Following the tensions raised after the reciprocity imposed on the license plates, in Brussels, the Kosovar and Serbian sides are expected to hold a dialogue meeting this week.

The meeting is expected to be held this Wednesday, between the heads of negotiating teams of Kosovo and Serbia.

This meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislmi, at the same time the head of the Kosovo negotiating team and the Serbian chief negotiator Petar Petkovi., Was confirmed for Klankosova.tv by the Senior Foreign Policy Officer in the European Union, Peter Stano.

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on Sunday reiterated the call on the parties to work to ease tensions in northern Kosovo and said that a first step in this direction would be to go of the chief negotiators in Brussels.

A similar call was made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg after talks with Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

At the end of the press conference of the two Albanian prime ministers, Edi Rama and Albin Kurti, the latter revealed what they had said during the internal meeting.

He said the ministers of the two governments have spoken more than the two prime ministers within the meeting.

“Our ministers have discussed more than me and Rama. They have talked more about development and cooperation, and I have not mentioned the Balkans or Serbia at all,” said Kurti, reports Zëri.

Further Rama in the form of a joke has made an intervention to avoid any possible misunderstanding.

“Do not say that Albini and I did not talk at all during the meeting”, he said laughing./ZËRI/

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The Executive Board of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, under the leadership of President Ismet Krasniqi, held its 5th meeting, in which it reviewed various items on the Agenda.

President Krasniqi previously welcomed the new Secretary General, Besim Aliti, for whom it was the first meeting since his appointment. On this occasion, the Secretary General, Aliti, thanked the EU for the trust, promising cooperation in achieving the objectives.

Below, you can find the decisions that came out of the meeting:

– The complaint of the former Secretary General of the KOC, Shasivar Haxhijaj, was reviewed, and the official response will be sent to him according to the decision of the Executive Board.

– The applications of the federations for the Olympic Scholarships “Paris 2024” were discussed and it was concluded that 13 federations have applied with 38 athletes. The sports commission was recommended to make their selection.

– The report of the commission for the employment of two people in the Olympic Academy was approved. Fitim Arifi was appointed to the position of “coordinator of the educational program”, while Diellza Kelmendi to the position of “coordinator of Olympic values”.

– It was concluded that the preparations for the Winter Olympic Games “Beijing 2022” are going according to the planned dynamics. LOD “Beijing 2022” is held from 4-20 February 2022.

– Jeton Rudari was elected head of mission for the European Winter Olympic Festival (EYOF) “Vuokatti 2022”. The EYOF is held from 20-25 March 2022 in Vuokatti, Finland.

– It was discussed about the organization of the Conference “Gender Equality”, which is expected to be held next month.

– It was decided that the Volleyball Club “Luboteni”, to return the money to file a complaint, as the Sports Arbitration Commission (CAS), had not taken a decision on their complaint, addressed to this body last year.

– The basketball coach, Dritëro Sefaja, was selected to continue the “International Coach Enrichment Certification Program (ICECP)”. The program is a project of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, in collaboration with Olympic Solidarity and the University of Delaware, while aiming to expand the high level of preparation through the ICECP program.

– The representative from the Tennis Federation of Kosovo, Blearta Ukëhaxhaj, was selected as ambassador from Kosovo at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) “Banska Bistrica 2022”, which in July is held in Banska Bistrica, Slovakia. Blearta is a former tennis player, now a judge, while as an athlete she has represented Kosovo in the European Youth Olympic Festival “Gyor 2017”, where she was also the flag bearer in the opening ceremony, as well as a participant in the Mediterranean Games “Tarragona 2018”. /Zeri.info

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti received a delegation of the Southeast European News Agency Network (ABNA) with whom he discussed the Government’s priorities, the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of the media in the objective coverage of the pandemic reality.

In this meeting, Kurti spoke about the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken by the government to alleviate the consequences of the pandemic.

