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Police Director Gazmend Hoxha has resigned after three days of protests over the murder of Arlinda Zekaj. Demonstrators, who have now pitched a tent in front of the government building in Pristina, are demanding a wider clear-out of the leadership following reports that the prosecution was repeatedly warned of threats against Zekaj before her death. The interior and foreign ministers have both rejected calls to follow the police chief out the door, arguing that their departures would not empower women or assist the pursuit of justice. While the two ministers insist they should be allowed to continue their work, the demonstrators in the tents outside continue to demand further accountability. Away from the capital's makeshift camp, the Mayor of Pristina, Perparim Rama, was questioned by the Special Prosecutor’s Office yesterday over a corruption case involving a city architectural project. Elsewhere, an inspectorate halted work on a half-Olympic swimming pool in Podujevo a day after an investigative report questioned the project’s legality.

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Kosovo Police Director Gazmend Hoxha has resigned amidst mounting pressure following the Arlinda Zekaj murder case, while Ministers Xhelal Sveçla, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, have rejected calls for their resignations, asserting that their departure would not contribute to justice for victims.

Kallxo: Kosovo Police Director Gazmend Hoxha resigns

Gazmend Hoxha, the Director of the Kosovo Police, has submitted his resignation.

Gazeta Express: Resignation letter from Gazmend Hoxha to Kurti after Arlinda Zekaj's murder…

Gazmend Hoxha's resignation letter to Prime Minister Kurti, following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, has been published, stating responsibility extends beyond individual actions.

Gazeta Express: Svecla and Gërvalla refuse resignation, deny demands from protesters: 'Allow…

Ministers Svecla and Gërvalla have rejected calls for their resignation, stating that their stepping down would not contribute to women's empowerment and asking to be allowed to continue their work.

Kallxo: Amid protesters' calls, Sveçla and Gërvalla do not believe their resignation…

Despite calls from protesters, Ministers Sveçla and Gërvalla believe that their resignation would not contribute to achieving justice for Arlinda Zekaj.

Kallxo: Murder of Arlinda Zekaj and the refusal of institutional resignations

This article discusses the murder of Arlinda Zekaj and the ongoing debate surrounding institutional resignations in response to the incident.

Protests demanding justice for murdered women, specifically mentioning the case of Arlinda Zekaj, have intensified with demonstrators setting up a tent in front of the government building in Pristina, continuing their calls for accountability from state institutions. Some protests have seen tear gas used near the Ministry of Culture.

Kallxo: Murder of Arlinda Zekaj - protesters set up tent in front of Government

Protesters, with slogans demanding justice for murdered women, have set up a tent in front of the government building to protest the murder of Arlinda Zekaj.

Telegrafi: Protests Continue Over Killings of Women in Kosovo

Protests are ongoing in Kosovo demanding accountability for the state regarding the killings of women, specifically mentioning the case of Arlinda.

Koha Ditore: Leaders and Hoxha do not stop protests

The story discusses leaders and religious figures not halting protests.

Gazeta Express: Protest for Arlinda Zekaj continues today in Pristina with calls to 'Leave…

Protests demanding justice for Arlinda Zekaj are ongoing in Pristina, with demonstrators urging people to join them.

Gazeta Express: Third day of protest for Arlinda Zekaj, tear gas used near Ministry of…

Protesters demanding justice for Arlinda Zekaj have reached the Ministry of Culture on the third day of demonstrations, using tear gas and calling for resignations.

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

Protesters against Arlinda Zekaj's murder are demonstrating for the third day, approaching government buildings with chants of 'Come out'.

Following the murder of Arlinda Zekaj, eight new incidents of domestic violence with women as victims were reported within a 24-hour period, leading to questions about further measures to address 155 identified high-risk cases. Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz stated that the prosecution was consistently informed about threats against Arlinda Zekaj.

Gazeta Express: Eight cases of domestic violence reported in 24 hours, women victims

Eight incidents of domestic violence, with women as victims, were reported within a 24-hour period.

Gazeta Express: Arlinda Zekaj's murder prompts reporting of 155 high-risk cases - will…

The murder of Arlinda Zekaj has led to the reporting of 155 high-risk cases, raising questions about potential future measures.

Gazeta Express: Gërvalla: Prosecution was continuously informed about threats against Arlinda

Minister Gërvalla stated that the prosecution was consistently aware of the threats and violence directed at Arlinda Zekaj.

Pristina Mayor Perparim Rama has appeared at the Special Prosecutor's Office for questioning as a suspect in the 'Architect of the Capital' project. Separately, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama is also facing a lawsuit for alleged corruption related to the 'Architects of the Capital' project.

Koha Ditore: Rama sued for corruption in 'Architects of the Capital' project

Prime Minister Rama is facing a lawsuit for alleged corruption related to the 'Architects of the Capital' project.

Gazeta Express: Perparim Rama arrives at Special Prosecutor's Office for questioning

Perparim Rama has appeared at the Special Prosecutor's Office and is expected to be interviewed as a suspect in the 'Architect of the Capital' project.

Economists are calling for immediate action to support citizens and businesses after the inflation rate in September reached 7.8%.

Gazeta Express: Inflation at 7.8% for September, economists demand urgent measures

With inflation reaching 7.8% in September, economists are calling for immediate action to support citizens and businesses.

The inspectorate has stopped construction work on a half-Olympic swimming pool in Podujevo, one day after a KALLXO.com investigation into the project.

Kallxo: Inspectorate halts work on Podujevo swimming pool after KALLXO.com investigation

The inspectorate has stopped construction work on a half-Olympic swimming pool in Podujevo, one day after KALLXO.com published an investigation into the project.

Details have emerged about the Banjska incident and the Ibër-Lepenc Channel, with former Police Director Gazmend Hoxha having reported on police achievements in the north in his resignation letter.

Gazeta Express: Banjska: Attack in Ibër-Lepenc Channel... Hoxha listed police successes in the…

Details emerge about the Banjska incident and the Ibër-Lepenc Channel, with Hoxha reporting on police achievements in the north.

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