December
Kosovo Police completed a study visit to the Italian Carabinieri Command for the Protection of the Environment Headquarters
27 December 2019
EULEX’s International Police Cooperation Unit organised a study visit to Italy for a delegation of four Kosovo Police Officers, who were hosted by...
EULEX Case Monitoring Unit interview for KTV
23 December 2019
Did you know that under its new mandate, EULEX monitors selected cases and trials and provides recommendations to improve the justice system...
EULEX-organized preparatory meeting for Kosovo Prosecutors and Mediators
17 December 2019
On 17 December, seven Kosovo prosecutors and mediators from Pristina and Mitrovica held a second preparatory meeting on the state of mediation in Kosovo...
EULEX concludes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign
11 December 2019
This year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign under the theme “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!”...
EULEX representative speaks at the Annual Assembly of the Association of Women in Kosovo Correctional Service
11 December 2019
On 11 December, the Association of Women in Kosovo Correctional Service held its annual assembly and presented the its annual report...
EULEX presents its Kosovo Correctional Service – related work and case monitoring report findings to EU Member States’ representatives
06 December 2019
On 5 December, EULEX hosted a meeting with representatives of Kosovo-based diplomatic representations of EU Member States as well as of Norway...
Message by the Acting Head of EULEX on Kosovo Correctional Service’s 20th anniversary
05 December 2019
The Acting Head of EULEX, Cezary Luba, attended an official ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS)...
November
New Head of EULEX appointed
29 November 2019
On 28 November, 2019 Mr. Lars-Gunnar Wigemark was appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO)...
EULEX co-hosted workshop on Countering Environmental Crime
29 November 2019
On 26 and 27 November 2019, thirty Kosovo Police officers completed a two-day workshop on Countering Environmental Crime, organised jointly by EULEX and...
Speak Up on Time – EULEX marks 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
25 November 2019
Today, 25 November, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against...
Embrace me Kosovo - Karin Brongers photo exhibition at the Europe House
21 November 2019
On 19 of November, the opening of photo exhibition "Embrace Me-Kosovo" by Dutch photographer and former EULEX staff member, Karin Brongers...
EULEX marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
20 November 2019
On 20 November, EULEX joins the world in marking the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)...
Italian contingent in EULEX commemorates the victims of the 1999 plane crash in Kosovo
12 November 2019
On 9 November, a delegation of the Italian contingent in EULEX, including the civilian National Contingent Leader and three representatives of the Italian State Police...
EULEX and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs co-organised a study visit to the UK to support the Kosovo Border Management
08 November 2019
From 4 to 8 November, EULEX, in partnership with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs...
EULEX Medical Unit staff member delivers medical security course for security officers in Tbilisi, Georgia
06 November 2019
During the last half of October, 25 Mission Security Officers, including nine from EULEX, attended two medical security courses, which took place in Tbilisi...
EULEX organizes study visit to Finland and training course for a Kosovo Correctional Service team
04 November 2019
Previous best practices with EULEX Correctional Services capacity-building work has made Finland...
October
EULEX representative participates at debate on missing persons
31 October 2019
On 30 October 2019, the Missing Persons Resource Center organised an informative session for the families of missing persons...
EULEX attends Gender Focal Points Annual Meeting in Brussels
31 October 2019
From 28 to 31 October, EULEX Gender-Based Violence Thematic Lead Monitor, Chiara Tagliani, attended the Gender Focal Points Annual Meeting in Brussels...
Outgoing Acting Head of EULEX holds series of farewell meetings
30 October 2019
On 29 October, the outgoing Acting Head of EULEX, Bernd Thran, held a series of farewell meetings with...
Acting Head of Mission met with outgoing President of the Assembly of Kosovo
17 October 2019
Today the Acting Head of Mission, Bernd Thran, was received by the outgoing President of the Assembly of Kosovo, Kadri Veseli...
Outgoing EULEX Acting Head held farewell meeting with President Hashim Thaçi
16 October 2019
Today, the Acting Head of Mission, Bernd Thran was received by the Kosovo President, Hashim Thaçi, for a farewell...
EULEX supports Pride Parade 'Whomever Your Heart Beats For' in Pristina
10 October 2019
EULEX showed once again its commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people (LGBTI)...
Civilian Operations Commander concludes visit to Kosovo
01 October 2019
On 26 and 27 September, the EU Civilian Operations Commander Vincenzo Coppola paid a visit to Kosovo, where he met with EULEX’s management...
September
EULEX co-organises training workshop for future trainers from the Kosovo Correctional Service
25 September 2019
From 2 to 6 September, EULEX, in cooperation with an EU Twinning Project, organised a training workshop on assessment of prisoners for a group of future trainers of...
