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Blair: The strong state resolves the north
Tony Blair, one of the most meritorious political leaders that contributed to the liberation of Kosovo and former British Prime Minister, visited Pristina on Monday. Speaking to students of Pristina universities, Blair stressed the importance of economic development and rule of law. “I know that it is not easy, but it depends on you. The more you develop economically and the more you have the rule of law, the better you will be understood by others,” said Blair who together with US President Clinton decided in 1999 to bomb Milosevic’s former Yugoslavia, to save Albanians from genocide, reports Koha Ditore.
19 Qershor 2012, 17:59 -
PDK continues governing mandate in Kacanik
Koha Ditore reports on the leading front-page story that, with a visibly smaller turnout compared to 2010 elections, the Kosovo Democratic Party (PDK) managed to secure another governing mandate in the municipality in Kacanik, where its candidate Besim Ilazi won 5768 votes from 11.246 in Sunday’s elections. The preliminary results come from the CEC-run pilot project called K-vote. According to Valdete Daka, head of the Central Election Committee, PDK won 52.92 percent; Tahir Çaka from AAK won 20.30 percent, Shukri Luta Vetëvendosje movement won 16.38 percent; Sahit Bela from LDK won 5.51 percent and Kijani Berisha AKR won 4.88 percent. Daka also said that no incidents were reported on Election Day in Kacanik.
18 Qershor 2012, 09:52 -
Head of PAK, Dino Asanaj, stabbed to death
Chairman of the Privatisation Agency of Kosovo Board, Dino Asanaj, died yesterday after being stabbed in his private office in Hajvalia. After the stabbing Asanaj was rushed to the hospital but passed away shortly thereafter despite attempts to save his life. Kosovo Police have not yet detained anyone in relation to the murder.
15 Qershor 2012, 18:20 -
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Rexhepi: We have the north under control
In an interview for Deutsche Welle, Kosovo’s Interior Affairs Minister Bajram Rexhepi said the northern part of Kosovo is under the control of law enforcement mechanisms. “The security situation is under the control of law enforcement mechanisms, despite the violent incidents that have occurred there,” he said.
14 Qershor 2012, 14:30 -
NATO requests dialogue for the north
Koha Ditore reports that NATO sees a dialogue as the only one way to solve the problem in the north of Kosovo. The Alliance, which liberated the country 13 years ago, said all disputed issues remaining should be solved through the European Union sponsored dialogue. “Without the need to emphasize, KFOR recommends that all problems be solved through the dialogue. We value the importance of the dialogue which is continuing and which is sponsored by the EU”, said the head of the NATO committee, General Knud Bartels. According to him, the KFOR mission is clear, contributing to building stability in the region.
13 Qershor 2012, 14:27 -
Kuçi: The north, no excuse for extension of missions’ mandates
Koha Ditore quotes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Hajredin Kuçi, as saying that the north of Mitrovica should not be taken as an excuse for the extension of the mandates of international missions in Kosovo because Kosovo institutions, together with EU, have enough capacities to solve this problem. Kuçi made the comments during his reporting at the Assembly’s commission for European Integration.
12 Qershor 2012, 16:39 -
Davenport: No pause in dialogue
Epoka e Re quotes British Ambassador to Belgrade Michael Davenport as saying that the key to Serbia’s further progress toward the European Union is to improve relations with Kosovo and that Belgrade is expected to have an active role in this respect. “It should be clear that there will be no pause in dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. Any doubt whether Serbia will continue dialogue, will contribute to uncertainty. The sooner we have signs of Belgrade’s engagement in dialogue, the better it will be. Increased tensions in Kosovo don’t serve anyone’s interests,” Davenport said. “The European Council in December last year and in March this presented the expectations among which key is dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”
11 Qershor 2012, 13:03 -
Government undecided on establishing north Mitrovica
Koha Ditore reports that in the decision for establishing Administrative Office of north Mitrovica, the Government did not express firm determination for this mechanism to exist until the new municipality in the north is established. Instead, it has left space for another solution. “Administrative Office of north Mitrovica will exist until the establishment of north Mitrovica municipality, or until otherwise decided by the Government”, reads the first paragraph of the decision.
