On the 2^nd of June the National Center for Border Management published a post on its Facebook page that we assume explains the procedures for entering Kosovo in accordance with the Government’s decision issued on the 31^st of May. We are unaware of the exact content of this post because the text was published exclusively in the Albanian language. That same post was also published by the Kosovo Police and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration on their official Facebook pages. None of these institutions found it necessary to respect the Law on the Use of Languages that requires that all announcements must be published simultaneously in both Albanian and Serbian as official languages in Kosovo that enjoy equal status.

After the import of goods from Serbia to Kosovo without taxes and the trade were gradually reestablished, the question has arisen whether and how the continuation of the interrupted dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade will take place. What format will be used if the continuation of the dialogue takes place? How will parliamentary elections in Serbia scheduled for 21st of June and potential ones in Serbia influence the process of normalization?

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and the introduction of protective measures in Kosovo, the NGO "Aktiv", adapting to the situation, and in addition to its regular activities, has paid special attention to the position of minority communities and vulnerable groups in the new circumstances.

NGO Aktiv sent a memorandum to relevant institutions due to a situation that has arisen within non-majority communities as the result of the implementation of a package of fifteen (15) measures that the Government of Kosovo adopted in the goal of mitigating the economic consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This written communication was drafted with the intent to ensure the effective execution of these measures and to ensure that aid reaches those who are most in need.

Fighting the Corona virus pandemic has again given path to questioning democratic principles in our society. What are the confines of democracy? What was the point where introduction of restrictive measure has not only become the reason of protecting public health, but also a certain form of violating basic human rights and freedom.

The Empirika Platform wishes to, in light of recent threats to the private property of citizens of Serb nationality throughout Kosovo, appeal to relevant institutions to undertake necessary measures needed to prevent and protect a basic human right: the right to the infallibility and protection of private property.  In a time when the COVID-19 pandemic affects all of Kosovo’s citizens, irrespective and irresponsible individuals have been abusing these measures that were issued due to the fight against this virus without sanction.  Restrictions on freedom of movement and the absence of preventative security measures have certain individuals the opportunity to violate the law and to endanger the private property of citizens of Kosovo.