UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 7, 2026 Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani issues decree to dissolve Assembly (media) Abdixhiku welcomes decision to dissolve Assembly (Kallxo) Court comments on request to suspend deadlines for president election (Klan) Osmani summons party leaders for consultations on election date (media) VV to address court about decree for dissolving the Assembly (Ekonomia Online) Zulfaj: VV respected the Constitution fully; President must be elected (media) Terras after Kosovo fails to elect president, “truly disappointing” (Express) KFOR: Despite Middle East conflict, Kosovo mandate continues in line with 1244 (Kosovo Online) “Inflation, rising oil prices, biggest risk for Western Balkans due to Middle East conflict” (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 6, 2026 Assembly fails to elect new president due to lack of quorum, Haxhiu addresses court (RFE) PDK caucus chief: Kosovo needs to go to new elections (Nacionale) NATO denies missiles were launched from Kosovo; “fake claim” (Telegrafi) Kosovo marks 28th anniversary of attack on Jashari family in Prekaz (Prishtina Insight) KSF expected to be part of International Stabilization Force; “a strategic achievement” (RTK) Djuric and Berset discuss the position and concerns of Serbs in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) Police find weapons in abandoned house in Leposavic (Kallxo) Hidden gold worth millions uncovered in a Kosovo town raid (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 5, 2026 Kurti and Konjufca want opposition to propose a candidate for President (RFE) Abdixhiku: The president must be a consensual figure, not a party candidate (Klan) Citaku: The PDK has done its part of the job (Albanian Post) People in Pristina: Konjufca a good candidate, Osmani the best (Kosovo Online) Serbian List complains to UNMIK chief about law on foreigners (Sinjali) SANU calls for reaction “due to threat of relocated University” (Beta) Kosovo to relaunch power market liberalization for large firms in April (SeeNews) EU Ambassador inaugurates new EU-funded sports hall in Zvecan (Lajmi) Croatia-Albania-Kosovo military cooperation prompts reactions in Serbia (EWB)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, March 5, 2026 Konjufca’s nomination for President furthers clashes between govt, opposition and Osmani (RFE) Haxhiu: Two candidates for president needed to schedule assembly session (Klan) President’s Office ready to send to Assembly constitutional amendments for president’s election by the people (KTV) Haziri: Looking forward to Osmani’s position about the whole situation (Express) Osmani’s advisor denies creation of a new political list “Hope” (Telegrafi) AARC calls on Kosovo parties and leaders “to act with urgency and statesmanship” (Express) Thaci trial verdict will decide legacy of Kosovo Specialist Chambers (BIRN) OSCE Head of Mission meets Pristina University Rector (Kallxo) Petkovic meets EU reps to discuss Kosovo laws on vehicles and foreigners (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 4, 2026 Kurti asked by reporters about the President: “it is a matter of hours” (Telegrafi) VV, PDK parliamentary groups to meet today over President election (Koha/Nacionale) Svecla reacts to Vulin’s threats, “international factors must pay full attention” (Koha) Kosovo detains four Serbs suspected of wartime killings (BIRN) Media freedom report highlights financial and managerial difficulties at RTK (AP) Students warn law on foreigners could disrupt education and force displacement (Danas) “Closing Serbian-run institutions would question multiethnic coexistence” (Kosovo Online) Prosecution confirms arrest of rap artist over assault against journalist (media) CoE media freedom report says Serbian journalists under attack in 2025 (N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, March 4, 2026 LDK is against new elections, offers two options for President’s election (Telegrafi) Kosovo’s Kurti awaits his moment to play the presidential card (Prishtina Insight) Rutte: We will make sure that KFOR will remain strong (Koha) Prattipati meets Krasniqi and Murati, discuss strengthening US – Kosovo cooperation (media) Court orders 30-day detention for Serbs accused of war crimes in Skenderaj (media) Prattipati meets Krasniqi and Murati, discuss strengthening US – Kosovo cooperation (media) Osmani calls UAE and Qatar leaders in aftermath of attacks from Iran (media) Ministry: Kosovo embassy in Berlin vandalized with “Kosovo is Serbia” slogans (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 3, 2026 Kurti meets Abdixhiku to discuss post of President, “constructive atmosphere” (media) Kosovo businesses want new elections to be avoided, call for aid measures (Koha) Vllasi: Failure to elect president would harm everyone, Osmani the best candidate (Kosovo Online) EU will continue to support judicial reform in Kosovo (Indeksonline) Svecla: Germany has always supported Kosovo, partnership will continue (RTK) Oil association: Fuel prices in Kosovo rise amid Middle East turmoil (SeeNews) AJK deeply concerned over renewed threat against Nacionale journalist (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, March 3, 2026 Kurti: Our absolute priority is to avoid elections (Kallxo) Abdixhiku: No refusing positions against anyone, let alone against Osmani (media) Hamza: PDK doesn’t support Osmani for Kosovo President (Express) Robelli: EU is preparing to mediate in the election of the Kosovo President (media) Ministry says no Kosovars injured from fighting in the Middle East (RFE) Ministry waits for assembly approval and president’s authorization to send troops to ISF (Dukagjini) Prosecution initiates investigations into assault against reporter (media) Mitrovica North university professors initiate petition to remain under Serbia’s system (Kossev) Kosovo court releases three suspects after €1 million found in van (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 2, 2026 Haxhiu on President issue: Parties to withdraw from blocking positions (Koha) Rasic: No one wants new elections (RTK2) Osmani posts video of meetings with people: “Thank you for your trust and love” (media) “KSF engagement in Gaza a strategic message in international relations” (Kosovo Online) Simic on attempts to integrate Serbian-run health and education into Kosovo system (RTS) NATO SG Rutte to visit North Macedonia on Tuesday (media) Balkan govts scramble to safeguard citizens in Middle East conflict zone (BIRN) Rama, Vucic offer to forego veto rights in move to speed up EU integration (SeeNews)

Dear subscribers, Please be advised that the Observer will no longer be issued from Monday, 9 March 2026. Thank you for your long-standing interest in and engagement with the report. UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, March 3, 2026 Kurti: Murat Jashari would be the right choice for President (media) Kurti to meet LDK leader today and discuss issue of President (Indeksonline) Kosovo leaders stand with United States after attacks in Iran (media) EU expected to lift all penalty measures against Kosovo today (Koha) Police arrested five Serbs suspected of war crimes in Skenderaj in 1999 (media) Vucic: Pristina has ‘tacit support of West” following arrest of five Serbs (Kossev) Emini: Kosovo needs internal debate on Association, no rushed negotiations (KTV) Albanian Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi to visit Kosovo today (media) Albanian speaking journalists, doctors, and artists targeted in AI-driven health scams (PI)