the archive of all previous press briefings is available on this page and the video files can be found on our youtube channel
Tuesday
17 October, 2023
10:45
Thaçi et al. trial: 30th witness still testifying/schedule for today
Prosecution’s 30th witness W04769 resumes the testimony this morning in the Thaçi et al. trial. The Panel is currently putting questions to the witness, whose testimony is still expected to continue in private session.
Please be informed that, since today’s hearing has started at 10:00, the schedule is expected to be as follows: the first session will end at 11:30, followed by a 30-minute break. The second session will take place from 12:00 until 13:30. After the lunch break (1 hour), the 3rd session should last from 14:30 until 16:00.
Monday
16 October, 2023
16:45
New start time for the Thaçi et al. hearing tomorrow (17 October)
Please be informed that the hearing in the Thaçi et al. case tomorrow, 17 October, will commence at 10:00 and not at 09:00 as previously scheduled. The expected end time is still 16:00.
Our online Calendar has the latest information on the courtroom schedule.
Monday
16 October, 2023
09:45
Thaçi et al. trial: continuation of testimony of 30th SPO witness
The testimony of the SPO’s 30th witness W04769 resumed this morning in the Thaçi et al. trial. He is now being cross-examined by the Defence of Rexhep Selimi. As announced before, the testimony of this witness is expected to take place in private session.
Friday
13 October, 2023
09:30
Mustafa appeal case: Panel’s order re. appeal hearing on 26/27 October
On 12 October, the Court of Appeals Panel in the Mustafa case issued its order for the preparation of the appeal hearing, scheduled to take place on 26 and 27 October. In order to ensure the efficiency of the time used at the hearing, the Panel invited the parties to address a number of specific issues during their oral submissions. The parties were also reminded to focus their submissions on the grounds of appeal and that no new arguments on the merits of the case can be presented at the appeal hearing.
The specific issues to be addressed and other details can be seen in the Panel’s order.
Thursday
12 October, 2023
14:30
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 12 October 2023: transcript
Here is the transcript of today's KSC Weekly Press Briefing.
Thursday
12 October, 2023
12:00
Januzi & Bahtjari: status conference today
Please be reminded about the status conference in the Januzi & Bahtjari case today at 14:00. As in the other cases, the streaming of this hearing will be broadcast with a delay of 45 minutes. Click here to watch the live stream in English.
Thursday
12 October, 2023
11:15
Thaçi et al: trial adjourned for this week/resumes on 16 October
This was the last hearing this week and the trial will resume on Monday, 16 October, at 09:00.
Thursday
12 October, 2023
09:45
Thaçi et al. trial: witness W04769 resumes testimony
The testimony of the SPO witness W04769 resumed this morning in the Thaçi et al. trial. He is now cross-examined by the Defence of Kadri Veseli. As was the case with the yesterday’s direct examination by the SPO, the reminder of this witness’ testimony is expected to take place in private session.
Wednesday
11 October, 2023
18:30
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 12 October
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 12 October, at 14:30. During this briefing, the KSC Spokespersons will provide a short update on the latest developments in the judicial proceedings before the KSC, as well as on other public activities of the Court. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required to attend each briefing. To pre-register, please send an email with name and affiliation to [email protected](link sends e-mail). Deadline for pre-registration is every Thursday at 12:00. The Zoom details will be shared following pre-registration. Recordings of the update provided during the Weekly Press Briefings will be made available on the KSC YouTube Channel.
Wednesday
11 October, 2023
16:30
Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for today/shorter hearing tomorrow
Today’s hearing in the case of Thaçi et al. is adjourned. This trial will resume tomorrow, 12 October at 09:00 and, as earlier announced, it will last until 13:00.