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⛔ Stalemate

The political stalemate over the constitution of the Assembly has intensified, marked by a direct confrontation between the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Acting Speaker Avni Dehari. PDK has repeatedly urged the immediate resumption of the Assembly session, while Mr. Dehari, a Vetëvendosje (LVV) Member of Parliament, has firmly rejected these calls, warning that proceeding without an agreement on the President could lead to early elections and even physical clashes within the Assembly. In an attempt to find a resolution, Acting President Albulena Haxhiu, also a member of LVV, has extended an invitation to the leaders of all political parties for a joint meeting to discuss national… Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have carried out five raids in Zubin Potok, resulting in the confiscation of weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and various military equipment. [cite: Kallxo] In a separate development, Vezir Haziraj, a suspect wanted for attempted murder, has surrendered to the police. Authorities provided details of the operation, confirming that the Fast Intervention Team (FIT) and the National Intelligence Agency (AKI) were involved in his capture. The judiciary is also under scrutiny, as detention is being sought for Judge Avdurrahman Gashi on suspicion of abusing his official duties. [cite: Kallxo] Other domestic issues include 25 technical workers in the Fushë-Kosovo education sector still awaiting salaries despite earlier municipal promises of a 'final solution'. [cite: Kallxo] The Rector of the University of Pristina has threatened legal action against the Technical Faculty in North Mitrovica for failing to vacate a building five months past its deadline. [cite: Kallxo] Public safety incidents reported include a shooting in Pristina that left one person injured and a doctor attacked in Viti, with a suspect arrested. [cite: Kallxo, Telegrafi] Additionally, two fatalities resulted from traffic accidents across the country over the past weekend. [cite: Koha Ditore]

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The political deadlock regarding the constitution of the Assembly has intensified, with the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) repeatedly urging Acting Speaker Avni Dehari to schedule the continuation of the session. Mr. Dehari, a Vetëvendosje (LVV) MP, has firmly refused, stating that an agreement on the President must be reached first to avoid early elections and potential physical conflict. Acting President Albulena Haxhiu has invited political party leaders to a joint meeting in an effort to…

Gazeta Express: PDK Urges Dehari to Schedule Assembly Session Resumption

The PDK party has sent a letter urging Dehari to set a time for the continuation of the Assembly session, indicating ongoing political maneuvering and a potential deadlock.

Telegrafi: PDK Calls for Continuation of Assembly Session, Warns of Press Conference

The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) is requesting the continuation of the Assembly session and has announced a press conference for 11:00 AM, indicating significant political activity.

Kallxo: Dehari: Without an Agreement on the President, the Constituting of Parliament…

Avni Dehari states that if there is no agreement on the election of the President, the process of constituting the Assembly could result in new general elections.

Kallxo: Haxhiu Invites Political Party Leaders to a Joint Meeting

Minister of Justice, Albulena Haxhiu, has extended an invitation to political party leaders for a joint meeting to discuss important national issues.

Gazeta Express: Ramadani: VV Blockade Prevents Assembly Constitution, Foreign Investment Ignored

Ramadani claims that the Vetëvendosje (VV) party's blockade for nine days has prevented the constitution of the Assembly and led to the neglect of foreign investments.

Gazeta Express: Political Instability Threatens Investments and Major Projects in Kosovo

The current political instability in Kosovo is posing a threat to investments and the realization of major projects within the country.

Gazeta Express: PDK Sends New Letter for Session Resumption; Dehari Refuses Immediately

The PDK party attempted to reschedule the Assembly session continuation with a new letter, but Dehari reportedly rejected the request immediately.

Gazeta Express: Uran Ismaili to Kurti: Don't Hide Behind Avni Dehari, Constitute the Assembly

Uran Ismaili criticizes Kurti, urging him to stop using Avni Dehari as an excuse and proceed with the constitution of the Assembly.

Law enforcement conducted five raids in Zubin Potok, leading to the confiscation of weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and military equipment. [cite: Kallxo] Separately, Vezir Haziraj, a suspect wanted for attempted murder, has surrendered to the police, with authorities detailing the involvement of the Fast Intervention Team (FIT) and the National Intelligence Agency (AKI) in his capture.

Kallxo: Five Raids in Zubin Potok, Weapons, Hundreds of Ammunition, and Military…

During five raids conducted in Zubin Potok on August 15, 2026, law enforcement confiscated weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and various military equipment.

Telegrafi: Vezir Haziraj Surrenders, Detained for 48 Hours by Police

Vezir Haziraj has surrendered and has been detained for 48 hours following an interview with the police, related to ongoing security matters.

Telegrafi: Police Detail Haziraj's Surrender: FIT and AKI Activated for Capture

Police have provided details regarding Vezir Haziraj's surrender, stating that the FIT (Fast Intervention Team) and AKI (National Intelligence Agency) were activated for his capture.

Authorities are seeking detention for Judge Avdurrahman Gashi, who is suspected of abusing his official duty. [cite: Kallxo]

Kallxo: Detention Sought for Judge Avdurrahman Gashi, Suspected of Abuse of Official…

Authorities are seeking detention for judge Avdurrahman Gashi, who is suspected of committing abuses of his official duty.

A shooting incident occurred in Pristina, resulting in one person being injured, with suspects currently at large. [cite: Gazeta Express, Telegrafi] In Viti, a doctor was attacked at a Family Medicine Center, and a suspect has been arrested. [cite: Kallxo] Over the past weekend, two individuals lost their lives in traffic accidents across the country. [cite: Koha Ditore]

Gazeta Express: Shooting in Pristina: Victim Treated, Suspects at Large

A shooting incident occurred in Pristina last night, with the victim receiving treatment at the University Clinical Center and the suspects still at large, highlighting public safety concerns.

Kallxo: Doctor Attacked in Viti, Suspect Arrested

A doctor was reportedly attacked at their workplace in the Family Medicine Center in Viti, and the suspect has since been arrested.

Telegrafi: Shooting in Pristina, One Person Injured

An incident involving a shooting has occurred in Pristina, resulting in one person being injured.

Koha Ditore: Two Fatalities in Kosovo Traffic Accidents Over Weekend

Two people died in traffic accidents in Kosovo during the past weekend, highlighting road safety concerns.

Despite earlier promises from the Fushë-Kosovo Municipality, 25 technical workers in the education sector are still not receiving their salaries. [cite: Kallxo] Separately, the Rector of the University of Pristina has issued a warning of legal action against the Technical Faculty in North Mitrovica for its failure to vacate a building, a deadline that passed over five months ago. [cite: Kallxo]

Kallxo: Fushë-Kosovo Municipality Promised Solutions, But 25 Technical Workers in…

Despite promises from the Fushë-Kosovo Municipality on June 29, 2026, regarding a 'final solution' for educators and technical staff, 25 technical workers in the education sector are still not receiving their salaries.

Kallxo: Over 5 Months Since Deadline for Object Release, UP Rector Warns of Legal…

The Rector of the University of Pristina (UP) has warned of legal action against the Technical Faculty in North Mitrovica for failing to release a building by the deadline, which passed over five months ago.

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