Top Judge In EU’s Kosovar Mission Resigns Amid Allegations Of Wrongdoing (RFE)
The top judge in the European Union mission that oversees Kosovo’s justice system has resigned and is under investigation for unspecified offenses, the EU mission said. http://bit.ly/2hHb7AX
Read More →Igor Simic: Instead of responding, Thaci attacks the Serbian list (KIM radio)
The Serbian List MP Igor Simic says that it is regrettable that Hashim Thaci, instead of trying to respond to basic remarks of the Serb representatives, he and his associates, by attacking the Serbian list, only confirms that someone does not want to solve the problems of the Serbs, KIM radio reports. Igor Simic says, […]
Read More →Ratification of demarcation heading towards failure (RFE, RTK)
The government of Kosovo and PM Ramush Haradinaj do not withdraw from their pretentions to prove that the agreement on the border demarcation with Montenegro, signed in August 2015, was wrong. The government did not shake even after the “scolds” of the President Hashim Thaci, the European Union and lately, the U.S. Embassy in Pristina. […]
Read More →Government of Kosovo expects from Serbia to pay electricity debt of the North (RFE, Lajmi.net)
The government of Kosovo, claims that it will request during the next negotiations between Pristina and Belgrade in Brussels, compensation for the power bills not paid by Serb population in four northern municipalities of Kosovo. This announcement came after publication of facts that the population of northern Kosovo, respectively consumers of Leposavic, Mitrovica North, Zubin […]
Read More →In the Basic Prosecutor’s Office satisfied with the beginning of work (Kontakt plus radio, RFE)
The employees of the Basic Prosecutor’s office, now part of a unified Kosovo justice system, are satisfied with the beginning of work, but they have warned about the big backlog of cases, reports Radio Free Europe (RFE). Chief Prosecutor Shyqyri Syla told RFE that they now have enough space and dignified working conditions which they […]
Read More →Judiciary in the north ready to work with Kosovo laws (RFE)
Radio Free Europe reports that after more than two years since being signed, the justice agreement between Pristina and Belgrade is finally beginning to be implemented in the north of Kosovo. This is hoped will end the activity of parallel courts in the northern municipalities which until now worked based on Serbia’s legislation. Chief prosecutor […]
Read More →Kosovo Government: Suriname has not withdrawn recognition of Kosovo (RFE)
The government of Kosovo has refuted the statement of Serbian Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, that Suriname has withdrawn recognition of Kosovo calling it a speculation. Halil Matoshi, media advisor to Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, said relations with Suriname are good and there is no recognition withdrawal. “The international law does not foresee de-recognition or withdrawal […]
Read More →Kosovo Voters Go To Polls For Local Elections (RFE)
Voters in Kosovo are heading to the polls on October 22 in an election to choose mayors and councilors in 38 municipalities, in another step in the young republic’s effort to solidify its democratic credentials. http://bit.ly/2gz39cr
Read More →EC regrets postponement of agreement implementation (RFE/RTK)
European Commission has expressed regret over delays in implementation of the justice agreement reached between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels. “Pristina has met all obligations relating to implementation of the justice agreement. Integration of staff is important as it contributes to the rule of law in Kosovo,” said European Commission spokesperson, Maja Kocijancic. She said […]
Read More →Gay-Pride Parade Held In Kosovo, Defying Threats (RFE)
LGBT rights groups held the first-ever pride parade in Kosovo on October 10, amid tight security measures prompted by anonymous threats against the participants. http://bit.ly/2wNtypF
Read More →Thaci: People of Kosovo to have final say on outcome of dialogue with Serbia (RFE)
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, said in an interview to Radio Free Europe that dialogue for normalization of relations with Serbia is about to take on a new momentum with more frequent meetings set to take place between leaders of the two sides. Asked to comment on his mentioning of the possibility of organizing a […]
Read More →Mogherini meets Thaci and Vucic in New York (Koha/RFE)
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, met in New York in the margins of the UN General Assembly the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, and the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic. “They continued their discussion on a new phase of the EU-facilitated Dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina on comprehensive […]
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