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The historical momentum for the people (Kosova Sot)

According to the front page editorial of this daily, Kosovo people were never represented in a dignifying manner, they were always oppressed by the officials, starting from the most insignificant ones to the chief executive. “Government officials manipulated extremely with the trust of the citizens, with the hope of the people, expectations and future of their children,” writes this daily adding that Kosovo was not caught up within a night but and that it took more than a decade for the political Mafiosi to extend their network.

International Roma Day marked in Kosovo (Kosova Sot)

Kosovo has marked the International Roma Day on Wednesday, 8 April, by various activities. Institutional leaders met with representatives of the Roma community, whereas the latter pledged for equal treatment. The Roma community, to mark its day, chose a unique form to protest, with music, while demanding better treatment. A meeting between institutional leaders, representatives of the international community and representatives of Roma community was also held at the government of Kosovo in order to mark the Roma Day.

Do not keep your mouth shut (Kosova Sot)

The front-page editorial of this daily notes that accumulation of dissatisfaction during the  past two governments, “Thaci 1 and 2,” have created an explosive situation. At that time, continues the editorial,  the attention was intentionally withdrawn from internal economic and social problems to the international relations, dialogue with Serbia, recognitions etc. and now, this ticking bomb could cause serious consequences for the stability of Kosovo.

The special court (Kosova Sot)

The front-page editorial of Kosova Sot today writes that special court, which must be approved by the Assembly of Kosovo, should not address only alleged war crimes cases. The paper writes that after UNMIK and EULEX failed to reveal serious crimes and corruption cases, allowing political mafia to capture all state institutions and public companies, the establishment of such court is the only alternative left for justice. “Special court should be required to address with utmost seriousness also the so-called ‘big fish’ cases.”

The Palace of Injustice (Kosova Sot)

The front-page editorial writes that the European Union has spent millions of euros, together with the Kosovo government, to build a facility with proper working conditions for all employees of the judiciary. The paper writes that the inauguration of the Palace of Justice yesterday was a modest step forward, but the main challenge are still there. “The judicial and prosecution systems in Kosovo are not independent. There is a heavy violation of human rights, abuses, massive corruption and organized crime in state institutions.

Lack of accountability (Kosova Sot)

The front page editorial of this daily claims that a system of anti-values has been ruling in Kosovo for several years now. The laws and regulations do not implement while the government continues with lack of transparency in all of its segments. “Unfortunately, governing politicians have privatized this space as well, and they do not allow anything to leak outside without their approval.

The consequences of ruling the law (Kosova Sot)

The paper on its front-page editorial today writes that the policy of ruling the law in Kosovo has brought the justice system on the edge, hence making it very difficult to achieve the required results in the fight against corruption and organized crime. As a consequence, the migration of the dissatisfied people will not stop, thus endangering the process of visa liberalization for Kosovo. The paper writes that Kosovo needs deep reforms and rule of law, not misleading cosmetic changes, if it wants to return hopes for a better future to its people.

Women not to give up their property right (dailies)

USAID in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, on Monday presented the program for equal property rights. This program aims at strengthening and improving judicial processes concerning the subjects of property rights, and also aims to ensure that women have the capacity to exercise their property rights. USAID mission director in Kosovo, James Hope, said that the right to have ownership and inheritance is a basic human right. "Property rights have a direct impact on the quality of life for citizens of a country. It gives a sense of economic security.

The mafia politics and criminal networks should be destroyed (Kosova Sot)

The paper’s front-page editorial today writes about Kosovo government’s reluctance to fight organized crime and corruption and the reason behind irregular migration. “As a consequence of lack of vision and prospects, many of those who are repatriated, are migrating again, determined to leave their country. There cannot be better future for Kosovo people if the government doesn't fight corruption and organized crime, at all levels.