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Political tensions remain high as the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and its allies, including the Alliance and Vushtrri assembly members, continued to block the government entrance for a fifth consecutive day, now joined by local producers. They are warning of massive protests if the institutional blockade persists and the Assembly is not constituted, deepening the political gridlock. Despite the ongoing protests, there's a potential breakthrough in the presidential election deadlock. The Vetëvendosje (LVV) movement and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) have reached an agreement in principle on the desired profile for the next president, with an LVV Member of Parliament reporting positive progress in discussions. Acting President Albulena Haxhiu also called for discussions on specific names for a consensus candidate. In other news, Jean-François Huchet has been appointed as the new Ambassador of France to Kosovo, set to assume his duties in early September. Authorities conducted five raids in Zubin Potok, confiscating weapons and military equipment, while a money laundering investigation was initiated after approximately 30,000 euros were found in a vehicle in Vermica. Internationally, Russian ballistic missile strikes have killed 12 people in Kyiv.

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The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), joined by the Alliance, Vushtrri assembly members, and local producers, has continued to block the government entrance for a fifth consecutive day, escalating their protest actions. Warnings of massive protests have been issued if the institutional blockade persists and the Assembly remains unconstituted.

Kallxo: PDK, Alliance and Vushtrri assembly members block Government entrance, massive…

Members of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Alliance, along with assembly members from Vushtrri, blocked the entrance to the Kosovo Government building, continuing their protest actions.

Gazeta Express: Protests Warned if Institutional Blockade Continues

A major headline warns of massive protests if the blockade on forming institutions in Kosovo persists, indicating significant public dissatisfaction and potential unrest.

Gazeta Express: PDK Blocks Government Entrance Again, Joined by Alliance and Vushtrri Assembly…

The PDK party has again blocked the entrance to the government building, with Alliance and Vushtrri assembly members joining the protest, escalating the institutional blockade.

Gazeta Express: PDK Unyielding: Blocks Government Entrance for Fifth Day, Producers Join

For the fifth consecutive day, the PDK party continues to block the government entrance, now joined by local producers, highlighting the persistence of the political stalemate.

Gazeta Express: Local Producers Join PDK: Kurti Should End Blockade and Constitute Assembly…

Local producers have joined the PDK in urging Prime Minister Albin Kurti to end the blockade and form the Assembly, warning that the ongoing institutional crisis is leading to economic bankruptcy.

Gazeta Express: Will There Be a Session Today? PDK Demands Dehari Continue Assembly Constitution

The PDK party is questioning whether a parliamentary session will take place and is urging Provisional Parliamentary Speaker Avni Dehari to proceed with the constitution of the Assembly.

Koha Ditore: PDK and its situation continues

This story, categorized under 'Arbëri' (likely referring to a political or domestic affairs section), discusses the ongoing developments and situation of the PDK (Democratic Party of Kosovo).

Gazeta Express: LVV MP: Talks with LDK Progressing Well for President Election

An MP from the Vetëvendosje movement (LVV) reports positive progress in discussions with the LDK party regarding the election of the president, suggesting a potential resolution to a key institutional issue.

Gazeta Express: Meeting with Kurti, Abdixhiku: We Agreed in Principle on the Profile of the…

Lumir Abdixhiku stated after meeting with Prime Minister Albin Kurti that they have reached a general agreement in principle regarding the desired profile for the next president of Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: Haxhiu Meets Hargreaves, Discuss Need for Political Dialogue to End…

Acting President Albulena Haxhiu met with British Ambassador Jonathan Hargreaves to discuss the necessity of political dialogue to overcome the current institutional deadlock in Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: Musliu Claims Kurti Controls Government, Presidency, and Assembly

Musliu alleges that Prime Minister Albin Kurti has consolidated power, controlling the government, presidency, and parliament, highlighting a perceived concentration of authority.

Kallxo: Five raids in Zubin Potok, weapons, hundreds of bullets, and military…

During five raids in Zubin Potok, authorities confiscated weapons, numerous bullets, and military equipment.

Kallxo: Around 30,000 euros found in a vehicle in Vermica, Police launch money…

Approximately 30,000 euros were discovered in a vehicle at Vermica, prompting the police to initiate a money laundering investigation.

Jean-François Huchet has been appointed as the new Ambassador of France to Kosovo and is scheduled to assume his duties at the beginning of September 2026.

Telegrafi: New French Ambassador to Kosovo Assumes Duty in Early September

Jean-François Huchet, the new Ambassador of France to Kosovo, will take up his post at the beginning of September.

The father of one of the children killed in the triple homicide in Gllogjan has stated that the murders were intended to be classified as a terrorist act, adding a new dimension to the ongoing judicial case.

Kallxo: Triple murder in Gllogjan, father of one of the murdered children says the…

The father of one of the children killed in the triple homicide in Gllogjan stated that the murders were intended to be classified as a terrorist act.

An investigation by the Education Inspectorate has uncovered issues with contested questions on the Medicine entrance exam, with further findings and recommendations expected to be detailed.

Kallxo: Contested questions in the Medicine entrance exam: What did the Education…

An investigation by the Education Inspectorate has revealed issues with contested questions on the Medicine entrance exam, with findings and recommendations to be detailed.

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