Hoxha: Zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence (Indeksonline)
Kosovo’s Justice Minister, Dhurata Hoxha, today participated in the conference “The investigation of sexual and gender-based violence – challenges and opportunities for forensic coordination” organized by the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). During the conference, Hoxha thanked EULEX and local institutions for their commitment regarding more effective use of forensic techniques […]
Read More →Turkish Consulate in Prizren attacked with Molotov cocktail (Koha)
The building of Turkey’s General Consulate in Prizren was attacked on Monday morning with Molotov cocktail, the news site reports. The attack caused only minor material damage. Chief Prosecutor of Prizren, Syle Hoxha, confirmed the news. “The building of the Turkish Consulate in Prizren was attacked this morning. No one was injured while the attack […]
Read More →EULEX supports Justice Ministry for disciplinary measures regarding Dehari case (Koha)
The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) expressed support for the Ministry of Justice for transparency and accountability in correctional service. The Justice Ministry Inspectorate yesterday suspended four correctional service staff for procedural negligence in regards to the death of Vetevendosje activist Astrit Dehari. Through social media EULEX noted it supports efforts […]
Read More →Justice Minister Hoxha meets Lunacek (Telegrafi)
Kosovo’s Justice Minister, Dhurata Hoxha, met today in Pristina the European Parliament Rapporteur for Kosovo, Ulrike Lunacek. Hoxha and Lunacek discussed the Progress Report on Kosovo which highlights the positive steps of Kosovo but also the criteria still to be met for the decision on visa liberalisation. Hoxha said that one of the criteria is […]
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 →Hoxha: We sent a verbal note to Serbia about Thaci’s arrest (Koha)
Kosovo’s Justice Minister, Dhurata Hoxha, today while reporting to the Committee on Legislation, spoke about the arrest of the Kosovo Police regional director, Nehat Thaci, by Serbian authorities. Hoxha said that “the Ministry of Justice has sent a verbal note to Serbia about Thaci’s arrest.” She also said that there was a hearing session yesterday […]
Read More →Headlines 28 September
• PM Mustafa informs about his meetings in the U.S. (Kosova Sot)
• Vetëvendosje with a new plan on demarcation (Kosova Sot)
• Donlon requests cooperation with the Special Court (Kosova Sot)
• EU: Bridge revitalization does not include Mitrovica mosque plot (Koha)
• KSF transformation not on the agenda (Zëri)
• “Kosovo can get the telephone code only as Serbian territory” (Kosova Sot)
Headlines 1 September
• Kosovo Assembly to vote on demarcation with Montenegro today (media)
• Thaci: Demarcation agreement will be ratified on Thursday (Rrokum TV)
• Ymeri calls on MPs not to vote demarcation deal (Zëri)
• Gecaj: Government will not fall even if demarcation fails (Klan Kosova)
• KLA veterans: MPs should not ratify demarcation deal (Epoka e Re)
• Fajon: No visa liberalisation without ratifying demarcation deal (Zëri)
• Serwer: Demarcation risks Kosovo’s stability (Bota Sot)
• Thaci: Normality in the north is result of Brussels dialogue (media)
• Hoxha: “Pronto” is not exempt from justice (Zëri)
• Tahiri: Serbia should transform into European spirit (Epoka e Re)
Headlines 30 August
• KFOR warns: Our intervention would return Kosovo to 1999 (media)
• Kadri Veseli to attend leaders’ meeting in Rugova (Zëri/Kallxo)
• “Key opponents of demarcation are ruling coalition MPs” (Epoka)
• “Vetevendosje is against bombs, but Mentor Shala is corrupt” (Klan Kosova)
• Fajon: First ratification of demarcation then visa liberalisation (media)
• U.S. Embassy condemns violence in Mushtisht and Gjakovë (Epoka)
• 11 Serbs who want to return to Mushtisht, suspected of war crimes (Koha)
• EU: Pristina, Belgrade to work on resolving fate of missing persons (Bota Sot)
Judiciary in northern Kosovo remains a challenge for KJC (Lajmi)
Kosovo’s Justice Minister, Dhurata Hoxha, met on Tuesday the president of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), Nehat Idrizi. Hoxha and Idrizi stated that the integration of the judicial system in northern Kosovo will happen soon, despite the challenges that may arise during the process. Hoxha stated the ministry will fully support the KJC to increase the […]
Read More →Thaçi: No one can flee justice (media)
Several media cover Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi’s meeting today with newly-appointed Minister of Justice, Dhurata Hoxha. President Thaçi and Minister Hoxha discussed the important of further consolidation of the justice sector. Parties noted that there has been great progress in Kosovo in establishing the rule of law, since the declaration of independence, and they confirmed […]
Read More →UNMIK Headlines 15 July
• PM Mustafa on meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Nuland (Zëri)
• Border demarcation not on today’s government meeting agenda (Koha)
• Hyseni: KAF cannot be formed without demarcation (Koha)
• “Demarcation led by Kosovo administrators not decision-makers” (Bota Sot)
• Mustafa: Concrete results in fight against corruption, organised crime (Koha)
• Kosovo Assembly adopts 2016 budget review (Koha)