Events of April 17
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Ad Hoc Commission for the selection of candidates for member of the Independent Media Commission reviews the list of candidates (Assembly of Kosovo, Room N-303, 9:00)

Acting President Albulena Haxhiu pays tribute in Poklek (9:00), at the memorial complex in Çikatovë e Vjetër (9:15), and in Krajkovë (9:30)

Court hearing against Naim Murseli, Kushtrim Kokalla and Granit Plava, accused of the murder of Liridona Ademaj (Basic Court, Palace of Justice, 9:30)

“Urban development adapted to climate change day”, attended by Minister of Environment Fitore Pacolli (Faculty of Architecture, Modelarium Hall, University of Prishtina, 9:30)

Session of the Assembly of Kosovo: review in principle of the Draft Law on the State Bureau for Verification and Confiscation of Unjustified Assets, as well as the Government’s decision to deploy the Kosovo Security Force abroad as part of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, proposal of two candidates for judges in the Constitutional Court, etc. (Assembly Hall, 10:00)

“The Best Soldier 2026 Competition” is held. Participants include members of the Kosovo Security Force and military personnel from NATO partner and allied countries: Iowa, V Corps (USA), Italy, Croatia, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, and Albania (Adem Jashari Barracks in Prishtina, 10:30)

The documentary novel “The Revolt of Sisyphus” by author Bardhyl Mahmuti is promoted, dedicated to one of the most horrific crimes committed by Serbian forces on April 17, 1999, in Poklek i Vjetër, municipality of Drenas (promotion on April 17 in Drenas, April 18 in Prishtina)

Kosovo’s Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, hosts a meeting with Albania’s Minister of Defense, Ermal Nufi. Military reception ceremony at the Ministry of Defense (10:30). Both ministers will hold a press conference (11:45)

National Conference: “Trauma- and stress-sensitive approach in Kosovo’s healthcare institutions” (Swiss Diamond Hotel, Prishtina, 10:30 – 13:20)

International Tourism Fair – KIFT Kosovo 2026
Day 1 – Prishtina Mall, Prishtina

11:00 – Official opening ceremony
11:45 – Official visit to the fair premises
Visit of the delegation to exhibitors’ stands
Meetings with representatives of participating businesses and institutions

13:45 – Signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation
Agreement between the Kosovo Tourism Union and Stirling Center for Strategic Learning and Innovation

14:00 – Presentation of the 2026 summer season opening
Presentation by Adria Tours

15:00 – Regional Panel Discussion
Topic: State of tourism and plans for regional cooperation
With participation of representatives from tourism unions and organizations from Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia

16:00 – Presentation of the AHLEI project
Presentation by representatives of the United States of America

18:00 – Closing of the first day of the fair

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