Kosovo

Serbs to return to Kosovo assembly, government

PRISTINA -- Following two months of absence representatives of the Serb (Srpska) List list decided on Thursday to return to Kosovo's assembly and government.

This happened as they "received assurances in discussions with coalition partners that the most significant points of the coalition agreement will be respected."

GRACANICA - Following two months of absence from Kosovo institutions, representatives of the Srpska list decided on Thursday to return to Kosovo's assembly and government after receiving assurances in discussions with coalition partners that the most significant points of the coalition agreement will be respected.

Marko Djuric, head of the Office for Kosovo in the government of Serbia, has said that he is planning on going to Kosovo on Friday even though the visit has not received a green light from the Foreign Ministry of Kosovo.

Great Albania threats to tear Balkan apart

Albanian terrorists, members of the UCK attacked Macedonian institutions in the last two weeks in Gosinac, small city near the Albanian border. Many experts stated that these attacks are reprise of the same scenario like the one in Kosovo. One thing is sure: the tensions between Macedonia and Albania are growing.

Pressure on Serbia to annul the verdict against Thaci

-- Austrian member of European parliament (MEP) Ulrike Lunacek believes that Serbia should annul a verdict its courts passed against Hashim Thaci.

Lunacek, who is EP's rapporteur for Kosovo, stated that the verdict was passed "during the rule of Slobodan Milosevic."

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Marko Djuric said on Thursday that he has been informed that the Kosovo government does not consent to his visit to Kosovo-Metohija, but added that his sole message is "see you in Kosovo-Metohija."

Committee adopts report on Belgrade-Pristina dialogue

BELGRADE -- Serbian Parliament's Committee on Kosovo has adopted a report by the Government Office for KOsovo on progress in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.

BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament's Committee on Kosovo-Metohija (KiM) adopted a report by the government's Office for KiM on progress in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina Thursday.

The report confirms Serbia's commitment to normalizing relations between Belgrade and Pristina and consistently implementing all agreements and obligations arising from the political dialogue.

Dacic and Thaci "chat, shake hands"

BRDO -- Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic today "spoke briefly and shook hands" with Kosovo Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci, ahead of a conference in Slovenia.

The encounter occurred regardless of the controversy between Belgrade and Pristina caused by Thaci's intention to attend an NGO's conference in Belgrade.

Djuric to travel to Kosovo "with or without permission"

BELGRADE -- Serbian Government Office for Kosovo Director Marko Djuric has said that he will visit the province despite the fact Pristina did not officially approve it.