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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 3, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 3, 2025 US, German embassies react to non-certification of SL for elections (media) Krasniqi reacts to statements criticizing non-certification of SL (media) VV denies energy import from Serbia on Nov 28, blames previous governments (AP) US and Kosovo agree to further defense projects (media) Vengu: Kosovo’s membership in Adriatic Charter – a strategic need (media) Kosovo becomes full member of Association of Issuing Bodies (media) Osmani decorates activists on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (media) From 2016 to 2025, over 31,000 couples registered their property on both names (EO) Tahiri says she was “not surprised with Mogherini’s arrest” (media) COMKFOR Ulutas visits Norwegian People’s Aid and HALO Trust (media) Petkovic: The attempt to ban the SL from participating in the elections, evidence of Kurti's nervousness and fear of debacle (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 3, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 3, 2025 CEC does not certify Serbian List for December 28 general elections (media) Reactions to non-certification of Serbian List for elections (media) Urban Traffic and private transporters in Pristina return to work today (media) Journalists Association: Sami Kurteshi physically obstructed journalists (media) Haxhiu: Kosovo Prosecutorial Council is captured by interest groups (Express) Rutte: For 2 years we ask Serbia to hold Banjska perpetrators accountable (media) Kosovo’s dynamism stands out: Helvetas Director Melchior Lengsfeld states (PI) (Il)logical fluctuations in voter numbers ahead of elections — Who should respond? (Kosovo Online) Djuric met with US Congressman Mast in Washington (Tanjug)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 2, 2025

• CEC: Dec 7, deadline for parties to submit candidates’ list for elections (media) • PDK representative calls for urgent allocation of budget for CEC (media) • Son of late Kosovo President Rugova, part of the LDK list for MPs (media) • Kadrijaj: AAK will reach double-digit result in the elections (media) • Krasniqi: Abdixhiku and his gang manipulated the diaspora votes (TeVe1) • Former KLA leaders will vote on December 28 (AP) • Rama: Ministry of Finance has still not allocated the funds (media) • Kurti: Number of new registered businesses has increased every year (media) • Leaders’ messages on birth anniversary of late Kosovo President Rugova (media) • National Health Institute: Six deaths from HIV/AIDS in Kosovo in 2025 (Kallxo) • Joseph: Kosovo as a model for peace in Ukraine (Euronews Albania) • Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini arrested (media) • Djuric: Kosovo, NIS to be discussed in Washington (Tanjug, media) • Kosovo Alliance: Without a political struggle, there is no survival of the Serbs in Kosovo (KiM radio) • ‘Hope dies last’: Bosnian wartime sexual violence survivor fighting for justice (BIRN) • As Serbia’s students continue fighting, EU keeps drowning in its own irrelevance (BIRN) • NGO Aktiv response to the decision of the Press Council of Kosovo (social media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 2, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 2, 2025 Abdixhiku: LDK is more ready than ever to lead Kosovo (AP) Haradinaj: We will support any new govt, except a govt led by Kurti (media) Brahimaj confirms: Agim Ceku will be part of AAK list for MPs (Express) Election disinformation, a tool of undermining trust in Kosovo institutions (PI) “Ministry transferred funds to municipality, can be used from today” (media) Pristina Municipal Assembly to hold the inaugural meeting on Dec 9 (media) Special prosecution charges two people with war crimes against civilians (media) KFOR regular day and night patrols, in north and throughout Kosovo (media) Rutte thanks Switzerland for its contribution to KFOR (media) The Serbian People's Movement won’t participate in elections (media) Serbian Defence Minister: Vranje Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the attack on the army near the "Debela Glava" base (Beta, N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 1, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 1, 2025 ECAP overrules CEC decision: Voting only in Kosovo diplomatic offices (media) Hamza: Kosovo will return to Washington stronger than ever (media) Murati says number of new enterprises has increased, “over 11,000” (media) No buses will operate in Pristina until funds are allocated (Indeksonline) Serbian Democracy will not participate in early parliamentary elections (Radio KiM) Kosovo boosts defence spending, but where’s the oversight? (BIRN) Animal group warns abandonments turning city into ‘de-facto shelter’ (Kossev) Kosovo insurers' Jan-Oct GWPs rise 6% y/y (SeeNews) From haven to isolation: Tales of Albanians migrating to Albania (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 1, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 1, 2025 Ministry: Serbia arrests and then releases ex-Kosovo policeman (media) Kurti writes on anniversary of attack against Iber Lepenci water canal (media) Hamza meets Charles McLaughlin and Mark Fleming in Washington (media) Vetevendosje announces coalition with three parties (Koha) The institutional deadlock in numbers (Kosovo 2.0) Sorensen’s mandate as EUSR for dialogue to be extended for 2 years (media) EU-funded filters at Kosova B power plant to be installed in April 2026 (media) Bus strike in Pristina to continue “until funds are allocated” (media) Zeqiri says he is ready to hand over duties to Serbian List in Zubin Potok (media) Kosovo Alliance: Opposition rejected a broad-based coalition (Radio KiM)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 28, 2025

