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Separately, a nationwide protest in Pristina is underway to express solidarity with former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), with public transportation provided free of charge for participants. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) also called for investigations into decisions made by the Special Court.

In other news, the government has allocated 102 million euros for 13th salaries and experience bonuses. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court clarified procedures for new elections should a president not be elected by October 6th, and affirmed the obligation to respect Assembly deadlines.

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EU Commission President Holds Talks in Pristina

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Pristina today for discussions with Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz. The visit aims to address regional stability and Kosovo's European trajectory, with the French Ambassador also emphasizing the crucial role of dialogue with Belgrade for regional stability.

Gazeta Express Von der Leyen Arrives in Kosovo for Talks with Haxhiu and Kurti ↗
Gazeta Express French Ambassador: Dialogue with Belgrade Essential for Regional Stability ↗
Gazeta Express Von der Leyen's Visit to Tirana and Pristina Schedule ↗
Koha Ditore European Commission President Von der Leyen Visits Kosovo ↗
Telegrafi Live: Nationwide Protest in Pristina Held Today in Support of Former KLA Members ↗
Gazeta Express Public Transport Free in Pristina for UCK March ↗
Gazeta Express Protest Announced Against Special Court Decision ↗
Gazeta Express Hamza: No President Talks Without Law Change for Special Court ↗
Telegrafi Public Transport in Pristina Suspended from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM ↗

Constitutional Court Clarifies Presidential Election Process Amid Deadline

The Constitutional Court has outlined the process for new elections if Kosovo fails to elect a president by the October 6th deadline. The Court also issued a ruling stating that while convening the Assembly outside the constitutional deadline was previously tolerated, respecting such deadlines is now an obligation.

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Gazeta Express Constitutional Court Ruling on Assembly Term Limits ↗

Government Approves 102 Million Euros for Salaries and Bonuses

The government has allocated a significant sum of 102 million euros to cover 13th salaries and experience bonuses for its citizens.

Telegrafi 13th Salary and Experience Bonuses: Government Allocates 102 Million Euros ↗

Kosovo National Team Prepares for Israel Match

The Kosovo national football team is preparing for an upcoming match against Israel, with the aim of securing a victory. Coach Foda has made a surprising decision regarding the team selection, notably excluding a player who had started in the previous games.