Memorial service held in Kosovo for victims of NATO bombing (Tanjug)
A memorial service held early Tuesday in the church of St.
Serbia marks another anniversary of NATO attacks (B92, Beta, Tanjug)
BELGRADE -- Serbia is on Tuesday marking the 16th anniversary since the beginning of NATO's air war against the country, then a part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Serbia destroyed and never compensated (Vecernje Novosti)
In the twentieth century Serbia was destroyed in three wars, but never fully compensated. The issue of reparations is not fully completed even after the world wars, and even though we were on the side of winners. Serbia did not come out as a winner after the 1999 bombing, but it was not a loser either.
NATO supports the creation of Armed Forces (Telegrafi)
The chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Enver Hoxhaj, Kosovo Security Force Minister Haki Demolli, and KSF Commander Gen. Kadri Kastriati, on Wednesday visited NATO Headquarters and met with senior officials of this institution. Hoxhaj, said that NATO supports the transformation of KSF in Kosovo Armed Forces (KAF). "It should be emphasized that it is a genuine support for the transformation of KSF in the Armed Forces,” wrote Hoxhaj on his Facebook profile.
Demolli and Kastrati in Brussels at NATO conference (Koha)
The Minister of Kosovo Security Force (KSF), Haki Demolli, and KSF commander, Lt. Gen. Kadri Kastrati along with a delegation of the Kosovo government, today and tomorrow will stay in Brussels at the invitation of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Demolli and Kastrati will participate in workshops and conferences dealing with security issues, opportunities for training and military education, military cooperation and the role of NATO in Kosovo and beyond.
KFOR remains committed to providing security in Kosovo (RTK2, Tanjug)
The mission of KFOR remains committed to the mission of providing security and freedom of movement for all citizens of Kosovo, NATO's supreme commander for Europe, US General Philip Breedlove said.
The first man of NATO in Europe, US General Philip Breedlove said during a visit to Kosovo that he is extremely pleased with the work and efforts of KFOR soldiers, adding that KFOR daily progresses towards a more flexible and smaller mission in Kosovo, RTK2 reported.
Asked about the escalation of terrorism in Europe, the head of NATO said that terrorism is a threat to all of Europe, including Koso
Kosovo FM Thaci hopeful for future of his country (Today's Zaman)
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi has stressed that stability can only come to the Balkans after Serbia formally recognizes the independence of Kosovo, but added that Kosovo and Serbia must move forward to normalize their relations.
In an exclusive interview with Today's Zaman on the anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence on Feb. 17, 2008, Thaçi said: “We cannot forget what was done in 1999, nor can the Balkans be fully stable until Serbia formally recognizes the independence of Kosovo.
KSF ready to transform into Kosovo Armed Force (Zeri)
Minister of Kosovo Security Force, Haki Demolli, said on Monday that the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) is ready to be transformed into Kosovo Armed Force (KAF). Demolli made these statements in the report to the members of the Commission for Foreign Affairs, and informed them about the preparations that were made for the establishment of the Kosovo Armed Force (KAF). Demolli announced that in cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), his ministry designed the transformation of KSF into KAF.
NATO Secretary General visits Kosovo (KosovaPress)
The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, today visited KFOR Headquarters in Pristina.
NATO Secretary General to visit Kosovo on Friday (RTK)
The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, will visit Kosovo on Friday. During his visit, Stoltenberg will meet COMKFOR, General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, and top representatives of the international community in Kosovo. The NATO SG is also scheduled to meet President Jahjaga, Prime Minister Mustafa and Deputy Prime Minister Thaci.