Feeble parallel structures in the north

The security situation in northern Mitrovica over the last week has been smooth and without any incidents that would be reflected in the overall situation.

Director of the department, Behxhet Bala, said that in general, the recent situation is calm and thanks for the good work of local structures and international security. He stressed that the relaxation of the situation has caused the weakening of the role of Serbian illegal structures.

He is focused on runoff held on December 1 in the north of the city and the need for appropriate security measures. "The last time there was a good organization, so it is necessary that the local structures for runoff and international security are at the office," said Bala.

While Ahmet Josh, commander of the Kosovo Police in south Mitrovica, said that the situation in the south of the city is quiet and there is no concern. He stated that they are ready for the runoff held on December 1 in the south and north of the city.

Steal 160 sheep, without the first one!

Police in south-east England have appealed for help in tracking down thieves who stole 160 sheep from a field near the village of Wool.
According to police, the sheep were stolen between Saturday and Monday, and that thieves have had a big cart to carry them.
They have appealed to everyone, to alert you if they see anyone suspicious or who has bid for sheep in "unusual circumstances or for low price, in order to help in the theft.

European energy standards Kosovo away!

Eastern Europe stands at a crossroads , with regard to energy development plans on the one hand and respect for European standards on the other . About 30 billion euros will be invested in Eastern European countries in energy projects within the next ten years .

Decisions to be taken by the governments of Eastern Europe , will determine the level of security of energy projects and therefore the level of impact of energy projects on the environment , such as water and air .
Given the obligations that countries in the region have in respect of the energy standards of the EU, the situation on the ground , and challenges in decision-making , the question naturally arises : which direction are walking Eastern European countries ?
Comparing data between seven Eastern European countries : Albania , Bosnia - Herzegovina , Croatia , Kosovo, Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia , shows best the state governments commitment to ensure sustainable energy development and respect EU standards , said in a prepared project for this area by ATRC and six non-governmental organization of six East European countries .
Energy Efficiency , 2020
According to EU standards by 2010 energy efficiency should be 20 % . While Croatia only provides 20% efficiency value by this time , and Kosovo , Macedonia , Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Serbia until 2018 only provide efficiency up to 9 % , stated in this document .

Dirty electricity ( energy produced by burning solids ) , 2010
During the 2010 energy spotted in the EU member states has been : 24.7 % or 827.8 TWh . Meanwhile Kosovo during 2010 rose to 96.5 % or 4,989 GWh , Macedonia 65.3 % or 4,743 GWh , Albania 0 % .
Solar and wind energy , 2010
In 2010 the member states of the EU , are producing about 172.200 GWh . In Kosovo , while only 1 GWh , while in Albania and Macedonia 0 GWh .
Theft and loss of energy , 2010
In 2010 the member states of the EU , about 23.4 % of the energy produced energy is reported as stolen or lost , and in Kosovo, about 40.5 % of the energy is lost as reported in Albania about 25 , 3%, 11% Macedonia .

Civil Defence and Serbian officials, will not enter Kosovo

Day of Silence election and runoff election day on December 1 will not be allowed any Serb officials who remain in Kosovo , and also even the so-called civil defense . So said Minister of Internal Affairs , Bajram Rexhepi, who said that even if no request to stay in Kosovo , they will not be accepted .
After the meeting of the Government , Minister Rexhepi said that in cooperation with EULEX and KFOR are making preparations for a runoff election this time and expect to go smooth and without the use of violence .

Rexhepi : I would not be allowed Serbian officials to enter Kosovo ( Video )
"I will not have such opportunity because it adhered to all the rules of the CEC that the day of silence , even on election day no such officials would not be allowed such officials , as in the left early in Mitrovica revote , the so-called civil defense , will not be present , "said Rexhepi .
Also during the press conference , Rexhepi confirmed that on December 9th will begin production of biometric ID cards . While he noted that the request is accepted Turkish community that this community IDs to be printed in the Turkish language .

" In one of the points that have been discussed earlier request of the Turkish community , which when produced biometric ID cards for members of the Turkish community to be written in Turkish . This has been the case with such documents , and we have applications before the Turkish committee , as Yagcilar Minister and other MPs and they can inform you that on December 9th will begin production of biometric ID cards today can shape how we present will also appear in the Turkish language , "said Rexhepi .

Meanwhile, the Minister of Public Administration , Mahir Yagcilar was satisfied this requirement with the approval of his community , while also presented a sample that looks like an identity card printed in Turkish .

" One of the important issues for Kosovo regarding the stabilization and association agreement , has been the production of documents or civil status documents and I as citizens of Kosovo and a member of the Turkish community , have announced the addition of biometric identity card in language English, Albanian , Serbian and Turkish . I am pleased and believe that will be one of the positive evaluations in terms of biometric documents , but also in terms of meeting the law on language use , "said Yagcilar .

Shefqet Krasniqi: Do not lay with the summon to prayer between Parliament

More than a few weeks, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning of the Government of Kosovo presented the draft law against noise . He bill was approved in the meeting without any vote against the government .

