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Kosovo's political landscape is dominated by renewed efforts to constitute the Assembly, which is making its sixth attempt today. The Vetëvendosje (LVV) party, led by Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, has reportedly agreed to support opposition candidates Vlora Çitaku and Kujtim Shala for Deputy Speaker positions, a move aimed at breaking the prolonged deadlock. However, this development has been met with a strong reaction from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), which has announced a boycott of the current parliamentary session. The PDK is suspending Çitaku's candidacy and intends to appeal to the Constitutional Court for a decision on the matter, introducing a new legal challenge to the assembly's proceedings. Meanwhile, the trials of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders, including Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi, remain a prominent domestic concern. The final indictments in these high-profile war crimes cases are pending, with a verdict anticipated around September 16th.

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The Assembly is making its sixth attempt to complete its constitution, with the Vetëvendosje (LVV) party agreeing to vote for opposition nominees Vlora Çitaku and Kujtim Shala for Deputy Speakers. However, the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) has announced a boycott of the session and is suspending Çitaku's candidacy, stating they will appeal to the Constitutional Court for clarification on the ongoing issues.

Kallxo: Assembly Constitution Attempt: LVV Agrees to Vote for Opposition Nominees for…

The Assembly of Kosovo will make its sixth attempt today to complete the constitution process, with LVV agreeing to vote for the opposition's proposed candidates for deputy speakers, a step towards forming the government.

Gazeta Express: PDK Notifies in Writing of Suspension of Çitaku's Candidacy Pending…

The PDK party has officially announced the suspension of Çitaku's candidacy until the Constitutional Court makes a decision regarding the matter, indicating a halt in parliamentary proceedings.

Telegrafi: PDK Boycotts Session, Will Appeal to Constitutional Court

The PDK party has announced its boycott of the current parliamentary session and stated its intention to take the matter to the Constitutional Court.

Koha Ditore: LVV says the move from the government for deputy prime ministers to unlock…

A story indicates that the Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) believes that the government's action regarding deputy prime ministers is essential for unlocking Kosovo's progress. This suggests a political development or debate within Kosovo's government.

Kallxo: LVV Decides to Vote for Vlora Citaku and Kujtim Shala for Assembly Deputy…

The Vetevendosje (LVV) party has decided to support Vlora Citaku and Kujtim Shala as candidates for the positions of deputy speakers in the Assembly.

Gazeta Express: Assembly Constitutive Session: Çitaku States PDK Will Not Participate Until…

Çitaku from the PDK party declared that their participation in the constitutive assembly session is suspended until the court provides necessary clarifications on the ongoing issues.

Gazeta Express: VV Elects Deputy Speaker, PDK's Çitaku Rejected, LDK Tries to 'Burn' Shala –…

The article describes the latest developments in the constitutive assembly, noting VV's success in electing a deputy speaker, the rejection of PDK's Çitaku, and perceived attempts to undermine LDK's Shala, with the political game expected to continue on Sunday.

Kallxo: Ramadani: Kurti and LVV Need the Assembly Not to Convene Until September 13

Analyst Ramadani suggests that Prime Minister Kurti and the LVV party benefit from delaying the Assembly's constitution until September 13.

Gazeta Express: Constitutive Session Continues Today from 10:00 AM, This is the Agenda

The article details the agenda for the continuation of the constitutive session of the Assembly, scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, outlining the day's planned proceedings.

Gazeta Express: VV Withdraws, States They Will Vote for Çitaku and Shala as Deputy Speakers…

The Vetëvendosje (VV) party has announced their intention to vote for Çitaku and Shala for the positions of Deputy Speakers of the Assembly tomorrow, signaling a shift in their strategy.

Gazeta Express: Assembly Developments, Gjini: Farce, VV's Dark Side Seen, Let's Protect the…

MP Gjini criticized the recent assembly proceedings, calling them a 'farce' and accusing VV of revealing its 'dark side,' urging for the protection of the state from certain individuals.

Gazeta Express: Session Postponed to Sunday Without Completion of Constitution; Haxhiu Angers…

The constitutive session was postponed to Sunday without completion, with Albulena Haxhiu reportedly angering the LDK party by insisting on the election of their proposed candidate.

Gazeta Express: Albulena Haxhiu Insists on Proceeding with Election of Deputy Speakers…

Albulena Haxhiu is pushing to proceed with the election of deputy speakers, seemingly bypassing the PDK party and its candidate, Çitaku.

Gazeta Express: PDK: We Will Not Participate in Sessions After Deadline Violations and…

The PDK party announced their boycott of assembly sessions, citing violations of deadlines and blockade by VV, and stated that the Constitutional Court's ruling is now necessary.

Indictments against former political figures Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi, who are on trial at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague for war crimes, have been pending for three days, with a significant verdict expected around September 16th.

Telegrafi: Live: Indictments against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi - have been…

This live update covers the indictments against former political figures Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi, and Krasniqi, which have been pending for three days.

Thousands of citizens gathered in 'Skenderbeu' Square for a 'March for Freedom' to show their support for former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders.

Kallxo: 'March for Freedom' Gathers Thousands in Support of Former KLA Leaders

Thousands of citizens gathered in 'Skenderbeu' Square for the 'March for Freedom' in support of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders.

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti held discussions with a delegation of 'Young Global Leaders' focusing on Kosovo's economic development and integration.

Kallxo: Kurti Meets Young Global Leaders to Discuss Kosovo's Economy and Integration

Prime Minister Kurti met with a delegation of 'Young Global Leaders' to discuss economic development and Kosovo's integration.

The Kosovo Statistics Agency (ASK) reported an increase in medical visits and a rise in both malignant and benign illness cases during 2025.

Kallxo: ASK: Medical Visits Increase, Malignant and Benign Illness Cases Rise in 2025

The Kosovo Statistics Agency (ASK) has released health statistics for 2025, showing an increase in medical visits and a rise in both malignant and benign illness cases.

Police are investigating the death of a person found in Ferizaj, with suspicions of violence on the victim's body indicating a potential homicide.

Gazeta Express: One Person Dead in Ferizaj, Police: Victim's Body Suspected to Have Signs of…

A person was found dead in Ferizaj, and police are investigating, suspecting signs of violence on the victim's body, indicating a potential homicide.

Lieutenant Colonel Jeton Rexhepi was interviewed regarding the responsibilities associated with road accidents.

Kallxo: Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Jeton Rexhepi on Road Accident…

An interview with Lieutenant Colonel Jeton Rexhepi discusses the responsibilities related to road accidents.

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