“Speak up on Time” campaign school lectures begin
24 September 2019
A series of educational lectures on the “Speak up on Time” campaign against sexual violence took place in the last ten days in one elementary and two high schools in Pristina
Formed Police Unit medal ceremony
13 September 2019
On 11 September, a medal ceremony took place in the Mitrovica Formed Police Unit (FPU) Camp during which the police officers
Message by the Acting Head of EULEX on Kosovo Police’s 20th anniversary
06 September 2019
The Acting Head of EULEX, Bernd Thran, attended today an official ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Kosovo Police, during which EULEX received an award in appreciation of its partnership and collaboration.
August
EULEX takes part in joint crowd-and-riot-control exercise with KP and KFOR
23 August 2019
Today, EULEX’s Formed Police Unit (FPU) took part in a joint crowd-and-riot-control exercise in Camp Novo Selo alongside the Kosovo Police...
EULEX donates vehicles and equipment to the the Leposavić/Leposaviq Fire Station
22 August 2019
On 21 August EULEX AHOM Bernd Thran handed over as a donation former EULEX vehicles and equipment to the Leposavić/Leposaviq Fire Station Brigade Commander, Mr. Rade Simic...
EULEX donates equipment to the Kosovo Police Forensics Directorate
16 August 2019
On 16 August in Pristina, EULEX handed over four vehicles and a whole host of forensics equipment to the Kosovo Police Forensics Directorate...
EULEX AHoM’s lecture at the Kosovo International Summer Academy
15 August 2019
On 14 August, the Acting Head of EULEX, Bernd Thran, delivered a lecture on “Peacebuilding in Post -Conflict Areas: Diplomacy...
Acting Head of EULEX meets Minister of Justice to discuss continued joint work
13 August 2019
On 13 August, the Acting Head of EULEX, Bernd Thran, held a meeting with the Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri...
EULEX donates equipment and furniture to the Women’s Shelter in Novo Brdo/ Novobërdë
09 August 2019
On 8 August in Pristina, EULEX Acting Head of Mission, Bernd Thran, donated office equipment to the Women's Centre for Support and Development...
EULEX organizes roundtable discussion on women’s empowerment with the Kosovo Correctional Service Women Association
02 August 2019
On 31 July, EULEX hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives of the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS) Women Association to discuss the impact of...
July
EULEX donation to the Ministry of Internal Affairs
25 July 2019
On 25 July, EULEX Acting Head of Mission, Bernd Thran handed over five vehicles and office equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and to the Civil Registration Agency.
Summer Kids Academy experience in EULEX
19 July 2019
The warm and quiet summer days of July have turned out to be very lively thanks to our youngest visitors ever these last two days...
Outgoing EULEX Head interview with KTV and Koha Ditore
16 July 2019
Outgoing EULEX Head, Alexandra Papadopoulou, gave a valedictory interview to Koha Ditore editor-in-Chief, Agron Bajrami, and spoke about the role and work of EULEX, as well as the rule of law in Kosovo...
Farewell reception for outgoing EULEX Head Alexandra Papadopoulou
15 July 2019
Political leaders, as well as representatives of media outlets, civil society and international organizations attended the farewell reception...
Outgoing EULEX Head held farewell meetings with Kosovo officials and political party leaders
15 July 2019
On 11 July, outgoing EULEX Head Alexandra Papadopoulou held a series of farewell meetings with President Hashim Thaçi, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj...
YOUNG conference - Youth Perspectives on the Future of Kosovo
05 July 2019
The youth and its perspectives on the future of Kosovo was the topic of a one-day conference organized by EULEX on 27 June 2019 in Pristina...
EULEX conducts medical training courses for Kosovo Correctional Service staff
02 July 2019
The EULEX Medical Unit, in cooperation with the EULEX Correctional Unit, launched on 27 June the next series of medical training courses for the staff of the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS)...
June
Interview of the Head of EULEX, Alexandra Papadopoulou, with Austrian ORF
25 June 2019
In an interview with the Austrian public broadcaster, ORF, the Head of EULEX, Alexandra Papadopoulou, spoke about the rule of law in Kosovo and the work of EULEX on the ground...
EULEX Deputy Head of Mission visits second EU-funded CCP in Kosovo
20 June 2019
On 19 June, EULEX’s Deputy Head of Mission, Bernd Thran, visited the newly-built common crossing point (CCP) Mutivodë/Mutivode...
