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Kosovo: Minister convicted, presidential deal falters — FrontPages.eu, September 02, 2026

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Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Sveçla has been found guilty for using tear gas in the parliament during a 2018 session, a decision his legal team has called unusual and disagreed with. This conviction of a sitting minister marks a notable development in the country's legal and political landscape. Meanwhile, a political agreement between acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje and Lumir Abdixhiku's Democratic League of Kosovo to nominate Bekim Sejdiu for president is now facing internal dissent within the LDK, with six MPs reportedly refusing to support his candidacy, potentially leading to early elections. This internal division threatens the stability of the recently formed consensus. In related political news, opposition parties continue their protests against the government, accusing Prime Minister Kurti's administration of obstructing the country's progress. Separately, the Mayor of Ferizaj, Agim Aliu, has been warned by opposition groups of a potential special prosecution investigation concerning a proposed land exchange.

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Kosovo's Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, has been found guilty for releasing tear gas in the Kosovar parliament during a 2018 demarcation vote session. His lawyer has expressed disagreement with the court's conviction, describing the decision as unusual.

Telegrafi: Sveçla Found Guilty for Releasing Tear Gas in Parliament

Arben Sveçla has been found guilty for releasing tear gas in the Kosovar parliament. His defense team has stated that they disagree with the court's decision, calling it unusual.

Kallxo: Xhelal Sveçla Found Guilty for Tear Gas Incident During 2018 Demarcation Vote

Xhelal Sveçla has been found guilty in relation to the use of tear gas during a session for the demarcation vote in 2018.

Gazeta Express: Sveçla's lawyer disagrees with his conviction, calls court decision unusual

The lawyer for a figure named Sveçla has expressed disagreement with a court's conviction, describing the decision as unusual.

Gazeta Express: Sveçla convicted for tear gas incident in Parliament

Sveçla has been found guilty in relation to an incident where tear gas was thrown in the Parliament.

An agreement between acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje and Lumir Abdixhiku's Democratic League of Kosovo to nominate Bekim Sejdiu for president is facing internal opposition within the LDK. Six LDK MPs have stated they will not vote for Sejdiu, which could lead to extraordinary elections. Despite this, the LDK presidency has unanimously supported Sejdiu's nomination and the agreement with LVV.

Gazeta Express: From Kurti-Abdixhiku agreement to LDK division: Sejdiu faces opposition from…

This story discusses a political agreement between Kurti and Abdixhiku regarding Bekim Sejdiu and the resulting division within the LDK party, with six MPs opposing the decision.

Kallxo: Abdixhiku: 6 LDK MPs Won't Vote for Bekim Sejdiu for President, Forcing Early…

According to Abdixhiku, six members of the Democratic League of Kosovo will not vote for Bekim Sejdiu for president, which will lead to extraordinary elections.

Gazeta Express: Kurti considers agreement with Abdixhiku for Bekim Sejdiu valid, will consult…

Prime Minister Kurti has deemed the agreement with Abdixhiku regarding Bekim Sejdiu's candidacy valid but stated he will consult the VV party leadership on further steps.

Gazeta Express: Kurti comments on Bekim Sejdiu for the first time

Prime Minister Kurti has made his first public statement regarding Bekim Sejdiu, expressing hope for a smooth process and stating that they are working well together.

Gazeta Express: LDK Presidency unanimously supports Bekim Sejdiu's nomination, urges…

The LDK party's presidency has unanimously backed the nomination of Bekim Sejdiu and has called on the Parliamentary Group to proceed with a vote.

Gazeta Express: Abdixhiku meets LDK presidency a day after agreeing with Kurti on Bekim…

This report covers a meeting between Abdixhiku and the LDK presidency, which took place shortly after Abdixhiku reached an agreement with Kurti regarding Bekim Sejdiu's candidacy.

Telegrafi: Six LDK Deputies Did Not Support Bekim Sejdiu's Candidacy for President…

Six members of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) did not support Bekim Sejdiu's candidacy for president, and party leader Abdixhiku has revealed their names.

Telegrafi: LDK Presidency Approves Agreement with LVV, Supports Bekim Sejdiu for President

The presidency of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) has approved an agreement with the Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) and officially supports Bekim Sejdiu for the role of president.

Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Alliance, are protesting in front of the government, accusing Prime Minister Kurti's administration of intentionally hindering the country's progress. Separately, the Mayor of Ferizaj, Agim Aliu, has been warned by opposition parties and civil society of a potential Special Prosecution investigation if a controversial "four-for-one" land exchange proposal is approved.

Kallxo: PDK and Alliance Protest Against Government, Vowing to Resist 'Threats to…

Deputies from the Democratic Party of Kosovo, along with those from the Alliance and municipal councilors from Drenasi, held a daily activity protesting in front of the government, stating they will resist those who threaten democracy.

Gazeta Express: Opposition blocks government entrance, citing Kosovo's difficult times

Opposition parties and activists have blocked the entrance to the Government building, stating that Kosovo is going through hard times and lacks functioning institutions.

Kallxo: Opposition Warns Mayor Aliu: Will Seek Special Prosecution Investigation for…

Opposition parties and civil society have warned the Mayor of Ferizaj, Agim Aliu, that they will request an investigation from the Special Prosecution if the "four-for-one" land exchange proposal is approved.

Koha Ditore: PDK-Aleanca: Kurti's government is blocking the country

The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) accuse Prime Minister Kurti's government of hindering the country's progress.

The retrial has commenced for Endrit Nika, who is accused of the murder of an Argentinian woman in Fushë Kosovë. Nika has once again pleaded not guilty in the proceedings.

Gazeta Express: Murder of Argentinian woman in Fushë Kosovë: Endrit Nika pleads not guilty again

In a retrial for the murder of an Argentinian woman in Fushë Kosovë, Endrit Nika has once again declared himself not guilty.

Gazeta Express: Retrial begins for Endrit Nika accused of murdering Argentinian woman

The retrial has started for Endrit Nika, who is accused of the murder of an Argentinian woman in Fushë Kosovë. He was previously sentenced to 18 years.

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