• Wednesday February 18, 2026 15:27

    Thaçi et al. trial: Closing statements completed; case closed

    After the lunch break, all four accused addressed the court. Following their statements, the Presiding Judge, pursuant to Rule 136(1), declared the case closed.

    Today’s hearing is adjourned, and the trial judgment will be issued in due course.

  • Wednesday February 18, 2026 12:16

    Thaçi et al. trial: Responses and Defence comments completed

    This morning, the Victims’ Counsel presented and completed his response, after which all four Defence teams delivered their comments on the Prosecution’s response from Monday. The trial is currently on a lunch break until 13:30 (14:15 in the online broadcast), after which the statements of the accused are expected to commence.

  • Monday February 16, 2026 17:16

    Thaçi et al. trial: Panel questions and SPO response concluded

    The Trial Panel concluded its questions to the parties today. The SPO then presented and completed its response. The hearing adjourned for today and the trial is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, 18 February, at 09:00, when the Victims’ Counsel is expected to present its response.

  • Monday February 16, 2026 12:19

    Thaçi et al. trial: last Defence team completes closing statement

    The Defence of Jakup Krasniqi completed its closing statement today and requested that the Trial Panel acquit its client on all counts. The proceedings are continuing with questions from the Panel.

  • Monday February 16, 2026 09:19

    Thaçi et al. trial: start of hearing this morning (16/02) delayed

    Please be informed that the start of the hearing in the Thaçi et al. case this morning, 16 February, will be delayed and is expected to commence at 09:40 (or at 10:25 via the delayed feed online).

  • Friday February 13, 2026 17:30

    Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for the week; resumes Monday (16 February 2026)

    The trial in the case against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi adjourned for the week. It is scheduled to resume at 09:00 on Monday, 16 February 2026, when the Krasniqi Defence is expected to continue its closing statement.

  • Friday February 13, 2026 14:20

    Thaçi et al.: Selimi Defence concludes closing statement; Krasniqi Defence takes the floor

    The Defence of Rexhep Selimi concluded its closing statement today and requested that the Trial Panel acquit its client of all charges. The closing statement of the Defence of Jakup Krasniqi is now underway.

  • Thursday February 12, 2026 15:19

    Thaçi et al. trial: Veseli Defence completes closing statement; Selimi Defence begins

    Earlier today, the Defence of Kadri Veseli completed its closing statement and requested that the Trial Panel acquit its client of all charges. The Defence of Rexhep Selimi is now presenting its closing statement.

  • Thursday February 12, 2026 09:51

    Thaçi et al. trial: Veseli Defence resumes closing statement

    The Defence of Hashim Thaçi completed its closing statement yesterday and requested the Trial Panel to enter a judgment of acquittal. The Defence of Kadri Veseli then began presenting its closing statement, which resumed this morning.