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The Law on Special Chambers has seen significant movement today, with the Assembly's Legislation Committee approving the draft law. The Assembly is set to convene an extraordinary session to further discuss the legislation, and Acting President Albulena Haxhiu has called for an additional extraordinary session tomorrow to address amendments to the law. These legislative developments are unfolding amidst escalating public pressure, as protestors have intensified their demonstrations outside the Assembly, setting up tents and fires, and reportedly clashing with police. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was observed near the protestors, who are demanding a vote on the Specialist Chambers law. Political negotiations continue, with Bedri Hamza, leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, emphasizing that the Specialist Chambers and the presidential election are separate issues. Hamza stated that his party seeks the final approval of the Special Chambers law before engaging in discussions regarding the presidential election.

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The Assembly's Legislation Committee has approved the draft law for the Specialist Chambers, marking a key step in its legislative process. The Assembly is scheduled to hold an extraordinary session to discuss the law, with Acting President Albulena Haxhiu calling for another extraordinary session tomorrow to amend the legislation.

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The Assembly of Kosovo is set to convene to discuss the Law on Special Chambers, with a delay noted in the session's start.

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The Assembly's Commission for Legislation is reviewing amendments to the Special Law.

Gazeta Express: Assembly session today exceptionally, the Law on Specialist Chambers to be…

The Assembly will hold an extraordinary session today to discuss the law concerning the Specialist Chambers.

Telegrafi: First step passed, Legislation Committee approves Law on Special Chambers

The Legislation Committee has approved the Law on Special Chambers, marking the first step in its legislative process.

Gazeta Express: Law on Specialist Chambers passes committee, Qorrolli: PDK's approach did not…

The draft law for the Specialist Chambers has passed the committee. Besnik Qorrolli stated that while PDK's approach was not convincing, their vote will be in favor of the law.

Gazeta Express: Haxhiu convenes an extraordinary session for tomorrow at 09:00, changing the…

Albulena Haxhiu has called an extraordinary session for tomorrow at 9:00 AM, with the amendment of the law for the Specialist Chambers being the primary agenda item.

Telegrafi: No deputy will leave Parliament without voting on the law

Glirim Haziri states that no deputy will leave the Parliament without voting on the law.

Protestors have intensified their demonstrations outside the Assembly, setting up tents and fires, and reportedly clashing with police, blocking the entrance with a truck. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was seen near the protestors, who are demanding a vote on the Specialist Chambers law.

Gazeta Express: Kurti passes near protestors at the Assembly, crowd demands VV's vote for the…

Prime Minister Kurti was seen near protestors gathered at the Assembly, and the crowd called for Vetevendosje's vote on the law for the Specialist Chambers.

Gazeta Express: Tension at the protest in front of the Assembly - protestors clash with…

Tensions flared at a protest outside the Assembly as protestors clashed with police, and the entrance was blocked by a truck.

Gazeta Express: With tents and fires in the square, protestors increase pressure for the…

Protestors have intensified their pressure for the law regarding the Specialist Chambers by setting up tents and fires in the square, raising questions about whether the Assembly will act.

Telegrafi: Tension at protest near Parliament - protesters blocked by a truck

Protesters near the Parliament were met with tension and blocked by a truck during a demonstration.

Meetings between Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Bedri Hamza, leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, have concluded with Hamza stating that the Specialist Chambers and the election of the president are separate issues. Hamza clarified that PDK seeks final approval of the Specialist Chambers law before being prepared to help resolve the presidential election and cast their votes.

Gazeta Express: EXCLUSIVE | Twist in Kurti-Hamza meeting: Kurti introduces a new condition…

A new condition presented by Kurti during his meeting with Hamza has reportedly complicated the agreement concerning the Specialist Chambers and the election of the president.

Gazeta Express: Hamza says the Special and the President are separate issues: We will not…

Bedri Hamza stated that the Specialist Chambers and the election of the president are distinct matters and should not be subject to political bargaining.

Gazeta Express: Meeting with Kurti, Hamza: We demand final approval of the Law, then PDK is…

Following a meeting with Kurti, Bedri Hamza stated that PDK seeks the final approval of the law on Specialist Chambers, after which they are prepared to help resolve the issue of the president and cast their votes.

Gazeta Express: After two hours, the Kurti-Hamza meeting ends, the PDK leader leaves the…

The meeting between Kurti and Hamza lasted over two hours, after which the PDK leader departed from the government building.

Gazeta Express: Over two hours meeting between Kurti and Hamza, PDK wants approval of the law…

A meeting between Kurti and Hamza, lasting over two hours, focused on PDK's demand for the approval of the law on Specialist Chambers before discussing the election of the president.

Memli Krasniqi criticizes Vetëvendosje's stance on the Law on Special Chambers, suggesting it implies acceptance of a court he deems harsh. Separately, Haki Gucati reportedly threatened police, stating he would not be broken down and intends to remain in office until the vote on the Special Law.

Telegrafi: Krasniqi opposes LVV's stance on the Special Law: 'It implies accepting this…

Memli Krasniqi criticizes the LVV's position on the Law on Special Chambers, suggesting it amounts to acceptance of the court, which he deems harsh for activists.

Telegrafi: 'We will not break down any Hamas...' Gucati threatens police - to stay in…

Haki Gucati reportedly threatened police, stating they would not be broken down, and intends to remain in office until the vote on the Special Law.

A call for the execution of Rexhep Selimi appeared in Facebook comments, leading his wife to demand immediate action from the prosecution. Rexhep Selimi was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 13 years in prison on September 16, 2026.

Telegrafi: Call for execution of Rexhep Selimi in Facebook comments; wife urges prosecution

A call for the execution of Rexhep Selimi appeared in Facebook comments, prompting his wife to demand immediate action from the prosecution.

Kosovo's national football team has been placed in the second pot for the Euro 2028 qualifiers after drawing with Austria, indicating an improved standing in the tournament.

Telegrafi: Kosovo returns to the second pot for Euro 2028 after draw with Austria

Following a draw against Austria, Kosovo has been placed in the second pot for the Euro 2028 qualifiers, while Albania is in the fourth pot.

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