Belgrade Media Report 8 June 2022
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Wednesday 8 June 2022
LOCAL PRESS
• Brnabic: Agriculture, defense key fields of cooperation with Equatorial Guinea (Tanjug/RTS)
• Kovacevski: Western Balkan countries depend on each other (Tanjug)
• Vucic: Open Balkans an unstoppable initiative (Tanjug/RTS)
• Rama: We must speak more openly, rather than be afraid (Tanjug)
• Selakovic: For Moscow date unknown, talks with Scholz important (TV Pink)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: Moscow not changing position on Kosovo and Metohija (RTV/Politika)
• Dacic: EU membership is Serbia’s strategic priority, ‘Open Balkans’ initiative is not replacement for EU integration (Beta)
• Conference: EU will lose credibility if it neglects Western Balkans (Beta)
• Dacic: Electoral process to end in ten days or in a few weeks (Tanjug)
• Agreement on cooperation in road infrastructure in Western Balkans signed (Tanjug/RTS)
• Serbian troops deployed in eight peace missions (FoNet)
• Scholz’s package 3+1 for Serbia (Novosti)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Schmidt imposes decision on financing general elections, securing full amount envisaged for B&H CEC and all future financing of elections (O Kanal)
• US Embassy welcomes HR’s decision on financing of general elections (Nova BH)
• Dodik reacts to Schmidt’s decision: International officials are trying to impose themselves as deciding factor in B&H (O Kanal)
• Dzaferovic, Komsic welcome HR’s decision (BHT1)
• Lovrinovic: Schmidt’s decision was wrong (N1)
• SDA and SBB welcomes HR Schmidt’s decision; Other comments (O Kanal)
• Tegeltija says Schmidt’s decision was unnecessary and useless (RTRS)
• RS ruling parties’ politicians criticize Schmidt’s decision (Nova BH)
• Sarovic, Borenovic claim that RS ruling coalition is the most responsible for the fact Bonn Powers are used again (Nova BH)
• RS parliament adopts set of conclusions that postpone implementation of conclusions from December 2021 (Nova BH)
• Escobar meets with ‘Troika’ representatives; US Embassy to B&H: Focus on reforms is more important than ever (FTV)
• Dodik: PIC is self-organized body that does not base its mandate on DPA or UNSC resolution (RTRS)
• Cvijanovic: Austrian non-paper seems like reasonable proposal (Srna/RTRS)
• Tegeltija calls on B&H Presidency to make decision on B&H’s accession to ‘Open Balkans’ initiative (RTRS)
Croatia
• Milanovic, Grlic Radman react to sanctions against Cavara (Jutarnji list)
Montenegro
• Abazovic: We are not joining the Open Balkans (CdM)
• Krivokapic: Lavrov could have come by train (Antena M)
• Djukanovic: Lavrov’s attempt noting but politicization and creation of illusion about Russophobic atmosphere in Europe (CdM)
• Djukanovic in Istanbul: Stability and multiethnic character greatest values of modern Montenegro (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• ‘Open Balkans’ Summit takes place in Ohrid (AJB/RFE)
Albania
• Russian support for ‘Belgrade-led initiative’ is ‘a kiss of death’ for Open Balkans, critics say (Tirana Times)
• Varhelyi attends the Open Balkans meeting (Radio Tirana)
• Open Balkans in Ohrid/ Agreements to be signed and the USA and EU messages (Radio Tirana)
• State Department official: Albania and North Macedonia should join the EU as soon as possible (Radio Tirana/VoA)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 8, 2022
• Kosovo PM Kurti meets UK Foreign Secretary Truss (media)
• Greek foreign minister to visit Kosovo today (media)
• Gervalla invited to “Summit of the Americas” (media)
• Vucic and Borrell discuss a Kosovo-Serbia declaration on missing persons (Indeksonline)
• EU on Lavrov remarks: We don’t comment on positions of someone on sanctions list (Telegrafi)
• Open Balkan Meeting Kicks off in Ohrid with Presence of Montenegro (Exit)
• Varhelyi to attend Open Balkan meeting amid claims of Russian backing (Euractiv/Exit)
• Krasniqi: “Open Balkan” is a political project, Kosovo doesn’t support it (RTK)
• Robelli: Alexander Soros attended “Open Balkan” with no mandate (Koha)
• Konjufca and Richardson hold virtual meeting (media)
• For Kosovo Women, In-Laws are Often Abusers Too (BIRN)
Belgrade Media Report 7 June
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic: Emergency state de facto introduced in Serbia (RTS)
