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September 29, 2026

Kosovo: Seven days to find a president — FrontPages.eu, September 29, 2026

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Parliament approved a declaration defending the Kosovo Liberation Army against the Hague's Specialist Chambers. Protesters marched against the court's recent verdicts, while politician Haxhiu suggested the law governing the tribunal needs a complete overhaul. Political parties have seven days left to nominate a presidential candidate. They do not yet have one. Prime Minister Albin Kurti avoided questions about a meeting with Bedri Hamza as he left parliament, and Bedri Hamza noted their recent discussions focused entirely on the Special Court. MP Donika Gjini accused the government of allowing milk imports to jump by a million litres a month, pressuring domestic dairies. Separately, the US Embassy reiterated its backing for the KFOR peacekeeping mission.

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The Kosovo Assembly has officially approved a declaration concerning the verdict of the Specialist Chambers, a move seen as a defense of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK). This legislative action follows ongoing protests against The Hague's rulings and calls from political figures, including Baton Haxhiu, for a more radical overhaul or amendment of the law governing the Specialist Chambers. Bedri Hamza, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, indicated that amending this law is a priority…

Gazeta Express: Protest 13 Against The Hague Verdict, Haziri: Our Demand is Clear, Law for…

Protesters continue their demonstrations against a verdict from The Hague, with a politician emphasizing the need to vote on a specific law related to the court.

Gazeta Express: Haxhiu Seeks More Radical Path: Changing the Special Law Changes Nothing, I am…

A political figure, Haxhiu, argues for a complete overhaul of the law concerning the Specialist Chambers, finding the current appeal process to be problematic.

Gazeta Express: Declaration Initiated by PDK on Special Court Verdict Approved - Full Text

A declaration proposed by the PDK party concerning the Specialist Chambers' verdict has been approved, with the full text of the declaration being made public.

Gazeta Express: Hamza: We Did Not Discuss Names for President with Kurti, First Approving the…

Bedri Hamza stated that discussions with Prime Minister Kurti did not involve presidential candidates, prioritizing the amendment of the law concerning the Specialist Chambers.

Gazeta Express: Assembly Convenes Today, Declaration on Special Court Verdict on the Agenda

The Assembly is meeting today, with the main item on the agenda being a declaration concerning the verdict of the Specialist Chambers.

Telegrafi: Assembly Approves Declaration on Special Court Ruling in Defense of UCK

The Kosovo Assembly has approved a declaration concerning the ruling of the Special Court, in what is seen as a defense of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK).

Kosovo's political parties are facing a tight seven-day deadline to nominate a candidate for the presidency, with no consensus reached yet. This intensifies the ongoing political deadlock, as Prime Minister Albin Kurti was seen avoiding questions about a meeting with Bedri Hamza, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, amidst the stalled presidential race. Albulena Haxhiu currently serves as the acting President of Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: Seven Days Left for President, Parties Still Without a Candidate

Political parties in Kosovo are facing a tight deadline to nominate a candidate for the presidency, with only seven days remaining and no consensus reached yet.

Gazeta Express: Kurti Deep in Conversation with His Minister as He Exits Parliament, Avoids…

Prime Minister Kurti was observed in a private conversation with a minister after leaving parliament, deliberately sidestepping questions about a meeting with Bedri Hamza.

The US Embassy has publicly expressed its support for the KFOR mission, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining stability within Kosovo and the broader Balkan region.

Telegrafi: US Embassy: We Support KFOR's Mission for Stability in Kosovo and the Region

The US Embassy has expressed support for the KFOR mission, emphasizing its role in maintaining stability within Kosovo and the wider Balkan region.

Member of Parliament Donika Gjini has criticized the government for a significant increase in milk imports, which she states have risen by 1 million liters per month, raising concerns for the domestic dairy industry.

Gazeta Express: Gjini Criticizes Government: Milk Imports Increased by 1 Million Liters Per…

MP Donika Gjini has voiced criticism against the government, stating that milk imports have surged by 1 million liters monthly, raising concerns about the domestic dairy industry.

A sports analysis previews an upcoming football match between Kosovo and Israel, examining Kosovo's past performance and potential challenges for the national team.

Telegrafi: Kosovo Has a History in Its Favor, Israel Comes With Problems - What Awaits…

This sports story analyzes the upcoming match between Kosovo and Israel, looking at past performance and potential challenges for the Kosovo national team.

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