and the main accused in the armed attack in Banjska
his name has been mentioned among the families from Gjakova who lost family members during the war
and two brothers-in-law were killed on May 10
says that the names of Serbs who participated in the expulsion and murder of Albanian civilians have long been sent to the Prosecutor's Office
“Not only [Milan] Radoicic's name was mentioned
but also that of all the others who participated in the murder,” says Sharani
On suspicion of involvement in war crimes in the period 1998-1999
the Basic Court of Pristina recently issued arrest warrants for Milan Radoicic and 19 other people
undertaking criminal acts that led to the torture and murder of 106 Albanian civilians
Some of the victims' relatives, with whom he spoke Radio Free Europe
said that the names of members of the Serbian security forces and Serbian civilians who participated in the killings in the Gjakova region are "known"
He is among the few survivors of the actions of Serbian forces
Bicurri says he saw with his own eyes the people who took his father
but I learned them after the incident happened," says Bicurri
Both Bicurri and Sharani say they have not personally seen Milan Radoicic
but confirmed that they have heard his name as a participant in the torture
The group of suspects consists of 20 people
among them members of the military and police forces
as well as Serbs outside these state structures
according to the Kosovo Prosecution Office
Svetislav Gligorijević and Tomica Avramović
The prosecution suspects that this group forcibly removed civilians
and then killed a total of 106 civilians of Albanian nationality."
The group is suspected of committing these criminal acts in the period 1998-1999
at a place called "Taliqi's Bridge" in Gjakova
Most of the bodies of those killed between May 7 and 10
The group is also accused of other criminal offenses
including the arrest and imprisonment of more than 300 Albanian civilians
who were allegedly "held in makeshift prisons
The offenses for which Radoićić and others are accused
are punishable by 5 years to life imprisonment
the individual responsibilities of the suspects for whom arrest warrants have been issued are unknown
the Special Prosecution of Kosovo has not announced the filing of an indictment
has not responded to Radio Free Europe's question whether it is aware of the details of the decision of the Kosovo Special Prosecution Office to initiate investigations against the accused
and whether there has been any contact with Pristina regarding this case
The director of the Humanitarian Law Center in Kosovo
calls the publication of arrest warrants at this time meaningless
has given the suspects more room to evade justice
while expressing surprise at the delay in investigating this case
"It's a bit surprising why the case wasn't prepared earlier
We know that one of them [Milan Radoićić] was present in Kosovo years ago
He moved around Kosovo and could have been arrested," Blakaj says
"We know that Radoićić was involved in politics
he could have easily been arrested," Blakaj emphasizes
Radoićić is also wanted by Kosovo institutions for the armed attack of September 24
Radoić himself claimed responsibility for this attack
in which a member of the Kosovo Police was killed
Although they believe that the investigation into this group began too late
I still have my father's body buried without a head
Better late than never," says Ngadhnim Bicurri
The bodies of Bicurrit's father and two uncles were found after the war
The bodies of six family members of Luljeta Sharani were also found in the same place
and she hopes that all suspects in these murders will be arrested and convicted
"It was too late for the Prosecution to remember what to do
Our only consolation is justice," says Sharani
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Annex of the former Radio Prishtina (first floor) George Bush pn
by which it has released from detention the four defendants BR
who were arrested on April 5 in Gjakova on suspicion of having co-perpetrated the criminal offense of "Unauthorized ownership
The news was confirmed by the spokesperson for this Court
2025 approved the request of the Basic Prosecution Office of Gjakova
ordering the four defendants to be detained for a period of 30 days (each separately)
The court had announced that the suspects were stopped for speeding and during the search it was confirmed that they were in possession of cold weapons
it is stated that "there is a well-founded suspicion that the defendants with the initials BR
the defendants in co-perpetration and acting in violation of the law on weapons
in such a way that after being stopped by police officers because the same vehicle
had exceeded the speed limit in the speed limit zone and after the driver of the vehicle was asked by police officers during the regular proceedings whether he possessed anything illegal in the vehicle
the same responded that he did not have anything illegal with him
where he had also expressed the desire to search the vehicle and after a search of the vehicle by police officers
the sharp tools mentioned above were found
which the defendants had kept during an organized visit to some of the Orthodox Monasteries in the Republic of Kosovo"
they are suspected of having committed the criminal offense of "Unauthorized ownership
control or possession of weapons." /Oath for Justice
A girl has been reported missing in Gjakova.
