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Kosovo: Protective order delayed for a month — FrontPages.eu, October 27, 2026

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The Kosovo Assembly convened an extraordinary session to discuss the murder of Arlinda Zekaj and other incidents of violence against women, signaling a heightened focus on institutional accountability. Prime Minister Albin Kurti described the murder as deeply shocking, calling for the prosecution and responsible authorities to explain how Zekaj's prior warnings were handled. The ongoing investigation into Arlinda Zekaj's murder has intensified with public figures like Tahiri stating that the Prosecution, Police, and Social Work Centers should bear responsibility for the failure to protect her. The Chief Prosecutor has requested a report on the cases involving Zekaj and warned of measures if violations are discovered. Details have also surfaced concerning a more than month-long delay by the court in issuing a protective order for Zekaj. [cite: Gazeta Express, Chief Prosecutor Requests Report on Arlinda Zekaj Cases, Warns of Measures if…, Kallxo, Details on Protective Order for Arlinda Zekaj: Why Did the Court Delay Issuing…, Gazeta Express, Tahiri: Prosecution… Meanwhile, the Special Court has permitted the publication of less redacted testimonies from 10 witnesses in the trial involving former President Hashim Thaçi and others. In other domestic news, construction work on a building in Gjilan has been halted following the discovery of worker safety irregularities.

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The Kosovo Assembly held an extraordinary session to debate the murder of Arlinda Zekaj and the broader issue of violence against women. Prime Minister Albin Kurti and other political figures have called for accountability from the prosecution, police, and social work centers for their alleged failure to protect Zekaj despite her prior warnings. The British Embassy also emphasized the need for protection for those seeking help. The Peja Prosecution has defended its actions, noting an…

Kallxo: Arlinda Zekaj's Police Statement Before Murder: "Should Jetoni kill me for you…

Arlinda Zekaj, allegedly murdered by her brother-in-law in Vitomiricë, Pejë on October 25, 2026, had reported domestic violence to the police hours before her death.

Gazeta Express: Peja Remembers Arlinda, Her Letter to Institutions Resurfaces

The city of Peja is holding a commemoration for Arlinda, and her letter addressed to institutions has reappeared publicly.

Kallxo: Threat File Against Arlinda Zekaj's Ex-Husband: "I will drown you, drag you…

The court case against Arlinda Zekaj's ex-husband includes threats of violence, with him stating he would drown her and drag her, implying even the army could not intervene.

Kallxo: Assembly Holds Extraordinary Session to Debate Arlinda Zekaj's Murder and…

The Kosovo Assembly convened an extraordinary session to discuss the murder of Arlinda Zekaj and other incidents of violence against women.

Gazeta Express: Tahiri: Prosecution, Police, Social Work Centers Must Be Held Accountable for…

Tahiri states that the Prosecution, Police, and Social Work Centers should bear responsibility for the murder of Arlinda Zekaj.

Gazeta Express: Kurti: Arlinda's Murder Deeply Shocking, Prosecution and Responsible Parties…

Kurti described Arlinda's murder as deeply shocking and called for the prosecution and responsible authorities to explain how her reports were handled.

Gazeta Express: Arlinda Zekaj: A Woman Left to Be Brutally Murdered, the State That Failed to…

Arlinda Zekaj was a woman who was left to be brutally murdered, and the state that did not protect her was deemed responsible.

Kallxo: Details on Protective Order for Arlinda Zekaj: Why Did the Court Delay Issuing…

The article investigates the reasons behind the court's delay in issuing a protective order for Arlinda Zekaj, a critical step that was not taken for over a month.

Kallxo: From the Battle for Their Son to the Night of the Murder, the Lawyer Recounts…

A lawyer provides details about the case of Arlinda Zekaj, recounting events from her struggle over her son to the night she was murdered.

Gazeta Express: British Embassy on Arlinda's Murder: No One Seeking Help Should Be Left…

Following the murder of Arlinda, the British Embassy stated that individuals bravely seeking help should always receive protection.

Gazeta Express: Peja Prosecution Defends Itself in Arlinda Zekaj Case; Indictment Filed…

The Peja Prosecution has cleared itself regarding the Arlinda Zekaj case, noting an indictment was filed against her ex-husband two days before her murder.

Gazeta Express: Chief Prosecutor Requests Report on Arlinda Zekaj Cases, Warns of Measures if…

The Chief Prosecutor is requesting a report on the Arlinda Zekaj cases and has warned that measures will be taken if any violations are discovered.

Gazeta Express: Warned Institutions of Danger to Her Life; Prosecution Reacted After Woman's…

The woman had warned institutions about the danger to her life, and the Prosecution reacted after her murder in Peja.

Gazeta Express: Murder of Woman in Vitomirica of Peja; Suspected Brother-in-Law Still at Large

In the murder of a woman in Vitomirica, Peja, the suspected brother-in-law is still at large.

Gazeta Express: New Details on Peja Murder: A.S. Sought Police Help, Documents Reveal Security…

New details emerge about the murder in Peja, indicating that the victim, A.S., had sought help from the police, and documents highlight her security concerns.

The Special Court has permitted the publication of testimonies from 10 witnesses with fewer redactions in the ongoing trial involving former President Hashim Thaçi and others. Thaçi was recently sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes.

Gazeta Express: Special Court Allows Less Redacted Testimony from 10 Witnesses in Trial…

The Special Court has permitted the publication of testimonies from 10 witnesses with fewer redactions in the trial involving Thaçi and others.

Construction work on a building in Gjilan has been stopped after irregularities were identified concerning worker safety, prompting a halt in operations.

Gazeta Express: Construction Work Halted in Gjilan Due to Worker Safety Irregularities

Construction work on a building in Gjilan has been stopped after irregularities were found concerning worker safety.

Ramush Haradinaj, a prominent politician, commented on the recent election results in Serbia, stating they were as detrimental as the previous government's, and raised concerns about the international community's acceptance of this new opportunity for Serbia posing a risk to Kosovo. Separately, Lushaku Sadriu commented on PISA results, noting that student outcomes under the current government were weaker compared to 2015. [cite: Gazeta Express, Haradinaj on Serbian Election Results: Bad as the…

Gazeta Express: Haradinaj on Serbian Election Results: Bad as the Former Regime, But This…

Haradinaj commented on the election results in Serbia, stating they are as bad as the previous government's but that international allowance of this new opportunity poses a risk to Kosovo.

Telegrafi: Lushaku Sadriu on PISA-n: After Five Years, the Government's Results for…

Lushaku Sadriu comments on PISA results, stating that government outcomes for students were better in 2015 compared to five years prior.

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