from BIA note on Oliver Ivanovic (FoNet, Dnevnik)
Caucus of the opposition Democratic Party (DS) requested the Chair of the Security Services Oversight Committee to respond if Oliver Ivanovic visited the seat of the Security and Informative Agency (BIA) in the period from October to December 2017, and reported concerns about his safety, FoNet news agency reported. In a request, signed by DS […]
Read More →Rada Trajkovic: Radoicic, if he surrenders, could become protected witness (Radio KIM)
Commenting on the media reports that Milan Radoicic has hired a lawyer Zivojin Jokanovic, Rada Trajkovic believes in case he decides to surrender, Radoicic could become a protected witness in the process of resolving the murder of Oliver Ivanovic, Radio KIM reports. She went on saying there are indications that Radoicic would surrender, and it […]
Read More →“Lawyer Jokanovic to defend Radoicic” (KoSSev, RTV KIM)
Long-term Pristina lawyer Zivojin Jokanovic said for RTV KIM show “Dogovor” he would be a defense lawyer of Milan Radoicic if Kosovo bodies bring him in and initiate a court proceeding related to the murder of Oliver Ivanovic, KoSSev portal reports. “I am the future defense lawyer of Milan Radoicic, if he is brought before […]
Read More →Greece to be first to ratify Macedonia-NATO protocol (BETA, B92)
In a symbolic gesture, the Greek Government will most probably be the first country to ratify North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol. Beta agency is reporting this on Wednesday, citing EURACTIV. The plan is to do this by February 8, sources close to the issue told the Brussels-based website. The article further quotes as NATO spokesperson […]
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