Police said she left home on April 7 and her whereabouts are unknown.
"It has been reported that the Kosovar female victim has left home and her whereabouts are unknown
The case is under investigation," the KP report states
Akil Gjakova fought an extraordinary 16-minute fight with judo legend
After a very interesting and titanic fight
the Georgian scored the victory in the 17th minute
Two of the best in the 73 kg category faced each other in the quarterfinals of the European Championship in Podgorica
The fight with Lasha was very intense and very challenging
The two judokas expended a lot of energy and could barely stand in the final minutes
A judo fight lasts 4 minutes and then there is overtime
The Kosovo Police Inspectorate has announced that a police officer has been arrested in the Gjakova region on suspicion of the criminal offense of "assistance in the commission of a criminal offense" and has been sentenced to 48 hours of detention.
Two other police officers are also being investigated in regular proceedings on suspicion of "disclosure of official secrets".
The PIK has announced that it has recommended the suspension of three police officers involved in the case.
Four police officers in Gjakova are being interviewed
Four police officers were interviewed by the Basic Prosecution Office in Gjakova on Wednesday under suspicion of being involved in two criminal offenses: "Assistance in the commission of a criminal offense" and "disclosure of official secrets."
The news was confirmed by the Police Inspectorate
which also announced that it conducted checks in two different locations in the Gjakova region this morning
several pieces of material evidence were seized
four (4) suspected police officers have been interviewed as suspects in the presence of their legal counsel
in close cooperation with the Basic Prosecution Office in Gjakova
are expected to take other procedural actions in accordance with the legal mandate and relevant authorizations
Since investigative actions are still being taken
the media will be notified later about the measures and other actions that will be taken," the announcement states
Akil Gjakova has advanced to the third round of the European Judo Championship in Podgorica
while in the second he defeated Frenchman Maxime Gobert
Gobert narrowly escaped the clutch of Achilles in the end
Gjakova made throws for the gold medal and to advance to the next round of the up to 73 kilogram category
Akil Gjakova has qualified for the quarterfinals of the European Judo Championship being held in Podgorica.
Gjakova defeated Frenchman Maxime Gobert in the 1/16 finals.
An Albanian citizen lost his life in a car accident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Vogovë
told KOHA that three other people were injured
They have been taken to hospital for medical treatment
we were notified of a traffic accident in the village of Vogovë - Gjakova
The necessary police units have arrived at the scene
where it is suspected that the driver of a vehicle
lost control of the vehicle and caused a self-inflicted accident
while three other people suffered injuries and were sent for medical treatment," he said
An explosive device was found on Tuesday in the village of Smolicë
Kosovo Police announced that the scene has been secured
while the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) demining unit towed the vehicle without incident
The case was initiated as a "finding of a suspicious vehicle"
"It has been reported that a suspected explosive device was observed in the field
The relevant police unit has secured the scene
while the KSF's demining unit has removed the device without incident," the police statement said
Three children have lost their lives as a result of the collapse of a building in the village of Jabllanicë
The news was confirmed to KOHA by Major Milazim Lumi after midnight on Saturday
He said that it was about the collapse of an uninhabited building
He also said that there were attempts by the villagers to get the children out
but that this was not achieved. and that the medical team has declared them dead
the Police spokesperson for the Gjakova region
we were notified that a slab of an uninhabited house collapsed in the village of Jabllanicë
Medical personnel have confirmed the death of the victims at the scene
The state prosecutor has also been notified regarding the case
in coordination with whom the necessary investigative actions are currently being taken," stated the spokesperson for the Police in the Gjakova region
Two 15-year-old children and a 14-year-old died in the collapse of the building
expressed his sorrow for this tragic event and sent condolences to the affected families
"I am shocked by the news of the loss of life of three children in Jabllanicë tonight
There are no words to express the pain!" - said Gjini
Gjini emphasized the need for support in these difficult moments.
