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Associated Press
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Kosovo's top court asks lawmakers to end their political stalemate and elect a speaker in 30 days
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo's Constitutional Court on Thursday asked the country's newly elected lawmakers in Parliament to end three months of political stalemate and elect a new speaker within 30 days. The court's move came at the request of 11 lawmakers, and it was not clear what would happen if lawmakers fail to abide by the court's wishes. The Parliament has failed to elect a speaker since its first session on April 15 because other parties have been unwilling to work with that of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose left-wing Self-Determination Movement, or Vetevendosje!, won only 48 out of 120 seats in the Feb. 9 election. That is down from 58 seats in 2021. Kurti's party has failed in 37 rounds of votes to receive the 61 votes needed to elect a new speaker. Without a speaker, Kurti cannot be formally nominated as prime minister and form a Cabinet. If the situation continues, the president can turn to any of the other parties. If no party can form a Cabinet, the country will face another parliamentary election. Kurti and the three main opposition parties have all ruled out working together in a coalition. The center-right Democratic Party of Kosovo, or PDK, won 24 seats, the conservative governing Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, 20 seats, and the right-wing Alliance for Kosovo's Future, AAK, eight seats. Ten seats are reserved for Kosovo's ethnic Serb minority and 10 others belong to non-Serb minority members of Parliament. A new Cabinet is needed not only to run the economy and other services, but also proceed with the 14-year-long normalization talks with Serbia, which have stalled. Kosovo holds municipal elections Oct. 12. Around 11,400 people died, mostly from Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority, in the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo, which was formerly a province of Serbia. A 78-day NATO air campaign ended the fighting and pushed Serbian forces out. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, with most Western nations recognizing its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't.
10-06-2025
- Health
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
PRISTINA, Kosovo -- Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews. ___ Semini reported from Tirana, Albania.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-06-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews. ___ Semini reported from Tirana, Albania.
The Independent
10-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews. ___ Semini reported from Tirana, Albania.
