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Tuesday, September 08, 2026
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Kosovo's political landscape is marked by a significant legal development as Acting Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Sveçla has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by the Basic Court of Pristina. The verdict relates to an incident involving tear gas during an Assembly session. This comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering and an approaching verdict, set for September 16, for former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders in a separate, high-profile trial.
The country continues to navigate a presidential crisis, with little expectation of a change in stance from certain Democratic League of Kosovo Members of Parliament regarding the presidential election. Meanwhile, Kosovo is deepening its international engagement, officially joining an international force for Gaza and signing an agreement for the Kosovo Security Force's participation in a mission there.
In a positive development, the first direct flight between Rome and Pristina has been launched, fostering closer ties with Italy. However, domestic concerns persist with police investigating the deaths of minors in separate incidents and a significant seizure of weapons, ammunition, and cocaine in Mitrovicë during Operation 'Twilight'.
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Acting Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Sveçla has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term by the Basic Court of Pristina. The verdict is in connection with a tear gas incident that occurred during an Assembly session. Sveçla was not present for the verdict and had previously pleaded not guilty, characterizing his actions as political opposition to a border demarcation agreement.
Kallxo:
Minister Sentenced to Suspended Prison for Tear Gas Incident in Assembly
Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, has been sentenced to one year in prison, suspended, by the Basic Court of Pristina for the incident involving tear gas during an Assembly session.
Gazeta Express:
Xhelal Sveçla sentenced to 1 year probation for tear gas in Parliament
Former Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Sveçla has been sentenced to one year of probation for using tear gas in the Kosovo Assembly. The verdict was announced today, with another related article noting the date of this decision.
Telegrafi:
Xhelal Sveçla receives a conditional prison sentence for tear gas in Parliament
Xhelal Sveçla has been sentenced to a conditional prison term for his involvement in throwing tear gas during a session in the Kosovo Parliament.
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Kosovo is increasing its involvement in international security efforts, officially joining an international force for Gaza. An agreement has also been signed for the Kosovo Security Force's participation in a mission in Gaza, following the arrival of the ISF Commander in Kosovo. Furthermore, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with the new head of EULEX in Pristina to discuss security and the rule of law, underscoring regional cooperation.
Kallxo:
Kosovo Officially Joins International Force for Gaza
Kosovo has officially become part of an international force dedicated to Gaza, signifying its engagement in international peacekeeping efforts.
Koha Ditore:
American Presence in Kosovo
A story discusses the return of American presence in Kosovo, suggesting its significance for the region.
Gazeta Express:
ISF Commander arrives in Kosovo, agreement signed for KSF participation in…
The Commander of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) has arrived in Kosovo, and an agreement has been signed for the KSF's participation in a mission in Gaza.
Gazeta Express:
Rama meets new head of EULEX to discuss security and rule of law
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with the new head of EULEX in Kosovo to discuss security and the rule of law in Pristina.
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Gazmend Haziri expressed skepticism about the likelihood of six Democratic League of Kosovo Members of Parliament changing their stance on the election of the president, indicating a continued political deadlock over the issue.
Gazeta Express:
Haziri: Little chance LDK MPs will change stance on president
Gazmend Hajrizi believes there is little possibility that the six LDK MPs will change their position regarding the election of the president.
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Authorities are investigating two tragic deaths involving minors in separate incidents in Prizren and Rahovec. Additionally, Operation 'Twilight' in Mitrovicë led to the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and cocaine from a house and a business.
Koha Ditore:
Prizren Police Investigate Infant's Death
Authorities in Prizren have launched an investigation into the death of an infant, with police actively gathering information.
Kallxo:
Operation 'Twilight': Weapons, Ammunition, and Cocaine Seized in Mitrovicë
During Operation 'Twilight', weapons, ammunition, and cocaine were seized from a house and a business in Mitrovicë.
Gazeta Express:
Serious incident in Rahovec: Minor dies after being shot, police investigate
Police have launched an investigation into a serious incident in Rahovec where a minor died after sustaining gunshot wounds.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, along with US Congressman Joe Wilson, have strongly condemned the glorification of Ratko Mladić, describing the funeral scenes in Belgrade as shocking and unacceptable. Wilson further criticized the event as a gathering of 'bandits'.
Gazeta Express:
Von der Leyen and Costa condemn Mladić glorification: Funeral scenes were…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Commissioner Vălean condemned the glorification of Ratko Mladić, describing the funeral scenes as shocking and unacceptable.
Telegrafi:
Von der Leyen and Costa: Shocking scenes from Mladić's funeral in Belgrade
European officials, including Ursula von der Leyen and Costa, have expressed shock and dismay at the scenes witnessed during the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, labeling it as a preparation for war.
Telegrafi:
Congressman Joe Wilson: Mladić's funeral in Belgrade is a gallery of bandits
US Congressman Joe Wilson criticized the funeral of Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, calling it a gathering of bandits led by the anti-American Vučić.
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