Belgrade Media Report 24 June
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic: Serbia doesn’t interfere in Montenegro’s politics, but vice versa (Beta/N1)
Joksimovic: Clusters 3 and 4 may be opened by year’s end (RTS)
Dacic: Only solution for Kosovo is political compromise, other is war (TV B92/Beta)
Selakovic to Croatian Minister’s message: They take it upon themselves to dig new pits for us, this time political (RTV)
Cooperation of Serbia and Russia in field of defense at historical maximum (RTS)
Lutovac: Authorities in Belgrade use Kosovo for money laundering (Beta)
United States submits report to Belgrade and Pristina about Gazivode (RTS/Tanjug/FoNet/RFE/N1)
Dodik praises Vucic’s address to Serbian parliament at session on Kosovo (Politika)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
European Parliament discusses report on B&H’s progress towards EU integration (AJB)
Media reports on proposal of Inzko for international sanctions against B&H politicians (FTV)
SDA Main Board convenes for first time in year (O kanal)
Cvijanovic: Izetbegovic has long been one of biggest factors of instability in region and his policy continues to poison relations and destroy chances for reconciliation (Srna)
IAWG cancels session due to failure of HDZ B&H delegates to attend (FTV)
UN’s Nderitu: Decision of court must be respected with doubt (Oslobodjenje)
Dodik: Support to disintegration of China is stance of SDA and not of B&H (Glas Srpske)
Grlic Radman requests Serbia to recognize Srebrenica genocide on its path to EU; Comments (EuroBlic)
B&H politicians criticize statement of Dodik regarding Montenegrin MPs (O kanal)
They are introducing cooperation with so-called Kosovo through the back door (Glas Srpske)
Croatia
Croatian MEPs attack EP report on Bosnia for leaving out ‘constituent peoples’ (Hina)
Grlic Radman: It is necessary to secure that Croats elect their representatives (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
Becic: Dodik declared himself unwelcome (Nova M)
Two hundred days of Govt work: No reconciliation, plenty of insults, indebtedness and price increases (CdM)
Djukanovic: Montenegro’s European future can’t be imagined without DPS, a state-building party that always defends national interests (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
Zaev blames EU for the Bulgarian veto, reveals his latest offer to Bulgaria on the national identity front (Republika)
Ahmeti says that he is involved in advanced talks with Zaev to change the Macedonian flag, anthem and the coat of arms (Republika)
Zaev says that he is not discussing new anthem, flag and coat of arms with Ahmeti (Republika)
Szijjarto asks Bulgaria to allow Macedonia to begin its EU accession talks while the historic dispute is being resolved (Republika)
Albania
Rama: EU has failed to keep its promise! Regional cooperation will continue (Radio Tirana)
The start of EU membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia remains a priority issue (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 24, 2021
Albanian Language Media:
• COVID-19: 14 new cases, two deaths (media)
• Opposition MPs call on Kurti to clarify position on Washington agreement (media)
• Hoxhaj: U.S. presence in Ujman – vital for Kosovo (Klan)
• Haradinaj urges Kurti to ‘stop deceit’ with dialogue (RTK)
• Gen. Wolters: KFOR plays key role in maintaining security in Western Balkans (Klan)
• Assembly has no quorum to vote for dismissal of civil service oversight board (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
• No new Covid-19 cases in Serbian areas in Kosovo (KoSSev)
• Dacic: We will not impose sanctions on Russia despite the pressure (Danas, Beta)
• Vucic receives Primakov (Tanjug)
• Office for KIM: 22 years since kidnapping of doctor Andrija Tomanovic in Pristina (KoSSev)
• Odalovic: We are searching for bodies of 21 soldiers in Kosovo (N1)
• Vucic: President of China to visit Serbia again (RTS)
• Defense ministers of Serbia and Russia plan 91 joint activities this year (N1)
• Western Balkans parliaments’ speakers in EP on Monday (N1)
• Serbian List thanked Vucic for his presentation (Radio KIM)
• Serbs from Kosovo Polje invite President Vucic to visit them (Radio KIM)
