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Member of Bosnia and Herzegovina presidency: I would recognise Kosovo tomorrow (Lajmi)

Bosniak Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegovic, said that the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is making efforts to reassess relations with Kosovo and considering steps to facilitate movement of B&H citizens to Kosovo and vice versa. Izetbegovic said that if it was up to him, he would recognise Kosovo tomorrow but this can only be done through a consensus between the tripartite presidency made of Bosniak, Serb, and Croat entities. “We are continuously working on this and we expect a more flexible and understanding position from the Kosovo side.

Serbia’s Prime Minister Charts an Uncertain Course West (The Wall Street Journal)

 A year into office, Aleksandar Vucic says ‘no turning back’ on EU membership bid BELGRADE— Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s 45-year-old prime minister, has a reputation for combining brawn with brains. A law student as the former Yugoslavia began to unravel a quarter century ago, Mr. Vucic, then a fervent Serb nationalist, studied hard during the week, notching up top scores in school. On weekends, he would follow his beloved soccer team, Red Star Belgrade, across the country, brawling with fans from top Croatian, Bosnian and other non-Serb teams. Mr.

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The rise and fall of a political class (Koha Ditore)

Ismet Hajrullahu, writes in his opinion piece that falling of the current government during these few months on the political field as well as on the economic and social ones is obvious. He considers that it is not a coincidence that the image of Kosovo in the world is falling. There are many reasons, he notes, the most important one being massive emigration of the people as a result of the worsening of life conditions and lack of perspective.

Krusha prepares lawsuit against Serbia (Telegrafi)

The village of Krusha, Municipality of Rahovec/Orahovac, is expected to file a lawsuit against Serbia for the alleged crimes committed in this village.  Mayor of the village, Selami Hoti said that the locals have opened an office in the village, in which are being offered evidence for criminal and civil lawsuits to be filed for crimes that happened during the conflict in 1999.  "Half of the residents of the village have already reported damages and evidence that they have. Also, we ask all those who still have not submitted their claims to do so as soon as possible," said Hoti.

Entrepreneurs of Kosovo and Serbia tomorrow in Gračanica (KIM Radio)

The Commercial Chamber of Commerce of Serbia and Commercial Chamber of Kosovo are organizing tomorrow in Gračanica/Graçanicë business gathering of around 70 entrepreneurs and companies. The gathering, which symbolically takes place on the Day of Victory, will bring together, amongst other, companies MK Group, Victoria Group, Asseco See, Imlek, Bambi, Knjaz Miloš, Zlatiborac from Serbia and companies Elkos, Albakos, Devolli Corporation from Kosovo. Gathering of entrepreneurs will provide the opportunity for developing contacts, concrete cooperation and discussi

Traveling to EU without visas in 2016: everyone’s  victory (Lajmi.net)

Blerim Shala, former deputy leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo and current coordinator in the dialogue between Pristina and e Belgrade,  writes that states and societies, just as individuals and families, can reach a situation when they need an event to regain their dignity, and self-confidence, an event which could be later used as a source to move forward, and mobilize political and social power to improve themselves. Shala here mentions Germany’s victory on the football World Cup in 1954, as a turning point.

Progress on reforms and dialogue the best arguments (Politika, Tanjug)

In an interview published by Politika, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Johannes Hahn said that he would like to see opening of the first chapters soon and that he is in Belgrade to help Serbia to finish all that needed to be done. He said that Serbia can count on his support in terms of helping the EU member states to reach the required unanimity, but for that to be achieved, Serbia must maintain its efforts in implementing reforms and remain committed to the dialogue with Kosovo - clear progress on both fronts would give him the best arguments that he

Between the road and the Assembly (Kosova Sot)

The front page editorial of this daily notes that just as the entire Kosovo, political opposition is facing deep crisis. They are not in an enviable position, writes this daily, however crisis can strengthen them or in case of passiveness, destroy them. According to Kosova Sot, a few opposition actions have not drawn sufficient attention even though the raised issues and requests were largely supported. “Our people are not seeing any innovations, among those who lead the protests and opposition projections.