He said that “so far Kosovo has administered over one million doses of anti-COVID vaccine and this adds to the hope for easier coping with the risk of new waves of announced spread of the virus”.

The Prime Minister also informed the representatives of the news agencies about the legal actions taken by the Government to fight corruption. He said that “thankfully corruption in Kosovo is not a culture, but it is an established system in institutions, and as such it is more likely to be fought”.

Regarding the state of the media in Kosovo, Prime Minister Kurti said that “it is not the best, but it is not too bad”, it is said in the announcement from the Government.

He said that the media in general have contributed to informing the public about the epidemiological situation. But, he continued, “there have also been media outlets that have often undermined pandemic management efforts, reporting unverified news and misinformation, even launched by opposition MPs.”

The statement said that representatives of the Southeast European News Agency network thanked the Prime Minister for the welcome and informed him about ABNA’s work and media challenges during and after the pandemic.

We recall that the network of Southeast European News Agencies has recently held the annual conference in Kosovo with the central theme “Media and tourism in the post-pandemic era.” / Voice

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Donika Gërvalla, together with the Prime Minister Albin Kurti, met today with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is paying a visit to Albania.

Gërvalla, through a post on Facebook, has announced the topics that were discussed during this meeting.

She stressed that together with Kurti and Merkel they talked about the new political reality in Kosovo, discussing the relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

We also talked with Mrs. Merkel about the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, emphasizing the need for Serbia to face its past and making it clear that Kosovo “does not return before 2008” when it comes to Serbia’s position and future. “between the two countries”, she wrote on Facebook. / Voice

Her full post:

Together with Prime Minister Kurti today we traveled to Tirana and participated in the meeting organized by the German Chancellor, Mrs. Angela Merkel, with the leaders of the Western Balkan countries.

Initially, in the framework of a joint working lunch, the challenges and the future of the region were discussed, focusing on the processes related to the integration of the Western Balkan countries into the European Union.

Then we held a special meeting with Chancellor Merkel where we first talked in detail about the new political reality in Kosovo and the long and fruitful partnership and cooperation between the two countries.

During the discussion on regional developments in the Western Balkans, it was emphasized that the Berlin Process is the common platform in the process of integration of the Western Balkan countries into the EU. Prime Minister Kurti also stressed the EU presence in regional initiatives as necessary for the region.

We also talked with Ms. Merkel about the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, emphasizing the need for Serbia to face its past and making it clear that Kosovo “does not return before 2008” when it comes to Serbia’s position and future. relations between the two states.

The rule of law, democratization, dealing with the past and the reciprocity of minority rights were highlighted as necessary not only for better regional co-operation, but also on the path of the Western Balkan countries towards the EU.

Mrs. Merkel conveyed her thanks and expressed her deep gratitude to the citizens and the government of Kosovo for the commitment and support of Germany in general and in particular Mrs. Merkel at crucial moments for Kosovo.

Long-distance clash between President Vjosa Osmani and LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku over a meeting called by the state for the possible postponement of local elections.

The presence of Minister Donika Gërvalla and MP Mimoza Kusari-Lila in this meeting was a bone of contention for a long-distance clash between two former close associates.

“Today we had a consultative meeting. At the beginning, we expressed our reservations for the participation of the two uncertified parties in this meeting “, declared Abdixhiku in front of the media, referring to the participation of Donika Gërvalla and Mimoza Kusari-Lila in this meeting.

There was no lack of reaction from President Osmani to this statement by Abdixhik, who in the end said that “she decided who to invite to the consultations”.

“Regarding the presence of Mrs. Donika Gërvalla and Mrs. Mimoza Kusari-Lila in this meeting, I have set a standard since the first day of work. In this meeting, they represented the voice of the citizens in the parliament. Ms. Gërvalla represents an entity from which 8 deputies have emerged, and Ms. Kusari has represented herself. I also invited Mr. Pacolli. I also invited all representatives of minorities. In the end, I am the president and he decided who I invite to consult with me as the first of the state “, said Vjosa Osmani, among others./Telegrafi

The candidate for mayor of Prishtina from the ranks of AAK Daut Haradinaj, in a meeting with AAK activists in Prishtina said that he sees a great need for mobilization for municipal elections.

