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Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Kosovo's political landscape is marked today by engagement with the upcoming Serbian parliamentary elections, as Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has urged Albanians in the Presevo Valley to participate in large numbers. Concurrently, reports indicate that Serbs from Kosovo are traveling to Serbia to cast their votes in these elections.
Domestically, the Civil Code is undergoing discussions concerning potential changes to property and inheritance law. Meanwhile, the controversial Special Court Law has returned to the Assembly for further procedures, sparking new dilemmas, with Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu stating that, according to a Constitutional Court ruling, it cannot be amended.
Other notable developments include President Justina Shiroka Pula's meeting with the Albanian diaspora in Hungary to encourage investments in Kosovo, and the ordering of pre-trial detention for suspects in both a 'Million-Euro Case' and a call center fraud investigation.
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The law concerning the Special Court has been returned to the Assembly for further debate, following its earlier passage. New discussions have arisen, with Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu asserting that a Constitutional Court ruling indicates the law cannot be amended. The Democratic Party of Kosovo is pushing for the law's completion within four weeks.
Kallxo:
Law on Special Court Returns to Parliament: What Next?
The law concerning the Special Court has returned to the Assembly for further procedures after being voted on shortly before the election of the President.
Gazeta Express:
Law on the Special Court Raises New Dilemmas; Haxhiu Says It Cannot Be…
The law concerning the Special Court has generated new debates, with MP Haxhiu stating it cannot be amended and PDK pushing for its completion within four weeks.
Gazeta Express:
Haxhiu: Parliament Will Decide on the Special Court Law, According to a…
MP Haxhiu stated that the Parliament will decide on the fate of the law for the Special Court, noting that a Constitutional Court ruling indicates it cannot be amended.
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Discussions are underway regarding a segment of the Civil Code, specifically focusing on potential changes to property and inheritance law.
Kallxo:
Civil Code: Changes Expected in Property and Inheritance Law
A segment of the Civil Code concerning property and inheritance law was discussed in the latest episode of Kallxo Përnime with a professor and co-author.
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Pre-trial detentions have been ordered in two separate cases: 30 days for an individual claiming ownership of a large sum of money in the 'Million-Euro Case,' and one month for suspects involved in a call center fraud investigation.
Kallxo:
'Million-Euro Case': 30 Days Pre-Trial Detention for Claimant
Thirty days of pre-trial detention have been ordered for an individual claiming ownership of a large sum of money in the 'Million-Euro Case'.
Kallxo:
One Month Detention for Call Center Fraud Suspects
Suspects in a call center fraud case have been ordered to remain in pre-trial detention for one month.
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Naim Murseli is scheduled to appear before the Court of Appeals next week to challenge his life sentence. Murseli and Granit Plava were previously sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Liridona Ademaj, while Kushtrim Kokalla received a 30-year sentence.
Telegrafi:
Naim Murseli Faces Court of Appeals Next Week, Life Sentence Challenged
Naim Murseli is scheduled to appear before the Court of Appeals next week, with his life sentence being challenged.
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Kosovo's diplomatic presence in the United States is currently characterized by fewer diplomats and a lack of lobbying efforts as the country prepares for a critical battle at the Hague Appeals Court.
Kallxo:
Kosovo in the US: Fewer Diplomats and No Lobbying Ahead of Hague Appeal Battle
Kosovo's presence in the United States is characterized by fewer diplomats and no lobbying efforts as it faces a crucial battle at the Hague Appeals Court.
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Bekim Brestovci, Director of the Capital's Inspectorate and Director of Public Services in the Municipality of Pristina, has criticized Member of the Assembly Behgjet Pacolli regarding a fine imposed on the Municipality of Pristina, arguing that fines do not compensate for inadequate infrastructure.
Kallxo:
Brestovci Responds to Pacolli on Fine Against Pristina Municipality: Fines…
Brestovci criticized Pacolli regarding a fine imposed on the Municipality of Pristina, stating that fines do not compensate for the lack of infrastructure.
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Daniel Vogel has stated that there is a lack of political will within the European Union and its member states to support creative proposals for Kosovo, indicating that the dialogue envoy is currently in a hearing phase.
Gazeta Express:
Vogel: No Political Will in EU for Creative Proposals for Kosovo, Dialogue…
Daniel Vogel stated that there is a lack of political will within the EU and member states to support creative proposals for Kosovo, indicating the dialogue envoy is currently in a hearing phase.
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The issue of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities has re-emerged in discussions, having previously been a condition for Kosovo's membership in CEFTA and now being debated in the context of its EU candidate status.
Gazeta Express:
Association Returns to Discussion: Previously Required for Kosovo's CEFTA…
The issue of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities has resurfaced, having previously been a condition for Kosovo's membership in CEFTA and now being discussed in the context of EU candidate status.
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