• Vucic receives Botsan-Kharchenko after Lavrov visit cancellation (Tanjug/RTS)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: Introducing sanctions against Russia to harm Serbia’s economy, social spheres (Beta/Izvestia)
• Stefanovic: Serbia refuses to be a pawn (Beta)
• State Department: Serbia to focus (VoA/Tanjug/B92)
• Stefanovic discusses cooperation in defense sector with French Ambassador (Beta)
• Improving cooperation with Turkey in field of defense (Tanjug)
• Presevo Valley a matter to be brought before UN (Beta/Bujanovacke/Danas)
• Nikolic: Substituting Russian crude oil imports to be no problem (Tanjug)
• Air assault against neutral Belgrade (Novosti)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Ruling majority in RS parliament adopts conclusions opposing introduction of sanctions against Russia, supporting extension of EUFOR’s Althea mission in B&H and postponing return of RS competencies from B&H level for six months (BN TV)
• Dodik and Kalabukhov address RS parliament special session (ATV)
• Leaders of parliamentary political parties address RS parliament special session (ATV)
• Opposition in RS wonders if Dodik wants support in RS parliament for potentially imposing sanctions against Russia; Bosniak representatives leave session during Kalabukhov’s address (AJB)
• Trivic says she believes RS parliament’s special session will produce nothing good for RS (BN TV)
• Komsic: B&H will not change its foreign policy priorities because they are now problem for Kalabukhov (Nova BH)
• Ambassadors of EU and US call on RS parliament not to support policy of disinformation about Russian invasion of Ukraine (AJB)
• Dodik: I will have opportunity to meet Lavrov in the next ten days in St. Petersburg (N1)
• US blacklists FB&H President Cavara and RS Health Minister Seranic (FTV)
• Seranic: Despite sanctions, I will continue to work in the interest of citizens; Everything I have done in the past four years was in the best interest of the RS citizens (ATV)
• Radoncic: US sanctions will have positive consequences (Dnevni avaz)
• B&H CoM adopts special decision on lending BAM 9.7 million to CEC for general elections: CEC: BAM 12.5 million required, OHR should pass decision on full amount (Nova BH)
• Fajon and Schallenberg discuss Austrian ‘non-paper’ on Western Balkans (AJB)
Croatia
• Plenkovic: Serbia, as all countries in such circumstances, must be very careful about what side it chooses and supports (Hina)
• Agreements for Croatia-Serbia cross-border cooperation granted (Hina)
Montenegro
• Russian threats to Montenegro over Lavrov: Rogozin threatens with rockets (CdM/RIA Novosti)
• The end of the Open Balkans (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Macron ready to meet Sofia and Skopje when the time comes (MIA)
• Osmani acknowledges that Bulgaria wants their demands to be included in the EU negotiating framework (TV Sitel)
• Osmani on Lavrov’s plane ban: It’s not response to the Russian Federation, but to the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine (Republika)
• Russia says it will stop the gas supply for Macedonia after the government didn’t allow Lavrov’s plane to fly through the country’s airspace (Republika)
Albania
• Open Balkans, meeting in Ohrid/Abazovic participates for the first time (Radio Tirana)
• Three-year cooperation agreement signed between Albania-Italy/ Minister Franceschini: Italy will strongly support Albania’s EU accession (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 7, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• Scholz in Kosovo on Friday; 4 hours in Prishtina, 2 hours in Belgrade! (Indeksonline)
• Joseph: Lavrov gave ‘Open Balkan’ the kiss of death (Telegrafi)
• Finance Minister: €80 million a year for the veterans; lists must be cleaned (Koha/RTK)
• Prime Minister Kurti meets UK Minister of Armed Forces (media)
• “Croatia fully supports Kosovo membership in EU and NATO” (media)
• Swiss State Secretary to visit Kosovo, Serbia over threats against Marty (Klan Kosova)
• Rizvanolli: Renewable energy of 500 MW to be achieved in three years’ time (Koha/RTK)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic: Preventing talks with Sergey Lavrov must be condemned (Tanjug, RTS)
• Vucic announces changes in gov’t, Belgrade city authorities (Tanjug, RTS)