With noise protection bill , approved by the government days earlier , but road traffic , rail and air , which are calculated as a source of noise , acoustic equipment they include religious objects.
The bells of the churches , but also calls to prayer mosques , under this bill , should be landscaped to the extent not hinder citizens , said Hasan celebrations by the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning .

Affected by this bill , officials of the Islamic Community of Kosovo have declared that religious calls can not be considered noise , but will be cooperating with the authorities responsible . On the other hand , Don Shan Zef , the Catholic Church has stated that it will accept minimization, but in no way eliminate the bell , which is the millennial tradition .

But Shefqet imam Krasniqi thinks otherwise . Once such a bill is approved by the Kosovo government , the public has begun to circulate a video where Shefqet Krasniqi expressed his views openly against lowering the sound of Adhan , saying among other things that do not force him to become the Member of Parliament the summon to prayer inside.

Kosovo is falling birthrate

Economic development and emancipation of women has influenced Kosovo Kosovo every year to mark the birth rate decline. Within ten years, according to statistics, there have been five thousand births less.

Sociology experts predict that over the coming decades there will be fewer births. The decline comes more from a lack of economic development, but also by raising female employment and Kosovo.
According to statistics, in the years 2000-2012, Kosovo marked east around 5 thousand less.

 While in 2000 have been reported 40 thousand births, in 2012 the number dropped to 35 thousand.
"Based on the information collected and published, in Kosovo in 2012 are 34,932 registered, 27,912 of them in Kosovo and in the Diaspora 7020 births", told "albinfo" Hazbije Ceric, Information Officer at the Agency of Statistics Kosovo.

Banks SWIFT - code Kosovo

Authorities warn that the bank in Kosovo from December 9 in Kosovo is expected to be implemented SWIFT code Kosovo Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo , as well as commercial banks operating in the country .

Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication , known by the acronym SWIFT has assigned a special code to use state regarding the identification of the financial institutions of the Republic of Kosovo .
Code Central Bank of Kosovo ( CBK ) will be CBRXKPR , while commercial banks will have individual codes , Florin writes Maxharraj , senior adviser of the Executive Board for markets , instruments and financial infrastructure in the Central Bank of Kosovo .
Maxharraj shows that the use of this code , unless enables convenience for clients, enables combating money laundering and financing of terrorism .
"Apart from the direct benefits to customers of banks , or urdhëruesve payment or benefit the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo institutions , the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo , with access to the SWIFT system , will also benefit in facilitating money laundering fight financing of terrorism , "says Maxharraj .

Otherwise , use this code from commercial banks operating in the country , easily allows for transfers and international transactions , and also reduces the cost of international transfers , experts say this issue .
SWIFT bank code for Kosovo is good news for the country , because the benefits are multidimensional , as economically , as well as politically , considering Naim Gashi , a professor at the University of Prishtina .
" In political terms , SWIFT code indicates that Kosovo has an economic identity in the international banking sector , while in economic terms , is that SWIFT code creates convenience in financial transactions , which make financial institutions in Kosovo " .
" It affects the cost of bank transfers from one place to another place . However , what is more important , it also affects the reduction of the time financial transactions , " Gashi estimates .
In the absence of SWIFT code , Gashi said that the burden of paying citizens of Kosovo who had higher costs for international transfers , compared with regional countries and other European countries .

This is because in the absence of the Code all banks operating in Kosovo had to have a correspondent bank in the west , which always adds to the cost of transactions .
Using SWIFT - code , affecting the growth performance of commercial banks , but also the Central Bank of Kosovo itself internationally , says another professor in the Faculty of Economics , Safet Merovci , who teaches a course on International Finance .

Merovci says that the use of unique code Kosovo , increases security and foreign investors .
" It affects mostly to foreign investors , because transactions sees that makes a code to another country and investing in Kosovo , certainly politically investors to fear from investments in Kosovo " , says Merovci for Radio Free Europe .
In a press release , Kosovo Bankers Association , has announced the launch of SWIFT code enforcement Kosovo banking system in the country

Impounded 700 kilograms of marijuana

Bans campaign continues colossal amounts of narcotics near Lazarat , while police detained a Friday morning kamionçonë transporting 700 kilograms of marijuana .

In operation conducted by the police of Gjirokastra , the code-named " Camouflage " , was placed in handcuffs driver , Edward Sako .
The narcotic was concealed in the tapestry of the vehicle .
Kamionçinës ban was made after the village was supplied Lazarat and was attempting to leave the national road .

Police had some time to vrojtonte suspicious movements to the vehicle driver .
It is believed that they had seized hundreds of kilograms of the Italian market for the final destination .
Following Lazarat harvesting season , police are colossal amount of marijuana seized in the past two months , but remain unknown quantity that still manages to be exported to European markets from Albania , Top Channel reports .

Two days ago , two Polish students were put in handcuffs by police Gjirokastra , having bought several kilograms of hashish in Lazarat , in order to bring them to sell in Poland .