• Vucic: Construction and reconstruction of hospitals in Kosovo within the shortest deadline (Radio Mitrovica North, KiM radio, Tanjug)
• Harvard lecturer: Tacit deal between Belgrade and Pristina on crime, corruption (N1, Vreme, Beta, KoSSev)
• Spahiu: Kosovo will use good relations of France with Serbia and Russia (Kosovo-online)
• “Kurti is welcome if he is well-meaning” (KiM radio)
International:
• Merkel Wants EU Outreach to Putin to Address ‘Provocations’ (Bloomberg)
• German-French overture to Putin splits EU (politico.eu)
• French-German push for Putin summit sparks fury in Baltic states (Financial Times)
Humanitarian/Development:
• UN Global Open Day: Women to be part of decision-making during the Covid-19 pandemic (media)
• Pagan ritual ‘Gjama’ revived through audiovisual installation in Prishtina (Prishtina Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 24, 2021
• COVID-19: 20 new cases, one death (media)
• PDK’s Haxhiu: Norway donating vaccines with imminent expiration date (media)
• Kosovo PM Kurti meets French President Macron (media)
• Kurti: We can discuss with Serbia status of our relations, not Kosovo’s (Koha)
• Analysts comment on Kurti-Macron meeting (Telegrafi)
• President Osmani meets Chancellor Kurz during her visit to Austria (media)
• U.S. submits report on water management at Ujmani/Gazivode Lake (media)
• Hoti reacts to the U.S. report on Ujmani/Gazivode Lake (media)
• Sauer: Ahtisaari package provides a balanced solution in dialogue (Koha)
• Haxhiu speaks about Kosovo’s plan to sue Serbia for genocide (ABC News)
• Izetbegovic: Kosovo and Republika Srpska cannot be compared (Koha)
Belgrade Media Report 23 June 2021
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Wednesday 23 June 2021
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic: I will not sign recognition, but situation not ideal (Tanjug)
Vucic replied to Kamberi: You hide Albanian crimes, but want to make me a criminal (B92)
Brnabic: Cluster 1 opened, conditions fulfilled for 3 and 4 (RTS/Tanjug)
Selakovic: Gratitude to Italy for supporting Serbia’s European path (Tanjug)
Di Maio: Dialogue path to solution between Belgrade, Pristina (Tanjug)
Stefanovic: Serbia must never forget its firm friendship with Russia (Beta/RTS)
Odalovic: More than 1,600 still missing in Kosovo and Metohija (FoNet/RTV)
PKS to open office in Jerusalem (Tanjug)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Grlic Radman: We hope that B&H will get the status of candidate, but 14 criteria must be met (Dnevni list)
Vucic compares RS and Kosovo and asks how can some people have right to self-determination while others do not (O Kanal)
EU Delegation and US Embassy react to announcement of formation of RS negotiation team for talks on future of B&H (Oslobodjenje)
Austrian Minister of Defense Tanner visits B&H, meets Podzic (BHT1)
Raising criteria for status of EU candidate does not help B&H (Nezavisne)
Mayor of Sarajevo Karic officially visits Banja Luka, meets Stanivukovic, reach agreement on cooperation: This is historic day (BHT1/BNTV)
UN’s Nderitu: We are very concerned about level of hate speech in B&H (BHT1)
Montenegro
Djukanovic: We’re proud that we didn’t allow state survival to be called into question after change of government (CdM)
Montenegro will be the first next EU member (RTCG)
Krivokapic won’t resign (Dan)
Abazovic: If someone wishes to overthrow the government, let them do it. As for me, I can leave tomorrow. (CdM)
Becic: We’ll defeat dirty centers of power inside and outside Montenegro (CdM)
DF will seek new Govt with new PM or elections prepared by transitional Govt (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
Greece tells Zaev that he has no right to use the adjective “Macedonian”, warns him that he is in violation of the Prespa Treaty (Republika)
Szijjarto: EU risks losing the Balkans if it doesn’t open accession talks with Macedonia and Albania soon (Republika)
Albania
Date postponed, no opening of negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia, Zacarias: It has not been agreed to hold the FIC (Radio Tirana)
“Veto”, Bulgaria’s representative in Luxembourg: We appreciate Albania’s achievements, dialogue is open with North Macedonia during the Slovenian EU Presidency (Radio Tirana)
