Belgrade Media Report 31 May
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic sworn in as president (Tanjug/B92)
• Vucic meets with von Cramon (Tanjug/RTS)
• Von Cramon: EU best partner for diminishing of Russian influence (Tanjug)
• Lo Cascio: Serbia plays key role in protecting peace in WB (Beta/Politika)
• Serbia wants relations with Algeria to progress (RTV/Tanjug)
• Petkovic to Osmani: They know only about hate speech in Pristina (RTV/Tanjug)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: Serbia’s decision not to impose sanctions against Russia firm, unwavering (Beta/ TV Russia-24/TASS)
• Lajcak: EU needs to speed up integration of Western Balkans (FoNet)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Novakovic-Bursac: Banning Dodik’s candidacy would be drastic move that could justify the right of the RS bodies to conduct according to their will in the election process (ATV)
• Komsic submits request to B&H CC for constitutionality review of FB&H Constitution, RS Constitution; Requests provisions related to vital national interest to be declared unconstitutional (O Kanal)
• Vulic strongly criticizes Komsic’s motion for assessment of constitutionality of protection of vital national interest (Nezavisne)
• Popovic, Stevandic, Petkovic criticize Komsic’s motion on vital national interest as dangerous (Glas Srpske)
• RS opposition says ruling authorities have given up on transfer of competencies (BN TV)
• Dodik: Sarovic and Ivanic should answer Borenovic who cooperated with former HR Ashdown (RTRS)
• Zakharova criticizes Truss’ statement made during visit to B&H about malignant influence of Russia in Western Balkans (RTRS)
Montenegro
• Abazovic: When text of Fundamental Agreement with SPC is harmonized, it will be available to public (CdM)
• At the Open Balkans Summit as observers, EU is our goal (RTCG)
• Vucinic: The Open Balkans in Montenegro can be decided without the Parliament (RSE/Pobjeda)
• Djukanovic with Lajcak: Western Balkans in EU is a geostrategic investment in the stability of Europe (CdM)
• Abazovic and Lajcak: It is important that we achieve results, and more importantly that they be recognized (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski says EU perspective in foreseeable future is unfortunately over (Republika)
Albania
• Even the third round for election of President failed, Balla: SP will propose a name in the fourth round (Radio Tirana)
• From 1 June, Albania takes over the Presidency of the UN Security Council (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, May 31, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• Hovenier: Kurti did meet the National Security Advisor at White House (media)
• Von Cramon urges Kosovo to make environmental protection a priority (media)
• AAK launches initiative for amendment of law on pensions (media)
• The EU and CoE support the establishment of the Confiscation Fund in Kosovo (media)
• Abdixhiku urges European People’s Party to support Kosovo joining CoE (media)
• Kosovo government explains what will happen to Afghans who have been denied entry to U.S. (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic sworn in for second term as president (N1)
• Vucic: Government by the end of July, we will have to deal with sanctions (N1)
• Serbia will not allow Kosovo to be part of EUSAIR (Hina, N1)
• Escobar hopes that Serbia will join sanctions against Russia after the formation of the government (NMagazin)
• Petkovic: ”Osmani does not miss the opportunity to attack Vucic because of his commitment to peace” (Radio Mitrovica sever)
• Osmani’s and Abazovic polemic about “Open Balkans” (KiM radio)
• Visoki Decani tag moved again from Google map, then returned (KiM radio, KoSSev)
• AP: Serbian president promises a European course, hints sanctions against Russia (Beta, Danas, N1)
International:
• Serbia secures gas deal with Putin, as West boycotts Russia (AlJazeera)
• Putin, Vučić agree on new gas supply contract for Serbia (balkangreenenergynews.com)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Help Wanted (Kosovo 2.0)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 31, 2022
• At democracy summit, Osmani underlines NATO’s importance for region’s security (media)
• Osmani and Abazovic meet at sidelines of SEE Democracy Summit (media)
