UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 02, 2019
Albanian Language Media:
• Borell’s spokesman: Kosovo among his top priorities (RTK/Tanjug)
• President Thaci travels to Brussels, to attend Friends of Europe summit (media)
• Veseli’s interview by specialist chambers postponed to December 10 (media)
• Prosecution indicts six persons for Oliver Ivanovic’s murder (Telegrafi)
• Arrest warrant issued for Zvonko Veselinovic (RTK)
• Haradinaj expects good news for visa liberalisation before Christmas (media)
• Special Prosecution responds to Kurti’s criticism of its performance (Kallxo)
• Kurti does not consider agreement with Mustafa a done deal (Express)
Serbian Language Media:
• An indictment has been filed for the murder of Oliver Ivanovic against six persons (KoSSev)
• Kosovo prosecution filing the same indictments against Serbs that UNMIK closed (Vecernje novosti, Kontakt plus radio)
• Pristina issues international warrant for arrest of Kosovo Serb (N1, Kosovo online)
• Rama thanks Vucic and other leaders for assistance they sent to Albania (N1, Srna)
• Embassy: US policy towards Serbia has never changed (N1, Beta, Politika)
International:
• Germany’s AKK warns of Russian, Chinese influence in Balkans (DW)
Humanitarian/Development:
• United Nations Climate Change Conference (B92, Beta, AP)
• Air quality unhealthy but improving as December arrives (Prishtina Insight)
• Belgrade association calls for help to people of Albania (N1)
• Book of Sorrows: Kosovo War Rape Survivors Tell Their Stories (Balkan Insight)
• Cadez calls on Serbian companies to help Albania after earthquake (Beta, Kontakt plus radio)
OSCE Broadcast Report 01 December
• Request for international arrest order for Zvonko Veselinovic approved (KTV)
• VV invites opposition to dialogue, AAK responds positively (RTK)
• Borrell: Non-recognition of Kosovo’s independence by Spain does not represent any problem to me (KTV)
• Serbia’s war strategy triggers concerns in the region (Klan Kosova)
• One more vote for new Government confirmed by Kosovo Bosniaks to Kurti (KTV)
• Man from Kosovo returns from Syria, admits he was ISIS member (N1)
• Heldt: IUNL will support selection of notaries in Kosovo (Klan Kosova)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 2
• LVV and LDK expected to formalise coalition agreement today (media)
• LVV invited opposition in dialogue, AAK responds positively (media)
• Kurti: Special Prosecution is not prosecuting war criminals (Klan Kosova)
• Borrell: Spain’s position on Kosovo, not a problem for me (media)
• “U.S. policy on Serbia has not changed” (RFE/Zeri)
• “Germany Army will remain in Kosovo” (Indeksonline)
• Privatisation Agency of Kosovo heading toward closure (Radio Free Europe)
• Ministry, UNMIK support construction of safehouse for domestic violence victims (Zeri)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 30
• Kurti and Mustafa to project the new government today (RTK)
• Haxhiu: LVV-LDK agreement could be reached by the beginning of next week (RTK)
• Haziri: There is no issue that prevents agreement with LVV (media)
• Kurti: Association is basically dead (New Perspektiva)
• Kurti: Strengthening our armies should be a priority for both governments (media)
• Kosovo Consulate opens in Dusseldorf (media)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 29, 2019
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 29, 2019
Albanian Language Media:
• CEC officially informed President Thaci on 6 October elections (Kosovapress)
• Thousands of people from Albania arrive in Kosovo (media)
• Haradinaj arrives in Durres Albania: Kosovo will do the utmost; we will be together (Klan)
Serbian Language Media:
• Experience of Visegrad Group – Never enough of the regional cooperation (RTS)
• Serbs from Kosovo protest in front of Hungarian Embassy in Belgrade over decision to extradite Manitasevic to Pristina (KoSSev, Kosovo-online)
• One of the Deputy Assembly Speakers from the Serbian List (Vecernje Novosti)
• Safe House in northern Kosovo to be constructed soon (Kontakt plus radio)
Opinion:
• A spoiler in the Balkans? Russia and the final resolution of the Kosovo conflict (Carnegie Moscow Center)
International:
• The New Geography of Global Diplomacy – China Advances as the United States Retreats (Foreign Affairs)
• Ahead of NATO summit, Serbia buffeted between West and Russia (Reuters)
• Turkey Urged to Send Special Envoy to the Balkans (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Prince Filip: Construction of MHPP on the Sar Mountain must be stopped without delay (KoSSev, KIM radio, Kontakt plus radio)
• Environmental Crusaders: Green Faces in Southeast Europe (Balkan Insight)
Belgrade Media Report 29 Novembar
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic: Serbia economically progresses four times faster than European countries (TV Pink/Beta)
• Dacic: Two thirds of African countries support Serbia in preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty (RTV/FoNet)
• Vulin: Greater Albania will not pass (Novosti)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Bissel: B&H Presidency’s Program of Reforms represents continuation of reforms with B&H (N1/Dnevni avaz)
• Kavalec: Agreement on formation of authorities in B&H is good news; OSCE will support and respect B&H’s decision on its NATO path (FTV)
• Dzaferovic thanks Mattarella on Italy’s support to European and NATO path of B&H (FTV)
• Ivantsov and Dodik discuss agreement on formation of state authorities (ATV)
