• COVID – 19: 311 new cases, 10 deaths (media) • Quint: CEC to ensure transparent process free from political interference (media) • Orlando: Future of the country depends on free and fair elections (media) • ECAP to decide today on the complaints of political parties (media) • Kurti: Things will be different with the Biden administration (media) • LDK’s Hoti presents government plan: €6 billion for investments (media) • Haradinaj: We will create 30,000 new jobs (media) • LDK’s Haziri on possible coalition with PDK (media) • Haxhiu: With PDK in power, we will vaccinate all citizens in six months (media) • Impact, fairness of Kosovo pre-election ‘transfer window’ questioned (BIRN) • Political parties hide pre-campaign expenses (Koha) • “Cooperation with Biden administration will bring results in Balkans” (media) • Lajcak welcomes France’s support in the dialogue process (media) • Serbia’s ethnic Albanians fear Belgrade silently deleting addresses (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 25, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID – 19: 311 new cases, 10 new deaths (media) • Deadline on ECAP decision on LVV, AAK and NISMA complaints, tomorrow (Telegrafi) • Over 122,000 people still with UNMIK documents, removed from the voter list (Koha) • Political entities violate anti-COVID measures, Inspection imposes fines (Telegrafi) • Varhelyi: Western Balkans to have quick access to anti-Covid vaccine (media) • Hoti compares LDK to Liverpool: It is not a team of the seasons (Koha) • Kurti and Osmani promise students in Lipjan equality in labor market (Koha) Serbian Language Media: • 18 new cases of Covid-19, two deaths registered in Serbian areas in Kosovo on Saturday (Kontakt plus radio) • Loncar: 217.000 people vaccinated so far, half a million doses of vaccine more at disposal (KoSSev) • Protest walk of health workers in Mitrovica North, end to harassment demanded (Kosovo-online) • Vucic: “I am a ‘coward’ because I am protecting Kosovo and Kosovo Serbs” (KoSSev, Prva TV) • Call to internally displaced persons from Kosovo to vote in February 14 elections (Kosovo-online) • Selakovic: Gratitude to Slovakia for consistent and principled position on Kosovo issue (Kosovo-online) • Russia: Haradinaj’s statement impermissible political blackmailing (RTS) • Petkovic replies to Rada Trajkovic: State gives equal opportunity to its citizens to be vaccinated (Kosovo-online) • International Crisis Group: Three options to resolve Kosovo issue, none of which is ideal (Kosovo-online) Opinion: • Can America Be Trusted Again? (Project Syndicate) International: • EU playing a zero-sum game in Kosovo (Modern Diplomacy) Humanitarian/Development: • 67 cases of domestic violence registered in north in 2020, women and children most common victims (KoSSev) • Serbian awarded expert in emergencies dies from COVID-19 (media) • Media: WHO plans to approve two Chinese vaccines (N1)

• COVID – 19: 392 new cases, six new deaths (media) • First-time voters hoping for a change (Prishtina Insight) • Osmani says “integrity of Central Election Commission will be protected” (media) • Three scenarios in final decision for candidates list (Koha) • CEC: We’ll act based on decisions by ECAP and Supreme Court (Telegrafi) • Mustafa: If we fail to elect president, we’ll go to new elections (media) • Haradinaj: February 14 is a referendum for Kosovo in NATO (media) • Another former KLA soldier summoned by Specialist Chambers (media) • “Kosovo-Serbia dialogue needs compromise to move forward” (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 22, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 289 new cases, 14 deaths (media) • Hundreds of Kosovo citizens travel to Bujanovac to get Covid vaccine (Koha/Klan) • Daka says she does not intend to resign from CEC post (Kallxo) • France expects credible, inclusive and transparent elections (media) • Ahead of elections, government pledges stimulus package for teachers (media) • Osmani: Prosecutors to impartially exercise their duties (media) • Szunyog: Asset confiscation, crucial in fighting economic crime (media) • Kosnett to prosecutors: Do not fear accountability – embrace it (media) • Selimi: Specialist Chambers took political actions and showed bias (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: • Dacic: Serbian List guarantor of preserving interests of Serbian people in Kosovo (Kosovo-online) • Godfrey: New administration will continue improving relations with Serbia (N1) • EC comments of Haradinaj’s statement on unification with Albania (media) • “Biden has bigger problems, he will not embark on adventures in Balkans” (Sputnik, Kosovo-online) • Central Election Commission introduces new procedure - Todosijevic's candidacy under question mark (Radio Mitrovica sever, Vecernje Novosti) • Dimkic: No ecological disaster, news of Leposavic tailings spill exaggerated by media and malicious individuals (KoSSev) • Preparatory hearing in Oliver Ivanovic’s murder case continues on February 5 (Radio KIM) • Albania’s citizens may enter Serbia with IDs only (KoSSev, N1) • Fmr Dean: Sarajevo Performing Arts Academy formed sexual harassment commission (N1 BiH) • Moscow: Expulsion of Russian diplomat from Tirana shall not remain without response (Kosovo-online) • Hoti announces investments, with an aim to make Serbian property an international ski resort (Vecernje Novosti) • Detention of Bacevic extended for two more months (Radio KIM) International: • Vaccines Turn Into Geopolitics in Europe’s Most Volatile Region (Bloomberg) • Kosovo Commemorates 15th Anniversary of First President’s Death (Balkan Insight) Humanitarian/Development: • The EU to secure vaccine for Western Balkans, says Von der Leyen (Beta, N1) • Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines' reduction in supplies causes dissatisfaction within EU (Tanjug, B92) • Albania expels Russian diplomat, citing lockdown breaches (AP) • North Macedonia’s Naivety About Vaccine Procurement Costs Country Dear (Balkan Insight) • EU proposes dark red areas for Europe's epidemiological map (N1, Hina, B92)

