UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 9
• 29 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Ministry of Health refutes reports of two fatalities from COVID-19 (media)
• Thaci, Kurti clash again over state of emergency (Koha)
• Assembly President Osmani insists on clear platform for dialogue (media)
• EU’s Lajcak expected to visit Kosovo this week (Express/Koha)
• Merkel to Hoti: You have major challenges ahead of you (media)
• France supports dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia (RTK)
• Italy for a swift resumption of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media)
• LVV expects over 200,000 signatures in election petition this week (media)
• Nagavci: Illegitimate government making futile plans with President (media)
• LDK leadership meets to discuss Vjosa Osmani (Infokusi)
• Rashiti: An agreement with Serbia likely in autumn, but not final (Klan)
• Dacic: Final settlement with Kosovo, after Association/Community (Telegrafi)
• Kosovo Serb ministers meet U.S. Ambassador Kosnett (media)
• Interior Minister Veliu reactivates National Reaction Plan (media)
• LVV submits legal initiative to enable Diaspora voting at embassies (media)
Belgrade Media Report 8 June 2020
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Monday 8 June 2020
LOCAL PRESS
Brnabic: If there are no new barriers we can sit at the negotiating table (RTV/Tanjug)
Brnabic: Pristina’s decision great news for everyone (Tanjug/Novosti/Politika)
Vucic welcomes removal of trade barriers between Belgrade and Pristina (TV Prva/Beta)
Vucic confirms attendance at Victory Parade (RTS/Tanjug)
Vucic receives letter from Chinese President (RTS)
Dacic thanks Kenya for its consistent position on the Kosovo issue (Tanjug)
Obradovic calls opposition parties to withdraw candidates (FoNet)
Jeremic: Grenell working on final solution, many indications pointing to territorial exchange (Beta/NSPM)
SzS: Regime manipulating numbers of COVID-19 cases and threatening nation’s health (Beta)
Another 73 cases (B92/RTV)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Respirators Mafia turns journalists into targets (Dnevni avaz)
Arnaut: Our Party will not form new majority in FB&H with HDZ B&H and SBB (Face TV)
Dodik: DNS can appoint new minister but that person cannot be from Prijedor (ATV)
DNS not to participate in elections in coalition with SNSD (RTRS)
Kovacevic: Meeting with DNS to be held (RTRS)
General Edwards: Stability and security of B&H are of vital importance for NATO (Dnevni avaz)
Plenkovic discusses B&H’s EU, NATO paths with Covic (N1)
Increased number of illegal migrants reported in B&H (BHT1)
Another 32 coronavirus cases in B&H, health authorities advise caution (N1)
Croatia
Plenkovic opposed to wire fence on Croatia-Bosnia border (Hina)
No new coronavirus cases reported in Croatia in last 24 hours (N1)
Montenegro
Statement of Ana Brnabic too hypocritical, we can’t reopen border with Serbia until next Monday (CDM)
Darmanovic: If our country’s safety is jeopardized, NATO mechanisms will help (CDM)
US Ambassador to Montenegro: American government calls on all actors to start constructive dialogue (Pobjeda)
Markovic: Montenegro has opened its borders to 131 countries (CDM)
Nrekic invites Kosovo citizens to go on holiday in Ulcinj (Dan)
Republic of North Macedonia
Decision on elections will depend on government’s position on state of emergency (MIA)
Minister Chulev: Elections necessary, but public health comes first (MIA)
Osmani: North Macedonia to receive EU draft negotiating framework by midweek (MIA)
Slovenia introduces 14-day quarantine for arrivals from North Macedonia (MIA)
Macedonia ranks 103rd in coronavirus response (Republika)
In North Macedonia 127 new Covid-19 cases, 3 patients die (Republika)
Albania
Electoral Reform, parties reach agreement (Tirana Times)
New electoral code paves way for upcoming elections in Albania (ADN)
Meta with Thaci; They expressed willingness to boost cooperation (Radio Tirana)
European Commission is expected to propose today the negotiating framework for Albania (Radio Tirana)
In Albania 17 new Covid-19 cases (Tirana Times)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
Serbian President Says Kosovo’s Tariff Move ‘Opens Possibility’ For Resuming Talks (RFE/RL)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 8, 2020
