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In a significant political development, Albulena Haxhiu has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Kosovo Assembly by a majority vote, bringing a resolution to the previously reported efforts to elect a speaker. The constituent session has been postponed until Friday, while Prime Minister Albin Kurti has initiated discussions with opposition leaders Bedri Hamza and Lumir Abdixhiku to agree on the election of deputy speakers. The country's judiciary saw major activity with former Minister Pal Lekaj sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for his involvement in the '53 Million' case. Concurrently, closing statements have commenced in the trial of former President Hashim Thaçi, who faces accusations of obstructing justice. Other notable events include the appointment of Kreshnik Kaçi as the head of Administrative Courts, an arrest of a doctor in Leposaviq for failing to report a death, and the transfer of an arms trafficker from Albania to Kosovo, alongside an extradition from Germany. Local concerns persist with Drenas experiencing a multi-day water shortage, prompting Mayor Lladrovci to threaten legal action, while a ministry has invested 2.3 million in the municipality's localities.

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Albulena Haxhiu has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Kosovo Assembly, with the constituent session now postponed until Friday. In parallel, Prime Minister Albin Kurti has reached out to Bedri Hamza, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, and Lumir Abdixhiku, President of the Democratic League of Kosovo, to discuss and agree on the election of deputy speakers for the Assembly.

Kallxo: Haxhiu Re-elected Assembly Chair, Constituent Session Postponed

Albulena Haxhiu has been re-elected as the chair of the Kosovo Assembly by majority vote, following a one-month recess. The constituent session has been postponed until Friday.

Telegrafi: Albulena Haxhiu Elected Speaker of the Kosovo Assembly

Albulena Haxhiu has been elected as the new speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: Kurti Claims He Wrote to Hamza and Abdixhiku to Agree on Deputy Speakers

Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that he wrote to Bedri Hamza and Lumir Abdixhiku to arrange a meeting to agree on the election of deputy speakers for the Assembly.

Former Minister Pal Lekaj has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison in connection with the '53 Million' corruption case, where he and others were found guilty again. Concurrently, the process of presenting closing statements has begun in the trial of former President Hashim Thaçi, who is accused of obstructing justice.

Telegrafi: Former Minister Pal Lekaj Sentenced to 3 Years 8 Months for "53 Million" Case

Former Minister Pal Lekaj has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison in connection with the controversial "53-million" case.

Kallxo: '53 Million' Case: Pal Lekaj and Others Found Guilty Again

Pal Lekaj and other individuals have once again been found guilty in the '53 Million' case.

Gazeta Express: Closing Statements Begin in Thaçi's Trial for Obstructing Justice

The process of presenting closing statements has begun in the trial of former President Hashim Thaçi, who is accused of obstructing justice.

Kreshnik Kaçi has been appointed as the new head of the Administrative Courts, marking a significant change in the judicial leadership. Further discussions are also ongoing regarding the administration of justice and the reasons behind the constitution of certain courts.

Koha Ditore: Kreshnik Kaçi becomes head of Administrative Courts

An 'Arbër' story announcing the appointment of Kreshnik Kaçi as the head of the Administrative Courts.

A doctor in Leposaviq has been arrested for failing to report a woman's death to the police. In other law enforcement news, an individual convicted of arms trafficking has been transferred from Albania to Kosovo, and another suspect in a criminal case has been extradited from Germany. Additionally, a bus passenger was caught transporting over two kilograms of marijuana at Vermicë, and a person struck a police officer with a car during a control in Bernjak.

Gazeta Express: Doctor Arrested in Leposaviq for Failing to Report Woman's Death to Police

A doctor from the Municipal Family Medicine Center in Leposaviq has been arrested after confirming a woman's death but not reporting the incident to the police.

Kallxo: Convicted Arms Trafficker Transferred from Albania to Kosovo; Suspect…

An individual convicted of arms trafficking has been transferred from Albania to Kosovo, while another suspect in a criminal case has been extradited from Germany to Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: Person Hits Policeman with Car During Control in Bernjak

During a police stop for inspection in Bernjak, an individual struck an officer with their car.

Telegrafi: Traveler on Bus Carried Over 2 Kilograms of Marijuana; Customs and Police…

Customs and police in Vermicë have uncovered a case where a bus passenger was transporting over 2 kilograms of marijuana.

The municipality of Drenas has been without water for several days, leading Mayor Lladrovci to threaten legal action against institutions for their inaction. In a separate development, a ministry has announced a significant investment of 2.3 million in localities within Drenas.

Gazeta Express: Drenas Without Water for Days, Official Threatens Lawsuit

The municipality of Drenas has been without water for several days, with Mayor Lladrovci threatening legal action against institutions for inaction.

Koha Ditore: Ministry invests 2.3 million in Drenas localities

A report on a significant investment by a ministry into local areas within Drenas, Kosovo.

Individuals identified as Serbs from the Ukraine front have reportedly sent threatening messages directed at Kosovo, with Daut Haradinaj's name being mentioned in connection with these threats.

Telegrafi: Serbs from Ukraine Front Issue Threatening Messages for Kosovo, Daut Haradinaj…

Individuals identified as Serbs from the Ukraine front have reportedly sent threatening messages directed at Kosovo, with Daut Haradinaj's name being mentioned.

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