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Kosovo PM Revives Plan to Sue Serbia for Genocide
But Veseli's proposal was described as political opportunism by opponents within Kosovo, and dismissed by international experts as impractical and extremely unlikely to succeed.
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Spoof Awards for Intimidating Lawsuits Go to Poland, Croatia
Poland's ruling Law and Justice, PiS party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski and Croatian public broadcaster HRT were given 'awards' on Friday in the first European SLAPP Contest, a parody initiative intended to highlight the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs, to intimidate and deter journalists and rights campaigners.
Kosovo Museum to Preserve Childhood Memories of Wartime
It was a skill that proved vital when it turned out that he was the only one among those who were fleeing the shelling who could actually drive it.
"In this war scenario, there was no other choice. None of the adults could drive the tractor so I jumped in and drove it through many villages in mountainous areas," Hajdini told BIRN.
Deeply Divided Montenegro Marks 15 Years of Independence
BIRN asked four prominent figures and experts to assess Montenegro's achievements in the 15 years since regaining its independence, and why the country remains so divided:
Predrag Bulatovic, MP of the pro-Serbian Democratic Front and former leader of the now-defunct Unionist bloc that opposed independence:
Montenegro Discriminates Against Albanians, Mayor Tells Country’s Allies
Mayor of Tuzi Nik Gjeloshaj at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
"The government discriminates against Albanians and does not cooperate with our municipality. The reasons are various but it's mostly because of the hatred they have for the people who live in this area," Gjeloshaj told BIRN, referencing his Wednesday complaint.
US to Turn Romanian Airbase into NATO Black Sea Hub
The US Air Force will this month start awarding contracts for construction work to upgrade the Campia Turzii base, enabling it to support heavy cargo aircraft and host fighter jets, boosting NATO's capacities in the Black Sea area.
Kosovo War Survivors Nervous About Participating in Guerrillas’ Trials
In December 2019, Gani was interviewed as a witness by prosecutors from The Hague. Gani is not his real name; BIRN is using a pseudonym to protect his identity. Many witnesses are fearful of potential retribution in Kosovo; this is one of the reasons that the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, which will try former KLA guerrillas for wartime crimes, was set up outside the country.
Serbia Gives Citizenship to Fugitive War Crimes Defendant
The Serbian authorities granted citizenship to former Bosnian Serb military policeman Mirko Vrucinic in June 2020 - two months before his defence was due to present its closing arguments in his war crimes trial, BIRN has learned.
Police, Soldiers among Albanian Ruling Party’s Voter Tracking ‘Army’
Some appear to be members of the National Guard, state police and army, who by law would be prohibited from engaging in party politics.
Aid for Romanian Carbon Giant Underscores Power Sector Woes
Some experts say the controversy has underscored the unsustainability of Romania's largely outdated and uncompetitive power generation sector, the composition of which makes all the more difficult the task of complying with EU policies aimed at phasing out coal-based production.