The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora today opened the 9th Ambassadors’ Conference, held under the theme “Kosovo in a Changing World: Security, Partnership and Development.” The event is attended by institutional leaders, ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of the Republic of Kosovo.

The conference’s first session is dedicated to the theme “Security, Resilience and Hybrid Threats.”

During the session, the director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, Petrit Ajeti, is presenting an analysis of current security challenges and hybrid threats, also emphasizing the need to strengthen institutional and societal resilience in the face of them.

The proceedings of the 9th Ambassadors’ Conference will continue over the next two days. Discussions will focus on foreign policy priorities, international developments and challenges, as well as opportunities to advance the state interests of the Republic of Kosovo.

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A coordinated operation by the Kosovo Police and the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) was carried out to detect and prevent activities that could endanger the country’s security.

The intervention came as a result of cooperation and information-sharing between the relevant institutions.

Four suspects were arrested during the operation. The security authorities carried out the necessary procedures, while investigations continued with the aim of clarifying all the circumstances surrounding the case.

After the operation concluded, Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla released details about it.

According to Sveçla, coordination between the Kosovo Police and the KIA is a crucial link in the fight against activities that endanger public security. He also emphasized that coordination between institutions is essential to protecting order and security in the country.

The operation drew considerable public interest and sparked debate over the ability of security institutions to prevent potential threats.

Shala: Coordination makes it possible to detect and neutralize threats before they materialize

Security expert Drizan Shala, speaking to “Bota sot,” described the operation as evidence of a high level of cooperation among the Kosovo Police, the KIA and justice institutions.

In his assessment, this coordination strengthens the state’s capacity to prevent and neutralize security risks, while also demonstrating that institutions in this field have enhanced their capabilities.

“The operation shows that one of the most important pillars of national security is interinstitutional cooperation among the Kosovo Police, the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) and justice institutions. In such situations, the KIA plays an essential role in collecting, reviewing and disseminating intelligence, while the Kosovo Police handles the operational aspects of investigations and arrests, always with the authorization and under the supervision of the justice authorities. Thanks to this coordination, the likelihood of threats being identified and neutralized before they take concrete form increases significantly.

From a security perspective, this operation demonstrates that Kosovo’s institutions have developed analytical and operational capabilities to respond on the basis of intelligence. They have shown that they can plan, coordinate and carry out complex operations. At the same time, this signals that institutional mechanisms can respond to risks stemming from organized crime, extremism, espionage or other forms of hybrid threats,” Shala said.

The expert further explained that the outcome of the operation should not be assessed solely on the basis of the arrests, as the completion of the investigations and the final outcome of the judicial process are also important.

He considered continued cooperation with international partners and investment in security capabilities essential, both to strengthen Kosovo’s security and to increase citizens’ trust in state institutions.

“The significance of this operation, however, is not determined solely by the arrests. Its strategic impact will depend on the continuation of the investigations, the securing of solid evidence and the completion of the judicial process in accordance with the highest legal standards. Only by following this path can the networks be fully dismantled and a deterrent effect created against similar activities in the future.

At the same time, uninterrupted cooperation with international partners, intelligence-sharing and investments in technology, analysis and professional training remain essential to further strengthening the security architecture of the Republic of Kosovo. Operations of this kind increase citizens’ trust in security institutions and send a clear message that any activity that harms the constitutional order and national security will be addressed professionally and in accordance with the law,” security expert Drizan Shala added for “Bota sot.”

Berisha: The main difficulties begin after the arrests

Security analyst Fidair Berisha also spoke to “Bota sot” about the issue. He said the operation reflected effective cooperation among the Kosovo Police, the KIA and justice institutions in confronting security threats.

According to him, the operation’s success cannot be judged solely by the number of arrests, but also by the securing of evidence and the case’s legal conclusion.

“From the perspective of a security analyst, I consider this operation an important example of the coordinated functioning of Kosovo’s security mechanisms. Cooperation among the Kosovo Police, the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) and justice institutions is crucial to detecting, investigating and preventing risks affecting national security and public order.

