Prishtina Basic Court sentenced Caslav Jolic to eight years’ imprisonment for involvement in war crimes – but his lawyer said he would appeal, adding that the evidence against his client was not convincing. Prishtina Basic Court on Monday found former Serbian policeman Caslav Jolic guilty of involvement in war crimes in the area of Istog/Istok,…
The Basic Prosecution of Prishtina has initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Xhevat Krasniqi, a mathematics professor at the University of Prishtina, following a criminal complaint filed against him. The Basic Prosecution of Prishtina announced, on Tuesday, that it had initiated an investigation against Xhevat Krasniqi, mathematics professor at the University of…
In its fifteenth edition, the Anibar International Animation Festival, in Peja, urges citizens to raise their voices against patriarchal oppression. Park Karagaç in Peja bears a quiet power. Its unassuming nature, containing only a basketball court, playground, and lake theatre, belies the significance of the venue. The laidback outdoor setting creates familiarity and comfort amongst…
Despite the outward positivity towards the Denmark-Kosovo prison transfer deal, a closer analysis reveals an ugly underbelly to the accord, raising numerous abuse and discrimination concerns. Mohamed Hassan Abdi moved to Denmark from Somalia when he was four years old and lived there throughout his life, never once returning to Somalia following his emigration. Throughout…
An old socialist-era premise in Prishtina is offering visitors a unique perspective of Kosovo’s turbulent past with art pieces, photographs, videos, and artefacts displayed as part of BIRN’s Reporting House. Before entering the Reporting House exhibition hall, an eye-catching jeep awaits visitors. It is the vehicle that renowned war reporter Vaughan Smith used on mountainous…
Only weeks after she was appointed, Zana Spahiu has resigned as acting director of Kosovo’s public broadcaster – following criticism of the decision to publish an article that allegedly smeared two local media outlets. Kosovo’s public broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo, RTK, on Thursday said acting general director Zana Spahiu had resigned, effective from July…
Kosovo prosecutor, Elza Bajrami, told BIRN’s annual Internet Freedom Meet conference about the ongoing investigation against contributors to a group on messaging app Telegram that was used to publish derogatory videos, ‘deep fake’ images and women’s personal information, explaining how key suspects were successfully arrested. Elza Bajrami, the Prishtina Basic Prosecution deputy Chief Prosecutor and…
BIRN journalists Jeta Xharra and Mediana Halili were recognized by the D4D Institute for their reporting on discrimination against women at Radio Television of Kosova regarding leadership positions. BIRN journalists Jeta Xharra and Mediana Halili were awarded second prize by the Democracy for Development, D4D, institute on Tuesday for their investigative reporting exposing discrimination against…
A three-month exhibition exploring media coverage of the war in Kosovo, and how artists have interpreted its legacy in the 25 years since, opened on Monday in Prishtina, encouraging survivors to tell their stories. An exhibition which opened on Monday in Prishtina marks 25 years since the end of the Kosovo war and showcases media…
If the last six years hold what the future will look like, then Albania and Kosovo are the first Western Balkans countries set to join the EU. Earlier this month, European Commission published the latest enlargement package. The day the package was presented to the public was indicative of the sea change that enlargement has…