No Kosovo official will be getting US visas - report
The US won't be granting entry visas to any Kosovo officials after Pristina's refusal to revoke or suspend taxes on goods from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Source: Beta
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Albania wants its Kosovo back
(Twice it up, 1 February 2019 17:28)
Not sure, when was the last time when KosovA* was part of Albania.
I remember something like it was only when the Dardanians ruled the area, dug out the Jadran and tamed the TiranAsaurus.
(, 1 February 2019 19:39) -
@resident of Fredericton,New Brunswick,Canada
Correct, I believe, the restriction is for political meetings only. Other purpose of visits is not affected and is passport-neutral.
No matter, what country passport is used, the result will be the same and "cheating" will be punished.
(, 1 February 2019 19:34) -
The guy who is "on staff" at b92 does not know how to speak Serbian; (JS, 1 February 2019 00:49
Neither do you "King Nikola the Serb."
(, 1 February 2019 19:32) -
NO PROBLEM GET BUSY WITH YOUR ARMY AND UNIFICTAION PROCESS WITH ALBANIA UNITED STATES OF ALBANIA. CLOSE THE BORDERS WITH SERBIA. HAVE NEW ELECTIONS THROUGH OUT LISTA SERBSKA. FRESH NEW GOVERMENT.
(, 1 February 2019 17:28) -
Albania wants its Kosovo back, enough of this recognition/revocation bull. If you want to recognize or revoke recognition, you’ll have to do it with a 5 million people entity in the Balkans, not a 2 million one. Let’s see how brave the East or the West is when the dilemma doubles.
(, 1 February 2019 17:28) -
I guess the Albanians terrorists in Kosovo soon will eat marmalade without bread. (Nick, 1 February 2019 13:49)
Just to better understand your observation, about how many people does that entail?
(, 1 February 2019 17:11) -
I guess the Albanians terrorists in Kosovo soon will eat marmalade without bread.
(, 1 February 2019 13:49) -
KOSOVA -DARDANIA SHOULD KEEP TAXES AND MAYBE CLOSE THE BORDER 100% WITH SERBIA. HAVE ELECTION THROUGH OUT SERBSKA LISTA OUT OF PARLAMENT. WE DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE SAY. SERBIA BETTER START RESPECTING AND RECOGNITION OF DARDANIA -KOSOVA BEFORE TAXES. CLOSE THE BORDER COMPLITLY WITH SERBIA.
(, 1 February 2019 13:05) -
@ Jez amerikanski rosyjski atamanski:
After reading you comments I'll interpret that as you saying that for the most part it's not a problem or it's still not a problem for most ethnic Albanians of Kosovo to obtain a visa to travel to United States for whatever reason including (which I indicated earlier) ethnic Albanian parents of Kosovo who agree to take their kids to Disneyland in California and/or Disneyworld in Florida.
(, 1 February 2019 12:36) -
they'll be denied a visa and the parents have to break the bad news to their kids that we now can't visit Disneyworld
(resident of Fredericton,New Brunswick,Canada, 31 January 2019 19:16)
This is about Kosovo officials on official visit, not about Kosovars on a private visit.
Even than, any Kosovar in theory can use a Serbian passport.
Knowing the U.S. attitude I suspect that the "visa ban" is more like "official visit ban" and is independent of passport.
For instance, if Haradinaj would like to visit Disneyland or Vegas for recreation purpose he would get a B1/B2 visa, but that B1/B2 visa can't be used for other, than tourism / visiting relatives / private business.
The same time Pacolli likely has a Russian passport and for sure, Swiss passport. Even that his R. passport does allow him to get a three-year visa he will get only a B1/B2. With Swiss passport he can visit U.S. without visa (but is allowed to stay shorter than with Russian passport) unless the border guard sends him his way back.
I don't think, the B1/B2 or PRIVATE visa-free visit of Pacolli is in danger. But even if he would show up at the airport with the Swiss passport for the purpose of an official visit he will be sent back home.
That's how these two tiny-puny countries (USA and Russia) do work: the border guards want to know your exact purpose and objective. If it does not match what they expect you will be sent back and no joking. But you probably know that.
(, 1 February 2019 03:04) -
this is the end of serbia as a country. serbs will face the harsh truth now that americans will dictate solution. no more mogherini kind. Serbs know very well what that means.
(bert, 31 January 2019 19:11)
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Bert, are you having a nervous breakdown?
US is upset with your mob not Serbia so why would US punish Serbia in any way?
Do you realize that you are making the US look like fools by your antics and worse, not obeying them?
Only in your tiny mind does what you said make any sense.
(, 1 February 2019 01:39) -
Please continue with the tax !
Its getting funny now. The albanians are cornered and have no support of EU or US !!
To Serbs; I never thought this. Its excellent played by your leaders. I cannot be any better !!
Wow ! Congratulations !! You won !!
(Staff, 31 January 2019 21:33)
The guy who is "on staff" at b92 does not know how to speak Serbian; and now wrote to Serbs that "your [Serbian] leaders" have played it well. I must say this guy is getting more mysterious by the day! Please, we need to call in Sherlock Holmes!