Osmani expects swift formation of institutions after Dec 28 elections (media) EU member states discussing draft conclusions on enlargement (Koha) Kosovo leaders’ messages on Albanian Independence Day (media) Thaci criticizes Specialist Chambers for holding session on November 28 (media) EU awards BIRN journalist, Xhorxhina Bami, for investigative reporting (PI) Serbia pushes deadline for healthcare workers in Kosovo before elections (RFE) Nine Serb-majority municipalities to get new leadership on Dec 5 (Radio KiM) The legal and illegal landfills harming lives and land in Kosovo (BIRN) Young people clean Ibar River, learn how the local community works (Radio KiM) Pedaling beyond myself (Kosovo 2.0)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 28, 2025

EU welcomes government’s decision on funding RTK (RTK) LDK: LVV is taking credit for process it blocked three times (media) Parties still undecided on coalitions (Koha) Haradinaj: No red lines with Albanian parties, we won’t support Kurti govt (Klan) KIPRED: Politicians keep escalation rhetoric alive in interethnic relations (Koha) AKR will run as part of LDK list in December 28 general elections (Lajmi) Osmani visits US soldiers at Camp Bondsteel for Thanksgiving (media) Kurti: Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans (media) Kosovo didn’t apply to Interpol; Serbia aims Regional Bureau (Koha) Tensions in transition of power from Albanians to Serbian List in Zvecan (media) Spiropali: Hague process risks becoming a historical injustice (Express) Sanctions fail to stop Kremlin disinformation spreading in Kosovo and Albania (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 27, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 27, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: We are proud of KSF, guarantee for our sovereignty (media) Kurti mentions investments in KSF: Equipped with modern technology (media) Kosovo government finds solution for RTK salaries (media) IFJ: Kosovo govt must immediately release funds owed to RTK (media) Hoxhaj: PDK has least responsibility for institutional blockade this year (KTV) CEC certifies results for runoff elections in 18 municipalities (media) Special prosecution charges a person for war crimes in Istog in 1999 (media) Serbian Language Media: Dacic: Interior Ministry to bid for regional Interpol bureau in Belgrade (N1, Beta) Viktor Orban suddenly arrives in Subotica (Danas) Constitutive session of the Gracanica MA on December 5 (KiM radio) Simic: Continuation of electoral engineering, in the municipality of Gracanica 740 fewer voters (Kosovo Online) War crimes indictment filed against T.P. (KiM radio) US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires: We expect Serbia to make wise decisions, choose reliable partners (FoNet, Danas, N1, NIN) International: Budget deadlock paralyses public transport in Prishtina (Prishtina Insight) Humanitarian: Bosnian war child’s memoir launched in Serbian capital (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 27, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 27, 2025 Albanian Language Media: LVV nominates Albin Kurti for prime minister in December 28 elections (media) Basha, Prattipati discuss political developments and RTK workers salaries (media) Memli Krasniqi will not run for MP in December 28 elections (media) PDK forms pre-election coalition with the Family List (media) EU: Serbia violating obligations by opposing Kosovo Interpol membership (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Szijjarto: Hungary's MOL to increase oil exports to Serbia by two and a half times (Tanjug, media) EU: Serbia violates obligations due to opposition to Kosovo's membership in Interpol; Petkovic: Pristina trampling on dialogue and refusing to form the CSM (KoSSev) Dacic: The EU violates everything when it comes to Serbia — Where does it get the nerve to criticize? (Kosovo Online) Sasa Mirkovic convicted for threatening voters to vote for Serbian List (KiM radio) International Media: Pressures shaping the digital space in the region discussed at BIRN conference (PI)