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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 19, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 19, 2026 CEC decides on full recount of votes in 28 municipalities (media) Hamza calls for full recount of votes: A necessary step (Klan Kosova) Totaj on vote manipulation in Prizren: This is not the PDK we worked for (Koha) LDK presidency to meet today (Zeri) Closing statements in trial of former KLA leaders from 9 to 13, 16 and 18 Feb (media) War Veterans to protest against Special Court in Pristina on Feb 17 (Klan Kosova) Kosovo leaders send “heartfelt condolences” following rail crash in Spain (media) Eight years after Ivanovic’s assassination, justice still elusive (Kossev) Starovic: Serbia’s red lines very clear, no changes (Vecernje Novosti/Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 19, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 19, 2026 Suspected vote manipulation, police authorized to identify perpetrators (media) Kurti meets foreign ambassadors, heads of mission and diplomatic reps (media) Kosovo phases in enforcement of traffic and immigration laws (PI) Police hands out leaflets on foreigners and vehicle regulations at crossings (TV Most) Kosovo Serb politician’s murder anniversary marked as masterminds remain at large (BIRN) No headscarves in Kosovo's public school classrooms (Deutsche Welle) Gogic: Court should rule on Serbian List’s appeal as soon as possible (Kosovo Online) Janjic: US will present an official document on Kosovo-Serbia mutual recognition (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 16, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 16, 2026 Police start information campaign on laws on foreigners and vehicles (TeVe1) Kosovo in 2026: Internal stability needed amid changing global order (BIRN) Minimal wage decision enters into force, €425 from Jan, and €500 from July (media) Police carry out anti-gambling operation in Zubin Potok (RFE) Chief prosecutor: We’ll soon file indictment about massacre of Jashari family (media) PDK: Trial in Hague to conclude with justice and freedom for the liberators (media) Petkovic: Healthcare, education - backbone for survival of Serbs in Kosovo (Kossev) Kosovo brings TPPs to full capacity to secure power supply (SeeNews) Trump visa freeze sparks blame game in Albania (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 16, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 16, 2026 EU confirms work underway to fully lift measures within next few weeks (RTK) Sorensen writes about his visit and meetings in Kosovo (media) Kosovo marks 27th anniversary of Recak massacre (Prishtina Insight) Osmani: Kosovo’s unwavering commitment to walk alongside US (media) Hoti calls for Abdixhiku’s resignation: Standard of resignation after deep loss is clear (media) Haliti: The new president must come from the PDK (Telegrafi) Closing statements in trial of former KLA leaders around mid-February (media) Bislimi: Implementation of law on foreigners and law on vehicles begins (media) Petkovic on implementation of Kosovo’s laws on foreigners and vehicles (Kosovo Online) How disinformation undermines interfaith tolerance in Kosovo (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 15, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 15, 2026 EU: Incoming govt to implement all dialogue agreements without delay or precondition (Kallxo) Kosovo leaders, politicians remember 45 killed in Recak in January 1999 (media) Kusari-Lila: Dialogue and agreement, crucial for President election (RTK) Elshani: Police inspectorate investigating alleged beating of young man (Kossev) Kosovo Serb groups call for delay of foreigners and vehicle laws (Kossev) Reaction to Zvecan mayor not confirming contracts of Albanian officials (Telegrafi) World Bank keeps Kosovo’s 2026 GDP growth projection at 3.8% (SeeNews) Kosovo extends application deadline in EU-backed 100 MW solar project (SeeNews)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 15, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 15, 2026 Kurti calls for full implementation of Brussels agreement and Ohrid annex (media) COMKFOR Ulutas meets Sorensen, supports EU-facilitated dialogue (media) Ins and Outs: Kosovo’s new parliament takes shape (PI) Vote recount delays certification of Kosovo election result (BIRN) US administration suspends immigrant visas from 75 countries (media) Bajrami calls for Abdixhiku’s resignation as LDK leader (media) Strict enforcement of law on traffic and law on foreigners in Kosovo begins (RFE) Serbian List calls for suspension of implementation of two laws (Kosovo Online) PDK accuses Kurti-led government of energy crisis (Telegrafi)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 14, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 14, 2026 EU ambassadors meet Kurti; Orav calls for swift formation of government (media) Sorensen: Dialogue to continue with hope that 2026 will bring what 2025 could not (EO) Osmani: Dialogue should be focused on mutual recognition (media) Hamza meets Sorensen; “we discussed need for new institutions” (media) Suspect arrested for attack against KFOR and Police in 2023 (media) Possible coalition between LDK and Vetevendosje Movement? (Albanian Post) Havolli says LDK will not vote for Osmani’s reelection as President (media) US embassy shares Rubio’s statement on freedom and freedom of expression (media) “Decision to admit evidence does not mean judges must rely on it in the judgment” (media) Court blunder in Hague war crimes trial could jeopardise fairness (BIRN) Prosecution in Peja gives details about triple wounding in Decan (media) Father claims police assaulted his son; inspectorate initiated investigation (Kossev) Djuric: Withstood challenges to accept imposition of Kosovo independence (Euronews Serbia)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 14, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 14, 2026 Recount in one third of polling stations after discrepancies in votes for candidates (media) US expects actions from new Kosovo government to strengthen cooperation (RFE) Germany’s expectations from the new government of Kosovo (Kallxo) EU special representative for dialogue Peter Sorensen on a visit Kosovo and Serbia (media) Orav, Krasniqi discuss role of strong local governance in implementing EU reforms (media) Abdixhiku offers his resignation: “LDK Assembly will decide” (media) EULEX chief meets Wikoff and Ulutas, discusses ongoing EULEX-KFOR cooperation (media) Peci: Kurti and Vucic could meet in Brussels in coming months (RTV21) Serbian List representatives meet with JFC Naples Commander Wikoff (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 13, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 13, 2026 Rasic: Now there are no obstacles to forming the new government (RTK2) Maqedonci meets Wikoff and Ulutas, discusses security, KSF development (media) NATO chief grateful to Croatia for its contribution to KFOR (AP) Muhaxheri: LDK doesn’t have a position yet on the issue of the President (RTV21) Pristina Mayor on a potential coalition between Vetevendosje and LDK (EO) Initial hearing in “state reserves” case held behind closed doors (RFE) Gervalla: Kosovo stands in solidarity with the people of Iran (media) Tahiri: If US didn’t intervene, war in Kosovo wouldn’t have stopped (Nacionale) Hamza meets William Walker (media) As the EU eases sanctions on Pristina, what’s next for Kosovo? (RFE) Ethnic Albanian journalist recalls threats, harassment as Yugoslavia unravelled (BIRN) Kosovo's 5th Novara Lancers Regiment arrives from Friuli Venezia Giulia (ANSA)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 13, 2026

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 13, 2026 JFC Naples Commander Wikoff stays in Kosovo, meets Osmani and Kurti (media) What does the U.S. expect from the next government of Kosovo? (Kallxo) European Commission calls on Kosovo to ratify Growth Plan agreement ASAP (RFE) Abdixhiku calls for agreement for a non-political president (Koha) Demi explains why no crisis is expected with election of President (Telegrafi) Damka: KDTP will support Kurti 3 government with two MPs (Indeksonline) PDK starts preparations for party elections (Gazeta 10) Inflation rate in Kosovo reaches 5.3%, increase in energy and food prices leads (AP) Vucic recognized Kosovo by accepting the Ohrid Agreement, Kandic says (Nacionale) Djuric: US made positive step forward regarding Serbian interests in the region (Tanjug)