• Abolish immunity to Americans for sake of path to EU (EuroBlic)
Croatia
• Plenkovic and Orban open Hungarian student dormitory in Osijek (Hina)
Albania
• Rama’s future daughter-in-law is among dozens killed in earthquake (ADN)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
• Serbian, Chinese police demonstrate joint anti-terrorism capacities (Xinhua)
• Kosovo’s Kurti Set to Shake up Relations with Albania (BIRN)
• Turkey Urged to Send Special Envoy to Balkans (BIRN)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 29
• Kurti, Mustafa to intensify talks, promise quick agreement (media)
• LVV and LDK to meet today to close all open issues (RTK)
• Osmani claims LVV-LDK agreement might be reached before Monday (RTK)
• U.S., UK call for quick formation of new institutions (Epoka e Re)
• Osmani: Deal with Serbia should include mutual recognition (EWB)
• Meta: Good relations with Serbia must not threaten Kosovo’s position (media)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 28, 2019
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 28, 2019
Albanian Language Media:
• Thaci: Situation in Albania remains grave, KSF to send more troops (media)
• Kurti and Mustafa to meet in the Assembly today (Gazeta Express)
• Osmani: Deal with Serbia should include mutual recognition (EWB)
• Excavations into suspected mass grave in Pristina to continue on Friday (RFE)
Serbian Language Media:
• The tragedy offers hope after all, which is shown on a single photo (B92, Tanjug, AP, Balkan Insight)
• Croatian MEP Picula appointed as EP rapporteur for Western Balkans (Hina, N1)
• Vucic intensifies relations with Russia, US Defence Ministry says (RFE, N1)
• Joseph: West to reconsider relations with Vucic after Pentagon report (VoA, N1, RTS)
• SNS, Kosovo Serb List officials appointed to University, faculties’ councils (Insajder, N1)
• Rosic’s father: Marko subjected to police torture (Tanjug, B92, Politika)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Single block buildings’ residents continue protest, municipal authorities say requests for priority allocation of apartments ‘unfounded’ (KoSSev)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 28
• CEC certifies final results, Vetevendosje first, NISMA passes threshold (media)
• Kosnett: It is now time to form the new government (media)
• Abbott: Kosovo’s new government to form as soon as possible (media)
• LVV: Monday morning should find us with an agreement with LDK (media)
• Limaj: Our MPs will be a powerful voice in the Assembly (media)
• “The army defends Kosovo from Russia” (Klan Kosova)
Belgrade Media Report 27 November
LOCAL PRESS
• Serbia sends aid to Albania in earthquake relief (Politika)
• Dacic thanks Iraq for support for Serbia’s territorial integrity (Beta)
• Djuric: Kurti fell into the trap of his own blurred reasoning (RTV/Tanjug)
• Stojanovic: Many appoint relatives, friends to control arms exports (Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Commission for Preparation of Appointment of B&H CoM confirms candidacy of Tegeltija for new Chairman of B&H CoM (BN TV)
• RS parliament rejects request to discuss Program of Reforms of B&H (RTRS)
• Viskovic: ‘Program of Reforms of B&H’ does not prejudge final decision on NATO membership (Glas Srpske)
• Grabar-Kitarovic to pay visit to Mostar; HDZ B&H offers its full support in her pre-election campaign (Dnevni avaz)
• Media report that Lajcak will be appointed as Special Representative of EU for WB; Dodik says B&H does not need such representative (N1)
Montenegro
• Only one process should happen in WB – EU accession (CDM)
• “Odupri se” movement set to hit streets again (TMN)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Dendias in Skopje, Tsipras in Paris to support the European prospects of North Macedonia
• (Nezavisen vesnik/MIA)
Albania
• Deadly quake claims at least 22 lives (ADN)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
• European Parliament confirms von der Leyen Commission (Politico)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 27, 2019
Albanian Language Media:
• Supreme Court rejects Vetevendosje’s request on diaspora votes (media)
• Election results to be certified at 16:00 hours (Express)
• President Thaci travels to Durres, in solidarity with families of earthquake victims (media)
• Excavation for a suspected mass grave in Pristina continue (RFE, RTK)
Serbian Language Media:
• New European Commission selected: We will share the same fate with the Balkans, along with culture and history (B92, Tanjug)
• EU to get new government today? (B92, Tanjug)
• Trendafilova: Individuals will be accountable for the crimes committed, not peoples (Danas )
• Presevo: Reciprocity is the minimum requirement, joining Kosovo is the maximum (KoSSev)
• Serbian List offers its condolences to the families of those who perished in the earthquake in Albania (Kosovo Online)
International:
• Trump, the EU and the Kosovo conundrum (Aljazeera)
• Balkan States Show Solidarity after Albanian Earthquake (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Albanian Earthquake: Rescue Efforts Continue as death Toll Rises (Balkan Insight)
• The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania (AP)
OSCE Broadcast Report 26 November
• Attitudes of Serb community in Kosovo (RTK2)
• RIDEA calls for investigating those responsible for war crimes (RTK)
• Excavation for mass grave in Prishtinë/Pristina to continue on Wednesday (TV21)
• More reactions to recent KIA appointments (KTV)
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