07/09/2012
Read the statement here.
29/08/2012
Read the statement here.
02/07/2012
Read the communiqué here.
01/07/2012
Please find a link to the Radio S interview here and to the B92 interview here.
14/06/2012
Read his statement here.
13/06/2012
Read his statement here.
04/06/2012
Read the statement here.
29/05/2012
Read the statement here.
25/05/2012
The International Civilian Office today launched a new website on the rights of communities in Kosovo. The website www.ahtisaariplan.info has been set up to explain the Comprehensive Status Proposal and how it benefits communities, including for Serbs and other minority communities in Kosovo. Read the news release here.
23/05/2012
The ICO welcomes and supports today’s decision taken by the Government of Kosovo to establish a new Administrative Office in north Mitrovicë/Mitrovica (MNAO). Read the news release here.
18/05/2012
An international conference on “Dealing with the Past and Reconciliation – What kind of truth-seeking mechanism does Kosovo need?”, co-hosted by the ICO and the Ministry of Justice, will be held in Pristina on 22 May at Emerald Hotel. Read the news release here.
09/05/2012
The International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith gave an interview for Infoglobi news agency focusing on the end of supervised independence. The interview in English can be read here.
03/05/2012
Read his statement here.
01/05/2012
The ICO welcomes the news of the agreement that clears the way for the OSCE to facilitate balloting by eligible voters in Serbian parliamentary and presidential elections on May 6. Read the statement here.
26/04/2012
The International Civilian Office today announced the publication of the report Guests In Our Own House: The Comprehensive Settlement Proposal and the Serb Community in northern Kosovo. For more click here.
20/04/2012
The International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith today welcomed the adoption by the Assembly of Kosovo of the laws on the historic centre of Prizren and on the village of Velika Hoča/Hoçë e Madhe. Read his statement here.
06/04/2012
On the occasion of International Roma Day (8th of April), the International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith encouraged the Government of Kosovo to continue its efforts for implementing the Strategy on the Integration of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities. Read his statement here.
29/03/2012
Read the statement here.
24/02/2012
Read his statement here.
17/02/2012
Read his statement here.
13/02/2012
The International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith gave an interview for Belgrade daily Danas regarding the current situation in Kosovo. Read the summary here.
31/01/2012
Read his statement here.
24/01/2012
The International Steering Group (ISG) for Kosovo met in Vienna to review progress on implementation of the Comprehensive Status Proposal. Read the communiqué here.
10/11/2011
International Civilian Representative (ICR) Pieter Feith today condemned the violent incident in Kroi i Vitaku/Brđani on Wednesday night in which several persons were injured and one person lost his life. Read his statement here.
20/10/2011
ICR Pieter Feith’s statement during a press point at Grand Hotel regarding recent developments in the North. Read the statement here.
12/10/2011
ICR Pieter Feith press point while visiting Velika Hoča/Hoçë e Madhe Wine Festival together with Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning Dardan Gashi. Read the transcript here.
30/09/2011
Kosova Sot published an extensive interview over two editions with ICR Pieter Feith. See here the full transcript.
22/09/2011
The ICR, Pieter Feith today handed over the SPZ report to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Mr. Memli Krasniqi, Mr. Shpëtim Rudi, Deputy Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning and Mr. Bajrush Ymeri, Mayor of Novobërdë/Novo Brdo. Read the report here.
29/08/2011
On the occasion of the international day of the disappeared ICR Pieter Feith gave a statement. Read his statement here.
26/08/2011
International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith’s article ‘Preserving the character of Prizren’, addressing religious and cultural heritage issues, was published in Koha Ditore and Danas newspapers. Read the full article here.
12/08/2011
See here the full transcript.
10/08/2011
After a meeting with the mayor of Štrpce/Shtërpcë, Bratislav Nikolić, and the opening ceremony of town centre refurbishments, ICR Pieter Feith had a press point in which he commented on the current situation in Kosovo. Read the transcript here.
28/07/2011
Commenting on the current situation in Kosovo, the ICR issued a call for calm. Read his statement here.
12/07/2011
Read the communiqué of the International Steering Group from their capitals-level meeting here.
07/07/2011
Koha Ditore published an extensive interview over two editions with ICR Pieter Feith. Current issues involving the ICO were discussed during this interview. For more click here.
05/07/2011
ICR Pieter Feith had a presentation during the conference organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Kosovo Local Government Institute on decentralization. ICR presented the latest achievements and challenges ahead with regard to decentralization process. For more click here.
03/07/2011
ICR Pieter Feith has welcomed the agreements reached between Kosovo and Serbian in the EU-facilitated dialogue. Read his statement here.
26/06/2011
In response to progress in completing provisions of the Comprehensive Status Proposal, ICO will restructure its presence in Kosovo’s regions by closing its offices in Pejë/Peć, Prizren, Gjilan/Gnjilane, and Prishtinë/Priština, while the ICO office in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica will continue its work. Read the news release here.
26/06/2011
In view of our mandate responsibilities and of media coverage today, the International Civilian Office wishes to put its position on a ongoing land expropriation on the record.