• Stefanovic: Serbia refuses to be a pawn (N1)
• State Department: Sovereign decisions of Montenegro, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia (RTS, VoA)
• Stano: EU welcomes Lavrov flight ban (N1)
• Botsan-Kharchenko: Invitation to Selakovic to visit Russia accepted (N1)
• EU document on Serbia: “Vucic postpones the break with Russia, and the opposition is helping him” (RFE)
International:
• Serbian Leader Rages About ‘Hysteria’ After Russian Minister’s Visit Blocked (BIRN)
• Russia’s Lavrov Slams Balkan States for Blocking His Serbia Visit (BIRN)
• Albania’s Rama Bets on Military Man for ‘Normal’ President (BIRN)
Humanitarian/Development:
• KFOR distributes food packages to families in Istok and Klina municipalities (Kosovo Online)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 7, 2022
• KLA war veterans threaten to block Government and Assembly (media)
• Prime Minister Kurti: Kosovo, a success story (media)
• Pride Week starts in Kosovo: “LGBTI+ rights are human rights” (RFE)
• President Osmani to visit Slovenia in July (media)
• Haradinaj, Hovenier discuss latest developments (media)
• “Decision to block trip, reflects commitment to hold Russia accountable” (Kallxo)
• Russia supports Open Balkan; reactions follow (Koha/RTK/Klan Kosova)
• Two die as storm winds, lightning hit Kosovo (Reuters)
• Polish Airlines begins operations from Kosovo (Kosovapress)
Belgrade Media Report 6 June 2022
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Monday 6 June 2022
LOCAL PRESS
• Russian Ambassador informs Vucic of reasons that prevented Lavrov visit (RTS/Tanjug)
• Lavrov: Shameful prevention of visit will not destroy relations with Serbia (Tanjug/RTV)
• Brnabic: Extremely complicated (TV Pink/Beta)
• Zakharova: Serbia’s neighbors close communication channel (RIA Novosti/ TV La7/Tanjug)
• Drecun: They are introducing us into the role of a hostage (RTS)
• Serbia, Greece committed to deepening cooperation (Tanjug)
• Autocephaly of Ohrid Archbishopric officially recognized (Beta/Politika/Novosti)
• Schieb: Donbas and Kosovo cannot be compared at all (Politika)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs call on political actors in B&H to invest efforts in securing organization of elections in October (FTV)
• Dzaferovic: It is time for High Representative to impose law on budget (Hayat)
• Reactions to Bundestag’s Resolution on B&H (Oslobodjenje/BHT1/RTRS)
• State Department publishes annual report of Office for International Religious Freedom; Report criticizes SDA and its leader Izetbegovic (Dnevni list)
• Komsic: Inviting Kalabukhov to special RS parliament’s session is suicidal move of Dodik; Bubonjic: Inviting Russian Ambassador is provoking of West (FTV)
• Exclusive interview with Lavrov (RTRS)
• Turkovic: In an interview with RTRS, Lavrov presented a series of misinterpretations and incorrect information that could mislead the public (FTV/ATV/Srna)
• Orban responds to Dodik’s letter: We will do everything in interest of renewal of Europe based on Christian civilization, sovereign nations; RS can count on friendship and support in years to come (FTV)
Croatia
• Milanovic, Pahor and Van der Bellen meet in Brijuni; Support to Western Balkans expressed; Pahor proposes EU to give candidate status to B&H without conditions (HRT1)
• Finnish EU Minister: We understand the concerns expressed by Croatia (HRT)
• Croat wounded in Ukraine; MFA: He will be provided with transport to Croatia (HRT)
Montenegro
• Bogdanovic: We don’t need way stations to the EU (RTNK)
• Djukanovic on the occasion of 5th anniversary as a NATO member: Proud of contribution we’re giving in defense of shared values; DF MP: Montenegro has broken relations with traditional allies (CdM)
• Djukanovic: I hope that in 2024 we’ll be able to tell EU – We are ready (CdM)
• Due to the aggression on Ukraine, Krivokapic is not going to the reception on the occasion of the Day of Russia (CdM)
• Montenegro’s shown it is strong enough to defend its sovereignty (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Nikoloski: Early elections do not depend on negotiations, the political crisis is becoming both economic and national (Republika/RFE)
• Mickoski after meeting with Gencovska: Bulgaria to lift the veto and stop the conditions towards Macedonia (Republika)
