Enhancing Understanding of Historical Narratives in Central and Southeast Europe
From April 15th to 18th, 2024, a conference on understanding historical narratives and their impact on identities in Central and Southeast Europe was held in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Building upon previous initiatives supported by the International Visegrad Fund, this conference aimed to deepen discussions on the role of history in shaping contemporary political identities and […]
Roadmap for Increasing Transparency in the Fight Against Corruption
A meeting addressing transparency and the fight against corruption took place in Štrpce/Shtërpcë Organized by the NGO Aktiv, a round table entitled “Roadmap for Increasing Transparency in the Fight Against Corruption” was held in Štrpce/Shtërpcë on Monday, April 22. The gathering was attended by representatives of civil society, as well as the director of the […]
Conversation of the KSC representatives with the citizens in Stanisor
On April 16, 2024, NGO Aktiv organized a meeting between representatives of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the citizens of Stanishor, municipality of Novo Brdo, as part of the Specialist Chambers Information Campaign. During the discussion about the functioning of this institution and its role, citizens were introduced to the mandate and structure of the […]
Report on the situation that arose as a result of the CBK Regulation
Background In February 2024, the Central Bank of Kosovo published a communiqué stating that the euro is the only currency in Kosovo. On February 29, NLB Komercijalna banka, the only bank that could legally use and exchange dinars, announced the closure of its branches throughout Kosovo. Poštanska štedionica (Postal Savings Bank) remains the only bank […]
Report on the status of human rights in the north of Kosovo and hate speech in the media in the Serbian and Albanian languages in Kosovo for March 2024.
Report on the situation of human rights in the north of Kosovo Reporting period: March 2024 In the last few months, there has been an increase in violence and inter-ethnic tensions in the north of Kosovo that were caused by the actions on the local and central levels these actins where: Resining of Serbian workers […]
Report on the status of human rights in the north of Kosovo and hate speech in the media in the Serbian and Albanian languages in Kosovo for February 2024.
Report on the situation of human rights in the north of Kosovo Reporting period: February, 2024 In the last few months, there has been an increase in violence and inter-ethnic tensions in the north of Kosovo, along with a new wave of hate speech in traditional and social media, as well as alleged human rights […]
The Comparative Analysis: Numerous Challenges in Implementing Minority Laws
The Comparative Analysis: Numerous Challenges in Implementing Minority Laws The non-governmental organization Aktiv and partner organizations, Matthias Bel Institute (Slovakia), Institute for Modern Development (Czech Republic), and Republikon Foundation (Hungary), presented at the press conference held on March 13, 2024, in Pristina, research findings on legal and political mechanisms concerning the position of minority communities […]
“Trend Analysis” presented in Belgrade
On February 29, 2024, the NGO Aktiv presented the publication “Trend Analysis of 2023: Attitudes of Serb Community in Kosovo” in Belgrade. It examines changes in attitudes and perceptions among Serbs in Kosovo regarding key socio-political issues. There is deep concern and significant dissatisfaction among Serbian community members in Kosovo regarding the current political situation. […]
Representatives of Kosovo Specialist Chambers meet with citizens in Velika Hoča
On February 28, 2024, the NGO Aktiv organized a meeting of the representatives of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) with the citizens of the Velika Hoča region as part of an Information Campaign. During the discussion about the functioning of the institution and its role, the mandate and structure of the KSC were presented to […]
Research Reveals Growing Pessimism in the Serbian Community in Kosovo
On February 26, 2024, the NGO Aktiv presented the publication “Trend Analysis of 2023: Attitudes of Serb Community in Kosovo” in Pristina. It examines changes in attitudes and perceptions among Serbs in Kosovo regarding key socio-political issues. There is deep concern and significant dissatisfaction among Serbian community members in Kosovo regarding the current political situation. […]