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 8, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Thaci: Kosovo is ready to resume dialogue with Serbia (media)
• Osmani: Kosovo ready for dialogue but not the type Thaci wants (media)
• Nagavci: Thaci no longer needs state of emergency to take power (media)
• Czech diplomat tipped to replace Apostolova in Kosovo (RFE)
• Lajcak to visit Kosovo, Serbia at earliest convenience (Klan Kosova)
• Latifi: Specialist Chambers chief prosecutor expected to resign post (Kallxo)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic confirms attendance at Moscow Victory Day Parade (Beta, N1)
• Vucic: I gave up on big initiatives; I am waiting for a proposal for Kosovo (RFE, N1)
• Jeremic: Grenell works on final solution, many indicators of exchange of territories (BETA, N1)
• Janjic: Dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina will take place in two streams, intensive negotiations from August to March (Kosovo Online)
• Specialist Prosecutor’s Office denies that Jack Smith resigned (KoSSev)
• Ristic: Serbs in Kosovo fear forthcoming elections (N1)
• Rakocevic: Thaci absolute ‘master of situation’ (Radio KIM)
• Lavrov in Serbia on June 18th and 19th (media)
• Kosovo North: No infected with coronavirus in the last 24 hours (Kontakt plus radio)
• UNS: Serbian press available in Kosovo again (N1)
Opinion:
• Do Not Rush Enlargement (visegradinsight.eu)
International:
• Serbian President Says Kosovo’s Tariff Move ‘Opens Possibility’ For Resuming Talks (RFE)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Media Literacy Project: News that tells you how you should feel is not used to inform but manipulate you (KoSSev)
• New coronavirus cases rise sharply (Prishtina Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 8
• 40 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Health Minister: Situation with coronavirus is under control (media)
• PM Hoti: Starting Monday, free movement in Albania and region (media)
• Haxhiu reacts to further easing of coronavirus restrictions (media)
• COVID-19: Three kindergartens in Pristina close (media)
• Hoti: Kosovo removed all obstacles (media)
• The U.S. expects speedy resumption of dialogue (Koha)
• Kosovo’s ex-PM Kurti announces public gathering on 12 June (media)
• Vetevendosje: 150,000 signatures for new elections in one week (media)
• MCC resumes programs for Kosovo (media)
• Hoti welcomes unlocking of US funds (media)
• Osmani reacts to allegations made against her father (media)
• Vucic: I am waiting for a proposal for Kosovo (media)
• The EU remains Kosovo’s best route to peace with Serbia (Prishtina Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 6
• 11 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Hoti government lifts reciprocity measures towards Serbia (media)
• Thaci welcomes removal of reciprocity measures (media)
• Kurti: Lifting reciprocity does service to Serbia (media)
• Osmani criticises decision to lift reciprocity measures (media)
• Lajcak hails government’s decision to lift reciprocity measures (media)
• Kosovo’s Ex-PM Kurti Stands Firm On Demand For New Elections (RFE)
• Hoti meets Kosnett, briefs him on priorities of the new government (media)
Belgrade Media Report 05 June
LOCAL PRESS
Brnabic: Pristina must withdraw measures in order for dialogue to continue (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
Brnabic: What can one say to remain polite, politically correct, without using harsh words? (Tanjug/B92)
Vucic: Serbia will be exposed to strong pressure (Beta/B92)
TV N1: Dacic denies claims about Serbia stopping campaign against Kosovo (Beta)
Dacic: Not up to EU representatives to determine outcome of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (TV Pink/Politika)
Djuric: Abolishment of “reciprocity measure” first big test for Hoti’s government (RTS)
Another 96 cases (RTS)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Tegeltija accepts Radoncic’s resignation (O kanal/RTRS)
EC sends letter to HJPC, expressing concern over situation in B&H judiciary (O kanal)
Izetbegovic: Prosecutor’s Office of B&H and HJPC are biased and under political influence (Hayat)
HJPC deems statements made by SDA regarding work of Prosecutor’s Office of B&H in ‘Respirators’ case as inappropriate and unacceptable pressure on justice system (N1)
