UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 15
• 49 cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Health minister says mass testing will get underway soon (media)
• “Lajcak’s visit is effort for EU to resume role in dialogue” (Koha)
• Tusk to Hoti: Dialogue with Belgrade to restart with new energy (media)
• Dacic: We’re not optimistic on agreement with Kosovo (media)
• AP: Putin suggests he was key in Kosovo airport occupation (Zeri)
• KSF to launch military academy recruitment campaign (media)
• Association of journalists condemns threats against reporter (media)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 13
• 58 new COVID-19 cases in Kosovo on Friday (media)
• Haradinaj-Stublla discusses with Matthew Palmer (media)
• Vucic : Brussels and Washington in war on who would lead the dialogue (Koha)
• Osmani ready to leave the post of the Assembly Speaker if requested by LVV (Koha)
• Hoti meets KFOR Commander, discuss security situation (media)
• Kurti: President could not find collaborators among LVV, but among LDK (RTK)
• Haradinaj-Stublla talks to Albright and Clark (media)
• Hoti meets French Ambassador to Kosovo Marie Christine Butel (Media)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 12, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Kosovo leaders mark 21st anniversary of NATO troops’ deployment (media)
• Ambassadors to Kosovo commemorate anniversary of NATO deployment (media)
• LVV sends to Constitutional Court MP mandate case (media)
• 20 mobile ventilators donated to Kosovo through UNDP (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Another attack on a returnee in Istok municipality (Kontakt plus radio)
• Tanjug: ”The destiny of Kosovo and Metohija is in the hands of one European country?” (B92)
• Brnabic: Not even millimeter closer to compromise, Pristina captured in past (Blic)
• Smajlovic: Quick solution to Kosovo issue – a complete fiction (RTS)
• Trajkovic: Lajcak is more serious than many think (Radio KIM)
• Pending the harmonization of certificates, Serbian meat and dairy products still cannot legally enter Kosovo (KoSSev)
• European Commission says Serbia needs to step up reforms in key areas (N1)
International:
• New Kosovar PM Sees ‘Complementary’ Role For EU, U.S. In Deal With Serbia (RFE)
• Thaci to Quit Kosovo Politics Once Presidential Term Ends (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• OpisMEDIJavanje: To whom should you report the media if they violate your rights (KoSSev)
• With measures lifted, Balkans hit by coronavirus case spike (AP)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 12
• 28 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Quint countries call on leaders to debate without insults, threats (media)
• Risi: Constructive dialogue crucial for regional stability (Koha)
• President Thaci in favor of Preshevo and Bujanovac joining Kosovo (media)
• Hoti: I will not allow anyone to interfere with my competencies (media)
• Tahiri: Dialogue only for mutual recognition (KTV)
• Vucic to Reuters: Recognition of Kosovo not on agenda (media)
• Osmani: Government cannot tell Assembly what to do (Koha)
• PDK doesn’t comment on Hoti’s proposal for forum of leaders (media)
• Konjufca: Thaci, Mustafa formed this government (TV Dukagjini)
• Nagavci: Tomorrow we’ll celebrate, but protests are inevitable (media)
• Thaci: I will leave political life in a few months (media)
• LVV to send Thaci’s to Constitutional Court over ‘intervention’ in MPs vote (media)
• Assembly fails to ratify five international agreements (media)
• President Thaci postpones mayoral elections in Mitrovica North (media)
Belgrade Media Report 11 June 2020
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Thursday 11 June 2020
LOCAL PRESS
Brnabic: We agree – no talks on territories, Kosovo is Serbia (RTV/Tanjug)
Dacic: Gratitude to Kyrgyzstan on principled position regarding Kosovo and Metohija (RTS)
Border with North Macedonia might be opened by end of June (Politika)
Jeremic: Absence of EU observers due to health risks confirms there are no conditions for elections (Beta)
Crown Prince Aleksandar calls citizens to vote (RTV)
RIK announces electoral lists for 21 June parliamentary elections (Tanjug)
Comic on resolving the Kosovo issue (B92)
US State Department notes religion-related incidents in annual report (N1)
Another 71 cases (RTS)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
FB&H Civil Protection Crisis HQ convenes to discuss worsening of epidemiological situation (BHT1)
B&H HoR fails to accept initiative for removal of B&H Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Kosarac and B&H Deputy Minister of Civil Affairs Ilic (N1)
B&H Presidency calls on B&H CoM to urgently submit Draft Law on Budget of Institutions and International Obligations of B&H for 2020 (ATV)
