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Kosovo faces heightened political uncertainty today as the constitutive session of the Assembly was suspended on its final deadline. Prime Minister Albin Kurti did not propose a candidate for Speaker and requested additional time for negotiations, warning that forming the Assembly without a presidential agreement could lead to new elections. The United States Embassy has expressed concern that the ongoing political stalemate is imposing significant costs on the nation, with warnings that Kosovo risks losing over 100 million euros due to non-functional institutions. In a significant legal development, the Special Prosecution of Kosovo has indicted 20 individuals, including former Serb List vice-president Milan Radoičić, for war crimes against civilians. The indictments are linked to the deaths of 107 civilians in Gjakovë. This comes amidst other domestic news, including an investigation into corruption allegations against Florent Maliqi, the acting Director of Cadastre in Pristina, related to property legalizations, and a ruling by the Regulatory Office for Energy and Water (ZRRE) that consumers must pay a €17 tariff to KESCO even if remotely disconnected.

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The constitutive session of the Assembly has been suspended on its final deadline, as Prime Minister Albin Kurti did not propose a candidate for Speaker and requested more time for negotiations. Kurti stated that forming the Assembly without an agreement on the president would risk new elections. The US Embassy warned that the political stalemate is costing Kosovo, and the country could lose over 100 million euros if institutions remain non-functional. The opposition accuses Kurti of creating…

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The constitutive session of the Assembly has been suspended as Kurti did not propose a candidate for Speaker and requested additional time for negotiations.

Gazeta Express: US Embassy: Gridlock is Costing Kosovo

The US Embassy states that the political stalemate is costing Kosovo, urging for institutions to be formed in accordance with the Constitution and court decisions.

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Telegrafi: Kurti: No President Agreement Means New Elections

Kurti states that without an agreement on the president, the constitution of the Assembly would lead to new elections.

The Special Prosecution of Kosovo has indicted 20 individuals, including Milan Radoičić, the former vice-president of the Serb List, for war crimes against civilians. The indictments are related to the murders of 107 civilians in Gjakovë.

Kallxo: 20 Indicted for 107 Civilian Murders in Gjakovë, Including Milan Radoičić

The Special Prosecution of Kosovo has indicted 20 individuals for war crimes against civilians, including Milan Radoičić, in connection with the deaths of 107 civilians in Gjakovë.

The Special Prosecution is investigating allegations of corruption and a criminal complaint against Florent Maliqi, the acting Director of Cadastre in Pristina, concerning property legalizations.

Kallxo: Allegations of Corruption in Pristina Legalizations, Special Prosecution…

The Special Prosecution is investigating allegations of corruption and examining a criminal complaint against Florent Maliqi related to property legalizations in Pristina.

A Kosovo official stated that while Serbia engages in lobbying efforts, Kosovo focuses on advocating for truth, highlighting the critical role of the United States as Kosovo's lifeline.

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A Kosovo official states that Serbia engages in lobbying while Kosovo advocates for truth, emphasizing the crucial role of the US for Kosovo's existence.

The Regulatory Office for Energy and Water (ZRRE) has issued a ruling that obligates consumers to pay a €17 tariff to KESCO, regardless of whether they are remotely disconnected from the service.

Kallxo: ZRRE: Consumers Must Pay €17 Tariff to KESCO Even if Disconnected Remotely

The Regulatory Office for Energy and Water (ZRRE) has ruled that consumers are obligated to pay a €17 tariff to KESCO, even if they are remotely disconnected from the service.

Kosovo is reportedly performing worse than Bosnia and Herzegovina in the implementation of the Growth Plan, indicating a risk to potential funding if necessary reforms are delayed.

Gazeta Express: Kosovo Lags Behind Bosnia in Growth Plan Implementation

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Bedri Hamza, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), was confronted by a protester who expressed shame over his votes.

Telegrafi: Protester Confronts Official Over Votes

A protester confronts an official, Bedri Hamza, expressing shame over his votes.

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