"Let's do everything we can to be with the families in these difficult times
May the angels of heaven be with us!" he said
Abdixhiku demands full and swift investigation into the deaths of three minors in Gjakova
The leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo
has asked the competent authorities to fully and quickly investigate the case of the death of three children in Jabllanicë
Abdixhiku expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
we received the tragic news of the loss of three children in the tragedy in Jabllanicë
I express my sincere condolences to the families
we stand by them and pray that they cope with this great loss
I also ask that all competent bodies conduct a full and prompt investigation to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy," the announcement issued by the LDK states
AAK leader Ramush Haradinaj also expressed condolences.
May God ease your pain," Haradinaj wrote on Facebook.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti has expressed condolences to the families of three children who died last night in Jabllanicë
Kurti said that the Government is close to these families in these difficult days
He added that the triple death has saddened and shocked the entire nation
"With deep sorrow I received the news of the tragedy that occurred in Jabllanicë
where three children lost their lives last night
after the collapse of an uninhabited building
I express my sincere condolences to the Mehmeti
praying that they find the strength to cope with this great pain
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo is with you in these difficult days
This triple death has saddened our entire people and shocked us all
May the three boys rest in peace," Kurti wrote on Facebook
has requested detailed and prompt investigations into the tragic case in Jabllanicë
where three children died on Saturday night after the slab of an uninhabited building collapsed.
"The loss of the lives of three minors in Jabllanicë
I call for a thorough and complete investigation of the case as soon as possible
I express my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones
in these extremely difficult moments for them and our entire society
praying that they find the strength to cope with this great loss!" - wrote Konjufca on Facebook
saying that in these difficult moments for the families
They have described the event as a deep tragedy and great pain for everyone.
has expressed condolences to the families of three children who died on Saturday night in Jabllanicë
after the collapse of an uninhabited building.
"The stable of Has is Gjakova" - this is how Hasan Çaushi from Nikoliq
who is currently hospitalized in Gjakova Hospital
where he is receiving the necessary medical care due to an illness
many of his fellow villagers choose to be treated across the Albanian border
The reason for this is the lack of proper conditions in the health institutions of Has in Albania
which forces the residents of the area to turn to Kosovo to seek medical help
They are welcoming us well and helping us with all the capacity they have
because we have good people there and we are coming here because it seems to us that we are providing the medicines faster
are more poor because we don't have a room to enter
they took me inside with medicines and all the good things like having a brother," Çaushi emphasizes
Although Tirana offers more healthcare options
for residents of the north it remains far and inaccessible – not only in distance
The doctor told me to go to Tirana and I said that if he takes good care of me
I'm going home and dying because I don't have the means to go to Tirana
there's a large population there and we don't get along
They're not good at working because they can triple the work they give us
Hasi used to make bread for the whole of Kuks
while today all the fields are barren," Çaushi declares
According to data from the Gjakova Hospital
1,300 patients from Albania received outpatient services
15 pregnant women from Albania chose to give birth to their children at this hospital.
is also hospitalized at the Gjakova Hospital
He says that the hospital in his area does not offer the necessary conditions
compared to the equipment and services offered by the Gjakova Hospital
I have not emigrated and today I am a pensioner
The reason for coming here is because we have it closer
it is equipped with the necessary medical equipment that we do not have there and we come to Gjakova
Time is what demands it and the conditions to be as good as possible
I also greet the medical staff of this hospital
especially the cardiologist who saved my life
I trust in God and the doctor who will come"
is also receiving services at this hospital
They are more specialized than there and the communication is good
here are the best services," Bolli declares.
says that patients from northern Albania are present every day
many residents from the northern area of Albania have been directed to the Gjakova Hospital
then the Kruma and Bajram Curri areas do not have enough doctors there
at this moment we are doing well with human resources
they have access to health services in 30 minutes," emphasizes Shala
He adds that treatment is equal for everyone
considering the Covid period that we have had a lot
I believe that they trust our doctors as long as they come here
This obliges us also because of the agreement they have in the ministries of the two states and all the services that a citizen receives from Kosovo
he also receives from Albania without any problem," Shala declares.
