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Kosovo Court Urged to Convict Serb Ex-Policeman of Wartime Killings

In closing arguments at Pristina Basic Court on Thursday, the prosecution said it had been incontrovertibly proved that 13 ethnic Albanian civilians were killed in the village of Sllovi/Slovinje in the Lipjan/Lipljan municipality of central Kosovo during an attack by Serbian forces in April 1999, and called for Goran Stanisic to be found guilty of involvement.

Kosovo Failing to Protect Diaspora Rights and Tap Potential

"We believe that together with improving Kosovo's image and path towards recognition and EU membership, the diaspora can advance social development within the country," Gashi told BIRN.

Voting made difficult

People vote at the polling station during the early parliamentary elections in Pristina, Kosovo, 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKI

Kosovo-Born Kickboxing Champion Dies Fighting for ISIS

Swiss TV on Monday reported the death of the 29-year-old athlete of Kosovo Albanian origin - who moved to Germany aged six - saying it was announced on Facebook in a post uploaded by his brother.

Gashi died last Saturday under circumstances that remain unclear, the Swiss public broadcaster, said.

Kosovo to Demolish Disputed Milosevic-Era Church

Minister Gashi told media on Sunday that a controversial Serbian Orthodox church, built in the capital, Pristina, was erected “illegally” and must go.

“It’s a sensitive issue but the legal basis has to be the same as for every building. This building had no planning permission and will therefore be treated like every other building with no permission,” he said.