Former European Commission’s Director-General for Enlargement Pierre Mirel explains that Macedonia should have been separated from Albania with regards to setting a date for commencing the EU accession talks, and says he regrets France’s decision to postpone this process. – It is not so terrible for Albania if it is postponed for a year, because …
Germany is against territorial exchanges between Kosovo and Serbia or border changes in Western Balkans. German chancellor, Angela Merkel said on Monday that there cannot be any border changes in Western Balkan countries. She made these comments following a meeting with the Prime Minister of Bosnia, Denis Zvizdic with which she discussed relations in the …
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The recent debates concerning territorial exchanges and border changes between Kosovo and Serbia have also sparked reactions in Macedonia, but all political forces are against these border changes. SDSM in power led by PM Zoran Zaev declared that its policies are driven by the principle of no border changes in the Balkans. “Our policies are …
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Kosovo’s government has reversed its decision increasing agricultural import tariffs, Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi told a press conference Tuesday. “Kosovo’s Parliament took into consideration Macedonia’s arguments presented at our meeting last Friday,” Minister Bekteshi said, “and fully revoked the decision.” Bekteshi said the Ministry of Agriculture would estimate any losses the Kosovo tariff decision …
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No concrete agreement has been reached for Kosovo to fully lift the increased tariffs after Friday’s meeting in Pristina between Macedonian Economy Minister Kresnik Bekteshi and Kosovo’s Minister of Trade and Industry Bajram Hasani. “Hasani and I have held a lengthy but very constructive meeting, where we were presenting arguments to elaborate our position on …
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The Macedonian Government is doing everything not to introduce counter-measures for Kosovo but will protect domestic production if the decision over increase of customs duties is not withdrawn, says the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy. “We expect the government of Kosovo to withdraw the measure, thus closing the dispute,” says the ministry. It …
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Fresh tensions in the relations between Kosovo and Serbia. The Serb Defence minister, Aleksandar Vulin has decided to visit Kosovo today without the permit of the authorities in the country, despite the fact that this is a violation of the Brussels’ agreement. Vulin has decided to participate in a feast taking place in Serb communes …
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Authorities in Belgrade have accused Pristina today of avoiding dialogue for the normalization of relations between the two countries. The deputy head of the so called Office for Kosovo at the Serb government, Dusan Kozarev, has declared today that Belgrade has implemented all the agreements reached so far in Brussels, while according to him, authorities …
Macedonia and Kosovo are set to strengthen cooperation in numerous fields – railway traffic, diaspora, defense, innovations, culture, economy – through the signing of bilateral agreements at the first joint session of the countries’ governments. “Vice Premier for European Affairs Bujar Osmani has been designated as coordinator for the joint session. The date for the …
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The leader of the Democratic Union for Integration, Ali Ahmeti held meetings today in Pristina with different senior officials of the Kosovan state. Stability and the solution of different contests in the region were some of the topics that were discussed in the meeting that Ahmeti had with the president of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci and …
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Authorities in Kosovo said that the lifeless body of one of two police officers who have gone missing since the night of April 28, has been found. According to the authorities, the body of the police officer was found on Thursday around five kilometers from the place of the accident. On 28 April, two police …
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“During the meetings that I’ve had with different representatives of the international community, I’ve heard the option for the division of Kosovo being mentioned to me.” This was said today by the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj during today’s parliamentary debates. Haradinaj spoke about the talks with Serbia at a time when these talks …
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Kosovo’s government has presented today the state platform for the final phase of dialogue with Serbia. Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj declared that this platform will be sent to parliament for approval. He said that the last phase of dialogue with Serbia will result in the recognition of the independence of Kosovo by Serbia. “This platform …
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During his visit in Skopje, the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj has had a working lunch with the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn and discussed with him about the regional economic cooperation and the integration of Western Balkans. Haradinaj is in Skopje to participate in the Digital Summit of Western Balkans which is being …
The European Commission progress reports are realistic and encouraging. Now, it is up to the countries in the region to pursue reforms with an increasing inclusion so as to completely fulfill all recommendations in the EU integration process. This is the joint conclusion of the premiers of Macedonia and Kosovo, Zoran Zaev and Ramush Haradinaj, …
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Kosovo’s representation in the European Union Summit which will be held on 16 and 17 of May was one of the main topics of the meeting between Bulgarian PM, Boyko Borisov and President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci. At the end of the meeting, the Bulgarian PM told the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci that the …
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Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, will visit Kosovo tomorrow. According to the Bulgarian news agency BTA, the purpose of the visit is to consider ways to improve cooperation in the region and to maintain peace and stability in the Balkans. Borissov will meet with Kosovo …
Greek Foreign minister, Nikos Kotzias, has held a meeting in Pristina today with his counterpart from Kosovo, Behgjet Pacolli. In contrast to the other visits held as part of the Balkan tour, the Greek diplomat did not deliver a joint press conference following the meeting with Pacolli. “We have a lot to talk and to …
In an April 10 telephone conversation, Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi assured Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov that his country does not aim to start any conflicts or armed attacks, a Bulgarian government statement said. Borissov, whose country is the current holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, had said earlier in Mostar, …
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Greek FM Nikos Kotzias begins his three-day tour from Belgrade, Serbia, and will then visit Macedonia and Kosovo, thus boosting Greece’s important role in the Balkans through the multi-dimensional and active policy of the Greek government. The Greek Foreign minister is expected to arrive in Belgrade late on Tuesday (April 10) afternoon, where on Wednesday April 11 …
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