UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 17, 2026 Assembly holds session on anniversary of declaration of independence (all media) Kurti: Those who declared independence are unjustly in the Hague today (Telegrafi) Hague war crimes trial casts shadow over Kosovo’s 18th birthday celebrations (RFE) Rubio: US unwavering in support of Kosovo sovereignty, territorial integrity (all media) North Macedonia President congratulates Kosovo, “stability and prosperity” (Kallxo) Israel congratulates Kosovo on anniversary of declaration of independence (Express) Petritsch: Kosovo to sincerely engage with Serbs in the north (RFE/Kosovo Online) Hill: Serbia-Kosovo dialogue must be reviewed, progress too slow (Kosovo Online) Hand grenade and ammunition found in abandoned house in Kosovo north (Kossev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 17, 2026 Leaders send letters to Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (all media) Prattipati: Kosovo continues to build a secure future (RTK) Kosovo Assembly adopts draft budget law in first reading (RFE) Kurti hosts Albanian PM Rama, discuss relations and shared projects (Koha) 200,000 people expected to take part in today’s protest in support of former KLA leaders (Sinjali) Kosovo ex-guerilla leaders’ defence claims prosecution failed to prove guilt (BIRN) Osmani awards British MP Kearns with Presidential Medal of Merit (Telegrafi/Reporteri) Kosovo canal attack suspects plead not guilty to terrorism charges (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 16, 2026 Trump sends a letter to Kosovo President Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (media) Osmani hosts Albanian PM Rama, focus on Kosovo-Albania coordination (media) Rama: President Osmani was threatened by Specialist Chambers prosecutors (media) Kurti meets Orav; “Kosovo a reliable partner of the European Union” (media) Haxhiu backs protest in support of former KLA leaders in the Hague (media) Maqedonci reacts to Mojsilovic: KSF empowerment is not a threat to anyone (media) AJK express concern over non-renewal of two journalists’ contracts at RTK (media) Police find weapons, ammunition and tactical equipment in Zubin Potok (Kossev) IMF cuts Kosovo's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.8% (SeeNews) When a home becomes a school: Recalling Kosovo’s ‘unique’ underground classes (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 16, 2026 Kosovo MPs meet today to discuss €4 billion budget (Telegrafi) Osmani commends assembly for ratifying EU Growth Plan agreements (media) Kurti: Radoicic must be handed over to Kosovo; Basic Agreement must be signed (media) Kurti meets UNDP Administrator, “Kosovo has enjoyed fruitful collaboration with UNDP” (media) Congressman Self: Extremely strong, bipartisan confidence in Osmani’s leadership (media) Gucati: Presidents Begaj and Osmani expected to take part in February 17 protest (media) From Central Europe, Rubio rejects NATO exit talk, calls for stronger European role (RFE) Rama: We’ll send budget law to court, if Pristina budget law is not concluded (KTV) Kosovo leaders’ messages on the Day of the Ashkali Community (media) As Kosovo tries war crimes in absentia, experts urge strict safeguards (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 13, 2026 Kurti travels to Germany, will attend Munich Security Conference (media) Ahead of Munich conference, Rubio says world at ‘defining moment’ (RFE) Osmani: Kosovo fully aligned with the United States (media) Murati: Kurti is ready to discuss with parties the issue of the President (Express) Kosovo, Albania parliaments adopt resolutions seeking justice for Thaci (BIRN) Krasniqi about meeting with Serb mayors: Government is ready to support them (Koha) Serb mayors: We didn’t discuss integration in meeting with minister Krasniqi (Kallxo) Gervalla: No one is above the law (Nacionale) Senior German official Frank Schwabe visiting Kosovo (media) Kosovo aims to start building Albania railway link in four years (SeeNews) Kosovo’s “Hard Teeth” turns waiting into a monument at Venice Biennale 2026 (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 13, 2026 UNMIK chief welcomes establishment of Kosovo’s new institutions (Kosovapress) US Embassy welcomes formation of assembly and govt of Kosovo (media) Kosovo Assembly adopts resolution in support of former KLA leaders in the Hague (media) Haradinaj says he will withdraw as leader