Albanian Language Media: Kurti: It is not easy to analyze the fear of the opposition (media) Haziri: LDK will respond to Kurti tonight (Albanian Post) 29 threats and attacks against journalists and media in first four months (media) Kosovo commemorates Agani on anniversary of murder by Serbian forces (media) Kosovo’s Chamber of Commerce rings alarm over increased energy tariffs (EO) Shala: Kurti govt is guaranteeing millions to power companies (Nacionale) OSCE mission congratulates Kosovo Gorani community on their day (media) Serbian Language Media: Report of Terras before members of the EP: Dialogue has not yielded results; Kosovo should establish the A/CSM (Kosovo Online) Insecurity, fear, trust: What do surveyed Serbs say about their life in Kosovo (RFE) After Arsenijevic published video on incident in front of police station, PIK launched ex-officio investigation (Radio KIM) Company "SrbijaSume" in Leposavic closed (KoSSev) Brnabic, Dacic on students’ demand for snap parliamentary elections (Tanjug) Serbian opposition parties, movement support students’ call for snap parliamentary elections (N1) Opinion: Bieber: Vucic called for extraordinary elections when they were not needed, now they are - more than ever (N1) International: Kosovo premier seeks to end deadlock with bid to form coalition (Bloomberg) Trump chief of staff did not bar Vucic from Mar-a-Lago, Karoline Leavitt confirms (The Pavlovic Today)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 6, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Abdixhiku after Kurti’s letter: Our response will come in due time (media) Tahiri: Our engagement in last decade makes coalition with VV impossible (Klan) Osmani: Historic visit – milestone in relations between Kosovo and Brunei (media) McGurk assumes duties as new Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo (media) Italian KFOR soldiers conduct combined heli and anti-riot training (media) AJK condemns Mihali’s “personal attacks” against reporter Kelmendi (media) Israel waives visas for Kosovo (RTK) Serbian Language Media: Vucic to return to presidential duties on May 7, to make public address (Tanjug) Kozarev meets Myrogianni: Serbia appreciates Greece’s position on non-recognition of Kosovo (Kosovo Online, media) KFOR says cooperation with all religious communities instrumental to overall success of Mission (Kosovo Online, social media) Three students walking from Belgrade to arrive to Zvecan today (Radio KIM) Minister says EU Serbia’s largest donor (N1) Vucevic explains why SNS rejects elections: They would lead to disaster for Serbia (N1) Serbian students call for early parliamentary elections (N1) Patriarch Tawadros II: Visit to Serbia an impetus to cooperation (Tanjug, media)

Albanian Language Media: • Another failed attempt to constitute the new Assembly of Kosovo (media) • Kurti's letter to Abdixhiku: We are interested in coalition with LDK (media) • Abdixhiku: We will respond soon, we will handle situation without arrogance (Reporteri) • Murati on Kurti's letter: We are interested in agreement that unblocks situation (Koha) • Haradinaj on Kurti's letter: It should have been done immediately after elections (Koha) • LDK’s Gashi says political leaders should meet with Kurti (media) • Krasniqi: We can gather for the 111th time, Albulena Haxhiu does not pass (media) • Limaj: Political compromises; first three parties have the responsibility (Koha) • Murati: Opposition to join us so Deputy Speaker doesn’t come from SL (Koha) • Serbian List MPs don’t stand up to honor Kosovo Martyrs’ Day (media) • Israel abolishes visas for Kosovars, only electronic permit required (media) Serbian Language Media: • Serbian Democracy says Arsenijevic threatened by Kosovo police member (Radio KIM, media) • Man from Mitrovica South arrested in connection to two thefts in Mitrovica North (KoSSev) • Pavkovic: For survival of a government with minimal support, every law would be a major obstacle (Kosovo Online, Danas) • Simic on proposed secret voting in Kosovo Assembly (social media) • Workers of the Utility Company in Strpce back at work, Jevtic: We continue with services (Kosovo Online) • InTER: Urgent intervention needed at the landfill Lucka Reka near Zubin Potok (Kosovo Online) • Judicial employees across Serbia launch full-scale strike (N1, FoNet) • Serbian student runners reach Augsburg, Germany (N1) International: • Serbian police and tabloids target protest supporters’ Viber chats (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani: Grateful for warm hospitality from friendly state of Brunei (RTK) 11th attempt to constitute Assembly to continue on today’s session (media) Kica-Xhelili: Sessions every 48 hours, waste of time (media) Serbian List MPs sign oath to protect Kosovo’s sovereignty (media) Osmani on visit to Malaysia: Hospitality and respect for Kosovo (RTK) Kurti congratulates Prime Minister Albanese (RTK) LDK and PDK harshly criticize government on World Press Freedom Day (media) Germany and UK concerned about Kosovo's decline in media freedom (Nacionale) Serbian Language Media:  Finance minister says Vucic discharged from hospital, feeling better (Beta, N1, RTS) Opposition politicians speculate about reasons behind Vucic’s sudden return from US (Beta, N1) Women harassed in North Mitrovica: They insulted us and made sexist comments (KoSSev) Possibility of Committee of Ministers discussing Kosovo’s CoE admission request not ruled out (N1) UNS: Media in Kosovo facing financial uncertainty after withdrawal of foreign donors (Kosovo Online) EFJ condemned Kosovo’s ruling party for attacks on journalists (KoSSev)

Albanian Language Media: Drastic drop for Kosovo in RSF World Press Freedom Index (media) Osmani received with state honors by Malaysia Prime Minister (media) Police arrest two suspects for inciting division and intolerance in Pristina (media) U.S. KFOR soldiers donate to Kosovo Police station in Kamenica (media) Serbian Language Media: Milicevic: Key problems facing Serbs in Kosovo are political instability, economic situation and security (media) Mijacic: Creative solutions from all three sides required to address closed Serbian institutions issue (Kosovo Online) Anniversary of death of Marija and Nikola Petrovic: Years of pain and grief (Kosovo Online, Radio KIM, KoSSev) Trial of four Serbs over alleged involvement in attack on Municipal Election Office in Mitrovica North continues (media) Vanovac: Decline in media freedom index in Kosovo partly expected (KiM radio) Workers in Kosovo in protest for their rights, demanding an increase in wages (KoSSev, RFE) Austrian FM denies interfering in Serbia’s internal affairs (N1) Serbian students running from Linz to Salzburg on day 8 (N1) International: Trump Moves Waltz to U.N. and Names Rubio Interim National Security Adviser (The New York Times) Are new elections a way out of the political stalemate in Kosovo? (EWB) RSF report: Media freedom tumbling in most Balkan countries (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 2, 2025 Albanian Language Media: New Kosovo Assembly not constituted even after ninth attempt (RFE) Murati: PDK, LDK and AAK refused to unblock the process (media) Abdixhiku: It is in national interest to refuse VV’s political approach (media) LDK: Secret voting, an arbitrary and anti-constitutional step (media) Krasniqi: Albulena Haxhiu does not pass (media) Tahiri rules out coalition with VV: We can’t make Kosovo better with them (Klan) KDI: Change of voting during session, an arbitrary session (media) Kurti reacts to explosion in car of University Clinical Center (media) War Veterans: New convictions of KLA leaders, grave alarm for justice (media) Osmani visits Malaysia, will open Kosovo’s embassy in Kuala Lumpur (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Serbia's territory is being taken in violation of UN Charter, while same in Ukraine is called a crime (Kosovo Online, media) Lawyer: Supreme Court terminated detention of four Serbs arrested in Djakovica (KoSSev, media) Closure of Serbian institutions in Leposavic further endangers social welfare recipients (Kosovo Online) Bumpy road to child allowances in Kosovo: From social services to Statistics Agency – and then what? (KoSSev) Monument without a dedication? North Mitrovica proposes €7,000 project with no clear subject (KoSSev) Memorial on 30th anniversary of operation in Croatia (N1) Students, unions protested in front of Serbian Government (N1) Tribute paid to victims in Novi Sad (N1) International Media: Kosovo Ombudsperson urges suspension of electricity price hike (PI)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti asked about formation of government: The Assembly first (media) • Osmani meets Rohde, discuss further expansion of relations (media) • Abdixhiku calls on non-recognizing EU members to recognize Kosovo (AP) • SL out of the game: How will Serbs’ interest in Kosovo be protected? (RFE) • Orav: €7.7 million for 12 high-performing municipalities this year (EO) • Prattipati, U.S. embassy officials meet Kosovo Business Club (media) • Osmani meets with BDI leader Ali Ahmeti in Pristina (media) • Interreligious meeting held at KFOR headquarters on Tuesday (Gazeta Express) • Concert with Serbian singers in Dragash cancelled (Klan Kosova) Serbian Language Media: • Marta Kos paid tribute to victims of Novi Sad canopy collapse (KiM radio, KoSSev, media) • Serbian Democracy pleased with support for their petition to reduce traffic congestions in Jarinje and Brnjak (Radio kontakt plus) • Analyst: Albin Kurti has started pre-election campaign (Kosovo Online) • PM agrees to Rector’s condition for meeting (N1) • Student relay run to Brussels continues through Austria (N1) International: • Exemplary Punishment: The people paying the price for supporting Serbia’s protests (BIRN) • Italy queried over fate of 16 ‘missing’ migrants outsourced to Albania (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, April 30, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Bajqinovci: New Assembly will be constituted in 10 days (media) Murati: Failure to form the new Assembly impacts other processes too (media) Haradinaj: Bedri Hamza or Lumir Abdixhiku as Prime Minister (media) Osmani meets EULEX chief, discuss security and rule of law (media) Abdixhiku from EPP Congress: Kosovo to keep doors open with allies (media) Energy prices for businesses expected to increase by up to 30 percent (RFE) COMKFOR Barduani visits Belgrade meets Mojsilovic and Quint reps (media) U.S. KFOR soldiers conduct emergency management training (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic met Kos; spoke to Meloni, Orban on phone (media) Macut: Commitment to EU integration priority for Serbia (Tanjug, RTS, media) Kos: Serbia has much to offer to Europe - work with us on reforms (RTS, Blic, Tanjug, media) Djuric met with Austria's Meinl-Reisinger (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, media) Mojsilovic, Barduani on security situation in Kosovo (Tanjug) KFOR: Barduani also spoke with representatives of the Quint countries and the EU in Belgrade (Kosovo Online) Students in North Mitrovica hold vigil to Novi Sad canopy collapse victims, reject political accusations (KoSSev) "Interreligious Dialogue": A new meeting of religious leaders in the Pec region (KoSSev)

Albanian Language Media: Assembly in a cycle of failures; Haxhiu gets only 54 votes today (Koha) Limaj: Majority in parliament is formed through political agreement (RTK) Amnesty International publishes annual report for 2024/2025 (media) Maurizio Antonini new Italian ambassador to Kosovo (media) Hargreaves welcomes Rama’s gesture to honor Natasa Kandic (media) Serbian Language Media: Ministry of Justice of Serbia strongly condemned arrest warrants for 20 Serbs (Tanjug, mpravde.gov.rs) Lawyer: Indictment against Radoicic fabrication, he had no contact with civilians during conflict, except with KLA members (Novosti, KoSSev) Djuric meets US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, discussed situation of Serbs in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) North Mitrovica: Signing of petition to reduce congestion at Jarinje and Brnjak crossing points concludes today (Radio KIM) Vucic: I expect nothing special from Kos's visit, I am hoping for more objectivity from Brussels (Tanjug) N1: Kos to meet opposition before authorities Dean says police called over non-students in his office (N1) New competition for REM Council announced, RTS unblocked but does not broadcast program regularly (NMagazin, N1) Announced when Vucic is holding a big rally in Nis (Danas, TV Pink, Blic) Amnesty International: Excessive force and arbitrary arrests at protests in Serbia 2024 (NMagazin, Beta) International: Public square project in Prishtina becomes battleground between local and central governments (PI) Report: Surveillance and censorship worsening in Western Balkans (BIRN) Deported Turkish teachers face new uncertainty after returning to Kosovo (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, April 29, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kos: Normalization with Serbia, precondition for Kosovo’s EU process (RFE) Hoti: Arrest warrant against Radoicic welcome but late (KTV) Haxhiu: Not optimistic that the situation will change in next session (Telegrafi) Ramadani: Konjufca mentioned as candidate for Assembly Speaker (media) “Decision on new energy prices doesn’t include northern municipalities” (media) Haziri says he will run for Gjilan mayor in the municipal elections (Klan Kosova) KFOR MSU conduct live fire training exercises in Pristina (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric meets Li Ming, thanks China for support on Kosovo issue (Kosovo Online, media) Macut receives Chinese Ambassador (Tanjug, media) Macut, Botsan-Kharchenko discuss overall Serbia-Russia cooperation (Tanjug, media) Marta Kos to visit Serbia, meet top officials in Belgrade (Kosovo Online, media) Students in Mitrovica North to hold another 16 Minutes of Silence vigil for Novi Sad victims (KoSSev) Dacic: Police were attacked in Novi Sad, ambulance carrying injured dean was blocked (Tanjug, media) Police, gendarmerie use batons, pepper spray on protestors in Novi Sad (N1) Students call end to RTS blockade (N1, social media) Student runners reach Austria (N1) International Media: The costly precedent that continues to haunt Kosovo (PI) Kosovo issues arrest warrant for fugitive Serb kingpin Radoicic (BIRN) South-East Europe’s politicians spy PR chance as Trump Jnr touts for business (Balkan Insight)