He said that there is a positive energy among the citizens, who support our vision for Prishtina to be first.

“In a meeting with AAK activists in Pristina, I stressed the importance of mobilizing as never before for municipal elections.

“There is a very positive energy among the citizens, who support our vision for Prishtina to be first”, wrote Haradinaj.

He further said that he has concrete projects for the capital, where there is a long-standing need of the citizens and that there will be dignified governance for all neighborhoods of the capital.

“In these elections we come with concrete projects, which are a long-standing need of citizens, in order to increase the welfare and quality of life in the capital.

There will be equality in governance for all.

Discrimination will be stopped in certain neighborhoods, where there is still a lack of basic infrastructure that enables a dignified life.

It is time to make bold and big decisions. “I guarantee this to them,” he said.

Vetëvendosje Movement MP, Arbër Rexhaj spoke about the divisions within VV, which he says that due to numerous memberships in this party, there may be disagreements.

Rexhaj says that Lëvizje Vetëvendosje has grown a lot and as a result there may be disagreements within the organizations of this party in the municipalities of Kosovo.

“I see it more as a big increase of VV, in fact when our officials declared that VV is growing big at that time someone took it with a kind of skepticism. When you have such a large membership with such a large number that join directly every day, of course different opinions arise that may have so I am not saying conflict or accident, but of course from different opinions there may still be disagreements in the meaning of different areas to be social in Kosovo “, said Rexha, reports Express.

Rexhaj even spoke about Kurti’s speech at the General Council of VV that was held a few days ago, where he called on them to avoid internal conflicts and negative campaigns.

He says that Prime Minister Kurti has not only addressed the officials within VV, but also the activists.

“Rivalry has always been and is, but in the democratic sense of the word. But, what I am saying is this, VV has grown a lot. Too much growth also has claims within the organization who think they can lead a project a municipality, or a candidate for assembly, and of course in this outlet there can be a kind of positive rivalry to lead a sector, or to take on a task . Prime Minister Kurti has not only addressed the officials within VV, but it is seen as a philosophy beyond the organization, which also goes to activists where we now have to get used to our new home, which this political house is very large “, Added Rexhaj.

The PDK steering council will meet tonight to discuss the election convention on July 3, where the new chairman will be elected.

Before the meeting of the steering council, Enver Hoxhaj addressed the media to reveal the details of the discussions they will have.

He said the purpose of the election convention is to return the PDK as the first party in the country.

“Today we have the meeting of the Steering Council of PDK, which aims to prepare as well as possible for the election convention of PDK on July 3, and the main purpose of the convention is for PDK to return as the first party in the level and gain weight in our political life and the debate is about what structure we should offer and what is being discussed in the PDK Steering Council and what PDK members have told me, who want the PDK to win change their message is for profit jonë Our main expectation is our return to many municipalities in Kosovo and the convention is in function of preparing for the local elections and you will see that on October 17 PDK will return most of the municipalities starting from Mitrovica and to Prizren with the best candidates “, said Hoxhaj.

He also talked about his possible candidacy for leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo

“It is not a race between us, because PDK needs power at the central level, as the current government of Mr. Kurti, which is authoritarian and is hurting the country every day. Where have you heard in Europe in the last 70 years who when asked about a US administration document says I have not read it yet, let me read it, you can see what they think. Therefore, for me it is a crucial week and from Monday to think about the candidacy “, said Hoxhaj.

Furthermore, Hoxhaj said that all members of this party can run for the post of PDK chairman, while he did not want to reveal whether these candidacies will be unveiled at today’s meeting of the party’s Steering Council.