EUD hosts meeting of leaders of SDA, HDZ B&H in Sarajevo; Izetbegovic announced they will discuss changes to B&H Election Law; Inzko says that 95 % of the agreement was reached (Hayat)
Izetbegovic says SDA will reveal name of candidate for B&H Minister of Security on Friday, warns of problems in distribution of posts (ATV/RTRS)
Okolic: Ruling of Constitutional Court on military property is “poking RS in the eye” (Glas Srpske)
Dodik hosts meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in B&H Macdonald (RTRS)
Dodik to attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow (ATV)
Coronavirus infections surge in B&H (N1)
Croatia
No new Covid-19 infections in Croatia (Hina)
Montenegro
Each illegal building in Montenegro should be demolished (RTCG)
Montenegrin police warn against gatherings in violation of sanitary measures (RTCG)
Criminal charges against Amfilohije and the Metropolitanate (Ul-info portal)
State Department conveys no clear view on the Law on Freedom of Religion (Dan)
Republic of North Macedonia
Government instructs institutions to resume electoral process (MIA)
SEC awaits gov’t official decree on continuation of election-related activities (MIA)
Shekerinska: Country cannot function without parliament, date for elections not a political wish (MIA)
Ahmeti: It’s time for first Albanian PM (MIA)
Osmani says there is still room for agreement on date for elections, Varhelyi mediation welcome (MIA)
Varhelyi speaks with Zaev and Mickoski over phone (MIA)
One of the worst tolls of the epidemic so far – 5 deaths and 175 newly infected patients in Macedonia (Republika)
Albania
US Secretary of State welcomes Electoral Reform agreement: It will strengthen Albania’s European future (Radio Tirana)
Minister Cakaj on official visit in Presheva Valley (Radio Tirana)
Govt urged to return property to religious groups (ADN)
Third record increase in Albania’s Covid-19 Cases (Tirana Times)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
‘Lame’ Kosovo president boycotts EU talks (EUobserver)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 11, 2020
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 11, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Thaci on Lajcak’s visit: Kosovo to be treated as a state (media)
• Hoti: We are waiting clarification of the dialogue process (RFE, media)
• Hoti receives congratulating telegram from EPP (media)
• LVV rejects Hoti’s roundtable (media)
• Hoti: Rakic did not remove Kosovo state symbols from his office (media)
• Zemaj: We lacked COVID-19 tests (media)
• Kurti invites citizens at Friday’s gathering (media)
• EU to open borders for Western Balkans on 1 July? (RTK)
Serbian Language Media:
• Does continuation of dialogue open the option of replacing UNSC Resolution 1244? (Vecernje Novosti)
• Brnabic: No talks about territories, Kosovo is Serbia (RTS)
• “Missing persons issue must be part of Belgrade-Pristina agreement” (Radio KIM)
• Spokesman says EU ready to continue Kosovo dialogue (N1, VoA, FRE)
• Independent Liberal Party removed from political parties’ registry (Radio KIM)
• More than 50 trucks with Serbian goods entered Kosovo in two days (KoSSev)
• Rakic met Abbott, discussed political situation and pandemic (TV Most)
• European Commission recommends opening borders (BETA, N1)
International:
• At a Crossroads, Kosovo’s Vetevendosje Ponders Change of Strategy (Balkan Insight)
• Kosovo Speaker Rejects President’s Accusations About ‘Collaborator’ Father (Balkan Insight)
• ‘Lame’ Kosovo president boycotts EU talks (euobserver.com)
• Faces Of The Balkans, 100 Years Ago (RFE)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Reporting Democracy Report Warns of ‘Democratic Emergency’ in Region (Balkan Insight)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 11
• Coronavirus: 29 new cases in last 24 hours (media)
• Hoti gives interview to Klan Kosova
• Kurti: Elections are the solution (RTK)
• Lajcak to zealously start with his negotiating mission next week (RFE/RTK)
• Macron writes to Hoti, proposes dialogue resume in Paris (Koha)
• German Ambassador Heldt meets Hoti (media)
• Haxhiu: PDK to reform if it wants cooperation with LVV (media)
• Swiss ambassador condemns ‘denigrating’ language against Osmani (media)
• KWN calls for end to attacks on Osmani (media)
• Mustafa: There were no discussions to dismiss Osmani (Arberesh.info/RTK)
• Kosovo criticised for not implementing court ruling on Decan Monastery (media)
• Hoti’s cabinet: Rakic has not removed Kosovo symbols from office (Klan/Koha)
Belgrade Media Report 10 June 2020
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Wednesday 10 June 2020
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic on elections (TV Pink/Tanjug)
Drecun on Resolution 1244: Document that is an obstacle to those who would like Kosovo to acquire UN membership (RTS)
Botsan-Kharchenko: Disrespect of Resolution 1244 source of instability (Politika/Tanjug)
Dacic, Turkovic: Region needs joint agreement on opening borders (Beta/RTS)
