Police Safety Under Scrutiny Amid Former Mayor's Sentencing
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Domestic news highlights include growing concerns over the safety of the police force, with reports indicating that 390 officers have been injured and several have died in the line of duty over the past three years. This issue has sparked public discussion on the challenges faced by law enforcement.
In other significant domestic developments, Shpend Ahmeti, former Mayor of Pristina, has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined 5,000 euros by a court. Additionally, a substantial 22 million Euro tender has been announced for the second phase of the National Library's restoration, marking a significant investment in cultural heritage. Authorities also reported the arrest of four individuals for illegally entering the country from Serbia.
Internationally, the country's media is closely watching the continued rise in fuel prices, with the Ministry of Economy announcing new, higher rates.