Negotiations, German Minister calls on EU: We must meet our obligations to Albania and North Macedonia (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 23, 2021
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 23, 2021
Albanian Language Media:
• COVID-19: 20 new cases, one death (media)
• PM Kurti travels to France, will meet President Macron (media)
• Kurti discusses dialogue with former EU envoy, Petritsch (media)
• In Austria, Osmani calls on EU to deliver on visa liberalisation promise (media)
• Kusari-Lila: Kosovo to consider if it wants a dialogue finale with Vucic in power (Telegrafi)
• Tahiri: Kurti-led government not open on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (Koha)
• Shaip Kamberi: Serbia is in a total state of denial (Prishtina Insight)
Serbian Language Media:
• Raska-Prizren Eparchy: Restoration of shrines in Pomoravlje agreed with UNDP only (Radio KIM, media)
• Jovanovic: ”A consensus reached between the government and the opposition, the secession of KiM not accepted” (Kosovo Online, B92, Tanjug)
• Jeremic: Serbia must never recognize Kosovo, foreign powers change stances (N1)
• Petkovic: Thanks to strong Serbia we are able to help our people in Kosovo (Radio KIM)
• Bogdanovic: Vucić’s report on dialogue showed there is no solution for Kosovo (N1)
• 22 anniversary of crime in Gnjilane marked, 1639 persons still listed as missing (N1)
• EU: No date for Skopje and Tirana (Beta, N1)
• Stano: Kosovo undertook international obligation to implement agreement on CSM (Kosovo-online)
• Montenegro: Democratic Front condemns vaccine donation to KSF (Kosovo-online)
• Vulin blasts Croatian PM over WWII remarks (N1)
International:
• Hague Tribunal Leaves Uncertain Legacy as Last Trial Nears End (Balkan Insight)
• ”Only by facing reality, the WB countries will be able to move forward towards EU” (EWB)
• Slovenian FM: EU inaction in Western Balkans ‘strategically dangerous’ (euractive.com)
Humanitarian/Development:
• UNHCR Head: Return should mean that you are welcome (Kosovo-online)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 23, 2021
• COVID-19: 18 new cases, one death (media)
• Norway donates over 180,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Kosovo (media)
• Di Maio on the dialogue: US-EU cooperation, a historic opportunity (Koha)
• Bogujevci: Let’s work together to reach a peace agreement in the region (Koha)
• Cakaj: I don’t plan to join any political party in Kosovo (media)
• PDK senior member: We haven’t discussed candidates for party leader (KTV)
• Demhasaj: PDK is gradually distancing from links with KLA (Telegrafi)
• Committee approves Simmons call to report on allegations about EULEX (RTK)
• Former judge: EULEX transferred war crimes files to Serbia (Exit News)
• EULEX refutes Simmons’ allegations on cooperation with Serbia (media)
• RTK Board says recommendation for its dismissal is political (media)
• Discrimination in social and health services (Kosovo 2.0)
• Upcoming Cannes festival recognises Balkan film talent (BIRN)
Belgrade Media Report 22 June 2021
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Tuesday 22 June 2021
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic informs Serbian MPs on Belgrade-Pristina negotiations (Beta/B92)
Vucic presents report on dialogue with Pristina to part of opposition (RTS/Tanjug)
Dacic before the session on Kosovo and Metohija: Difficult to reach consensus, parties must not be divided on most important issues (RTS)
Support of Italy to Serbia in EU integration process at all levels (RTS/Tanjug)
Reactions of Serbian officials to the statement of the Montenegrin Foreign Ministry (RTS)
NATO plants resolutions on Srebrenica throughout Balkans (Novosti)
Borrell: EU-US cooperation to help Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (Tanjug)
Brnabic, Borrell to attend EU-Serbia IGC (Tanjug)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Cvijanovic confirms that negotiation team for talks on future of B&H is formed; Reactions (RTRS)
Cvijanovic and Tegeltija react to Turkovic’s initiative for exhibition at UN headquarters in New York dedicated to Srebrenica genocide (ATV)