• Osmani urges EU to reflect: Vucic chooses to join war criminal, fund Putin’s war (media)
• Stano: EU expects Serbia not to further strengthen ties with Russia (RTK)
• Vela reacts to Petkovic’s statement on Osmani, Vucic (media)
• Von Cramon in Belgrade: Kosovo must be part of the EU (RTK)
• Decan Monastery: Six years since Kosovo is not respecting decision of Constitutional Court (media)
• Kosovo Detains Two ISIS Suspects Following Repatriation from Syria (BIRN)
Belgrade Media Report 30 May
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic: Good deal arranged with Putin (Beta/Politika/RTS)
• Providing sufficient quantities of energy, food set as state priority (Politika)
• Serbia’s position in accordance with international law (RTS)
• Mihajlovic: Serbia should do everything to join EU (Politika)
• Vulin: Serbia will not impose sanctions against Russia (Beta)
• Differences in Western Balkans should be resolved through agreement, compromise (RTV/Tanjug)
• Support for Serbia confirmed during NATO PA spring session (RTV/Tanjug)
• Sormaz: Pristina not implementing Brussels agreement’s provisions (Tanjug)
• Improving cooperation with Montenegro in field of tourism (RTS/Tanjug)
• Djilas: Serbia’s best interest is following EU policy and avoiding isolation (TV Prva/Beta)
• Cochard: We believe in Serbia’s EU future, to continue with harmonization (Tanjug/RTV)
• Mexican Ambassador to Serbia: Mexico has an explicitly clear position in favor of respecting integrity and sovereignty of Serbia over Kosovo and Metohija (Politika)
• CRTA: Most of the votes in Bujanovac to list Coalition of Albanians (RTV/Tanjug/Klan Kosova)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Dodik: RS supports intent of Serbia judiciary to legally process war crimes of Croatian military (N1)
• Dodik: B&H Presidency did not take a position on the announcement of the Russian Embassy (RTRS/ATV)
• Tegeltija: No sanctions for Russia (RTRS/Nezavisne)
• Turkovic: Secession in B&H has begun (Corriere della Sera/Nova BH)
• Cvijanovic: Unitarization and Bosniak domination are goals of policy that Turkovic belongs to (RTRS)
• Reactions to B&H CC decision annulling RS pariament conclusions (BN TV)
• Politicians react to decision of Constitutional Court of B&H which determined that HDZ B&H’s proposal does not threaten Vital National Interest of Bosniaks (Nova BH)
• Covic holds press conference: We will not falter under pressure of foreigners to violate procedures (N1)
Croatia
• Milanovic: European Delegation in Sarajevo is threatening Croat side (HRT1)
• Plenkovic: Government will do its best to protect indicted air force pilots (Hina)
• Five Croatian diplomats in Russia declared personae non gratae; Croatia’s Ministry says expulsion of diplomats from Moscow illegitimate (Hina)
• Montenegrin and Croatian FMs push for resolving open issues as good neighbours (Hina)
• Kosovo hopes Croatia will support its bid to join EUSAIR (Hina)
Montenegro
• Djukanovic and Erdogan discuss developments in Europe, situation in WB and SEE (CdM)
• At the Open Balkans meeting, Abazovic mustn’t take on any responsibility on behalf of the state (Pobjeda)
• Ibrahimovic: Open Balkans does not have my or the blank support of the Bosniak Party (CdM)
• Grlic Radman: Open Balkans does not have the operational capabilities of the Berlin Process (RTCG)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Nikoloski urges citizens to join 18 June protest for early parliamentary elections and a way out of the crisis (Republika)
• VMRO-DPMNE to file non-confidence motion against Xhaferi today, Besa will support it, AA hasn’t stated its position yet (Republika)
• Bisera Kostadinovska Stojcevska: Open Balkans countries are working on establishing a joint film fund to which co-productions initiated by the three countries will apply (Republika)
• Osmani: Freedom of Macedonia is defended in Ukraine (MNTA)
• The EU Ambassador has high hopes for the start of negotiations (Republika)
Albania
• Former president Bujar Nishani passes away at 55 (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, May 30, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• Osmani in Montenegro for South-eastern Europe Democracy Summit (media)
• De Riu: Dialogue, historic opportunity to turn the page; visa liberalisation overdue (Ansa/Klan)
• Miroslav Lajcak outlines his position on the Open Balkans (Reporteri)
