News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

UNMIK/PR/754 SRSG Michael Steiner signed two regulations today that pave the way for privatization of socially-owned enterprises in Kosovo. The signing ceremony at UNMIK headquarters in Pristina was attended by Jurgen Voss, deputy DSRSG of the EU Pillar IV, UNMIK Legal Advisor Alexander Borg-Olivier…

UNMIK/PR/753 Today marks a special occasion: the third anniversary of the arrival of UNMIK and KFOR, symbolizing the international community’s commitment to transforming Kosovo into a respectful and democratic society. We have much to be proud of. There are clear signs of ongoing reconstruction and…

UNMIK/PR/752 PRISTINA – Members of the Kosovo Government today took the oath of office thus marking the completion of the government. In a brief ceremony, conducted in the presence of SRSG Michael Steiner, the Prime Minister, the Ministers of the Government and the Inter-ministerial Coordinator for…

UNMIK/PR/765 PRISTINA – UNMIK welcomes the decision of the FYROM Government to abolish visas for the holders of the UNMIK Travel Document. The decision comes into force from today. The decision is the result of discussions between UNMIK and FYROM, aimed at easing movement of people between Kosovo…

UNMIK/PR757 PRISTINA – UNMIK Police today arrested four Kosovo Albanian males in a complex arrest and search operation The four men are suspected of having committed serious crimes against other Kosovo Albanians in June 1999 after the war. The crimes occurred in various areas of Kosovo and involved…

UNMIK/PR/709 SRSG Michael Steiner announced today that all Kosovo Albanians remaining in Serbian prisons who so wished have been returned to Kosovo. These were the last known Kosovo Albanians held in Serbia, since Yugoslav forces in June 1999 moved approximately 2,000 prisoners from Kosovo to other…

UNMIK/PR/721 PRISTINA – PDSRSG Charles Brayshaw today visited Gnjilan to meet injured persons and to see for himself the damage to the town caused by yesterday’s earthquake. SRSG Michael Steiner, currently in New York, requested Mr. Brayshaw to visit Gnjilan and assess the situation on his behalf…

UNMIK/PR/720 PRISTINA - The International Prosecutor for Prizren has filed an indictment charging Martin Almer, Feriz Thaqi and Isa Ulluri with grave bodily injury, light bodily injury, extraction of a statement under duress, maltreatment in the course of duty, abuse of office and giving a false…

UNMIK/PR/719 Mr. President, Members of the Council, I am pleased to tell you that the UN operation in Kosovo under Resolution 1244 has entered a new phase, allowing us to make new proposals for the way ahead. In the period from June 1999 UNMIK concentrated on the humanitarian crisis, essential…

UNMIK/PR/718 SRSG Michael Steiner delivered the following address today at the University of Pristina titled “A New Generation, A New Economy,” on UNMIK’s plans for privatization and revitalizing the Kosovo economy. “Good morning, It’s good to see youth here today. Still some of you might remember…

UNMIK/PR716 Pristina – Six Ashkali families will return to their homes in Vushtrii/Vucitrn today. Their return to Kosovo, which was planned over the last year, has been positively supported by Vushtrii municipal authorities as well as the local population. The Vushtrii Municipal Assembly adopted a…

UNMIK/PR/715 Pristina – SRSG Michael Steiner today sent a letter to Bishop Artemije on issues of importance to the future of Kosovo: peace and stability, rule of law, returns, the recent violence in North Mitrovica. SRSG Michael Steiner will meet with Bishop Artemije on Tuesday, April 16 in the…