Covic: Relations between Croats and Bosniaks must relax, appointment of CEC members is bigger affair than all other affairs (Vecernji list)
Komsic: B&H in standstill on EU path, HDZ B&H biggest obstacle (FTV)
Dodik meets Ivantsov in Banja Luka (RTRS)
CEC President informs colleagues about meeting with representatives of PIC (Nezavisne)
SDP B&H Presidency insists on amendments to B&H Law on Elections and forming of Serb Caucus in FB&H HoP (BHT1)
New coronavirus cases reported in B&H, 2,606 people tested positive so far (N1)
Croatia
PM Calls for establishing who is responsible for undermining surveillance (Hina)
Grlic Radman satisfied with status of Croat minority in Montenegro (Hina)
Croatia Airlines restores flights to European destinations, including Sarajevo (Hina)
National Headquarters: No new cases in Croatia, eight people recovered (N1)
Montenegro
Montenegro marks three years since its accession to NATO (CDM/RTCG)
The upcoming elections are an important test for democracy in Montenegro (RTCG)
Montenegro adopts report on joint border crossings with B&H (RTCG)
Fukuyama: The EU and Montenegro are not ready for the enlargement (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
EU Ambassador: Politicians to decide on elections as soon as possible (MIA)
Mickoski: It is madness to hold elections now (Republika)
Doctor Nikolov: Who will dare vote if the candidates are in quarantine? (Republika)
Bulgaria puts Macedonia back on the black list, orders mandatory 14 days of quarantine for our citizens (Republika)
In North Macedonia 177 new Covid-19 cases (MIA/Kanal 5 TV)
Albania
Basha’s ‘Okay’ for Electoral Reform still pending (ADN)
Covid-19 Cases top 1212 in Albania (ADN)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
Iran, Serbia discuss expansion of transport ties (Tehran Times)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 5, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Hoti: Battling pandemic and economic recovery, main objectives (media)
• Thaci meets Meta in Tirana (media)
• Haskuka: Hoti government will bring no good to Kosovo (Kosovapress)
• EU delivers ambulances, beds and medical equipment to Kosovo (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Stoltenberg: NATO continues to contribute to security in Kosovo (media)
• Brnabic, Fabrizi on new Pristina government, Lajcak’s role, dialogue (RTS)
• Serbian PM Brnabic: ”Thaci really needs to wake up and understand what reality is” (media)
• Serbia will be exposed to strong pressure (B92, Tanjug)
• Dacic refutes news that Serbia ceased campaign to revoke recognitions of Kosovo (Radio KIM, Tanjug)
• Djuric: Fake news on ceasing de-recognition campaign meddling into Serbia’s elections (KoSSev)
• Kosovo PM will abolish measures on Serbian goods; Belgrade: Daily loss € 1 mill (N1, KoSSev)
• Prosecution in Gnjilane requests detention of person suspected of harassing KSF member (KoSSev)
• No new cases of Covid-19 infection in Serb-populated areas in Kosovo (Kosovo-online)
• Fukuyama: Neither Serbia or Montenegro are close to EU (N1, Beta)
Opinion:
• A weak prime minister and a powerful president (Prishtina Insight)
• Tough love as a recipe for Europeanisation in the Western Balkans (emerging-europe.com)
International:
• EU concerned by US approach to Kosovo and Serbia (euobserver.com)
Humanitarian/Development:
• EIB investing 11 mln euro in wastewater treatment project in Kosovo (seenews.com)
• Serbia applies for money from EU Solidarity Fund, Joksimovic says (N1)
• OpisMEDIJavanje: Integrity, not clicks (KoSSev)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 5
• Five new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Thaci: There will be no territorial exchange (media)
• Hoti: I will be chief negotiator in the dialogue with Serbia (RTK)
• Veseli: New elections in 12 months (media)
• NISMA MP Shala speaks about visit from Haradinaj and Thaci (media)
• Civil society organisations accuse Thaci of two violations (media)
• LVV denies it is staging a protest today (Klan Kosova)
• Dacic rejects reports Serbia will stop Kosovo derecognition efforts (Telegrafi)
• Supreme Court rules against Serb’s war crimes acquittal (Balkan Insight)
Belgrade Media Report 4 June 2020
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Thursday 4 June 2020
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic: There hasn’t been solidarity during coronavirus pandemic (Beta)
