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Swedish judge: In Kosovo, there's no justice for Serbs (B92, Vecernje Novosti, Tanjug)

The first international judge in Kosovo says that soon after arriving there he realized there would be no justice for Serbs in the Kosovo judiciary.

Cristar Karphamar was appointed as the first UN judge by the UNMIK administration led by Bernard Kouchner, and he assumed his duties in 2000.

Serbian Minister of Health condemns prevention of humanitarian aid delivery (Tanjug, B92)

Serbian Minister of Health, Zlatibor Loncar in the strongest terms condemned Pristina’s decision to stop humanitarian aid dedicated to the Health Centre in Mitrovica North, Tanjug news agency reported.

Minister Loncar also urged the international community to react to this gross violation of fundamental human rights.

NATO Chief comments on “border correction” idea (BETA, B92)

NATO strongly supports Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and when it comes to “possible harmonization of borders” it hopes the two sides would find mutually acceptable solution, BETA news agency reports.

According to BETA, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this in Brussels, before the session of NATO diplomacy chiefs, who would, together with EU High Representative Federica Mogherini on Wednesday discuss “NATO’s relations with Western Balkans countries.”

Dacic on delineation: It has not been put aside (BETA, Blic)

Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic said the idea on delineation between Serbs and Albanians, that might include and border correction, “has not been put aside,” BETA news agency reported.

He added this idea represents “the only concrete initiative”.

Speaking for Blic daily Sunday’s edition, Dacic stressed “the status quo is impossible condition,” and it would result with Serbs vanishing from Kosovo and Metohija, as well as taking over Serbian cultural and religious heritage sites in Kosmet.”

Odalovic: Hahn will ask Pristina to give up provocations (RTS)

Veljko Odalovic, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told the RTS News, that the arrival of Johannes Hahn is very important as well as talks both in Belgrade and Pristina. He says that the talk with the representatives of Pristina is important because, as he says, ''they forgot that there are Serbs in those institutions as well. "

Kosovo independence is illegal - Cypriot President (Tanjug, B92)

Kosovo independence is illegal, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday after a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, B92 reported.

During a joint press conference in Nicosia, President Anastasiades said Cyprus respects Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its path towards the EU.

Dacic confirms, Pristina denies new recognition withdrawal (Tanjug, B92)

Pristina-based Koha media outlet is reporting that Solomon Islands has withdrawn it recognition of Kosovo's independence. Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has confirmed this information, B92 reports.

Solomon Islands were among the countries that recently did not vote for Kosovo's admission to Interpol.

Koha writes that this state in Oceania has informed the Kosovo Foreign Ministry in writing about the withdrawal of the recognition of Kosovo.

KTV TV says it had insight into two diplomatic notes sent to the Pristina authorities, koha.net reports.

Ljajic: Only political pressure of international community can bring solution (Tanjug, Dnevnik)

Serbian Minister of Trade and Telecommunications, Rasim Ljajic said that only political pressure and decisive reaction of the international community can resolve the issue created by Pristina’s decision to impose 100 percent taxes on the goods from central Serbia, Tanjug news agency reported.

He noted it is logical to expect, the prices in the shops would rise, following Pristina’s measures, but Serbia would do its utmost that Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija have the necessary products supplied.

Blic: Why USA rushes to cut Kosovo knot? (Blic)

Belgrade-based daily Blic writes today that the USA is in a hurry to resolve the Kosovo issue, since any prolongation could place the problem in the hands of Russia, that would have much greater influence over the European Commission after its forthcoming elections.

That is why Trump’s administration is exercising pressure upon Albanians to continue dialogue with Belgrade as soon as possible. US State Secretary Mike Pompeo told Kosovo President Hashim Thaci recently to seize the chance for reaching a historic, comprehensive agreement on normalization of relations with Serbia.

Jevtic: Pristina leads populist politics (RTS)

Outgoing Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communities and Returns. Dalibor Jevtic told RTS that Pristina leaders are leading populist politics, that would at the end, bring harm to the Albanians only, in the sense of possible isolation of the entire society.

Speaking for the RTS morning news edition, Jevtic added the communication with Albanians would continue the very moment they lift decision on taxes on the goods from central Serbia.