8 Qershor 2012, 16:33 -
Jahjaga: No division of Kosovo or Serbia
Koha Ditore reports that during her visit to Zagreb, Croatia, Kosovo’s President Atifete Jahjaga said there would be no division of Kosovo or Serbia, and also no exchange of territories or populations. Jahjaga met her Croatian counterpart Ivo Josipovic, Assembly Speaker Josip Shprem and Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic. Jahjaga said it was very important for Kosovo to receive the visa liberalization roadmap and praised Kosovo’s institutions for working to meet the criteria required by the process.
7 Qershor 2012, 16:52 -
Dialogue for the north endangers ruling coalition
Koha Ditore reports that Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi is not ready to enter the dialogue for the north with only Behgjet Pacolli by his side. This is at least what has been stated by senior local and international officials. Local sources told the paper that Thaçi is afraid that such a dialogue would damage his political position not only towards the LDK leader Isa Mustafa but also towards those who are claiming to take over the leadership of PDK, while the other sources expressed understanding for Thaçi’s stance.
6 Qershor 2012, 13:58 -
Rasmussen: In the north NATO acted in self defense
Koha Ditore reports that NATO’s highest official said the alliance is committed to implement its mandate in Kosovo in a neutral fashion to ensure freedom of movement and stability. NATO General Secretary, Anders Fogh Rasmussen said this on Monday. In response to accusations by Serb officials that with this action “NATO provoked the situation”, NATO Secretary General Rasmussen initially said that NATO troops in Kosovo “acted in self defense” and added that he “greatly evaluates the work and the way how the solders acted”. This was said in response to a question from Koha Ditore. He went on to say that “KFOR will implement its mandate in an unbiased way, neutral towards the status.”
5 Qershor 2012, 18:19 -
Hoxhaj: Serbia is behind roadblocks
In an interview for Deutsche Welle, Kosovo Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj strongly condemned the attack by Serb paramilitary and criminal groups on KFOR troops in the north of Kosovo saying that KFOR’s action was intended to ensure freedom of movement for citizens and goods, principles on which the EU rests. “At the same time, I have to say that the Government of Serbia stands behind these barricades. Those who prevented their removal are members of the Serbian police units, special units and paramilitaries and not ordinary citizens,” said Hoxhaj.
4 Qershor 2012, 13:34 -
Fuele: Everything ready for the roadmap
Koha Ditore reports that another dialogue started on Wednesday in Brussels, including representatives of the Kosovo Government and the European Commission. This “structured dialogue” is on the rule of law. This dialogue was scheduled since last year. EU Enlargement Commissioner, Stefan Fuele and the EU Internal Affairs, Cecilia Malstrom, discussed with the Deputy Prime Minister, Hajredin Kuçi, Interior Minister,
31 Maj 2012, 17:33 -
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The Office in the north, alternate route to “Ahtisaari”
Koha Ditore reports on the front page that the plan for the establishment of the Administrative Office for North Mitrovica (AONM), a copy of which the paper has managed to secure, mentions the steps that need to be taken for the implementation of the Ahtisaari Package in northern Mitrovica.
28 Maj 2012, 16:13 -
Arbri fitues i BB5, çmimi i madh
Pas 3 muajsh qëndrimi në shtëpinë më të famshme në Shqipëri, dje në mbrëmje u shpall edhe fituesi i Big Brother Albania 5. Ishte pikërisht Arbri ai që arriti ta fitonte çmimin e madh prej 100 milion lekësh. 25-vjeçari nga Prishtina, ka qenë një nga banorët më të fortë dhe më karizmatik, të këtij reality show. Ai është shprehur shpeshherë se nëse do të fitonte çmimin e madh, do ta ndante atë me familjen e tij.
për herë të parë në Kosovë
27 Maj 2012, 09:09 -
UNMIK Administration in the north shuts down in two weeks
Koha Ditore reports the Kosovo Government has informed the Head of UNMIK, Farid Zarif that the Administration Office of north Mitrovica will be functionalized within two weeks. The Quint and Kosovo Government expects that UNMIK will transfer all documents, data and other materials to the newly created office of the Government. All Serbs who worked at the UAM can be employed at the Office, except for those that also work for parallel structures.
25 Maj 2012, 10:47 -
Government with “municipal administration” for Mitrovica north
Koha Ditore reports on the front page that the Kosovo Government decided on Wednesday to create a “municipal administration” for north Mitrovica. The government has named it the “Administrative Office of North Mitrovica”.
24 Maj 2012, 14:26 -
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