Brnabic: I hope the new government in Pristina will not conduct a populist policy (RTS)
Djuric: Serbs expect the new government in Pristina to end pressures, taxes and blockades (RTS)
Drecun on new Pristina government: Words promise, but deeds speak (RTS)
Agreements for strengthening energy cooperation between Serbia, Hungary (Tanjug)
Another 48 cases, 6,910 recovered (RTS)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
PIC SB: Reforms in judiciary, rule of law and fight against corruption top priority (O kanal)
Russia refuses to support PIC SB’s Communiqué (ATV)
Dodik: PIC is artificial body aimed at triggering international crime by HR through violation of DPA (ATV)
HJPC B&H harshly condemns pressure against B&H Prosecutor’s Office (BHT1)
Opposition parties in FB&H say they will cast vote of no-confidence in FB&H government before FB&H HoR in July (Dnevni avaz)
Crnadak interviewed in regards to visas issued to citizens of Pakistan by B&H Embassy (BHT1)
Dodik: SNSD will not support new Security Minister if some conditions are not met (ATV)
Resignation of Radoncic and withdrawal of SBB from authorities can affect SC and TC authorities (O kanal)
330 million Euros paid to sub-accounts of entity and Brcko District Ministries of Finance (ATV)
B&H records spike in new coronavirus cases, two more Covid-19 deaths (N1)
Croatia
Croatia ready for second wave of Covid-19 (HRT)
In Croatia, one new case of coronavirus infection, a total of 2247 (N1/Hina/Jutarnji list)
Montenegro
Citizens of Serbia will be allowed to enter Montenegro when number of coronavirus drops to 2000 (CDM)
Airports of Montenegro officially opened, but no traffic (TMN)
Republic of North Macedonia
Filipche: Gatherings, non-observance of measures, failure to punish violators – reasons for hike in cases and curfew reinstatement (MIA)
Thaci: Irresponsibility of Osmani and Islamic religious community is the main culprit for this situation (Republika)
Clauss: Elections in North Macedonia to affect position of some EU member states (MIA)
Extended weekend lockdown in Skopje, Shtip, Kumanovo and Tetovo (MIA)
Entry in Macedonia upon presenting negative PCR test or mandatory 14-day state (MIA)
Covid-19: 120 new cases in North Macedonia, 16 recovered, 2 die (MIA)
Albania
Electoral Reform/ The majority said “Yes”, now it is the turn of the opposition (Radio Tirana)
Kim leading Electoral Reform negotiations (Tirana Times)
Gov’t and opposition united towards EU Integration (Tirana Times)
In Albania 13 new Covid-19 cases (Tirana Times)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
Serbia adopts anti-Semitism definition including anti-Israel hate (The Times of Israel)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 4, 2020
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 4, 2020
Albanian Language Media:
• Kosovo government holds first meeting under Hoti’s lead (media)
• Heldt: Standards set by previous government to be maintained (media)
• French Embassy congratulates Hoti on election as prime minister (media)
• Mustafa to Osmani and Kurti: Your coordinated actions bore no fruit (media)
• Border changes, war crimes amnesty not expected to be on table of talks (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
• Serbian List: New government will revoke tariffs and “reciprocity measures” (Radio KIM)
• Djuric: Revoking tariffs first test of new Kosovo government (Kosovo-online)
• RFE: Serbia ceased campaign against Kosovo (N1)
• LDK and Serbian List coalition agreement does not mention ZSO (Radio KIM)
• Families of missing persons ask Serbian List why it has forgotten them (Kosovo-online, Tanjug)
• Dacic: It is not up to EU to determine what would be result of dialogue (Tanjug)
• Milorad Zajic acquitted of war crimes charges (Radio KIM)
• Trucks at Jarinje halted since Sunday; those transporting foreign goods enter Kosovo (RTS)
• Xharra on new Kosovo government, Serbian List and deal with Serbia (KoSSev)
• Spahiu, Stojanovic comment on new Kosovo government (Sputnik, Kosovo-online)
• No new Covid-19 infection cases in Serb areas in Kosovo (Radio KIM)
Opinion:
• An assault on freedom of expression (Prishtina Insight)
International:
• Lynch Mob’ Campaign Against Kosovo Rights Activist Condemned (Balkan Insight)
