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The front page of Gazeta Express focuses heavily on ongoing protests and political developments in Kosovo, particularly surrounding a controversial law related to former fighters and the special court. There are also reports on inter-party communications, potential presidential elections, and a…
Former fighters are facing sentencing, leading to significant disappointment. Prime Minister Kurti expressed skepticism regarding a related law, while protests concerning the issue have gained attention in international media.
MP Hamza stated there has been no communication with the Vetëvendosje (LVV) party and reiterated the clear request to convene a parliamentary session.
Members are continuing to leave the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) party, citing the Special Court as the reason for their departure.
A protest organized under the slogan 'Not in my name' is scheduled for noon in the square, with participants demanding the law concerning the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) be passed today.
MP Krasniqi stated that if the law pertaining to the Special Court is passed, there is a political will to proceed with electing the president.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MASh) has issued a statement clarifying that an announcement claiming no classes will be held on October 6 is false.
A moment where Shakira appeared shocked by Dua Lipa's singing voice has become a viral sensation on social media platforms.
After police used crowd control measures including tear gas, water cannons, and rubber batons, protesters have regained control of the square.
Deputies from the PDK party confronted a police cordon, demanding the square be cleared so they could protest in support of individuals referred to as 'our liberators'.
Ramush Haradinaj entered the crowd of protesters, expressing disappointment that a vote they had hoped for did not occur, stating that the current situation is causing pain to the people, the country, and certain individuals.
Law enforcement has positioned heavy vehicles in the vicinity of the Kosovo Assembly building.
Police conducted an operation to clear the square, using a significant quantity of tear gas to force protesters to disperse.
The situation in the square remains tense, with a large number of protesters still present and police continuing to deploy tear gas.
Law enforcement deployed tear gas in the square in an effort to break up the ongoing protest.
A meeting between Prime Minister Kurti and MP Hamza in the Assembly has concluded, but the outcome of their discussions remains undisclosed.
While Prime Minister Kurti and MP Hamza held a meeting inside the Assembly, the number of protesters gathered outside the building has grown.
Police have heavily secured the entrance to the government building, while protesters are organizing to block Members of Parliament from exiting the Assembly.
The police reported the detention of a protester who used pyrotechnics directed at state property and urged for peaceful demonstration.
Police officers, equipped with gear, entered the Assembly building, while deputies from the LVV party were seen receiving pizzas delivered from outside.
The Assembly has approved amendments to the law concerning the Special Court in its first reading, receiving 91 votes in support.
Prime Minister Kurti described the legislative initiative to amend the law for the Special Court as urgent but expressed doubts about its effectiveness and benefit.