Dacic, Aurescu: Successful cooperation between Serbia, Romania an example for entire region (RTS)
Another 66 cases (RTS)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
It remains unclear who forms majority in FB&H parliament (FTV)
Izetbegovic: All coalition partners would like to weaken position of SDA ahead of local elections (Hayat)
Cvijanovic claims people who were recently appointed to B&H CEC are ‘politically colored’ (EuroBlic)
OSCE: Relevant institutions in B&H have legal obligation to secure funds necessary for organization of local elections (Dnevni list)
B&H CC upholds State Attorney’s Office’s appeal on registration of military property; RS PM Viskovic: Another decision of B&H CC which will not be implemented (N1)
B&H, Serbian Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet: B&H and Serbia have good, neighborly relations (FTV)
Bosniak Caucus of B&H HoP pays visit to Potocari; Call for adoption of law on banning genocide denial or for OHR to impose it (Dnevni avaz)
Cvijanovic and Sattler discuss EU path (RTRS)
Coronavirus cases spike in B&H with 53 positive tests in one day (N1)
Croatia
FM says Croatia condemns any act of provocation that hurts ties with Hungary (Hina)
Croatian PM and German Chancellor talk EU Presidency, economy, tourist season (Hina)
Two new cases of coronavirus infection in Croatia (N1)
Montenegro
Stoltenberg to Djukanovic: Those who try to divide us will not succeed (CDM)
Risk of coronavirus still exists (CDM)
Republic of North Macedonia
Government pretends that everything is fine: State of emergency to be lifted even though 1,000 COVID-19 cases were registered in a week (Republika/Fokus)
Carovska: Requirements for extension of state of emergency exhausted (MIA)
Government tasks MoI and inspectorates with stricter controls in areas with most Covid-19 cases (MIA)
Zaev: No reason to extend state of emergency, election should be held July 5 (MIA/Vecher)
In North Macedonia 125 new cases of Covid-19 (Libertas)
Albania
National Council of European Integration appreciates EC and EU states’ efforts for opening negotiations (Radio Tirana)
Rama: This is the last time the ambassadors intervene (Radio Tirana)
Zef Mazi: Big challenges ahead regarding EU integration (Radio Tirana)
Parliamentary opposition expresses dissatisfaction to Ruci about the Electoral Reform agreement (Radio Tirana)
Daily Covid-19 cases in Albania hit record high (Tirana Times)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 10, 2020
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 10, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Hoti: I will lead dialogue with Serbia (Koha/Kallxo)
• Thaci: Kosovo removed barriers, Serbia has no excuse to delay dialogue (media)
• Kurti: LVV will closely monitor recruitment of public enterprises directors (media)
• Veseli: Only PDK can end political pandemic in Kosovo (media)
• Thaci: Those that don’t respect Kosovo laws, shouldn’t be in institutions (Klan)
• Minister of Economy: Better with reciprocity than without it (Klan Kosova)
• Prishtina Mayor: Over 1,000 victims if another wave outbreaks (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
• The 21st anniversary of the adoption of UN SC Resolution 1244 (Kontakt plus radio, RTS, KoSSev, Telegraf)
• Drecun: A solution to the Kosovo issue has yet to be sought (KoSSev, RTS)
• Vucic: Resolution 1244 is not what we think it is, no need for referendum to say Kosovo is Serbia (TV Pink, Tanjug, Kosovo-online)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: ”Return to Resolution 1244 is the best way for Kosovo and Metohija” (Politika, Tanjug)
• Vucic: West is clear on the issue of Kosovo, the only question is who will lead the game (Politika, TV Pink)
• EU Commissioner Varhelyi replies to MEPs (Radio Free Europe, N1)
• No new Covid-19 infection cases in northern Kosovo (Radio KIM)
• Rakic and Apostolova discuss political situation and Covid-19 (media)
Opinion:
• All Black Lives Matter (Kosovo 2.0)
International:
• EU Recovery Plan Splits CEE, Raises Absorption Capacity Questions (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Kon: We can reintroduce certain measures; the situation is a bit worrying (B92)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 10
• Six new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Health Ministry: Situation with COVID – 19 under control (media)
• Kosovo President Hashim Thaci’s interview to Klan Kosova
• Trump: Around 640 U.S. troops to remain in Kosovo (media)
• Vetevendosje wants interpellation with PM Hoti on lifting of reciprocity (media)
• Reservations over Lajcak’s visit to Prishtina (KTV)
• Thaci suggests Osmani’s family ‘served’ Serbia (Telegrafi)
• Osmani: Thaci considers serving Rugova was treason (media)
• Bahtiri reveals “Kosovo partition plan” Thaci allegedly presented to him (TV Dukagjini)
• Beqaj: Kosovo MPs would vote even for partition (KTV)
