Acting President Haxhiu visits the Association of Families of Missing Persons in Mitrovicë
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, visited today the Association of Families of Missing Persons in Mitrovicë, where she met with relatives of persons who were forcibly disappeared during the war. During this visit, Acting President Haxhiu, accompanied by MP Arjeta Fejza, listened closely to the concerns, requests and sufferings of families who are still waiting for answers about their loved ones. “In the Municipality of Mitrovica, there are still 104 persons who are counted as forcibly disappeared, about whose fate the families have no information at all. This is a grave wound for the families, for Mitrovica and for the entire Republic of Kosovo,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She said that the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo have an obligation to continue working to clarify the fate of the forcibly disappeared persons, while the main obstacle in this process remains the lack of cooperation by Serbia. “The main problem continues to be Serbia, which is not providing the necessary information on the fate of the forcibly disappeared persons. We will address the requests of the families and mothers who are still waiting for a response to the responsible institutions. This issue must remain at the centre of institutional work”, said Acting President Haxhiu. During the visit, she thanked the Association of Families of the Missing Persons in Mitrovica for its many years of work in keeping the voices of the families heard and in seeking the truth about the missing persons. She also emphasized that “this is my first visit to this association and I want to thank them for the great work they have done over the years. For a long time, part of the burden that institutions should have borne after the war has been borne by family associations and organizations, including this association in Mitrovicë.” Acting President Haxhiu also mentioned the institutional steps taken to address war crimes and strengthen transitional justice in Kosovo. “For the families of war victims and for the families of persons who have disappeared under force, justice remains a permanent demand. Therefore, important steps have been taken, such as enabling trials in absentia, establishing the Institute for War Crimes, increasing the capacities of the police and prosecutors, and adopting the Transitional Justice Strategy. These are actions that demonstrate the institutional commitment to addressing war crimes and supporting families”, said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu invites the European Union to send an Election Observation Mission for the June 7th elections
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, has forwarded a letter to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and at the same time Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, inviting the European Union to send an Election Observation Mission for the early elections for the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, scheduled for June 7th 2026. In her letter, Acting President Haxhiu emphasized that, in accordance with her constitutional responsibilities, she has reached a decision scheduling the date of the early elections. Given the importance of this process, she has invited the European Union, through an independent Election Observation Mission, to monitor and assess the conduct of the elections. Acting President Haxhiu pointed out that the presence of the EU Election Observation Mission would contribute to the transparency, credibility and integrity of the electoral process, in line with the Republic of Kosovo’s continued commitment to democratic standards and free elections. The Republic of Kosovo has consistently valued the role of the European Union in supporting democratic institutions and advancing electoral standards. The invitation to send the Election Observation Mission is a continuation of this institutional practice and an expression of Kosovo’s commitment to an open, transparent and credible electoral process.
Acting President Haxhiu received the pupils who represented Kosovo at EMO 2026 and presented the certificates of appreciation to them and to the Association of Mathematicians
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, received today the Kosovo mathematics team, following their participation at the European Mathematical Olympiad, EMO 2026. The team was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Valdete Rexhebeqaj-Hamiti, President of the Association of Mathematicians of Kosovo, while Kosovo was represented by pupils Ajan Hajrullahu, Lyron Celina, Vesa Xhymshiti, Ari Juniku, Shpendi Deva and Lekë Nikçi. At this competition, Ajan Hajrullahu won the bronze medal, while Lyron Celina and Vesa Xhymshiti received honorary appreciations. President Haxhiu congratulated the pupils on their achievement and on representing Kosovo in an important international mathematics competition. “Participating in competitions of this level is a success in itself. When we add to this the results achieved, Ajan’s bronze medal and the honorary appreciations for Lyron and Vesa, then this success takes on even greater meaning. It speaks of the dedication, discipline and potential of our young people in mathematics. Their success is also a success of the Republic of Kosovo”, said Acting President Haxhiu. On this occasion, she expressed her gratitude to the six pupil representatives of Kosovo and to the Association of Mathematicians of Kosovo. The challenges faced by the Association of Mathematicians of Kosovo in preparing pupils for international competitions were also discussed at the meeting. Acting President Haxhiu expressed the readiness of the Presidency to assist, either directly or by serving as a bridge with the relevant institutions. The fact that in 2027 Kosovo will be the organizer of the European Mathematics Olympiad, where Prishtina will welcome talented young people from different countries of Europe was also potentiated at the meeting. Acting President Haxhiu emphasized that support for talented pupils is an investment in knowledge, science and the future of Kosovo.