Naturally, such operations are based on operational intelligence, evidence and proper legal procedures, while this case shows that the security institutions responded to these threats at the right time. However, the success of an operation is not determined solely by the arrests made. It also depends on whether the arrests can be supported by solid evidence and whether the cases are concluded with court decisions based on the law,” the security expert emphasized.

Berisha assessed that such operations have a deterrent effect because they demonstrate that institutions are capable of cooperating in the face of threats. According to him, they also help strengthen citizens’ trust in security institutions.

He warned that the main challenge emerges after the arrests, when the investigation, the handling of evidence and the judicial process must be conducted professionally and in accordance with the law.

“From a national security perspective, I believe operations of this kind initially have a significant deterrent effect. They clearly convey that institutions have the ability to cooperate, share information and act in a coordinated manner against criminal networks or other types of security threats. At the same time, these operations strengthen citizens’ trust in security institutions, as long as they are carried out professionally, transparently and with full respect for human rights.

However, it must be understood that the difficulties begin after the arrests. At this point, responsibility shifts to the investigative and judicial stages, where protecting the integrity of the evidence, continuing institutional coordination and respecting the presumption of innocence until a final ruling is issued are of fundamental importance. Only a comprehensive, professional and law-based process can produce long-term results in the fight against organized crime and in strengthening national security,” security expert Fidair Berisha concluded for “Bota sot.”

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A wide-ranging operation was carried out by the Kosovo Police in partnership with the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, aiming to uncover and stop activities that endanger national security.

The action came as a result of close coordination and data exchange between competent authorities.

As part of this operation, law enforcement forces arrested four suspected individuals. Competent authorities carried out all necessary legal steps and investigations continued to fully clarify the circumstances of the case.

After the operational phase was completed, details about the action were made public by Xhelal Sveçla, the Minister of Internal Affairs.

He highlighted that the interaction between the Police and KIA constitutes a fundamental pillar for cracking down on activities that threaten citizens’ safety.

The event drew wide public attention and sparked debates about the ability of security agencies to prevent potential risks.

Likewise, it highlighted the importance of institutional cooperation for ensuring peace and order in the state.

Expert Drizan Shala, in a statement to “Bota sot”, described the operation as a clear indicator of the high level of cooperation between the Police, KIA, and the justice system. According to him, this coordination strengthens state capacities to detect and neutralize security risks and demonstrates the growing maturity of these institutions.

He emphasized that the role of KIA is crucial in the phase of collecting and processing secret information, while the Police handle the practical part of the investigation and arrest, always under the control and permission of judicial authorities. This combination, according to Shala, significantly increases the ability to catch threats at an early stage, before they become real.

Looking at things from a security perspective, Shala stated that the action proves that domestic institutions have built sufficient capacity to act based on intelligence, demonstrating the ability to design and execute complex operations. This is also a clear message that institutional structures are ready to respond to challenges related to organized crime, extremism, espionage, or other forms of hybrid threats.

However, the expert pointed out that the true success of an operation does not rely solely on the number of arrests. To achieve a strategic impact, he added, it is imperative that investigations continue, strong evidence be secured, and the case receive a judicial epilogue according to the most rigorous standards. Only then can criminal networks be fully dismantled and a deterrent effect produced for the future.

Shala also added that cooperation with international allies, together with investments in technology and training, remain key pillars for strengthening security in Kosovo and increasing public trust in state institutions. According to him, such operations send a powerful message that any attempt against constitutional order will face a determined and legal response.

Meanwhile, another expert in the field, Fidair Berisha, in an interview for “Bota sot”, asserted that this action proves the efficiency of security mechanisms in investigating and preventing risks that strike national security and public order.

He emphasized the fact that such operations are carried out based on the pillar of intelligence, gathered evidence, and respect for legal procedures, proving that authorities intervened at the right time. However, Berisha warned that the final assessment of an action does not depend only on handcuffing individuals, but on the ability to conclude cases with judicial decisions supported by rock-solid evidence.

Berisha assessed that such actions have a dual effect: as a warning to criminal groups and as a reinforcement of public trust. He explained that the real challenge emerges after the arrests, where the burden falls on the investigation, preservation of evidence, and the judicial process, which must be conducted with high professional standards.

