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The institutional response to Arlinda Zekaj’s murder reached the Peja police department and the prosecutor's office following an investigation into why official warnings about the threat to her life were neglected. The Peja chief prosecutor and the regional domestic violence coordinator have been suspended, alongside a series of police officers, after the inspectorate described the handling of the case as scandalous. Protesters gathered outside the government building in Pristina for a third day to demand wider resignations, eventually throwing eggs at the doors. Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla and Justice Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz have faced calls to step down; while Sveçla suggested his departure would not be beneficial, Gërvalla stated she would consider resigning only if her responsibility is established. The two suspects in the murder have been moved to the high-security prison in Dyz. Separately, an investigation into the murder of a Polish activist in Ecuador has reportedly uncovered a network of companies linked to organized crime groups from the Balkans.

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Following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, mass suspensions have been implemented within the Peja Police Department, and the Chief Prosecutor of Peja, Lumturije Vuçetaj, along with the coordinator for domestic violence, have been suspended. The Internal Police Inspectorate (IPK) has released findings indicating scandalous negligence by the Peja police in handling the case prior to the murder. Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz has publicly stated she would…

Kallxo: Protest over Arlinda Zekaj's murder; Sveçla: Our resignation wouldn't empower…

A protest organized by the Feminist Think and Action Collective has begun regarding the murder of Arlinda Zekaj in Peja five days ago. The protest is taking place in front of the Government building.

Gazeta Express: Gërvalla: I would consider resignation if my responsibility is established

Minister Gërvalla stated that she would consider resigning if her responsibility is established in the case of Arlinda Zekaj.

Telegrafi: Gërvalla: Arlinda Zekaj was not killed without warnings; institutions had…

Minister Gërvalla stated that the murder of Arlinda Zekaj could have been prevented and that institutions were aware of the threat to her life.

Kallxo: Arlinda Zekaj's murder: Mass suspensions in Peja Police

Following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, mass suspensions have occurred within the Peja Police Department.

Kallxo: Peja Chief Prosecutor and coordinator for domestic violence suspended

The Chief Prosecutor of Peja and the coordinator for domestic violence have been suspended.

Kallxo: Arlinda Zekaj murder: Albert and Jeton Sylaj placed in Dyz High-Security Prison

Albert and Jeton Sylaj, suspects in the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, have been transferred to Dyz High-Security Prison.

Gazeta Express: Sveçla on himself and Gërvalla: Our resignation would not contribute

Minister Sveçla commented on his own situation and that of Minister Gërvalla, suggesting that their resignation would not be beneficial.

Gazeta Express: IPK publishes findings on how Peja Police scandalously neglected Arlinda…

The Internal Police Inspectorate revealed findings indicating that the police in Pejë scandalously neglected the case of Arlinda Zekaj before she was murdered.

Gazeta Express: Suspension of Pejë Chief Prosecutor Lumturije Vuçetaj over Arlinda Zekaj's…

Chief Prosecutor Lumturije Vuçetaj of Pejë has been suspended in connection with the murder of Arlinda Zekaj.

Telegrafi: Findings on Arlinda Zekaj's case: Sveçla details measures being taken

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Sveçla, has provided details on the measures being implemented following the findings in the case of Arlinda Zekaj.

Telegrafi: Gërvalla: Arlinda Zekaj's murder could likely have been prevented

Minister Gërvalla reiterated that Arlinda Zekaj's murder was likely preventable.

Protests demanding justice for Arlinda Zekaj have continued for a third day in Pristina, with demonstrators gathering in front of the Government building. The protests escalated as participants began throwing eggs at the government offices, calling for institutional accountability and the dismissal, prosecution, and imprisonment of responsible leaders.

Gazeta Express: Third day of protest for Arlinda's murder, protesters approach government door

On the third day of protests for justice for Arlinda Zekaj, demonstrators approached the entrance of the Government building chanting demands for officials to come out.

Kallxo: Arlinda Zekaj murder: Protesters in Pristina demand dismissal, prosecution…

In Pristina, protesters are demanding the dismissal, prosecution, and imprisonment of leaders of several institutions following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj.

Gazeta Express: Protesters begin throwing eggs at the Kosovo Government

Protesters initiated a demonstration by throwing eggs at the building of the Government of Kosovo.

Telegrafi: Protesters gathered before the Government, demanding justice and institutional…

Protesters assembled in front of the government building to demand justice and institutional accountability regarding the murder of Arlinda Zekaj.

Switzerland and Germany have committed 2.1 million euros to support vocational education in Kosovo. This funding initiative is set to benefit more than 700 students across the country.

Telegrafi: Switzerland confirms: Together with Germany, they allocate 2.1 million euros…

Switzerland, in conjunction with Germany, has allocated 2.1 million euros to support vocational education in Kosovo, benefiting more than 700 students.

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