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Thaçi: UNMIK will receive the right answe
Koha Ditore reports on the front page that Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi encouraged Albanian residents in Mitrovica to continue construction work on their properties in the north a day after UNMIK is said to have asked them to stop works. At the meeting of the Government, Thaçi said UNMIK will receive the right answer.
22 Nëntor 2012, 09:41 -
Kosovo leaders remind Dacic: Status is a closed chapte
Representatives of Kosovo institutions have strongly rejected Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic’s idea to solve the Kosovo issue through another Dayton Agreement.Kosovo’s Foreign Affairs Minister Enver Hoxhaj said Dacic’s idea was not serious and cannot be implemented. “Kosovo is an independent state with internationally recognized borders. In this respect, the Kosovo Government believes such proposals are not serious and cannot be implemented. You know that this model has madeBosniaa dysfunctional state,” Hoxhaj said. “Dacic makes all kinds of proposals from Monday to Friday. On Monday he has one idea, on Tuesday he has another idea. We shouldn’t be surprised by this man.Daytonis an agreement that madeBosniaa country without political, economic, civic and social unity.”
21 Nëntor 2012, 09:37 -
Government doesn’t want spectator’s role in north
Government of Kosovo continues to divert blame regarding how Serbia’s parallel structures in the north function, particularly where the recent display of Mitrovica’s Civil Protection went unhindered.In a press conference following the Government’s meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuçi said the public appearance of the Civil Protection unit is an “illegal action and has challenged security forces in Kosovo [...] Such actions should not be seen in the streets of Kosovo. We do not foster the logic of violence but if someone sends a message of force, a response will be sent back,” said Kuçi.
20 Nëntor 2012, 09:26 -
Serbia operates approx 1,000 troops in Kosovo
Serbiaoperates illegally in northern Kosovo with about 1000 troops engaged in four different security structures; Kosovo authorities know about them and their entire commanding network. State security authorities have information that about 500 members of MUP, led by Djordje Dragovic, are operating in the north and are armed and accepted officially in Kraleva, Serbia.
16 Nëntor 2012, 11:57 -
Thaçi informs Quint, ignores Speaker of Parliament
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi has not included Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi on the list of leaders he is informing separately about the meetings in Brussels with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic. Thaçi however did choose to inform President Jahjaga, the Quint ambassadors and part of the opposition on topics he opened with Milosevic’s “political son”.
14 Nëntor 2012, 09:53 -
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Thaçi: I will meet Dacic, even in Belgrade
In an interview for Zagreb-based weekly Jutarnji List, Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi said he is confident that Kosovo will be integrated in the European Union and NATO, and that Serbia will accept the reality of the independent state of Kosovo.
12 Nëntor 2012, 10:15 -
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Cliff: No alternative except talks
UK Ambassador in Kosovo, Ian Cliff, stated that there is no other alternative except for talks between Kosovo and Serbia. During the Gërmia Hill conference held on Thursday, Cliff emphasized that talks are very important, for the Albanians and Serbs in northern Kosovo. “We will continue to support the political and technical dialogue,” said Cliff. “Dialogue is essential and important for Kosovo to normalize relations with its northern neighbour, Serbia”.
9 Nëntor 2012, 15:01 -
Kosovo, Serbia want to be connected by motorway
Compared to the first meeting between Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi and Serbia Prime Minister Ivica Dacic, this time the environment was much more relaxed. Both leaders met with EU High Representative Catherine Ashton for a two-hour working dinner in Brussels. According to the participants, they made visible progress towards normalizing relations, especially in connection with implementing achieved agreements in the technical dialogue.
8 Nëntor 2012, 09:46 -
Thaçi on talks with Dacic
According to Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi, Kosovo’s status will not be part of talks held in Brussels on Wednesday with Serbian PM Ivica Dacic. “Talks will focus on implementing achieved agreements”, said Thaçi in a press conference following a meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic in Zagreb.
7 Nëntor 2012, 08:45 -
Ashton to meet Thaçi, Dacic in Brussels Wednesday
According to the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Catherine Ashton’s cabinet, Ashton invited the prime ministers of Kosovo and Serbia, Hashim Thaçi and Ivica Dacic, respectively, to meet on Wednesday 7 November in Brussels.
6 Nëntor 2012, 09:37 -
Thaçi: Normalization process to be finalized with Serbia’s recognition
Regarding the end of normalizing relations with Serbia, Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi said in Gjilan on Sunday: “This process will be finalized with the integration of Kosovo in EU, NATO, but also with reciprocity recognition of Kosovo from Serbia.”
5 Nëntor 2012, 09:35 -
Thaçi: The future must not remain hostage to the past
Koha Ditore’s cover story reports that Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi fulfilled part of his obligations Wednesday to the Kosovo Parliament by informing them about his first meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic in the office EU High Representative Baroness Catherine Ashton. Thaçi, however, did not reveal many details on topics discussed.
2 Nëntor 2012, 20:45 -
The speech of American secretary
I am delighted to be here and to have this opportunity to speak before this parliament of a free, independent, sovereign, democratic Albania. (Applause.) Mr. President, Madam Speaker, Mr. Prime Minister, members of parliament, the honor is especially great because I am joining you in celebrating your jubilee – 100 years of independence. That was a hard-fought victory.
Hillary Clinton in Albania
2 Nëntor 2012, 11:53 -
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EU wants to see results of dialogue by February
Koha Ditore reports that European diplomats accredited in Pristina under anonymity conditions said that Brussels expects that by February when EU marks 20th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty, dialogue should have produced the “climate of normalization” between Kosovo and Serbia and thus reconfirm the commitment that integration of the Balkans region does not have any other alternative.
30 Tetor 2012, 12:08 -
Rohan: Ahtisaari Plan already offers substantial autonomy
Koha Ditore runs as the leading story an interview with Austrian diplomat and former mediator for Kosovo's status, Albert Rohan, highlighting his remarks that the Ahtisaari Plan already offers substantial autonomy to municipalities in Kosovo and the possibility to cooperate with one another, as well as with institutions in Serbia, and this suffices for the municipalities in northern Kosovo.
24 Tetor 2012, 10:45 -
Pristina engulfed in protests and violence
Papers report that the protest of Vetëvendosje against the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue started yesterday in the morning and during the day it turned into a clash between protesters and police. Police arrested 63 protesters, among which also several MPs from Vetëvendosje Movement who accused police for use of violence. Over 30 persons sought medical help.
23 Tetor 2012, 10:40 -
Thaçi: Meeting with Dacic opens a new chapte
In an interview for Radio Free Europe, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi said the resumption of dialogue with Serbia constitutes a new chapter. Thaçi said there is consensus among political parties in Kosovo and confirmed at the Parliament to initiate this dialogue.
22 Tetor 2012, 12:13
