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Kosovo minister's sacking urged over "sexist, racist remark" (Tanjug, BIRN, B92)

The Pristina-based Council for Defense of Human Rights and Freedoms (CDHRF) has called for Kosovo Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli to be sacked.

CDHRF requested the dismissal because Pacolli used "sexist and racist" language when he spoke before Kosovo Assembly's foreign affairs committee to describe "the way Serbia lobbied against Kosovo's membership in Interpol."

“Serbia winner of legitimate political struggle in Interpol” (BETA, Prva TV)

Serbian Minister of Trade and Infrastructure, Rasim Ljajic told Prva TV, Serbia came out as a winner “of legitimate political struggle” in Interpol. He added, Belgrade would continue to request Pristina to abolish additional taxes imposed to the goods from central Serbia. “If Kosovo succeeded in its attempt to join Interpol, then the continuation of political dialogue would be undermined, admission to Interpol would encourage Kosovo institutions, that are already impairing negotiation process, and why would they negotiate if there is a shortcut to reach all important international organizati

Vucic, Vulin on Serbia’s neighbours voting in Interpol (B92, RTS, TV Pink)

Following the voting on Kosovo Interpol bid yesterday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he understood well messages from some neighbors that Serbia is a less valuable friend to them, than Pristina, B92 reports. Referring to Skopje and Podgorica voting in favor of Kosovo, Vucic noted that they have sent a clear message to Serbia, you are a friend of secondary importance, while Albanians are true friends. He added, yesterday’s occurrence proved that the problem cannot be resolved without Serbia and reiterated Serbia is always ready to talk.

Russian Ambassador: Celebration and victory go well together (Tanjug, B92)

Russian Ambassador in Belgrade Aleksander Chepurin has congratulated Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic on his "excellent work in Dubai." Chepurin was referring to Tuesday's vote that once again left Kosovo out of Interpol membership, held in Dubai, where Stefanovic was heading the Serbian delegation. "I wished a happy birthday today to Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic, and also congratulated him on the excellent work in Dubai.

Who was with Serbia, which of our neighbors voted for Kosovo (B92)

The media published a list of countries that on Tuesday voted against Kosovo's admission to Interpol, as well as those that abstained. Kosovo's admission to Interpol was on the agenda yesterday at the General Assembly of Interpol in Dubai, and between the two rounds of voting, a break was announced, which caused protests by the Serbian delegation. According to information B92.net reported, the break was used to make the Pristina side try to reduce the number of delegations present in the hall

Dacic: I don't have to be nice - this is great Serbian victory (B92)

Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic said that "not even the support of the Austrian chancellor" had helped get the Pristina authorities in Interpol. "As they chose who to get to Interpol through - so they managed to do it," Dacic said in a news conference held after the vote at the international police organization's General Assembly in Dubai, that once more saw Kosovo fail to garner the necessary support and become a member. Dacic spoke to the press after President Aleksadar Vucic,

Vucic: We must not be euphoric (Danas)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said today he is proud of Serbia’s struggle, that manage to fight back some of the most powerful world powers and prevent Kosovo to joint Interpol, Danas daily reports. Vucic added Serbia showed how much it matters to preserve the freedom, integrity and independence, however, we must not be euphoric over the failure of Pristina’s Interpol bid. Serbia should pursue rational approach, to wish compromise and understands relations in the world.

Serbian Interior Minister reacts as Pristina Interpol bid fails (B92)

Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic has declared a victory in Dubai, where Interpol is holding its General Assembly, B92 reports. Namely, the latest attempt of the self-proclaimed state of Kosovo to join the organization - which Serbia strongly opposed - has failed. Stefanovic celebrated with a tweet showing the room where the voting took place, with the word "VICTORY" in Serbian superimposed over it. The voting today took place in two rounds with a break in between - it was this br