• Kosovo Activist to Sue Presidential Bodyguards Over Alleged Attack (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian:
• Pandemic Brings Even Tougher Times for Kosovo Arts Scene (Balkan Insight)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 4
• 19 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours (media)
• Former PM: I cannot do the handover to a person I dismissed (media)
• President Thaci: Kurti to release usurped offices as soon as possible (media)
• Osmani: New government doesn’t represent the citizens’ will (media)
• EP Rapporteur comments on Kosovo government vote (media)
• Thaci responds to allegations of influencing MPs vote (media)
• Ahmeti: Unheard for a president go and convince MPs how to vote (Telegrafi)
• Thaci: I will not go to Brussels for dialogue with Lajcak (T7)
• Lajcak: We expect close cooperation on EU-facilitated dialogue (media)
• British Embassy commends peaceful formation of new government (media)
• Austrian Chancellor: We will continue to support Kosovo (media)
• Albanian PM Rama congratulates new government (media)
• Kusari: High-ranking officials confirmed Thaci is negotiating land swap (T7)
• Latifi: Thaci will sign agreement with Serbia, Hoti govt will implement it (media)
• Serwer: Kosovo’s new government is ill-fated (Peacefare.net/Prishtina Insight)
• Trucks come in from Serbia bearing “Republic of Kosovo” papers (Koha)
Belgrade Media Report 3 June 2020
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Wednesday 3 June 2020
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic to Chinese President: We support China’s sovereignty, integrity and security (Politika/Beta)
Vucic: Nice they decided on everything, but Serbia will still have a say as well (RTV/Tanjug/B92/RTS)
Brnabic: Pristina to abolish taxes, and then dialogue to resume (RTV/Tanjug)
Odalovic: It seems to me Hoti is readier for compromise (RTS)
Lajcak intends to renew the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina in June (Beta/B92)
According to an Albanian film, Serbs stole Albanian history (RTS)
Another 69 cases, 6,852 recovered (RTS)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
SBB B&H leaves ruling coalition at B&H level, to remain part of cantonal authorities (O kanal)
Dodik: Radoncic resigned because of SDA (Oslobodjenje)
Bozinovic: Radoncic and I did more in couple of months than all others in years (Dnevni avaz)
COMEUFOR Trischak sends letter to thank Radoncic for close and friendly cooperation (Dnevni avaz)
Radoncic’s resignation makes complex political situation in B&H even more complex (Dnevni list)
RS parliament rejects Resolution on Respecting Victims of Fascist Regime and Movement in WWII (ATV)
B&H CoM reaches agreement on distribution of IMF funds (ATV)
HDZ B&H says it rejects SDA’s attacks on HDZ B&H, argues pressure on judiciary is unacceptable (Dnevni list)
EUD to B&H: Independence of prosecutors and judges must be ensured (FTV)
US Embassy in B&H: Threats and pressures against police and prosecutors are unacceptable (Vecernji list)
Another 18 coronavirus cases reported in B&H (N1)
Croatia
No new cases of Covid-19 infection in Croatia (N1)
Montenegro
Darmanovic: Serbia’s top state officials seize on every opportunity to fuel tensions in Montenegro (CDM)
Pazin: If there’s honesty and goodwill, we are very close to solution in dialogue between govt and SPC (CDM)
According to Medojevic, Amfilohije used to be a sovereigntist (Dnevne novine)
Montenegro declares the coronavirus pandemic over (CDM)
Republic of North Macedonia
Spasovski: No need for another state of emergency, elections on 5 July (MIA)
Osmani: No alternative to 5 July elections (MIA)
Nikoloski: elections only after the epidemic has been put under control (Republika)
Miloshoski: Now’s not the time to bid with election dates (MIA)
Covid-19: 101 new cases in North Macedonia, 10 patients recover, 4 die (MIA)
Albania
US Ambassador Kim: If consensus is not reached, the parties should not continue with the requests (Radio Tirana)
Albania faces high number of new Covid-19 cases (ADN)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES
Trump’s Ex-Intelligence Adviser to Stay as Kosovo-Serbia Envoy (Bloomberg)
Rouhani: US cruel sanctions not to disturb Iran-Serbia economic ties (IRNA)
Serbian servicemen to take part in Victory Parade in Moscow on June 24 (TASS)
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