39 stories found
Serbian Minister Snežana Paunović faced widespread criticism for stating she would have ethnically cleansed Kosovo of Albanians in 1998 if she were in Milošević's position. President Vučić disavowed her comments, calling them careless and irresponsible, and not reflective of Serbia's policy.
BIRN reports that two armored Mercedes vehicles, owned by a Belgrade firm connected to Radoičić and Veselinović, were seized as part of the investigation into the Banjska attack in northern Kosovo.
Pristina's chief negotiator has stated that progress in the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia is contingent upon Serbia taking responsibility for the attack in Banjska. This condition highlights a key obstacle in ongoing normalization talks.
The Banjska case has significantly weakened Belgrade's position in the dialogue with Pristina regarding the normalization of relations, appearing to be an insurmountable obstacle, with seemingly little international community interest.
The articles raise questions regarding the underlying reasons and potential beneficiaries of the Banjska incident. They delve into who might have gained from or orchestrated the events in Banjska.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić rejected "Sarajevo Safari" allegations, claiming artificial intelligence was used to doctor a photo of him with a rifle. He also made controversial remarks, including insulting a Croatian journalist and an MEP, drawing strong criticism from the opposition.
Analyst Dušan Mijačić stated that the Banjska incident demonstrated the failure of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's policy in Kosovo.
A verdict is expected for three Serbs arrested during the Banjska conflict in Kosovo, two and a half years after the incident, while Radoičić remains free in Serbia.
Serbian politician Boško Obradović (SRCE) criticized President Aleksandar Vučić, alleging that Vučić effectively "gave" northern Kosovo to Prime Minister Albin Kurti following the Banjska incident. Obradović claimed that "radical heroes" devised an action but then fled, leaving the wounded.
Kosovo authorities have arrested a person, identified as S.R., at the Merdare border crossing on suspicion of involvement in the Banjska attack. Kosovo Interior Minister Dželjalj Svećlja publicly announced the name of the arrested individual.
The British representative to the United Nations has called on Serbia to fulfill its role in bringing those responsible for the 2023 armed attack in Banjska to justice, specifically mentioning Milan Radoičić.
EU Ambassador to Kosovo, Aivo Orav, stated that the Banjska attack remains a serious issue demanding accountability and justice, emphasizing that perpetrators must face the law.
KFOR Commander, Turkish General Ozkan Ulutaş, stated that NATO members remain concerned about the 2023 violence in Banjska and Zvečan, expecting Serbia to play its role. He also discussed alliances between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo, as well as arms imports to Kosovo and Hague rulings.
Serbian institutions in Kosovo awarded over a million euros in contracts to the construction firm "Rad 028," owned by Radule Stević, who is accused in the Banjska incident, despite the firm failing to complete more than 20 previously entrusted projects.
NATO officials have reiterated that deeper cooperation with Serbia is contingent upon accountability for the 2023 incidents in northern Kosovo, specifically the Banjska attack. This stance was confirmed by Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships Kevin Hamilton.
Radio Free Europe has reported that the individual accused in connection with the Banjska incident is the owner of several expensive apartments in Belgrade. This information has emerged as part of ongoing investigations.
Two and a half years after the attack on the Kosovo police in Banjska, three Serbs have been convicted – Blagoje Spasojević and Vladimir Tolić to life imprisonment, while Dušan Maksimović was…
"Following last week's verdict on the attack in Banjska, the EU regrets that Serbia has not yet taken the necessary steps to bring to justice those responsible for the attacks in northern Kosovo in…
A Kosovo court has sentenced three Serb separatists for their involvement in the deadly 2023 Banjska attack and monastery siege. Two individuals received life imprisonment, while a third was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
A court in Pristina is scheduled to deliver its verdict tomorrow for three Serbian individuals implicated in the Banjska case. This decision follows legal proceedings related to the incident.
A verdict is expected for three Serbs arrested during the Banjska conflict in Kosovo, while the main suspect, Radoičić, remains free in Serbia, two and a half years after the incident.
The final verdict in the Banjska trial has been scheduled for April 24. This follows the conclusion of closing arguments in the case.
The prosecutor has presented evidence against three individuals accused in the Banjska case. The details of the evidence were outlined during the proceedings.
The United Kingdom's representative to the United Nations urged Serbia to bring those responsible for the 2023 Banjska armed attack, including Milan Radoičić, to justice.
KFOR Commander Turkish General Ozkan Ulutas told FoNet news agency that NATO members remain concerned about the violence that occurred in 2023 in Banj
A professor from UPKM expressed concern about the future of professors and students at the University of Kosovska Mitrovica, suggesting that President Aleksandar Vučić's silence on its potential abolition is linked to his agreement to implement the Franco-German plan and Ohrid Agreement after the Banjska incident.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Milan Radoičić, organizer of the September 2023 Banjska attack, is on an Interpol warrant due to 'Kosovo and Metohija' and not for criminal activity.
The Office for Kosovo and Metohija announced that unknown individuals broke the glass on the entrance door of the only Serbian ambulance in the village of Banjska near Vučitrn, Kosovo.
The 30th annual May Day cycling event took place in Karlovac, Croatia, attracting numerous citizens who rode a 16 km route, followed by socializing, food, and music.
This is not just a legal defeat, it is a severe civilizational and moral bankruptcy of Vučić's policy of betrayal, which has turned the north of Kosovo into a testing ground for its...
Professor Mirović has commented on the command responsibility of Aleksandar Vučić concerning the 2023 armed conflict in Banjska, Kosovo, following recent life sentences and a 30-year sentence handed down by the Basic Court in Pristina to Serbs accused in the incident.
Kosovo's Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, stated that justice for the Banjska attack will only be complete once Milan Radoičić is convicted.
The building of the Institute for Rehabilitation in Sokobanjska Street in Belgrade has recently been merged with the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Dedinje," a decision made at a meeting with Lončar.
The Journalists' Association of Serbia (UNS) and its Kosovo branch have condemned the publication of personal data belonging to S. R., a suspect involved in the Banjska case, whose identification documents have been widely circulated on portals and social media for days.
A court in Pristina has ordered one-month detention for Stefan Radulović, who is suspected of involvement in the Banjska conflict. Radulović reportedly remained silent before the evidence presented during his hearing.
Kosovo's prosecution has requested life imprisonment for three Serbian individuals accused of involvement in the Banjska incident. This demand was made during the closing arguments of their trial.
Loutraki, a Greek town less than an hour from Athens and near the Corinth Canal, is a favorite among Greeks and an emerging destination for international tourists, known for its clear waters and thermal beach showers.
KFOR Commander, Turkish General Ozkan Ulutaş, stated that NATO members remain concerned about the 2023 violence in Banjska and Zvečan, expecting Serbian authorities to play their role. He also discussed alliances between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo, and arms imports to Kosovo.
A professor from the University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica expressed concerns about the future of professors and students, stating that President Aleksandar Vučić's silence on the university's potential abolition suggests an accelerated implementation of the Franco-German plan and Ohrid Agreement after the Banjska incident.