“What I did while I was acting president, I invited publicly, but it was not just a farce that I am a democrat, but I publicly invited colleagues in the structures of PDK, every devoted member to consider the candidacy of his candidacy, but the candidacy of everyone who can compete, should be measured by the power of the vote on July 3, but it should be measured by the national elections or will it make PDK the first national party in the country “, said Hoxhaj

Hoxhaj has announced that all possible candidacies for president will be submitted in writing to the working group of the party, which he said has the most potential to lead Kosovo.

Otherwise, the Presidency of the Democratic Party of Kosovo and the acting chairman, Enver Hoxhaj have resigned long ago from their current positions due to the holding of the Party Convention on July 3.

The government today held its 16th meeting chaired by Prime Minister Albin Kurti.

The Prime Minister of the country has just published on his social network Facebook the decisions taken today at the Government meeting. These decisions, he says, are important.

Among the decisions that were taken were those that had to do with justice, the diaspora fighting the pandemic, the economy in the country, infrastructure and environment, property and housing law, protection, education, etc./Zëri

Kurti’s full post:

In the sixteenth meeting of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, we took important decisions:

Justice

In line with our commitments, the draft law on the establishment of the Commercial Court was voted, as one of the concrete actions towards the rule of law, and a mechanism that paved the way for foreign investment and our diaspora.

Diaspora

Border insurance premium obligations, or as the Green Card is known, will be fully covered by the Government, for compatriots and foreigners coming to Kosovo by the end of 2021.

We will start issuing “Diaspora Bonds” to enable our compatriots to direct their savings to development investments.

Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic

We continued to facilitate measures that enable increased economic activity and at the same time aim to control the spread of infection.

We paved the way for the financing of a 40 million euro project in the framework of financial assistance for the recovery of small and medium enterprises, as well as another project for strengthening the provision of medical services for those affected by COVID-19 and for social and economic support during the period of isolation.

Help Presevo

We allocated one hundred thousand euros (100,000.00 €) to help the Municipality of Presevo after the floods.

Human rights

We distributed 20,000 euros, as a symbolic support for the family of Kujtim Veseli, 11 years old from Fushë Kosova.

The establishment of the Council for Persons with Disabilities is in line with the strategic objectives of the Government, for the implementation of legislation and policies that meet the rights of all citizens.

Ekonomia

We approved the draft law which facilitates and promotes the construction of high-speed electronic communications networks and which enables the extension of these networks at a lower cost.

Infrastructure and environment

The Chamber of Architects as well as the Chamber of Engineers will regulate, among others, the continuing education of architects and engineers in the field of construction.

We addressed the need for key information to be systematized in a database that will constitute the national spatial information infrastructure for the Republic of Kosovo.

Property and housing right

The property rights of foreign natural and legal persons, as well as the housing right will be regulated by the amendments to the approved draft laws.

PROTECTION

Allowing the temporary stay and transit of our military forces to participate in US missions in the Republic of Iraq was addressed through the draft decision we adopted.

educatIon

Following the ratification of the cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and the Austrian Development Agency – ADA, the implementation of the 36-month project “Research and applied sciences in higher education + (Heras)” will begin.

Copyright

Copyright protection is an incentive to deepen the imagination, increase creativity and cultural creativity. We started this guarantee today as a form for adequate compensation of creators and entrepreneurs in our country.

OShP

We appointed the Selection Committee to recommend the candidates for chairman and two members of the Board of the Procurement Review Body.

Free movement of goods and elimination of trade barriers

With today’s decision, we initiated the formation of the Inter-Ministerial Working Group for coordination on technical legislation for the free movement of goods. The draft decision on the Program for the Elimination of Trade Barriers under Articles 34-36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU was also adopted.

Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance and cross-border cooperation

The initiative for negotiation of the international partnership agreement within the Program for cross-border cooperation Montenegro – Kosovo under IPA II was approved and the process for ratification of the financial agreement for IPA 2020 between the Republic of Kosovo and the European Union was initiated.