Acting President Haxhiu participates at the Administrative Court opening ceremony: It is an important day for our justice system
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, participated today at the Administrative Court opening ceremony, which was also attended by the Acting Minister of Justice Donika Gërvalla, Arjeta Sadiku, Deputy Chairperson of the Kosovo Judicial Council, Fejzullah Rexhepi, President of the Supreme Court of Kosovo, the Acting Deputy Minister of Justice Genc Nimoni, the Acting President of the Administrative Court Rexhep Gashi, the Head of EULEX Mission in Kosovo Giovanni Pietro Barbano and Alfons Lentz from the European Union Office in Kosovo. On this occasion, Acting President Haxhiu said that the commencement of the work of the Administrative Court is undoubtedly an important day for our justice system, but it’s true importance will be felt outside these premises. “In offices, in homes where citizens are awaiting their answers, within families that depend on a decision, in the daily work of the administration and in the trust that people have in relation to the state and the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo. What may be just another file to the administration, for the citizen is his place of work, a parent’s pension, a family salary, a necessary assistance, a license to work, or a right that he has been seeking for months or years. Therefore, it should be emphasized that administrative decisions directly affect the lives of the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo”, said Acting President Haxhiu. She said that when we started this work at the Ministry of Justice, we had before us a problem affecting many citizens of the Republic: the state decides, while the citizen is often forced to wait for a long time to understand whether the decision of an institution is fair or legal, whether it is justified, whether there is room for complaint and whether his complaint will be taken seriously. “In a democratic republic, the decision of the administration cannot leave the citizen without a way out. It must be based on the law, clearly justified and can be challenged when the citizen believes that a right has been violated. Even today, in a different capacity, I see this court with the same conviction. Reform is therefore not measured by the moment it is written into law, but the moment when the citizen begins to feel it in his or her life. And today, with the opening of the Administrative Court, I strongly hope that the citizen of the Republic will feel the hand of the state, and I also hope that every hand that touches the life of the citizen will be careful, prudent and responsible”, emphasized the Acting President. She further added that the Administrative Court will also be important for the administration itself. According to her, each of its decisions will be a lesson for the public office: how an act should be justified, how a deadline should be respected, how the party should be treated and how the repetition of the mistake should be avoided. She further said that the State becomes better when it accepts to be corrected. “The work of the court will not only be important for the citizen who wins a dispute. But it will also be important for the administration that learns from that dispute. Because every decision of this court will also speak to the public office: to show where it went wrong, how a decision should be justified, how it should act next time. This is how the habit of responsibility is built in the state”, added Acting President Haxhiu. She thanked all those who have worked in this important process: the working group within the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Justice, the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, the Judicial Council, the judges, especially the administrative ones who have never hesitated to be in the working groups of the Ministry of Justice at that time and to give their professional contribution. “Thank you very much, because of course the work of the officials in the Ministry of Justice at that time was exceptional, but it is different when you learn new lessons, comments, proposals from those who deal with such issues every day! Therefore, thank you for all this engagement that you have made! And the partners who helped the Ministry of Justice at that time too,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. In her address to the participants, she said that from today on, this court will speak through its decisions, through the cases that it handles without delay and through cases when the administrative error is corrected and when the citizen sees that he is not defenceless. “So, this is its meaning. I hope that its work brings citizens closer to justice and keeps the administration closer to responsibility! I wish good luck to all the judges who will be engaged in this Court. Also, to the professional staff, associates, legal officers and all other staff who will be engaged as well,” said Acting President Haxhiu at the conclusion of her address.
Acting President Haxhiu met with the Mayor of Fushë Kosovë, Valon Prebreza
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, met today with the Mayor of Fushë Kosovë, Valon Prebreza, with whom she discussed many projects in the service of citizens, as well as the support for the organizations that work with women. Acting President Haxhiu and Mayor Prebreza spoke about the challenges that women face each and every day, the need for their voices to be heard more, and the importance of creating equal opportunities for each of them. According to Acting President Haxhiu, it is necessary to be close to these initiatives and to support them continuously, so that every woman has the space and support she deserves.