Viewing it from the perspective of national security, the expert stressed that coordinated actions like this transmit a signal that institutions are capable of sharing information and striking networks that pose a risk. However, he concluded by recalling that respect for the presumption of innocence and a full legal process are irreplaceable to produce sustainable results in the fight against crime and for consolidating the country’s security.

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The Director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, Petrit Ajeti, congratulated the new Chief State Prosecutor, Zejnulla Gashi, during their first official meeting, wishing him success in fulfilling his mandate.

Discussions between the two leaders focused on deepening inter-institutional cooperation, as a key pillar for strengthening the rule of law in the country.

They reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing professional coordination, in full compliance with the powers granted by the legislation in force.

According to the official announcement from the State Prosecutor’s Office, the parties underlined the importance of close coordination to fulfill the legal obligations of both institutions.

This meeting took place as part of Chief Prosecutor Gashi’s initial engagements after his appointment, while the Prosecutor’s Office did not publish further details on the topics discussed during the talks.

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Kosovo authorities have revealed details regarding the operation carried out today at the premises of the Department for Citizenship, Asylum and Migration (DShAM), where four individuals were detained on suspicion of illegal activities.

Based on official police data, two female employees of DShAM were arrested during this operation, while a colleague of theirs was called in for questioning as a suspect. In addition, a foreign national was also handcuffed.

The suspects belonging to the DShAM staff have been identified as G.J., born in 1975, and F.Sh., born in 1979, both holding Kosovo citizenship. Meanwhile, E.Q., born in 1972, was also interviewed as a person under investigation.

Law enforcement forces confirmed that among the detainees is also D.K., a foreign national born in 1988.

According to the full police announcement, investigators from the Investigation Sector of the Border Police Department, after several months of investigation in cooperation with the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (AKI), executed today, on 22.07.2026, with permission from the Department for Serious Crimes at the Basic Prosecution of Prishtina, a raid operation at the DShAM offices. The basis for action was the suspicion that officials of this directorate were involved in criminal offences.

During the operation, evidence and testimonies relevant to the case were confiscated. Two suspects from the DShAM ranks were arrested: G.J. (born 1975, Kosovo female) and F.Sh. (born 1979, Kosovo female). Likewise, D.K. (born 1988, male, foreign national) was also handcuffed. Meanwhile, E.Q. (born 1972, Kosovo female) was included in the investigation as a suspect without being arrested.

The aforementioned persons are suspected of having, in cooperation with each other, provided foreign nationals with residence permits by securing the necessary documentation for them and thereby gaining unlawful material benefits. Charges have been brought against them for the criminal offences: “abuse of official duty or authority”, “taking bribes”, “forgery of official documents” and “giving bribes”.

The prosecutor of the case has issued a detention order for the first three arrested persons for a period of up to 48 hours, while proceedings for the suspect E.Q. will continue through ordinary legal channels.

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According to him, a hostile political spirit toward Kosovo still prevails in Serbia, and voices distancing themselves from the legacy of Slobodan Milošević remain isolated. Islami points out that when it comes to Kosovo, both the government and the opposition in Belgrade unite along a single line, competing over who appears more patriotic.

He argues that the democratization process in Serbia should not be seen as the main precondition for recognition, and that Kosovo needs a completely different approach, one supported by internal empowerment. “Instead of waiting, we must act: economic empowerment and the consolidation of security pillars – the KSF, KIA, and Police – are essential,” Islami stated.

In his assessment, rapid shifts in geopolitical balances have turned investment in national security from a simple alternative into a condition of existence. Such an engagement no longer constitutes merely an option, but a necessity for survival.

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Kia po punon për rinovimin e modelit të saj më të suksesshëm, duke mos e lënë Sportage të mbetet pas në një treg ku rivalët vazhdojnë të avancojnë.

Vitin e kaluar, Sportage ishte automjeti më i kërkuar i markës, me afro 570,000 njësi të shpërndara, shifër që përfaqësonte pak më shumë se 18% të totalit të dorëzimeve të kompanisë.

Tashmë, prodhuesi është kapur teksa po teston versionin e gjeneratës së ardhshme të këtij modeli.

Prototipi i ri i Sportage, i mbuluar gjerësisht me kamuflazh, lë të kuptohet se poshtë tij fshihet një siluetë me linja të ndryshuara.