• Helsinki Committee in Serbia calls on EU to reject Kosovo partition (media)
• More land swap lobbying uncovered (Prishtina Insight/BIRN)
• Kosovo’s Ambassador to France reacts to BIRN article (media)
Belgrade Media Report 09 June
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic: We will say a firm ‘no’ to what is contrary to the Serbian national interests (B92)
Brnabic: Belgrade never used excuses not to continue dialogue (Tanjug/RTS)
Dacic: We are ready for dialogue with Pristina but compromise is needed (RTS)
Drecun: We will look at proposals but there is no imposing of a solution for Kosovo and Metohija (Tanjug/RTV)
Dacic and Meza-Cuadra Velásquez: Serbia, Peru committed to respecting basic principles of international law (RTS)
Montgomery: Only one person in the region is strong enough to reach Kosovo solution (Tanjug/B92)
Obradovic: We won’t recognize vote outcome or decisions by future cabinet and parliament (Beta)
Darmanovic: Montenegrins are not phantoms but living beings (Danas)
Another 69 cases, 11,348 recovered (B92)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Izetbegovic: It is high time to form FB&H government and entire FB&H level (Hayat)
Niksic comments Izetbegovic statement (Dnevni avaz)
SBB comments on formation of FB&H government (BHT1)
Latest research shows big support for EU integration of Western Balkans (Dnevni list)
HJPC could remain without EU funds (N1)
Dodik says Vucic is statesman devoted to prosperity and progress of Serbia and all countries of region (ATV)
RS reintroduces some measures to prevent spreading of Coronavirus (O kanal)
B&H sees slight increase in new coronavirus infections, death toll unchanged (N1)
Croatia
Maric comments on Croatia’s outlook for post-COVID-19 economic recovery (HRT)
There are no newly infected people in Croatia, two people died, another measure is being relaxed (N1)
Montenegro
Hrapovic to Loncar: Whoever loses has the right to be angry (CDM)
Oana-Cristina Popa appointed head of the EU Delegation to Montenegro (CDM)
Republic of North Macedonia
Corona press conference turns testy as experts confirm that the Second Wave of the epidemic was caused by Muslim holiday gatherings (Republika)
Health minister says not responsible for case hike, issued measures ‘well founded’ (MIA)
In North Macedonia 87 new cases of Covid-19, 5 people recovered, and 1 died (Libertas)
Albania
No more embassy-run negotiations Rama says (Tirana Times)
Ruling majority proposes next general elections date (ADN)
Fifty-four percent of Kosovo citizens against unification with Albania, seventy percent support the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (Tirana Times)
In Albania 36 new Covid-19 cases (Tirana Times)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
ODIHR opens special election assessment mission in Serbia (OSCE press release)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 9, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Abbott and Hoti discuss dialogue and rule of law (RTK)
• Minister: Kosovo to reopen its airport within 10 days (Radio Free Europe)
• Research: 54% of citizens reject unification with Albania (RTK)
• Mustafa: Decisions of majority in LDK to be respect as basic rule (media)
• Kamberi: If borders change, entire Presevo Valley should be with Kosovo (Koha)
• 23 cases with coronavirus at Infectious Clinic, one in critical condition (Koha)
• Ministry of Education staff infected with coronavirus (media)
• Lajcak meets Montenegrin President, on eve of Kosovo and Serbia visits (Lajmi)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic: Resolution 1244 has its downsides, but I do not see any other valid document (media)
• “Belgrade never used excuses not to continue dialogue” (Tanjug)
• Dacic: ”If it’s either recognition of Kosovo or nothing – then nothing” (Tanjug, Kosovo Online)
• How would Serbian politicians solve the Kosovo problem (KIM radio, Tanjug)
• DW: There’s no campaign in Kosovo for Serbian elections, but also no Kosovo in campaign
• “Constructive partners committed to stability” (Radio KIM)
• Montgomery: Only one person in region strong enough to reach Kosovo solution (B92)
• MEPs warn of critical political situation in Serbia (N1)
• No new cases of Covid-19 infection in northern Kosovo (Radio kontakt plus)
• REC confirms two more lists; 7 candidates with Kosovo residence so far (KoSSev)
Opinion:
• Trump, elections, and the Balkans (balcanicaucaso.org)
International:
• Lavrov Visit to Serbia ‘Timed to Coincide With Elections’ (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• ‘Significant increase’ in job seekers following COVID-19 shutdown (Prishtina Insight)
• COVID-19 Pandemic Ebbs and Flows in Balkans, Eastern Europe (Balkan Insight)
• Kon: Two more weeks needed to have zero number of newly infected in Serbia (B92)
• Can Prishtina become a bike friendly city? (Balkan Insight)
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