Kosovo with two constitutional regimes (Koha Ditore)
Despite the fact that the Prime Minister of Kosovo Isa Mustafa has stressed that recent agreements reached with Belgrade in Brussels put an end to any intrusion of Serbia into Kosovo, he has nevertheless signed a document which, according to the paper, recognizes Serbia’s constitutional regime over Kosovo property. On the bottom of the document, under the term “disclaimer”, there is a paragraph which states: “Kosovo considers that, in accordance with Kosovo Constitution and Laws, and international law, namely UNSCR 1244 and respective UNMIK Regulations, the property within the territory of Kosovo is under the ownership of Republic of Kosovo. Serbia considers that, that in accordance with domestic and international law, namely UNSCR 1244, property within the territory of Kosovo is under the ownership of Serbia, under specific provincial regulation and in full accordance with the Constitution of Serbia.” According to legal experts this represents an example of dual sovereignty as it enables both Kosovo and Serbia to lay claim on Kosovo property.
Tahiri: It is a deception not to recognize Kosovo (Klan Kosova)
Vetevendosje organizing secretary, Dardan Molliqaj, accused during a debate on TV Klan the government of Kosovo and the Minister for Dialogue, Edita Tahiri, for deceiving Kosovo people during the entire dialogue with Serbia. Tahiri objected to these claims saying that it is a deception not to recognize the independence of Kosovo, as Vetevendosje does. Molliqaj further said that Kosovo has not even applied for its telephone code. “Austria applied on behalf of Kosovo again with the footnote.” He also objected claims that the Association is an NGO, saying that NGOs do not need a decree from the government of Kosovo, and neither do they report to the Ministry for Public Administration. “No one can dissolve this association – while if NGOs contradict the auditor, they can be shut down. The government delegates competencies to the Association, but not to the NGOs,” said Molliqaj. Tahiri opposed Molliqaj saying that the “Bosnianization” of Kosovo is a populist theory.
Collaku, disappointed with EU (Zeri)
Kosovo’s European Integration Minister, Bekim Collaku, during an interview with the paper said that he is surprised by the immediate “reward” of the European Commission for Serbia’s “constructive” approach in the dialogue with Kosovo. He said he was disappointed that the EU is failing to prove with concrete actions that there was another party on this dialogue. “The European Union should move forward on signing the SAA with Kosovo and ending the visa regime for Kosovo citizens,” Collaku said. According to him, Kosovo cannot be requested to be an open society while at the same time remaining isolated.
Jahjaga: Kosovo to open doors for Syrian refuges (dailies)
Kosovo’s President, Atifete Jahjaga, requested the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Arban Abrashi, to examine all the possibilities and capacities to see whether Kosovo is ready to accommodate refugees who have fled the war in Syria. Arber Vllahiu, advisor to the President, said Jahjaga has sought to make the necessary assessments, taking into account all the constraints and resources that Kosovo has and then to see what can be done about this issue.
Vushtrri/Vucitrn Mayor invites Serbs to return to their homes (Zeri)
The Mayor of Vushtrri/Vucitrn, Bajram Mulaku, has invited Serbs to return and live in their properties and together with the Albanian community to build the future. Mulaku made this call during a visit made by Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Branimir Stojanovic, to this municipality. Stojanovic said that with Mulaku they discussed the possibilities that a number of Serbs to return and continue their lives in Vushtrri/Vucitrn.
