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Central Election Commission and the Election of November 3rd

Central Election Commission and the Election of November 3rd

On October 4, 2013, Life in Kosovo discussed the importance of Local Elections of November 3rd and the role of Central Election Commission in these elections.

Elections Sovereignty

Elections Sovereignty

The visit of Serbian officials and politicians during the elections campaign of the 3rd November were seen as a breach of the agreement between Belgrade and Pristine by the represents of civil society.

Interview with the Minister for European Integration, Vlora Çitaku

Interview with the Minister for European Integration, Vlora Çitaku

The Minister of European Integrations declared that Kosovo will seriously risk the European future, the visa liberalization, and Stabilization-Association Agreement, if it fails to organize a good election process on November 3.

Political Parties Election Platform

Political Parties Election Platform

On September 12, 2013, Life in Kosovo discussed about the political parties’ election plan for the elections of November 3rd, 2013. 

Interview with Enver Hoxhaj

Interview with Enver Hoxhaj

Enver Hoxhaj, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was invited in the debate “Life in Kosovo” to discuss about various foreign issues that include the recognition of Kosovo and the relationship of Kosovo with the other foreign countries.

Albanian Families Through Years

Albanian Families Through Years

On October 21, 2013 Life in Kosovo discussed on how big Albanian families function in the region of Opoja and in the village Isniq.

The Budget Plan for 2014

The Budget Plan for 2014

On November 14, 2013, Life in Kosovo discussed the budget for 2014.

Debate with Albin Kurti

Debate with Albin Kurti

Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetevendosje Movement, was one of the guests during this session of “Life in Kosovo” where he answered questions about the different activities that took place in the Parliament and in Kosovo that were ignited by this movement.

Public versus Private Kindergartens

Public versus Private Kindergartens

Pristina municipality does not have free places in the public kindergarten for half the children born the past year.

Enforcing the New Tobacco Law

Enforcing the New Tobacco Law

The new Tobacco Law enforcement prohibits smoking in 100% of the public areas. 

The Tolaj and Bukoshi's Case

The Tolaj and Bukoshi’s Case

During the third week of June, 2013 one of the major trials where government officials were involved in court cases on corruption allegations was completed.

BIRN and Internews Kosova mark 25th issue of “Justice in Kosovo” Bulletin

BIRN and Internews Kosova mark 25th issue of “Justice in Kosovo” Bulletin

The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network and Internews Kosova have issued the 25th issue of the “Justice in Kosovo” Bulletin, which covers the month of December 2012.

2014 Fellowship To Be Launched in Vienna

2014 Fellowship To Be Launched in Vienna

The 10 reporters chosen for this year’s Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence will meet in Vienna from April 15 to April 19 to plan their research projects.

2014 Fellowship Kicks off With Vienna Seminar

2014 Fellowship Kicks off With Vienna Seminar

The 10 reporters selected for this year’s Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence refined their story plans and honed their professional skills at a seminar in Vienna last week.

BIRN Albania Launches Anti-Corruption Programme

BIRN Albania Launches Anti-Corruption Programme

On April 1st the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network in Albania (BIRN Albania) launched a three year programme, which aims to expose corruption and impunity, through investigative reporting and closer cooperation between journalists and civil society organizations.