Ministry sues Zvecan municipality for not respecting construction regulations (Kosovapress/Koha)
Kosovo’s Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Zvecan regarding the construction of the so-called “Sunny Valley” neighbourhood. Minister Albena Reshitaj said the ministry asked the municipality to present technical documentation regarding the project on a number of occasions but has received nothing. “It was concluded that the […]
Read More →Greek FM Kotzias to visit Kosovo as part of his Balkans tour (Koha)
The Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias, is expected to visit Kosovo as part of his Balkans tour that begins today. Kotzias will initially visit Belgrade and then Pristina, Tirana-based news portal abcnews.al reported quoting Greek paper Proto Thema. “Even though Greece has not recognised Kosovo, Nikos Kotzias’ visit carries a positive message,” the Greek paper […]
Read More →Specialist chambers publish names of approved defence lawyers (Koha)
Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) has published the list of attorneys approved to represent suspects, accused or victims. The list contains names of 40 lawyers addmittee to the Lists of Counsel making them eligible to appear before the specialist court and represent anyone entitled to legal representation, a statement issued by the KSC states. President of […]
Read More →Sources: Demarcation session to take place tomorrow (Koha)
Koha quotes sources saying that the Kosovo Assembly is expected to convene tomorrow to vote on the border demarcation agreement with Montenegro. It highlights the statements by Kosovo leaders, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli, both of whom said they expected the demarcation issue to be concluded this week.
Read More →Slovenia suggests Kosovo and Serbia resolve disputes through arbitration (Koha)
Prime Minister of Slovenia, Miro Cerar, told Austrian paper Standard that Kosovo and Serbia should apply “Slovenian model” in resolving their disputes through arbitration. Cerar said the Western Balkans region should join the EU providing the candidates meet the criteria as well as resolve border disputes.
Read More →Haradinaj: We would call border demarcation session today if we had the votes (KP/Koha)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, said today that discussions are underway to determine the date for the Assembly session where border demarcation agreement with Montenegro would be put to vote. However, he admitted that the coalition parties have not yet managed to secure eighty votes required for the ratification of the agreement. “It is […]
Read More →Minister: Healthcare insurance fund to be functional in two years (Koha)
Minister of Health, Uran Ismaili, said that efforts are underway to ensure that all citizens of Kosovo can enjoy healthcare insurance within a two-year period. Ismaili said he has requested all relevant stakeholders to send proposals for members of the healthcare fund board. “As soon as I receive the proposals, by 12 March at the […]
Read More →Commission to look into cases dealt with by north’s parallel courts (Koha)
Chairman of the Kosovo Judicial Council, Nehat Idrizi, spoke to the members of the Assembly Committee on Legislation about the integration of the north into Kosovo’s judicial system. Asked by the chairperson of the committee, Albulena Haxhiu, on whether the justice agreement foresees recognition of rulings rendered by Serbia-funded courts in the north of Kosovo, […]
Read More →LDK and Vetevendosje oppose PM’s pay raise decision (Koha)
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) and Vetevendosje have asked the government of Kosovo to urgently annul decision on increasing salaries for the cabinet members. Head of LDK parliamentary group, Avdullah Hoti, said the decision was in violation to the applicable laws in Kosovo and furthermore presents an open case of conflict of interest. “This […]
Read More →Thaci urges MPs to ratify border demarcation deal (Koha)
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, has urged MPs to vote in favour of the border demarcation agreement with Montenegro. In a Facebook post, Thaci said the pro-vote would break Kosovo’s isolation for good and set a new momentum for Kosovo’s European integration. “The vote for ratification of demarcation is a vote for the citizens’ freedom […]
Read More →AKR: Demarcation agreement, reconfirmation of strong Kosovo-Montenegro ties (Koha)
Behgjet Pacolli’s New Kosovo Alliance (AKR) hailed the statement signed by Kosovo and Montenegro presidents on border demarcation. “New Kosovo Alliance strongly supports the progress on the issue and urged the two sides to act swiftly in fully implementing the agreement, along with its annex,” AKR said in a statement. At the same time, AKR […]
Read More →Hoti: Government breaking records in degradation of Kosovo institutions (Kosovapress/Koha)
Head of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) parliamentary group, Avdullah Hoti, said the current government of Kosovo led by Ramush Haradinaj has “broken records in degradation of state institutions”. Speaking at a press conference today, Hoti said that the first 100 days of the government have been characterized by unlawful decisions and scandals. “We […]
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