• Meeting of Steering Committee on UN Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation held (RTK)
• American Chamber of Commerce reiterates concern over withdrawal of pension savings (EO)
• Head of Kosovo Insurance Bureau meets Serbian counterpart (Zeri/Kosovapress)
• State Department confirms it has denied entry to some Afghans in Kosovo (RFE)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic: I agreed with Putin favourable gas price for Serbia (N1)
• Brnabic on sanctions against Russia, territorial integrity (N1, media)
• Djuric: Serbia continues to foster its partnership with US (Kosovo Online)
• Bartolome: Spain respects territorial integrity of Serbia and Ukraine (Kosovo Online)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: Position of Serbia not to introduce sanctions firm and unwavering (KosovoOnline)
• Media: Lavrov to visit Belgrade on June 7 (Tanjug)
• Petkovic on anniversary of Cernica murders (Radio kIM)
• Office for KiM: Serbian flag set on fire in Priluzje (Radio KIM)
• Klitschko denies making statements on Serbia and Kosovo (N1, media)
• Spain, Greece, Romania, and Slovakia have reaffirmed support for Serbia’s sovereignty (Kosovo Online)
• Petkovic: The biggest problem for Albin Kurti is Vucic (Kosovo Online)
• Kommersant: Even after the gas agreement with Serbia, the issue of sanctions remain open (Beta, N1)
• Von Cramon: An honest conversation with Vucic, it is not good to be on Putin’s side (N1)
• 30th anniversary of UN Security Council sanctions on FRY (N1, Beta)
International:
• Rejecting Gas, Kosovo Eyes US Funds for Renewable Energy (Balkan Insight)
• Serbian PM Denies Gas Deal With Russia Linked to Sanctions (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• The rise in prices astronomical in Kosovo (KiM radio, N1)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 30, 2022
• Serbia ignores EU sanctions, secures gas deal with Putin (AP)
• Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti reacts after the Putin-Vucic agreement (media)
• Vela: How long will EU tolerate Serbia deepening cooperation with Russia (media)
• Kusari-Lila on gas deal: This is a well planned action of Serbia (media)
• Tahiri: American gas pipeline, the best response to Vucic-Putin gas deal (media)
• Kosovo to apply to NATO and EU, Kurti says (Koha)
• Varhelyi and Von Cramon in Belgrade to pressure Vucic about Kosovo (RTK)
• Kurti: Government expects greater commitment to prosecuting war crimes (media)
• Kosovo doesn’t change its stance, refuses next meeting of Open Balkan (euronews.al)
• Kosovo Hopes Croatia Will Support its Bid to Join EUSAIR (Total Croatia News)
• COVID-19: No new cases (media)
Belgrade Media Report, 27 May 2022
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Friday 27 May 2022
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic to talk to Putin about gas, cooperation on 29 May (Beta/RTS/Tanjug/Politika/Novosti)
• Vulin responded to Klichko: Who compares Kosovo and Metohija and Donbass should go all the way in comparison (RTV/RTS)
• Djilas’ party blasts Klichko over Kosovo statement (Beta)
• Mihajlovic, Friedman on cooperation in energy, including nuclear (Beta/Politika)
• Varhelyi: EU should step up engagement in Western Balkans (N1)
• National Convention on EU condemns minister’s hate speech against Albanians (Politika/Beta)
• Serbian-Albanian festival “Miredita, Good Day” interrupted die to bomb threat (Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Bevanda removes decision on financing elections from session of B&H CoM; B&H CoM adopts draft law on budget of B&H institutions and international obligations (O Kanal)
• Rancic: There are no legal obstacles to allocating funds for financing elections without adopting budget of B&H for 2022 (O Kanal)
• Tegeltija certain that B&H CoM has capacity to adopt B&H Budget by June 10 (RTRS)
• OHR: There are no obstacles to B&H Council of Ministers approving funds for elections; EU Delegation, US Embassy and USAID also reacted (O Kanal)
• Izetbegovic comments on his conversation with Schmidt: I think he has already made decisions but has not announced them yet (O Kanal)
• Schmidt: Solution for electoral reform must come from local politicians but I will not hesitate to use Bonn powers if state and its structures are endangered (Nezavisne)