We understand that the land expropriation in Hajvali/Ajvalia is for the purpose of building an educational complex which would also house the American University in Kosovo (AUK). The International Civilian Office has repeatedly made its views on this matter clear to the relevant authorities over the past months: as we have said on other issues, there must be full respect for the law. We will continue to engage constructively with the Government in the interests of proper procedure and the public benefit that is expected to be served by this transaction.
It is also our view that in recent public statements, Mr Andrea Capussela has breached the duties of confidentiality undertaken during his employment with the ICO, duties which continue after his dismissal from service. We believe the account of events presented is partial and contains a number of significant inaccuracies which appear to have the overall aim of discrediting the ICO. The ICO, in consultation with other interested parties, is therefore considering appropriate legal steps.
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13/06/2011
The independence of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) is absolutely essential for Kosovo’s reputation with potential investors and the wider international community, said ICR Pieter Feith in a meeting with the new Governor of the CBK, Mr Gani Gërguri. Read the news release here.
25/05/2011
International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith welcomed the opening of a Centre for Citizens’ Services (CCS) in north Mitrovicë/Mitrovica, which will give citizens greater access to economic opportunities. Read his statement here.
19/05/2011
Daily Zëri from Pristina interviewed International Civilian Representative, Pieter Feith. See here the full transcript.
19/05/2011
International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith’s article ‘The Rule of Law and the recent past’, addressing reconciliation and rule of law issues, was published in Koha Ditore newspaper today. Read the full article here.
16/05/2011
Daily Danas from Belgrade interviewed International Civilian Representative, Pieter Feith. See here the full transcript.
07/05/2011
The International Civilian Representative, Pieter Feith, has granted his consent to the appointment of Mr. Gani Gërguri as Governor of the Central Bank of Kosovo, following the vote in the Kosovo Assembly.
The consent was given pursuant to ICR’s authority under Article 2.2 (d) of Annex IX of the Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement. The appointment of the Central Bank Governor is then made by the President of the Republic of Kosovo.
“I hope that this appointment will reinforce the professionalism and independence that the Central Bank of Kosovo requires for probity and international credibility,” said Mr.Feith in his consent letter to Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga. (Ends)
04/05/2011
At a press point with the Prime Minister, ICR Pieter Feith made the following comments…Read the transcript here.
27/04/2011
Read the statement here.
19/04/2011
The International Civilian Representative today thanked the Minister Støre for the extensive support that the ICO has received from Norway in the past years through seconded staff and financial contributions. Read his statement here.
08/04/2011
The International Civilian Representative today congratulated the new President of Kosovo following her election to the office by the Kosovo Assembly. Read his statement here.
07/04/2011
The ICR commented on the political agreement last night. Read the statement here.
24/03/2011
Voice of America in Serbian language interviewed ICR Pieter Feith. See here the full transcript.
13/03/2011
The ICR appeared on KTV’s ‘Rubikon’ talk show where the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina/Prishtine, the upcoming census and other issues were discussed. Read extracts here and watch the whole show here.
09/03/2011
The International Civilian Representative in Kosovo today spoke at the American University in Kosovo (AUK). Read the transcript of the speech titled “Kosovo’s Way ahead in 2011” here.
23/02/2011
The International Civilian Representative in Kosovo today congratulated the new President and Prime Minister of Kosovo following the votes held in the Kosovo Assembly. Read his statement here.
16/02/2011
Read the ICR’s statement here.
11/02/2011
The International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith was interviewed on Friday 11 February 2011 by Radio Free Europe (RFE). Read the transcript of the interview here.
08/02/2011
The International Steering Group (ISG) for Kosovo met in Brussels to review progress on implementation of the Comprehensive Status Proposal. Read the communiqué here.
02/02/2011
ICO Spokesman Andy McGuffie answers questions by RTK about the decision of the caretaker government to postpone the implementation of public sector salary increases. Read the transcript of the interview here.
26/01/2011
The International Civilian Representative & EU Special Representative Pieter Feith today commented on reports of an attack on a returnee in the village of Oprashk/Opraske near Osojan/Osojane, western Kosovo.
Pieter Feith said:
“I condemn this violent act, which is the third incident in this area over recent weeks. An investigation by the Kosovo Police has started, this must be brought to completion and any necessary prosecutions brought as a result of this investigation. I call on all relevant institutions to support this investigation and to fully co-operate with the Kosovo Police so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice.
“I call on the Government of Kosovo and the Istog/Istok Municipality to take proactive measures to crack down on crime and build trust within and between communities.” Ends
24/01/2011
The ICO spokesman has commented on public sector salary increases proposed by the caretaker Government of Kosovo.
Andy McGuffie, ICO spokesman said:
“Management of the budget is a matter for the Government. In general our advice to the Government is that adherence to international agreements and responsible budget management – ensuring adequate sources of revenue to meet expenditure – is important for Kosovo’s credibility. It is equally important for budget decisions to be taken on the appropriate legal basis.”
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