KFOR Commander Markus Bentler has stated that NATO is very concerned over the situation in northern Kosovo. “There is no positive development and we call upon all citizens to show restraint from any violent acts,” Bentler said.

Current EU presidency holders Belgium is clear that the future of all the Balkan countries is Europe, Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme said. But any candidate EU member must earn its membership by meeting all requirements, he noted.

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Hashim Thaci urged Serbia to desist from inciting violence in Kosovo, local media reported. “As far as we are concerned, the situation in northern Kosovo is unacceptable,” Thaci told Cabinet ministers. He made it clear that Pristina won’t give up the efforts to ensure functioning of courts …