Podzic’s statement that B&H is one step ahead of NATO membership provokes reactions in RS (BN TV)
Interview with German Ambassador to B&H (Nezavisne)
Montenegro
Resolution on Srebrenica is not directed against Serb people and Serbia (MFA)
Djukanovic: Serbian officials are manipulating (RTCG)
Mandic comments on Resolution on Srebrenica: Montenegro is platform and tool in hands of Serb enemies (MNA)
Bojovic wonders why parliament of Montenegro neglects WWII crimes committed in Montenegro while Srebrenica Resolution passed procedure so quickly (MNA)
Republic of North Macedonia
Nikoloski addresses Bulgaria at the Council of Europe: Regardless of your veto, we are Macedonians who speak Macedonian (Republika)
Albania
US lobbies strongly for opening of negotiations with Albania; Pressure on EU (Radio Tirana)
Soreca: It’s the first time that all member countries have clearly expressed their support for Albania (Radio Tirana/Euronews)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 22, 2021
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 22, 2021
Albanian Language Media:
• COVID-19: 18 new cases, one death (media)
• US administration says Washington agreement must be respected (Klan Kosova)
• Kosovo President: Mutual recognition with Serbia, the only solution (media)
• Parliamentary committee initiates sacking of RTK board (Prishtina Insight)
• PDK’s Hoxhaj reacts against decision to dismiss RTK board (media)
• Croatian Foreign Minister: Kosovo must get visa liberalisation ASAP (media)
• Murati: Kurti is not interested in an agreement with Serbia (Epoka)
Serbian Language Media:
• No new cases or Covid-19 related deaths registered in Serbian areas in Kosovo (KoSSev)
• Vucic presents report on Kosovo to the Serbian Assembly (B92)
• Anniversary of the kidnapping of the Belacevac miners (KiM radio)
• Dacic: Difficult to reach a consensus on the issue of Kosovo (Tanjug, Kosovo Online)
• Opposition leader: Extremely constructive, serious talks with Vucic on Kosovo (Beta, N1)
• Surlic: Vucic’s presentation expected, departure of Serbs from Kosovo unstoppable process (N1)
• Vucic and Kamberi exchanged arguments related to crimes at Assembly session (B92)
• “Serbia can count on Italy’s support” (B92)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: I am deeply grateful to Serbia for its consistent position (B92, Vecernje Novosti)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 22, 2021
• COVID-19: Two new cases, no deaths (media)
• Borrell: EU and U.S. enjoy close cooperation on dialogue (media)
• Osmani to pay official visit to Austria (media)
• Kurti meets Kamberi, discuss position of Albanians in Presevo Valley (media)
• PDK to elect new leader on 3 July (media)
• Analysts debate on possible candidates for PDK leader (Telegrafi)
• Kosovo sues Montenegro over property on the coastline (Koha)
• Serbia’s minister not permitted to visit Kosovo (Zeri)
• Haxhiu announces steps towards establishment of commercial court (media)
Belgrade Media Report 21 June
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic thanks Kazakhstan for supporting Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty (Tanjug/RTS)
Vucic: No resolution on Srebrenica as long as I am President (Beta/RTV)
Patriarch Porfirije: You betrayed Amfilohije (Tanjug/B92)
Brnabic: Austria-Western Balkans Summit in Vienna without concrete agreements (Tanjug/RTS)
Selakovic: Cooperation with Russia key to preserving Serbia’s positions (Tanjug/RTS)
Grushko: Solution to Kosovo issue exclusively within UNSCR 1244 (Tanjug/RTS)
Stefanovic denies claims a deal to counter Russia’s influence was signed during Wallace’s visit (Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
B&H Presidency members assess attendance at SEECP summit in Antalya as successful for B&H (Hayat)
Dodik says he stressed that there is no consent in B&H for path to NATO membership during recent meetings he held in Turkey (Nova BH)
Dodik comments on his participation at SEECP Summit and talks with Turkey’s President Erdogan, says RS opposition spreads lies about what Declaration promotes (RTRS)
Podzic: B&H is on the last step for NATO membership (FTV)
Zunic: NATO membership will never be option; Formation of team for talks with FB&H about future of B&H is underway (ATV)
