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)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 12, 2026 Kosovo-Serbia normalisation deal still unimplemented (BIRN) Rasic does not know yet if he will be part of Kurti 3 government (Indeksonline) Amidst disagreements and cooperation: Relations between north municipalities and new govt (RFE) AARC welcomes US intention to resume strategic dialogue with Kosovo (media) Osmani: Justice and facts in Kosovo’s defense and against Serbia’s propaganda (media) Veliu: Resignation is not a weakness, but an act of force and political maturity (media) German Deputy Ambassador meets KSF Commander Jashari (media) Flooding in Kosovo: PR as a substitute for a civil emergency response (PI) Ivanovic: Truth behind Oliver’s assassination only after this regime falls (Danas)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 12, 2026 Osmani: We have managed to reconfirm around 20 recognitions of Kosovo (media) Court overrules decision on Law for Bureau on Confiscation of Wealth (media) Hoxhaj on election results: Obliges us to face government and ourselves (Nacionale) Sources: Abdixhiku to gather party deputy leaders and mayors on Tuesday (Sinjali) Mustafa refrains from commenting on the situation in the LDK (media) People in Kosovo targeted by fake traffic fine messages (Prishtina Insight) Nis mountaineers walking to Corfu banned from entering Kosovo for one year (Nova)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 9, 2026 Elezi: No more ballots to count; parties can complain within 48 hours (EO) Vetevendosje: 51.11% of people’s will; most voted party in Kosovo’s history (media) Gender quota brings some changes to the composition of the new Assembly (AP) Hamza thanks supporters: We take this trust with great responsibility (Klan Kosova) Abdixhiku: We bow with full respect to the verdict of the people (media) “Serb community should seek greater investment from new authorities” (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 9, 2026 • Vote count ends, Kurti’s Vetevendosje wins over 51 percent (Koha) • Gervalla: Election result, a clear verdict to avoid blockades and delays (media) • US ready for strategic dialogue with new govt, but wants concrete actions (TeVe1) • Kosovo’s election shows its democracy is solid (The Economist) • COMKFOR Ulutas meets with new UNMIK chief Peter N. Due (media) • €1 billion for Kosovo are waiting for a “yes” from the MPs (RFE) • Kosovo arrests 39 over alleged insurance fraud (Prishtina Insight) • Osmani thanks COMKFOR Ulutas for his continued leadership (media) • German KFOR troops conduct specialized C-UAS training (media) • Serbia fails to align with new EU foreign policy decisions on Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela (N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 8, 2026 • EU Ambassador Orav meets new UNMIK chief Peter N Due (media) • Emergency Management Agency after the floods: Situation has improved (Express) • Infrastructure minister says all roads passable, but appeals for caution (RFE) • Arrests in Kosovo, Kosovo Insurance Bureau said it denounced the violations (media) • Osmani: Kosovo’s voice is getting stronger everyday (media) • Haliti: Time for a president from an agreement between govt and opposition (media) • Kosovo’s gross foreign debt up 16.2% y/y in Q3 (SeeNews) • Kosovo awards 3.96 mln euro road overhaul deal to local tie-up (SeeNews) • Serbia deepens military ties with China through drones, air defense systems (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 8, 2026 • Floods from heavy rainfall cause major damage in several cities in Kosovo (media) • Vetevendosje reaches 51 percent of total vote, Kurti gets over 400,000 votes (Koha) • Osmani and Kurti’s messages on Orthodox Christmas (media) • COMKFOR Ulutas hosts Osmani, discuss security situation (media) • Rudolph: Kosovo cannot afford to lose another year (media) • Mitrovica North unable to install Christmas banner pending ministry decision (Kossev) • Kosovo receives anti-tank missile systems from Turkey (Turkiye Today) • 25 years of KFOR in Kosovo: Rochdale hosts photography exhibition (Rochdale.gov.uk)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 6, 2026 • New UNMIK chief Peter N. Due arrives in Kosovo (Express/Lajmi/Danas/Telegraf) • Vote count so far: VV to have 57 seats, PDK 22, LDK 15 and AAK 6 (Koha) • CEC could announce final election results sooner than January 19 (Telegrafi) • Opposition parties are silent over promised reforms after election losses (Koha) • Emini: VV hasn’t made it clear if it supports Osmani for President (KTV) • Gervalla: Serbia doesn’t have a foreign policy different than Moscow’s (media) • Key events in the Western Balkans in 2026 (Albanian Post) • Sources: Anti-Corruption Agency is verifying Vjosa Osmani’s wealth (media) • Djuric: Kurti’s regime has done nothing to change its attitude toward Serbs (Kosovo Online) • “Serbian Parliament, a toxic environment”; Kamberi: Vucic will lose power (media) • Serbia in 2026: Embattled president mulls high-stakes elections (BIRN) • BIRN flags data protection risks in Western Balkans and Turkey (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 5, 2026 • Hajrulla Ceku with biggest vote increase in Vetevendosje Movement (Nacionale) • Will Duda Balje vote for Kurti 3 government? (Indeksonline) • Rama talks about a daily fee for vehicles from other cities entering Pristina (media) • Luxembourg opens funding call for business innovation projects in Kosovo (SeeNews) • Analysts on Kurti’s latest remarks about President and potential new elections (Telegrafi) • Five challenges that will define in Kosovo in 2026 (Telegrafi) • There will be no substantial progress in Kosovo-Serbia dialogue in 2026 either (Koha) • Serwer: Serbia is not on the fast track to Europe (Danas/media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 5, 2026 • Kosovo leaders support Trump’s actions in Venezuela (media) • Balkan States give divided reactions to US strike on Venezuela (BIRN) • Hollaj slams Vucic for remarks over US intervention in Venezuela (media) • Kurti says three steps need to be made first before moving to President issue (media) • Vetevendosje sets new record of votes, Kurti most voted candidate ever (AP) • Botsan-Kharchenko: Solution for Kosovo under auspices of UN Security Council (Kosovo Online)