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"Bosnia won't even consider recognizing Kosovo" (Tanjug, B92)

Not only will Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) not recognize Kosovo - it will not even consider doing it, says the country's foreign minister, Igor Crnadak.

Crnadak told the agency Fena on Friday that Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj urging Sarajevo to recognize Kosovo "will have no effect," and described Haradnija's statements as "futile".

The issue of recognizing Kosovo will not even be considered by the end of the mandate of the current Council of Ministers, he added.

Dacic heads Serbian delegation visiting Moscow (Tanjug)

First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Serbia Ivica Dacic is leading a Serbian delegation that is visiting Moscow today, Tanjug news agency reported

This is according to the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement.

Dacic, who is co-chair of the Serbian part of the Inter-Governmental Serbian-Russian Committee for Trade, Economic, Science and Technological Cooperation, will speak with his Russian counterpart in the Committee, and Deputy Russian PM Dmitry Rogozin.

 

Mitrovic’s detention extended for two more months (Kontakt Plus Radio)

The court in Prizren has extended detention to Bogdan Mitrovic, who was arrested in August while visiting his family house near Suva Reka, for two more months, Kontakt plus radio reported.

Mitrovic’s defence lawyer Dejan A. Vasic said that decision on extension of detention was not expected, taking into account testimonies of witnesses interviewed so far.

Mitrovic was accused based on the statement of his Albanian neighbour who said that Mitrovic allegedly participated in events that have elements of crimes against civilian population.

"Defense and culture ministers could be sacked" (Tanjug, Politika, B92)

Any possible changes in the Serbian government will not be decided about via the media, Belgrade daily Politika has learned from PM Ana Brnabic's cabinet.

"The prime minister is listening very carefully and following the comments made in the public. But she will not make decisions under pressure," Politika was told.

According to the newspaper, "unofficial announcements" mention Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin and Culture Minister Vladan Vukosavljevic as two members of the cabinet that could be replaced in January.

Jeremic to form political party in October (Blic, B92)

Vuk Jeremic plans to form a political party, named Peoples Party and its constitutive session would be held on 22 October in Belgrade, Serbian media reported.

According to Jeremic’s team, there was no need to collect the signatures as the party would be formed by re-registration of the Peoples Movement of Serbia, whose initial founder Miroslav Antic agreed to it.

A new statute, programme and other acts would be presented at the constitutive session, and party’s bodies would be elected.

NATO concerned over Pristina’s army plans (Novosti)

Unnamed NATO official said to Novosti daily that NATO is concerned over Pristina’s proposal to transform Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) into armed forces without constitutional amendments. Such unilateral steps are not helpful, Novosti daily reported today.

The official also said, the NATO Secretary General passed this message to the Kosovo authorities directly. He also called upon Kosovo authorities to remain in close contact with Belgrade and that NATO position on the armed forces has not changed.

Milovic: To take care of citizens’ interest (KIM Radio)

“Infrastructure, resolving the issues of regional water supply system and landfill, arrangement of the neighbourhood and the Monastery of Banjska, as well as employment opportunities for young population are some of our priorities, stated Dragisa Milovic, candidate for a mayor in Zvecan municipality, KIM Radio reported.

Milovic, who is the leader of a Civic Initiative For Our Zvecan, was two-time president of this municipality.

Decision on “nationalization” of Brezovica annulled (Kontakt plus radio)

Kosovo Government has annulled a decision on “nationalization” of Brezovica as the project failed, Kontakt plus radio reported.

The government annulled the decision on expropriation of immovable property for public interest, which were subject of tourist center in Brezovica project’s implementation, since this project has failed, press statement of the Kosovo Government said.

UNS in Kosovo: Local authorities not to make selection while inviting media (KIM Radio)

Association of Journalists of Serbia in Kosovo, called upon local authorities to openly present their work and timely inform the media about the organization of events and public hearings, without selection, so the citizens can have insight into their work, KIM Radio reported.

As UNS press statement reads the municipality of Mitrovica North, invited only TV Most to cover the public hearing on the budget held yesterday, and announced the event on the municipal notice board.

Serbia better be out of radar - says President Vučić (Serbian media)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in New York late on Tuesday that the world is in a dangerous and complicated situation today.

Vučić, who is attending this year's UN General Assembly, added that at the UN headquarters, "many harsh words" could be heard in that context - and that, as a small country, "we better stay out of any radar."