Po ashtu, krijohet përshtypja se makina e përdorur për testime është disi më e madhe krahasuar me variantin aktual.

Transformime edhe më të theksuara pritet të shihen në kabinë, ku do të shtohet sistemi i ri Pleos Connect i bazuar në Android.

Në pjesën e brendshme, një ekran i madh zë vend qendror në konsolë, megjithëse mbetet shpresa që një pjesë e komandave fizike të ruhen.

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Nëse përdoret një përshtatës V2L (Vehicle-to-Load), ato janë në gjendje të japin energji për pajisje të ndryshme shtëpiake.

Megjithatë, ndonëse veturat elektrike mund të funksionojnë mirë si power bankë, shfrytëzimi i tyre në këtë mënyrë mund të rezultojë mjaft i shtrenjtë. Kjo del nga një test i ri i realizuar nga klubi gjerman i automobilizmit ADAC.

Për të kuptuar sa efektive dhe sa të sigurta janë veturat elektrike kur përdoren si burime energjie, ADAC testoi modelet BMW iX3, BYD Seal, Kia EV5, MG4, Renault 5 dhe Xpeng G9.

Që një veturë elektrike të mund të përdoret si burim energjie, ajo duhet të ketë karikues dykahësh dhe të mbështesë përdorimin përmes një përshtatësi V2L. Prodhues të ndryshëm ofrojnë përshtatës të ndryshëm, ndërsa vetëm BYD e ka këtë si pajisje standarde.

Gjatë provave, ekspertët gjermanë lidhën disa pajisje të jashtme me veturat elektrike dhe vunë re një të dhënë befasuese: energjia shtesë që shpenzohej nga vetë vetura për funksionin V2L ishte relativisht e lartë.

Kia EV5 regjistroi konsumin më të ulët të brendshëm, rreth 390 vat, ndërsa Renault 5 shënoi konsumin më të lartë, 500 vat. Sipas ADAC, kjo është diçka që përdoruesit duhet ta marrin parasysh, sepse ky shpenzim shtesë është i krahasueshëm me ngarkesën bazë të një shtëpie familjare gjatë natës.

ADAC shkruan se, edhe pse një frigorifer portativ me fuqi 50 vat mund të përdoret për një periudhë kohe, funksionimi i vazhdueshëm nuk konsiderohet efikas.

Nga ana e sigurisë, testet nuk nxorën probleme gjatë përdorimit të veturave elektrike si power bank. Asnjë prej automjeteve nuk pësoi dëmtime, edhe pasi u realizua një qark i shkurtër i planifikuar.

Sidoqoftë, ekspertët vlerësojnë se prodhuesit do të mund ta bënin këtë përdorim më të thjeshtë për përdoruesit.

“Kur bëhet fjalë për njoftimet e gabimeve, Kia është e vetmja që dallohet pozitivisht, pasi shfaq mesazhin ‘Konsumi shumë i lartë’ kur sistemi mbingarkohet”, shkruan ADAC.

Konsumi shtesë i energjisë gjatë përdorimit të V2L:

BYD Seal: 440 vat

Kia EV5: 390 vat

MG4: 400 vat

Renault 5: 500 vat

Xpeng G9: 400 vat

Për modelin BMW iX3, konsumi nuk mundi të matej gjatë testit.

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Tërheqja e veturave nga kjo kompani do të përfshijë disa lloje të veturave të vogla nga modelet e viteve 2017 dhe 2018, si dhe disa modele të tjera më të mëdha të prodhuara në mes të viteve 2017 deri 2019.

Prodhuesi korean i automjeteve tha se këtyre veturave do tu bëhet një inspektim i sistemit elektronik me qëllim të përditësimit të softuerit apo zëvendësimit të tij.

Pronarët e veturave do të njoftohen me postë duke filluar nga data 21 mars.

Kompania koreane Kia tha se problemet e para u evidentuan në Kore, korrikun e vitit të kaluar.

Kia tha se ka pranuar 13 ankesa të klientëve dhe 947 raportime të tjera, por sipas tyre nuk u raportuan përplasje apo lëndime të udhëtarëve.

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