of the AAK (RFE) Hargreaves: Kurti signaled close cooperation and protection of minorities (Kanal 10) SL opposes integration of healthcare and education in the north in Kosovo’s system (Kallxo) US Embassy: Authorities should find a solution that enables continuation of educational services (Kossev) German embassy: We’re closely monitoring situation regarding Faculty of Technical Sciences (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 12, 2026 Kosovo’s new Parliament approves new government ending political deadlock (AP) A year of institutional deadlock, unlocked in minutes (Kosovo 2.0) New government sends budget for 2026 to the Assembly (media) Kurti: From tomorrow, ready for discussions with parties on the President (media) Kos congratulates PM Kurti on election of new government (media) Terras: Political paralysis is finally over; Kosovo belongs to the EU family (media) Germany looks forward to furthering cooperation with Kosovo (media) Italian Embassy congratulates Haxhiu and Kurti (media) OSCE congratulates new Kosovo government on its election (media) AmCham in Kosovo welcomes establishment of new assembly and govt (media) Jehona Lushaku-Sadriu will head the LDK parliamentary group (Albanian Post) Rutte says NATO still waiting for Vucic to determine responsibility for Banjska (RFE) Osmani cancels participation at Munich Security Conference (media) SL starts an “urgent meeting” with representatives from 10 municipalities (Klan) UNMIK chief meets CPT delegation; Kosovo expected to implement recommendations (Front Online) Kosovo’s overlooked survivors of wartime rape face worsening odds in compensation battle (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 12, 2026 Kosovo forms new Assembly and Government (media) Kosovo MPs elect new government ending year-long deadlock (Prishtina Insight) Kallas congratulates Kurti; “a new momentum to advance EU-Kosovo relations and the dialogue” (media) Mucunski congratulates Kosovo on formation of new government (media) Hamza calls for resolution about the trial in the Hague (Telegrafi) Osmani backs march in support of former KLA leaders (media) EU special representative for dialogue’s mandate extended for two years (Kossev) Kosovo included on “EU safe countries list” under new asylum rules (European Western Balkans) Osmani: Kosovo stands firmly with Canada in this time of sorrow (media) Kosovo, Albania and Croatia to hold joint training this year (RFE) Serbia: Albania, Croatia and Kosovo meeting, gross violation of 1244 (Kosovo Online) Teacher in Serbia fined for covering graffiti calling for Serbian army return to Kosovo (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 11, 2026 Lawyers for Kosovo's former President seek war crimes acquittal (Reuters) Selimi: Defense lawyer Misetic dismantling piece by piece prosecutors case (Express) CAA deeply concerned about judicial process against former KLA leaders (media) Rasic wants Serbian List to declare on integration of Serbian institutions (RFE) Arsic: Law on Foreigners worries teachers and students (Kosovo Online) Albania-Kosovo-Croatia meeting “confirms commitment to peace and security” (media) Police find hand grenades and uniforms in Zubin Potok (media) Kosovo needs to kickstart growth after political deadlock: economist (BIRN) EU continues investing in the renovation of public buildings in Kosovo (media) Pristina mayor meets new UN Development Coordinator (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 11, 2026 Basha: Five deputy speakers will be voted in a package, then the govt will be voted (RFE) Konjufca: I’ll be in the Hague on the last day; no one can divide our liberation war (media) Hague prosecution insists KLA leaders on trial ‘directly supported’ crimes (BIRN) Kosovo was hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday night, no injuries reported (media) Bislimi: Law on foreigners will not be used as pressure against Serbs (media) OSCE: We’re closely monitoring developments related to law on foreigners (Kosovo Online) Maqedonci meets Hargreaves, discuss cooperation in defense (RTK) NATO is monitoring concerning trends in the Western Balkans, official says (media) Sources: Police arrest two Byelorussians, a Russian and an Albanian national (TeVe1) Serbia-run faculty in Kosovo faces 30-day eviction order (Kosovo Online/N1) Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Serbia scores worst in the past two decades (N1)