• COVID – 19: 312 new cases, 7 deaths (media) • Hoti: Washington Agreement will be implemented with President Biden (media) • Mustafa: Not right and intolerable to blame and accuse Daka (media) • Konjufca: Daka in the service of organised crime (Koha) • Kosnett: Respect the decision of courts (media) • Rohde: Pre-electoral procedures are still ongoing (media) • Hoxhaj: We’re in a race with Vetevendosje and Kurti (media) • Reporters threatened by the language of political parties (Radio Free Europe) • Von Cramon: Kosovo needs stable government, reforms in several areas (media) • EC: Haradinaj must not threaten with unification with Albania (media) • Hoxhaj: 30% pay raise for doctors and nurses in first months in power (media)

Albanian Language Media: • COVID – 19: 296 new cases, seven deaths (media) • Hoti congratulates U.S. President Biden (media) • Daka says she was threatened by political parties (Koha) • Hoti: The decision not to certify candidates for MPs must be accepted by all (Koha) • CDHRF seeks investigation of threats against the CEC (media) • Haradinaj: We should move Kosovo forward, time for unity (RTK) • Kurti: LVV’s list of candidates remains the same, I am holder of the list (Koha) • Mustafa: Those out of LDK cannot inherit Rugova’s path (media) Serbian Language Media: • 16 new cases of Covid-19, 25 cured in Serbian communities (Kosovo Online) • Selakovic: Meeting Vucic - Biden by the end of the year (RTS, FoNet, Danas) • Serbian President Vucic’s message to US President Biden (N1) • Mitrovica Prosecutor's Office: We are collecting information on the potential illegal entry of anti-covid vaccines in northern Kosovo (KoSSev) • Brnabic: Confiscation of vaccines in Kosovo irresponsible act (Kosovo-online) • Petkovic with Italian Ambassador: Impermissible intrusion into Health House in Strpce (Kosovo-online) • Pristina's bans are in favor of the Serbian List (Danas) • Djerlek: 436.000 citizens applied for vaccination, infection rate is about 30% (B92, Tanjug) • Kursumlija: Vaccination of citizens from Kosovo in the Health Center continues next week (Kosovo Online) • First private lawsuit filed against NATO in Serbian court (N1, Sputnik, Srna) • Brnabic: Implementation of Washington agreement remains (Tanjug, Kosovo-online) Opinion: • The trial in the murder of Oliver Ivanovic (KoSSev) • Under Biden, Balkans to Remain Flashpoint in US-Russia Relations (Balkan Insight) • February 14 elections and Kosovo’s never-ending problems (aa.com.tr) International: • Kosovo Court Ruling Puts Kurti’s Election Candidacy at Risk (Balkan Insight) • Serbia in 2021: Hostage to an Election Won and Another to Come (Balkan Insight) • US targets Putin’s pipelines from Baltic Sea to Balkans (atlanticcouncil.com) Humanitarian/Development: • The Regional Academy for the Development of Democracy called for the region to get involved in the 'You are not alone' campaign! (Danas) • Transparency Serbia warns of risk of corruption during pandemic (FoNet, N1)