(, 1 February 2019 00:49) -
Serbia keep whining about the taxes some more! You all really sounding desperate! So much for that "strong" economy we have been hearing about from the clowns here!
(, 1 February 2019 00:28) -
Please continue with the tax !
Its getting funny now. The albanians are cornered and have no support of EU or US !!
To Serbs; I never thought this. Its excellent played by your leaders. I cannot be any better !!
Wow ! Congratulations !! You won !!
(, 31 January 2019 21:33) -
Good news. It makes sense. Carry on.
As for taxes upon Serbia in my opinion CEFTA should compansate rep Serbia.Because their member is in breach of agreement or CEFTA should throw out Kosovo out for disobeying.
We have situation that are bunch of thugs disrespect motherland Serbia, Cefta, USA and EU? Real criminals. Just demonstrating to the world 100countrues?that recognized a Parahiah Kosovo were actually Wrong. I told you so!
(, 31 January 2019 21:12) -
this is the end of serbia as a country. serbs will face the harsh truth now that americans will dictate solution. no more mogherini kind. Serbs know very well what that means.
(bert, 31 January 2019 19:11)
@ betiaj - azir, that you???
(, 31 January 2019 20:32) -
Lavdim, 31 January 2019 17:21
Well said!👍
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RROFT SHQIPERIA E MADHE!
(Glow, 31 January 2019 17:21)
LOL I have no idea what that gobbildygook means, but you can say it loud and proud in isolation since no one's going to hear you, much less give a sh!t about it :)
(, 31 January 2019 19:41) -
It would definitely be worse if ethnic Albanian non-politicians were impacted as well from this decision,having mentioned that,I'm certain that many ethnic Albanian residents of Kosovo have relatives and friends residing in America and would like to visit them and/or visit them again,in fact, I thought of something else and that is let's supposed that there are ethnic Albanian children who want to visit Walt Disneyworld (in or near Orlando,Florida) or Disneyland located in Anaheim,California and the thing is their parents have the money and the passports but have yet to obtain visas so upon entering the U.S. embassy and are informed that they'll be denied a visa and the parents have to break the bad news to their kids that we now can't visit Disneyworld nor Disneyland because since they're located in America the thing is we need a visa for that country but the U.S. embassy won't give us a visa it would be pitiful if their kids are heartbroken and for that matter end up crying or being teary eyed. Just saying.
(, 31 January 2019 19:16) -
this is the end of serbia as a country. serbs will face the harsh truth now that americans will dictate solution. no more mogherini kind. Serbs know very well what that means.
(, 31 January 2019 19:11) -
T....have you thought about what you have written?? Do you not realise that if Albanians upset the US any further it will spell the end of the road. You really think that Albanians will oppose America, stand up to America?? Really?? Please put the bottle down and sober up.
(VIEW FROM UK, 31 January 2019 16:25)
🎼 Another one bites the dust.
(, 31 January 2019 17:23) -
It looks like Kosova was underestimated by the serbs here. Taxes are going on month 3, EU requests for revoking the taxes have been dismissed just like they should. Now Kosova is not being persuaded easily even by USA!
Kosova is getting stronger every day! RROFT SHQIPERIA E MADHE!
(, 31 January 2019 17:21) -
Kosovo should not buy Serbian products after what happened in 1999. Tens of thousands terrorized, raped, and murdered. This is who you want Albanians to make business with? Give me a break. Presheva should be part of Kosovo too. The country is 95% Albanian and Serbians want to perpetuate their lies and pass their brainwash on to future generations perpetuating hatred. Albanians will always be a reminder to Serbs that they are just an extension of Russian imperialism.
(, 31 January 2019 17:21) -
LMAO...
(, 31 January 2019 17:17) -
The US is following the EU; no one welcomes them. More isolation.
(, 31 January 2019 17:04) -
I guess no "prayer" meetings for Haridinaj in Washington D.C or meetings in the aisles at the UN in NY.
(, 31 January 2019 17:02) -
time for kosovo to stand its ground. the us is wrong on this matter
(, 31 January 2019 16:50) -
T....have you thought about what you have written?? Do you not realise that if Albanians upset the US any further it will spell the end of the road. You really think that Albanians will oppose America, stand up to America?? Really?? Please put the bottle down and sober up.
(, 31 January 2019 16:25) -
Looks like Rainblow Haradinaj thinks he can piss on the hand that feeds him. I hope KFOR kicks in Rainblow's door when the Specialist Court indicts him and hauls him off with a perp walk so he knows who the real bosses are.
(, 31 January 2019 16:03) -
"Demhasaj assessed that the US has understood the trade barrier issue "very seriously" and added that other, heavier Washington sanctions could be imposed on the institutions of Kosovo"
Best sanctions would be arrests and trials for crimes.
Get the entire criminal gang behind the bars.
(, 31 January 2019 15:57) -
Trump should keep the visas for Serbia and Russia, Albanians don't be afraid to ask what's yours hell with trump and Putin they can't decide for our future we have to decide for that the albos, and my advise is don't even go at negotiations with Serbia until trump is out of office, US may be best ally but we can't give our territory to Serbia because of trump Absolutely NOT thanks .... Peace
(, 31 January 2019 14:26)