Dialysis is also offered free of charge to patients from Albania
while for other services they pay the same as citizens of Kosovo
in cooperation with Transparency International Kosovo
on Wednesday published the annual report "Municipal Transparency 2024"
which assesses the level of transparency in 38 municipalities of Kosovo for the period January-December 2024
KDI Project Manager Selvije Kurti emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability at the local level of governance
She stated that transparency is not a matter of will
but a legal obligation and a key instrument for building trust between citizens and institutions
an important development was the announcement of the launch of new municipal digital platforms
with the aim of completing this process by the end of December
the process has been accompanied by significant shortcomings
such as the lack of official announcements
clear deadlines and instructions for citizens regarding the use of the new websites
Besnik Ramadanaj from KDI presented the methodology of the report and the main results
the average score for the 38 municipalities was 68.34 points
an increase of about 5 percent compared to 2023
The municipalities with the best transparency performance for 2024 are: Ferizaj
The report also analyzed performance at the level of municipal assemblies and mayors' offices
Mayors' offices recorded a slight increase of 71.56 percent
while municipal assemblies recorded a slight increase of 71.03 percent
the report identified several ongoing challenges
including the lack of public notices to citizens regarding the launch of new websites
the lack of public information on the addresses of municipalities
the lack of a unique and standardized website structure
and the lack of full access to documents in official languages
Given that 2025 is a municipal election year
KDI encourages municipalities to strengthen transparency and not neglect it during this period
mayoral candidates are encouraged to draft and publish programs that emphasize transparency and accountability
The full Municipal Transparometer 2024 report is available on the official KDI website.
One person died on Sunday evening in Gjakova
Police announced on Monday that the victim was initially taken to the Emergency Room for medical treatment after being found unconscious at home
The death of the victim was ascertained by the medical team
the victim had heart health problems.
the case was initiated and the body was sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for an autopsy
An explosive device was found in Gjakova on Friday morning.
The KSF unit detonated the vehicle without any incident.
"It has been reported that a suspected explosive device has been encountered
Police units have secured the scene while the KSF's bomb disposal unit has detonated the device at the scene without incident," the KP report states
The Basic Prosecution Office in Gjakova has announced that it has filed an indictment against the defendants with the initials H.Ç.
for the criminal offense of "abuse of official position or authority under Article 414 paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 31 of the Criminal Code of Kosovo."
The Prosecution's announcement states that based on the indictment
in their capacity as official persons at the Regional Water Supply Company KRU "Gjakova" JSC - Branch in Rahovec
on an unspecified date until the beginning of June last year
have abused their official duty or authority by exceeding their official powers with the aim of obtaining for themselves or another person an unlawful material benefit
to the detriment of the Regional Water Company KRU "Gjakova" JSC
perform services in the municipality of Rahovec
to its citizens during and outside working hours without the company's knowledge
the derivative and the material necessary for connecting the water supply to the citizens with whom the defendants had just spoken
received for the services performed to the citizens
this money which was divided between the defendant H.Ç.
while in smaller payments they were given the other three defendants
they cause material damage to the injured party
it is said that they committed the criminal offense of "abuse of official position or authority".
proposed to the court that the defendants be found guilty and sentenced according to the law for the criminal offense they are charged with
as well as to impose an additional punishment
the prohibition of exercising functions in public administration or public service
The Ministry of Infrastructure has announced that on Tuesday (April 15)
mining of hard rock masses will take place on the Dollc-Gjakova road segment
during which the road will be closed to vehicle traffic
the closure will take place from 15:00 PM to 15:30 PM
and the works will take place on the section of the road towards the village of Volljakë
Drivers are urged to use alternative routes during this time interval
on the expansion route of the National Road N9.1
1 will be carried out." of solid rock masses for the expansion of the road
The works will be carried out on the section of the road towards the village of Volljakē
traffic will be interrupted," the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement
The Special Prosecution and the Kosovo Police have announced that the official of the Regional Water Supply Company "Gjakova"
he is suspected of the criminal offense of abuse of official position or authority
His residence and his office at the RWC were raided
and two contracts related to the case were seized
on the security measure for the defendant's presence in the proceedings," the Prosecution's announcement states
A dead body was found inside a burning house in Gjakova on Saturday morning.
Emergency units responded immediately to locate the fire
The victim's body has been sent for autopsy.
we received information about a fire in a house on 'Musa Zajmi' street in Gjakova
The necessary police units and the fire department reacted immediately
a dead body of a man was found inside the house
a case of 'causing general danger' was initiated
while the victim's dead body will be sent for forensic examination," the Police announced.