European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo

BRUSSELS - The effectiveness of the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) is highly questionable and its fate is uncertain, says Filip Ejdus of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy.

On the occasion of International Day of the Disappeared, the head of EULEX in Kosovo said that the issue "continues to be a top priority" for the mission.

The retrial of three men originally convicted of involvement in organ-trafficking from the Medicus clinic near the Kosovo capital began at Pristina Basic Court.

The head of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, Shkelqim Hysenaj, warned on Thursday that the authorities were not dealing with cases of violence against reporters properly.

Kosovo's Special Prosecution confirmed on Wednesday that it has issued 57 warrants for the arrest of Serbian citizens suspected of committing war crimes, but will not reveal the names of those who are wanted.

Federica Mogherini has invited prime ministers Aleksandar Vucic and Mustafa to Brussels for another round of the high level Kosovo dialogue.

According to an announcement posted on the website of the EU External Action Service, the meeting will be held on February 1.

The EU rule-of-law mission in Kosovo expressed disappointment after the Supreme Court ordered a retrial of three men convicted of involvement in organ-trafficking from the Medicus clinic near Pristina.

BELGRADE - Kosovo's Supreme Court ordered retrial to doctors and officials convicted of organ trafficking in the period between 2006 and 2008, reports "Reuters". EULEX said it was disappointed by the decision of the court.

Members of Greece's crime prevention unit (OPKE) are seen standing next to a new batch of police patrol vehicles unveiled Friday at the headquarters of the Hellenic Police (ELAS) in Athens. A total of 25 semi-armored Toyota Land Cruisers will be put at the service of OPKE and EKAM, the country's special anti-terrorist unit.

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic on Thursday afternoon in Belgrade received the head of the EU rule of law mission in Kosovo, (EULEX), Alexandra Papadopoulou.

However, problems occurred when attempts were made to harmonize a statement about their meeting, the Serbian president's press service announced.