• Izetbegovic: By insisting on legitimate representatives of constituent peoples, HDZ B&H has been attempting to limit strength of multiple times stronger pro-Bosnian bloc and multiethnic factor that has stronger support than HNS (Hayat)
• Truss meets Turkovic; Truss: UK has been attempting to reduce influence of Russia in Western Balkans (Hayat)
• Truss meets with B&H Presidency members; Dodik: RS’ position is that foreigners cannot regulate relations in B&H; RS does not accept artificially imposed HR (RTRS)
• Dzaferovic: Truss sent the strongest messages of support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of B&H (BHT1)
• Russian Embassy in B&H comments on Dzaferovic’s stances: Accession of any country to Alliance implies absolute support for NATO’s military and political goals, i.e. anti-Russian steps (BHT1)
• Russian government accepts proposal to open branch office of Russian Embassy in Banja Luka (Nezavisne)
Croatia
• Russia says disappointed with Croatia’s hostile behaviour (Hina)
• Jandrokovic reassures Ukrainian official of Croatia’s continuing support (Hina)
Montenegro
• Djurovic: If Open Balkans would stop Montenegro’s European path, we wouldn’t be part of that initiative (CdM)
• Montenegro belongs to the European family (RTCG)
• Radulovic: Djukanovic showed in Kosovo that Montenegrins are not alone (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Vasilevska: There is organized chaos in the parliament, well directed by Xhaferi (Republika)
• Micevski: VMRO-DPMNE’s MPs to file non-confidence motion against Xhaferi (Republika)
• Aziri: AA to decide whether it will support VMRO-DPMNE’s non-confidence motion against Xhaferi (Alsat TV)
• Petkov gathers coalition partners to confirm veto on Macedonia (BNR)
• Osmani visits Ukraine (Republika)
Albania
• European Parliament: Albania’s foreign policy, fully in line with that of the EU, contribution to European security (Radio Tirana)
• Albanian government approves protocols for NATO membership of Finland and Sweden (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, May 27, 2022
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, May 27, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• Kurti: Dialogue with Serbia to end in mutual recognition (EO)
• Hovenier reacts to Russian foreign minister’s statement on Recak (media)
• EU and Kosovo sign IPA Financial Framework Partnership Agreement (media)
• Kurti underlines importance of Switzerland’s support for Kosovo (albinfo.ch/media)
• Kusari-Lila to opposition: The state does not collapse because you lost power (media)
• COVID-19: 4 new cases (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic to meet with von Cramon on Monday (Tanjug, media)
• Varhelyi: EU should step up engagement in Western Balkans (N1)
• Jeremic: If Vucic imposes sanctions on Russia it will move Serbia from Europe even further (Danas)
• Vucic: We are preparing big things for Open Balkan countries (Tanjug)
• The Embassy of Ukraine on Klitschko’s statement on Kosovo (N1)
International:
• Book Review: Conflict Resolution in the Shadow of Putin’s War (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Women in Albanian Media: From Secondary Victimisation to ‘Slut-Shaming’ (Balkan Insight)
• Overlapping crises in the Western Balkans (brookings.edu)
• Guarantees of origin scheme ready to go live in Energy Community markets (greenenergynews.com)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 27, 2022
• UK to invest $100 million in Western Balkans (Klan)
• Liz Truss warns Russian meddling could reignite conflict in Western Balkans (telegraph.co.uk)
• Lavrov: Events at Bucha, part of the same scheme as Recak (media)
• Kurti: The vote for Shaip Kamberi is a patriotic task (RTK)
• Abdixhiku: Kosovo needs a clear political project (media)
• Abazovic to go to Ohrid for the ‘Open Balkans’ Summit (media)
• ERO and U.S. Embassy discuss energy tariffs (media)
• IMF staff concludes visit to Kosovo (RTK)
• COVID-19: 9 new cases (media)
Belgrade Media Report 26 May
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic calls for understanding for Serbia’s position (TV Pink/Tanjug)
• Serious state remembers its innocent victims, seeks justice for them (Tanjug/RTS/Politika)
• Excellent dynamics of bilateral relations with Argentina (Tanjug)
• Opportunities to improve cooperation with Bangladesh (Politika)
