Haradinaj: Dialogue makes no sense unless it ends in mutual recognition (Koha)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, said the continuation of the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue would make no sense it is does not result in mutual recognition. Answering to a question put forth by Vetevendosje MP Albulena Haxhiu on what is his position on the justice agreement reached by the parties in the dialogue, Haradinaj said at […]
Read More →Kosovo not to extradite Turkish national (Koha)
A Kosovo prosecutor has withdrawn request for extradition of the Turkish national, Ugur Toksoy, wanted by authorities there in connection to the failed coup attempt. The prosecutor in the case said the request has been withdrawn as a result of insufficient evidence against Toksoy.
Read More →Kosovo prosecutor speaks in Belgrade about missing persons (Koha)
Kosovo prosecutor, Drita Hajdari, spoke at a Belgrade conference about Kosovo’s missing persons and noted that their fate continues to keep many families hostage. “It is a legal obligation and a fundamental human right for families to learn about the fate of their missing members. After the signing of the peace deal, warring parties should […]
Read More →PM Haradinaj presents his government’s four-year programme (Kosovapress/Koha)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, presented before the Assembly today the government’s programme for the next four years saying it encompasses fields such as the rule of law, economic development and employment, Euro-Atlantic integrations and sectorial development. Haradinaj said the government’s objective is to change the legal framework in the criminal code field and […]
Read More →Haradinaj: Kosovo damaged by the 2015 demarcation agreement (Koha)
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, said the report of the commission on border demarcation with Montenegro is “credible” and prepared by professionals. In a Facebook post, Haradinaj said the report confirms the view that Kosovo loses territory to Montenegro through the current border demarcation agreement. He said the commission has managed to show the […]
Read More →Report: Kosovo has high level of inactive women in labour market (Kallxo/Koha)
A recent report published by the Democracy for Development (D4D) think tank has found that Kosovo has the highest percentage of inactive women in the labour market compared to countries in the region. D4D director, Shpend Emini, said the report sheds light into reasons why 80 percent of women in Kosovo don’t seek employment. He […]
Read More →UK Minister says KSF has achieved high standards (Koha)
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, met today the UK’s Minister of Armed Force, Mark Lancaster, and thanked him for his country’s continuous support to Kosovo in its efforts to join international organisations and increase the number of recognitions. Thaci also spoke about the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and its transformation into armed forces. Minister Lancaster, […]
Read More →Haradinaj-Mogherini press conference gets cancelled (RTK/Koha/RFE)
The media report that a scheduled joint press conference between Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, got cancelled at the last minute. While no official explanation behind the decision was made available, agenda issues are being mentioned as reason. Radio Free Europe […]
Read More →EULEX judge resigns citing corruption inside the mission (Koha/Klan Kosova)
Koha quotes reports from the French paper Le Monde saying that a British judge working for the EU rule of law mission in Kosovo (EULEX) has resigned his post citing corruption. “In recent weeks I have reported of several cases of corruption inside the mission. In particular, I have raised the issue of my e-mail […]
Read More →EU: An independent judge is looking into allegations against EULEX (Koha)
Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, said that both EU and EULEX have a zero tolerance policy regarding allegations of misconduct by all the mission’s staff. She said allegations are being investigated at a disciplinary board. “Allegations are being investigated by an independent judge and […]
Read More →Dugolli: We oppose court’s decision in favour of Orthodox Church (Koha)
Bujar Dugolli, dean of Philological Faculty of University of Pristina, said they consider the decision of the Appeals Court to uphold a previous ruling giving the Orthodox Church ownership over a plot of land within the university campus to be “shameful” and “unjust”. Dugolli said the UP’s opposition to the court ruling is not an […]
Read More →KSF promotes members of non-majority communities (RTK/Koha)
Three members of the Serb community have been promoted in rank with the Kosovo Security Force (KSF). On the occasion, President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, said KSF has professionally and successfully carried out all tasks and has become the most trusted security institution in Kosovo. He said KSF is ready to take on new responsibilities […]
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