EULEX staff participates in the “Safe Blood For All” blood donation event
18 June 2019
Continuing a seven-year tradition, EULEX’s Medical Unit together with the Blood Transfusion Centre of Kosovo organized a blood donation event on 17 June 2019 to mark the “World Blood Donor Day”
EULEX participates in the 2019 ‘Cycle Kosovo for Children’ event
11 June 2019
The ‘Cycle Kosovo for Children’ event concluded on 9 June the sixth annual tour around Kosovo with the support of EULEX and other institutions, organizations, and companies.
May
Croatian delegation met with EULEX Head of Mission
22 May 2019
On 20 May, EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, met with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia headed by Assistant Minister Miroslav Papa...
EULEX facilitates study visit to Swedish Corrections
15 May 2019
From 7 to 9 May, EULEX, in collaboration with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, facilitated a visit of female Kosovo Corrections staff to a number of Swedish correctional facilities...
EULEX celebrates Europe Day in Pristina and Brussels
14 May 2019
EULEX participated in various activities over the past few days in both Pristina and Brussels to mark Europe Day, including taking part in a street fair organized by the European Union Office in Kosovo...
April
Local staff reception
30 April 2019
Since EULEX celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, and in view of the last- major- reconfiguration and readjustment in its mandate, the idea to honour in particular...
EULEX Head at the third Justice 2020 Board meeting
19 April 2019
On 17 April, EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, participated in the third Board meeting of the reform initiative Justice 2020 led by Minister of Justice Tahiri together with...
EULEX HoM addresses students on EU Teach-a-Day
18 April 2019
On 15 April, EULEX Head of Mission (HoM) Alexandra Papadopoulou gave a lecture on European values, principles and challenges to students of the Gjin Gazulli Secondary School in Pristina...
Medical Security in Action
09 April 2019
The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability – CPCC has introduced a Medical Security course for International Security Staff deployed into Missions / Common Security and Defence Policy operations...
EULEX and Kosovo Police on a study visit in Vienna
05 April 2019
From 26 to 29 March, EULEX’s International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) facilitated a training attended by colleagues from the Kosovo Police, at the Criminal Intelligence Service in Austria...
March
EULEX donates equipment to the Kosovo Judicial Council
29 March 2019
Today, EULEX’s Deputy Head of Mission, Bernd Thran handed over IT equipment to the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC) at the EULEX support compound in Pristina...
New National Strategy for Integrated Border Management (2019-2023)
25 March 2019
EULEX Integrated Border Management Senior Advisor Alan Wilson participated in a workshop for the finalisation of the new National IBM Strategy in...
Head of Mission Alexandra Papadopoulou attended regular High-level Rule of Law Forum
22 March 2019
On 20 March, EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, attended another meeting of the High-level Rule of Law Forum regularly convened by the Prime Minister...
EULEX’s work on International Police Cooperation
19 March 2019
EULEX actively facilitates the exchange of information between Kosovo Police and organizations such as Interpol and Europol...
EULEX hosted event “Women empowerment and reintegration: support to victims of violence service provider, NGO Women’s Rights”
12 March 2019
On 7 March 2019, EULEX hosted an event called “Women empowerment and reintegration: support to victims of violence service provider...
EULEX organized a workshop on empowering female correctional officers
11 March 2019
EULEX, in partnership with the Women Association in the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS), conducted a three-day workshop in Lipjan/Lipljan on empowering female officers towards...
EULEX Marks International Women’s Day – 08 March 2019
08 March 2019
On this day, EULEX celebrates International Women’s Day by sending an inspiring message...
February
Silent Heroes Who Save Lives – EULEX Blood Donation Campaign
15 February 2019
It is now a tradition that twice a year EULEX organizes a Blood Donation campaign, which has now become a successful example in raising awareness...
EULEX organized a prison security workshop for the Kosovo Correctional Service
07 February 2019
EULEX organized a four-day workshop on prison security for the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS) in Dubrava...
January
Head of EULEX Meets Minister of Internal Affairs
24 January 2019
Today, EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, visited the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr Ekrem Mustafa. She reconfirmed EULEX’s commitment to assisting the Ministry and relevant rule of law institutions...
EULEX Head take part in second Justice 2020 meeting
24 January 2019
On 23 January, EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, took part in the second Justice 2020 meeting, hosted this time by the Kosovo Judicial Council in close cooperation with...
EULEX Head participates at High-level Rule of Law Forum meeting
23 January 2019
On 22 January, EULEX Head of Mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, took part in a meeting of the High-level Rule of Law Forum convened by the Prime Minister...
EULEX concluded the handover process of case files to Kosovo authorities
14 January 2019
EULEX concluded in December 2018 the handover of police, prosecutorial and judicial case files to Kosovo authorities...
