UN Court in Mitrovica Reopens

The infamous UN Court in Mitrovica re-opened eight months after specialized units stormed the building following the occupation by Serbian protestors in February of this year.  A few international prosecutors and judges entered the building for the first time on Friday and the court officially will open today.  Serbian communities in Gracanica and Mitrovica held demonstrations on Friday against the reopening of the court, EULEX, and minority returns. 
There is continued news about the rejection of the nomination of Naim Mala to be Kosovo's ambassador to Switzerland.  Switzerland has reportedly expressed concern over Mala's dual Swiss-Kosovo citizenship.  There are rumors that Switzerland has stated that he is "not welcome" due to his criminal record however these reports were denied by the Swiss foreign minister who says that there is only a problem with diplomatic immunity due to Mala's dual citizenship.  There is speculation that the fuss over Mala's nomination comes from political opposition within Kosovo and has been fueled by the Kosovo media.

MTCowgirl's Kosovo News

• Kosovo will privatize electricity distribution
• Sweden will assist Kosovo property tax agency
• Kosovo police fired for lack of professionalism
• Kosovo universities start new academic year
• Black market petrol rules Northern Kosovo
• EULEX to start by end of year
• EULEX sets six standards for policing

MTCowgirl's Interesting Articles/Commentary

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• Kosovo story continues at international level
• Tired story of UNMIK's departure