B&H Presidency members hold separate meetings with Lajcak (FTV)
Dzaferovic says Turkey plays constructive role in Western Balkans, notes The Hague Tribunal played important role in establishing of facts and truth (Federalna.ba)
Cavara accepts call of RS to talks on future of B&H; SNSD’s Majkic says Bosniaks are not showing readiness for any kind of dialogue; United Srpska’s Vasic claims Izetbegovic is obstructing all processes with goal to abolish RS (EuroBlic)
Izetbegovic sends letter to Covic, says negotiations are over (Hayat)
Izetbegovic says SDA is ready to continue talks on changes to Law on Elections but only if it would gather representatives of all parliamentary parties, legal experts (Dnevni list)
Dodik says SNSD will not support only symbolic changes to election legislation (Oslobodenje)
Komsic and Dzaferovic commend decision of Montenegrin parliament to adopt Resolution on Srebrenica (BHT1)
Dodik says Resolution on Srebrenica is hostile act (BHT1)
RS officials strongly criticize adoption of Resolution on Srebrenica in Montenegrin parliament (ATV/Glas Srpske)
Izetbegovic: Serbia is not prepared to face the truth of the past under Vucic (N1)
Croatia
Milanovic calls for unity on status of Bosnia Croats (Hina)
Montenegro
Adoption of Resolution on Srebrenica and removal of Minister Leposavic continue to spark reactions in Montenegro (Nova M)
Abazovic: It should be clear to everyone, especially to official Belgrade, that Montenegro is an independent state (Vijesti)
Knezevic comments on Resolution on Srebrenica, says he expects wave of similar resolutions in region aimed at abolition of RS (Nova M)
US State Department welcomes Resolution on Srebrenica (MINA)
Albania
Xhacka in Antalya: EU must continue to remain committed to the region through concrete actions and keeping its promises (Radio Tirana)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 21, 2021
Albanian Language Media:
• COVID-19: 2 new cases, no deaths (media)
• Montenegro donates anti COVID vaccines to Kosovo Security Force (media)
• Konjufca: The Bundestag stands strongly with people of Kosovo (media)
• PDK’s Hoxhaj slams Kurti ahead of Paris meeting (media)
• PDK MP: When will Kurti report about meeting with Vucic? (Indeksonline)
• Borrell to inform EU ministers about Kosovo – Serbia dialogue (RFE)
• Italian Foreign Minister to visit Kosovo on Tuesday (media)
• Gerxhaliu on reciprocity with Serbia: Now is not the time for experiments (EO)
• Kosovo Police seize over 82 kilograms of marijuana (media)
• Kosovo reporter implies chief state prosecutor will soon be dismissed (Express)
Serbian Language Media:
• No newly infected in Serbian areas in Kosovo (Radio kontakt plus)
• Office for KiM: Minister of Youth and Sports Udovicic banned from entering Kosovo (KiM radio)
• Raska-Prizren Eparchy on police preventing pilgrims to visit cemeteries and attend liturgy in Kosovo (media, social media)
• Church near Urosevac broken into, electric cables stolen (Kosovo-online)
• Will the opposition talk to Vucic about Kosovo? (KoSSev, nova.rs)
• Vucic congratulates Guterres on his second term as Secretary General (RTS)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 21, 2021
• COVID-19: Eight new cases, one death (media)
• PM Kurti to meet French President Macron this week (media)
• Borrell to brief EU ministers of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (KP)
• Government official says Washington agreement carries no legal value (media)
• Opposition reacts to Kryeziu’s statement on Washington agreement (media)
• Hasani warns of international repercussions if Kosovo leaves agreements (Koha)
• Miftaraj: Washington Agreement is obligatory (Telegrafi)
• Simmons: EULEX handed over to Serbia war crimes files (media)
• “Europa Nostra” to consider removing Decan Monastery from endangered list (Koha)
• Kurti: Survivors of sexual violence during war have faced horror, stigma (media)
• Kosovo MP Condemned for ‘Biased’ Comments About Missing Serbs (BIRN)
• Government says it doesn’t treat missing persons on ethnic basis (Koha)
• Virtual Museum Preserves Kosovo War Refugees’ Memories (BIRN)
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