Kosovo Assembly deputy from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Latif Gashi, who was sentenced a few days ago by the Appellate Court with six years of prison, addressed today the Assembly Chairmanship with a letter, where he informs his resignation from the position of Kosovo Assembly deputy.
Kosovo Police has informed through a press release to have found two hand grenades and 15 bullets at the Eye Clinic of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. It also confirmed that exploding devices are removed from the clinic in a controlled manner, in order to return the situation at UCCK to normality. The police received the information for the presence of these devises at 10:30 and immediately undertook all the required measures, including evacuation of the Eye Clinic staff. Specialized units found these devises at the ceiling of the building.
Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga yesterday visited the Rehabilitation Centre for Mothers and Children in Pristina. Jahjaga was informed about the work and the conditions of this centre, which supports the torture survivors and persons that were abused and tortured during the last conflict in Kosovo. Jahjaga said she was impressed with the psychosocial treatment that centre offers for rehabilitation.
Kosovo government yesterday presented to the European Union a short report on the progress and challenges in the implementation of the Brussels agreements this year. The report presents the overall process of implementation of all agreements reached in Brussels and is signed by Kosovo’s Minister without portfolio and chief negotiator in the technical dialogue, Edita Tahiri.
President of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga in her address to the Brdo-Brijuni Western Balkans summit said that Kosovo is committed in implementing reforms and determined to join the EU and NATO which she said is “a unique opportunity to place the region on an irreversible path of peace and prosperity.” Despite the progress, Jahjaga noted that there are still challenges that the region needs to address. “For this, we need the US and European Union by our side.”
The Ombudsman in a statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women called as very important breaking the silence about domestic violence in order for relevant authorities to successfully combat this phenomenon. “Violence against women is one of the most serious violations of human rights and remains a major impediment to the realization of equality, prosperity and peace in society.
Vetevendojse Movement MP Ilir Deda and Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) MP Vjosa Osmani, told KTV that by the end of this week they will conclude discussions with all political leaders and if necessary, they will make amendments to their original plan for overcoming the current political crisis. According to Deda, the main purpose of their plan is to bring the political leaders together and discuss the possible solutions. Deda and Osmani will also meet President Atifete Jahjaga by the end of week to discuss their plan.
Kosovo Deputy Minister of Justice and National Coordinator against domestic violence, Lirak Celaj, today attended and spoke at the official opening of the campaign "16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence" which also marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Celaj stressed that is important to cultivate a family without violence and promote the values of peace and family harmony.
Kosovo Government’s commission on border demarcation with Montenegro said that it concluded its duty in accordance to the set rules and did not harm Kosovo’s interests. In a press release, the commission further stated that the recent debate on the issue should not receive political connotations because the border demarcation process was carried out based on the relevant documents provided by both Kosovo and Montenegro.
Kosovo Prime Minister Isa Mustafa during a press conference today called on the opposition leaders to return to the Assembly and to solve problems through dialogue. He said violent acts and teargas are unacceptable. Mustafa urged the opposition to wait for the decision of the Constitutional Court on the agreement on Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities. “I invite the opposition to come to the Assembly and to discuss and solve issues together.