This is the news from Friday 14 February.

The Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and the Anti-Corruption Court, in a statement to the media, say that the protest organized by supporters of the arrested mayor Erion Veliaj on February 12, violated the physical security of prosecutors and judges. They demand from the Ministry of Interior and the Police measures against those responsible for the decision not to provide physical protection by police for prosecutors and judges as happened in cases where supporters of the Democratic Party have protested.

The Special Court Against Corruption declares Democratic MP Gazment Bardhi innocent of the charge of defamation and insult. He was sued by the former director of the Shkodra police, Edmond Sula. Bardhi stated in the Parliament that the former director of the police was appointed to this position by persons connected to organized crime.

During 2024, 22,425 babies were born across the country. However, the number of children born has fallen by 5% compared to the previous year. According to INSTAT data, cities in the south of the country have fewer births than the north. Gjirokastra leads the way for the largest drop in birth rates with a more than 19% decrease.

The official election results have not yet been released in Kosovo, but one of the main issues facing the country is the dialogue with Serbia and the recognition of its Independence. President Vjosa Osmani met today with the new European Union (EU) representative for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Peter Sorensen. Osmani says that Kosovo will work with allies to recognize Independence and territorial integrity.