For the first time since his party lost control of North Mitrovica to Srpska Lista in the local elections, Albin Kurti, the leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV), visited the northern part of the city today. The purpose of his visit remains unclear.
Kurti arrived in North Mitrovica accompanied by senior members of Vetëvendosje — former Minister of Justice Albulena Haxhiu, former Minister of Interior Xhelal Sveçla, and former Mayor of North Mitrovica Erden Atić, as well as LVV candidate for South Mitrovica mayor, Faton Peci.
While the visit went unannounced to local Serbian-language media, Albanian-language outlets were present and Kurti gave statements exclusively to them. The LVV delegation was seen in the Albanian café Missini, located near the main bridge over the Ibar River.
During the visit, Kurti’s security repeatedly prevented a KoSSev journalist from approaching him, despite the reporter showing press credentials and politely requesting to ask a question.
When the journalist insisted on an explanation, members of the security team told her she had to “wait her turn,” and later that she needed to “get permission” — without clarifying from whom. One guard physically blocked her path by extending his arm to prevent her from getting close to the delegation.
After finishing his interview with Albanian media, Kurti entered his vehicle and drove off toward South Mitrovica.
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