• Selakovic: Serbia true partner of African countries (Beta/Politika)
• Petkovic with Italian Ambassador on Kosovo and Metohija and dialogue (RTV/Politika/Tanjug)
• Odalovic: Bodies of missing in Kosovo and Metohija not found at Stavalj location (Tanjug)
• Dacic: Vucic to be sworn in as president on Tuesday (Tanjug)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Bomb threats reported in 110 primary and secondary schools in Sarajevo Canton (FTV)
• Dzaferovic meets with Stoltenberg in Brussels; He calls on NATO to strengthen NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo (BN TV)
• Dodik: Dzaferovic went to Brussels without consent of B&H Presidency; Stances he presented there represent stances of Muslim political circle in B&H (RTRS)
• Sarovic: Influence of RS representatives in joint institutions on creating B&H’s foreign policy is bad, insufficient (BN TV)
• Ambassadors of Quint countries urge Tegeltija and Turkovic for election funds to be secured (BHT1)
• US Embassy to B&H: B&H Council of Ministers has every right to approve election financing in absence of budget (Hayat)
• Peach meets Tegeltija; Tegeltija: Only internal dialogue with respect of DPA is key of progress of B&H (RTRS)
Croatia
• Milanovic emphasizes to Stoltenberg problem of legitimate representation; Milanovic argues that it could destabilize the entire region (N1)
• Milanovic: Croatia, too, could have indicted Vucic, but didn’t (Hina)
Montenegro
• Djukanovic: We need a patient, wise, well-meaning dialogue free from all demagoguery and prejudice (CdM)
• Sending WB to EU bench (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Xhaferi locks MPs in parliament hall (Republika)
• VMRO-DPMNE will not support including the Bulgarian demands in the negotiating framework (Republika)
• Dendias: EU should open talks with Macedonia and Albania immediately (Republika)
• Pendarovski meets Abazovic (Republika)
Albania
• Premier reveals project for NATO naval base in Albania (ADN)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, May 26, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• Smith: NATO concerned about peace and stability in Western Balkans (RFE)
• Germany initiates extension of military presence in Kosovo (media)
• Protesters demand withdrawal of pension trust funds (media)
• KSC judge admits 12 victims to participate in Thaci et al. trial (media)
• KSF and Albania’s army perform joint exercise (media)
• COVID-19: 9 new cases (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Odalovic: Pristina authorities’ shameful announcement on the Stavalj mine search offends all the victims (Kosovo Online)
• In Davos, Vucic calls for understanding for Serbia’s position (Tanjug)
• Vucic to take oath on May 31, Serbian new parliament in July (N1, media)
• Vucic: Important meetings in Davos, I was open about problems (Tanjug)
• Zakharova to Brnabic: “Such assessments are inappropriate” (Danas, FoNet, Sputnik)
• Vucic: Talks with Putin on Sunday, topics include gas as well (RTS, N1)
• National Convention on the EU: Minister Vulin insults the dignity of the Albanian national minority and the Albanian people as a whole (Danas, Radio KiM)
International:
• Kandic Faces Life Sentence After Conviction in US for Assisting ISIS (Balkan Insight)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Ministry allocates funds to municipalities for community projects (media)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 26, 2022
• Kurti participates at the World Economic Forum panel on Western Balkans (media)
• Meta meets Osmani: Coordination in the fight against trafficking required (RTK)
• Kosovo reacts to conclusion of excavations in Serbia (media)
• Kosovo’s Defence Minister Mehaj meets U.S. Ambassador Hovenier (Telegrafi)
• Serbia-Kosovo Reconciliation Festival Opens Despite Rightist Fury (BIRN)
• Florian Qehaja, Kosovo’s new ambassador to North Macedonia (media)
• PDK appoints a “Minister” of Defence in the “Shadow Government” (media)
• KOSTT seeks court’s assistance for electricity not paid for by north’s consumers (Kallxo)
• Protest for allowing the withdrawal of the Pension Trust funds (media)
• Judge Faces Fresh Disciplinary Proceedings After BIRN Investigation (BIRN)
• COVID-19: 8 new cases (media)
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