Acting President Haxhiu signs the decree on the opening of the Consular Mission of the Republic of Kosovo in Texas
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, signed today the decree on the opening of the Consular Mission of the Republic of Kosovo in Texas. “This is an important step for our compatriots in Texas and the surrounding region, but also a recognition for our diaspora in the United States of America, which for decades has worked for, helped, lobbied and stood by Kosovo. During every chapter of our path, from resistance to state-building, the diaspora has played a key role,” said Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, with this mission, Kosovo becomes closer to its citizens and more present in one of the most important economic and social centers of the United States.
Acting President Haxhiu visited the Association of Civilian Victims and Invalids in Kosovo
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, visited today the Association of Civilian Victims and Invalids in Kosovo, where she was received by the Director of this Association, Mustafa Prenku. On this occasion, Acting President Haxhiu stated that this is her second visit to this Association. “I made the first visit when I was Minister of Justice, within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Domestic Violence campaign, and now also as Acting President”, said Acting President Haxhiu. She said that today she will be obtaining detailed information on the progress that has occurred since then, and of course, about the needs and challenges that this center faces. “After this meeting, I will have the opportunity to meet with the Mayor of Fushë Kosovë, Mr. Valon Prebreza, to discuss support for organizations that deal with such cases, including cooperation with the organization I am here with today,” said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu also met with women who are victims of sexual violence. From her visit to this Association, she called on all persons who were sexually abused during the recent war in Kosovo to apply for recognition of their status. “On this occasion, allow me to take this opportunity to call on all persons who have been sexually abused during the recent war in Kosovo to apply for recognition of their status. You know that four licensed organizations deal with the assistance to survivors of sexual violence, including the organization we are in, which have continuously helped abused individuals to overcome the challenges they face,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu said that while she was Minister of Justice, we increased the budget for organizations that deal with family and social issues. “There were many organizations at that time; the Ministry of Justice supported their projects, and the goal was to be close to the challenges that the organizations faced so that through our support, they could overcome them. We will learn much more from the meeting we have with the women, because we will take, as I said on the spot, the challenges they face. In the past, there were health issues that they have dealt with, which we have raised with the Ministry of Health and of course, based on their responsibilities, all institutions will address the responsibilities they have in their mandates “, said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu: On International Firefighters Day, gratitude for the frontline workers
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu expressed her gratitude for the people on the front lines , on International Firefighters’ Day, According to her, in circumstances when others are running away from danger, firefighters head towards it. “During fires, floods, accidents or rescues, they are where seconds count more than anything else. Their work requires great courage but also discipline,” said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu thanked firefighters for their daily service and for the readiness they show during moments when citizens need them the most.
Acting President Haxhiu met with the Acting Chairperson of the Kosovo Judicial Council, Arjeta Sadiku
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, met today with the Acting Chairperson of the Kosovo Judicial Council, Ms. Arjeta Sadiku, with whom she discussed current developments in the judicial system, strengthening of the rule of law and increasing the institutional efficiency. The importance of inter-institutional cooperation in order to increase citizens’ trust in the judicial system was also emphasized at the meeting.
Acting President Haxhiu: Journalism with integrity is a service to citizens and to the Republic
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, expressed her gratitude on World Press Freedom Day to all those who work with integrity to keep our public space accurate and fair. “Our era is characterized by a rapid pace of information, and the challenges to distinguish fact from interpretation are increasingly greater. The role of professional media and dedicated journalists remains essential for the fair information of citizens because when the truth is violated, when the news is confused with manipulation, when half-truths take the place of facts and when hidden interests speak on behalf of the public, citizens lose orientation and democracy weakens”, said Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, the public space needs honesty, facts, verification and responsibility, further adding that these are values that strengthen trust and keep our democracy healthy. She thanked all media workers who verify facts, broadcast news and serve the public with honesty! “Journalism with integrity is a service to the citizens and to the Republic”, said Acting President Haxhiu.