• COVID – 19: 320 new cases, 6 deaths (media) • Prishtina inspectorate fines LDK for second time for violating measures (media) • Kurti comments on reports he won’t be allowed to run for MP (Kallxo) • Court ruling puts Kurti’s election candidacy at risk (Prishtina Insight) • Konjufca: Valdete Daka wants Kurti’s political elimination (media) • Daka says she feels threatened by Konjufca’s remarks (media) • Hoti: It is the obligation of LDK to safeguard Western orientation (media) • Specialist Chambers starts investigations to Albania too (Koha)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 20, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 320 new cases, six deaths (media) • “Kurti will not be certified to run for election” (media) • CEC: 47 candidates for MP have had problems with law (media) • Kurti urges members of Diaspora to register to vote (media) • In a video address, Haradinaj appeals for unity between political parties (media) • Thaci, Veseli and others register to vote (Epoka e Re/RTK) • Srpska Lista facing little opposition in upcoming elections (Prishtina Insight) • NATO: A stable Kosovo is crucial for stability in the region and our security (Klan) • UNICEF delivers 1,344 vaccine carriers for regular immunization programme (media) Serbian Language Media: • Petkovic requests reaction of international community to Haradinaj’s statement (Radio KIM) • RFE: Belgrade’s support is election trump card of Serbian List • Djuric: Attendance at Biden’s inauguration for benefit of Serbia (RTS) • Andjelkovic: Albanians in illusion that Biden would take anti-Serbian approach (Kosovo-online) • PM Brnabic says Bahrain aid among biggest donations to Serbia (N1) • Gracanica: Fewer newly infected with Covid-19 (Radio KIM) • Office for KiM: Intrusion into the Health Center in Strpce, anti-civilization behaviour of Pristina (Kosovo Online) • Strpce Health Center Director: The intrusion of inspectors and police was unnecessary, we did not and do not have a vaccine (Kosovo Online) • Fatherland movement’s statement regarding vaccinations of Kosovo Serbs and others (Facebook) Opinion: • US approach to switch from quick-fix dealmaking to experience and cooperation (intellinews.com) International: • Up to 20 bln euros for Western Balkan private sector by 2027, says European Investment Bank (Reuters) • Western Balkans and Ukraine urged to scrutinise coal subsidies (intellinews.com) Humanitarian/Development: • Serbia Becomes First European Nation To Use China's Sinopharm Vaccine (RFE)

• COVID – 19: 294 new cases, nine deaths (media) • Specialist Chambers summon Nezir Cocaj (media) • AAK, NISMA fined for violating anti COVID measures in rallies (media) • Muja: Association and division will end with Kurti in power (KTV) • Shala: LDK competes to win the elections (media) • Ahmeti calls for constitutional amendments (media) • Prosecution rejects request for Veseli’s interim release (media) • Blinken: I applaud Trump administration’s work for Kosovo and Serbia (media)

Albanian Language Media: • COVID – 19: 294 new cases, nine deaths (media) • Suspicions on new variant of coronavirus, 30 samples sent to Germany (RTK) • Defendants acquitted in KLA Veterans list case (Prishtina Insight) • Miftaraj demands vetting after acquittal of defendants in "Veterans" case (media) • Haradinaj to Vucic: Serbia should recognize Kosovo as independent state (RTK) • CEC approves over 10 thousand applications of voters outside Kosovo (Telegrafi) • Isufi: AAK will be in government with Haradinaj as President (KosovaPress) • Hoti recalls the Washington agreement (media) • PSD places graffiti with Albin Kurti’s face next to containers (media) Serbian Language Media: • 13 new cases of Covid-19, one death registered in Serbian areas in Kosovo (KoSSev) • Vucic:''Haradinaj is a dangerous man'' (KoSSev) • Vucic announces massive vaccination program, Kosovo Serbs via “hybrid system”, Serbia ready to assist K-Albanians as well (KoSSev) • Milivojevic: Haradinaj confirmed Kosovo statehood has failed, announced radicalization following elections (Kosovo-online) • Serbian PM says a million doses of vaccine delivered, six million more on the way (N1, BETA) • Arlov is seeking assistance from international representatives due to ban to enter Kosovo (Radio kontakt plus) • Former deputy of Marko Djuric appointed Consul General in Chicago (Kosovo-online) • Drecun: Pristina and Tirana work together on a "Greater Albania" project (Kosovo Online) Humanitarian/Development: • EU securing more financial support for migration management in Serbia (N1)