• Kovacevski- Heger: EU to start accession talks without delay to ensure stability in the region (Republika)
Albania
• Former armed forces chief Bajram Begaj to serve as Albania’s seventh president (Tirana Times)
• Osmani congratulates the newly elected President Begaj: We will work to deepen the fraternal relations even further (Tirana Times)
• US congratulates Bajram Begaj: He contributed to the field of defense! We look forward to working with him (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 6, 2022
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 6, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• KLA war veterans protest, demanding inclusion in minimum wage increase (media)
• Kosovo Assembly fails to adopt minimum wage bill (media)
• Prime Minister Kurti travels to the UK (media)
• Lavrov: EU and NATO want a “Closed Balkan” (Klan Kosova)
• PDK calls on MPs not to vote on draft law on minimum wage (Ekonomia Online)
• Assembly rejects motion to withdraw draft law on minimum wage (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Selakovic: Serbia, Greece consistent in mutual support (Tanjug)
• Dendias: W. Balkans’ future is in EU, Serbia a key partner (Tanjug)
• Can the international community make Pristina return 24 hectares of land to Visoki Decani Monastery? (RTS)
• Representatives of Albanians from the south of Serbia on an official visit to the US (Politika, JUGpress)
• Vucic: Lavrov not coming to Belgrade, Kharchenko informed me of reasons (Tanjug)
• Zakharova: Russia not making a new “iron curtain”, Europe fencing Russia off (N1)
• Kosovo Police called Sevce residents to an informative talk due to protest held (KiM radio)
• Gallup: Half of the respondents without democracy (FoNet, KiM radio)
• Autocephaly of Ohrid Archbishopric officially recognized (N1)
International:
• Turkey’s Nordic demands spark Western Balkan déjà vu (EURACTIV)
Humanitarian/Development:
• Kosovo Pupils Demand to be Heard, Save the Children Report shows (BIRN)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 6, 2022
• Kurti met Lajcak on sidelines of GLOBSEC forum (media)
• Bislimi: Belgrade, Pristina close to energy agreement (N1)
• Albania submits non-paper lobbying for Kosovo’s CoE bid (Klan)
• Escobar: Europe not complete without Western Balkans (media)
• Serbian List reacts to Mehaj and Svecla visit to the north (Kallxo)
• Szunyog speaks of ‘security incidents’, makes no mention of interethnic ones (KP)
• German ambassador to Serbia says Kosovo and Ukraine cannot be compared (Klan)
• Municipality of Decan under investigation over Monastery lands (RFE)
• Kosovo leaders congratulate Begaj on election President of Albania (media)
• Pahor: Open Balkan beneficial for all (Albanian Post)
• Ramush Haradinaj reelected AAK leader (media)
• KLA war veterans to protest today in Pristina (media)
• Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan camp (AP)
• How a British Judge Caused Turmoil at the EU’s Kosovo Mission (BIRN)
• Lavrov cancels flight to Serbia after countries close airspace, Interfax reports (Reuters)
Belgrade Media Report 3 June
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic: Serbia cannot survive without gas, working on diversification of supplies (Tanjug/RTS/Politika)
• Vucic: Situation around Lavrov’s visit to Belgrade getting complicated (TV Pink/Beta)
• Vucic, Lajcak discuss Brussels dialogue, situation in region (Tanjug)
• Vucic meets with Bilcik (Tanjug)
• Vucic receives Dendias (Tanjug/RTS)
• Amendments to Public Information and Media Law among priorities (Tanjug)
• Serbian Constitutional Court stops Kosovo from joining ACCF (N1)
• Albanians demand for repeated voting rejected (Novosti)
• Zakharova: Lavrov to visit Serbia on 6-7 June (Tanjug/RIA Novosti)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Izetbegovic: HDZ B&H’s goal was to obstruct the elections; HDZ B&H and SNSD’s plan is to bring functioning of B&H into question (Nova BH)
• Komsic: Holding of general elections should not be called in question, essence in delay in providing funds for elections lies in HDZ B&H’s last attempts to carry out pressure related to Election Law (FTV)
• Session of SEECP in Athens; Kristo: Changing Election Law is the biggest challenge for B&H (Glas Srpske)
• Bundestag to discuss Resolution on B&H (Oslobodjenje)
• Dodik tells members of Bundestag not to interfere in B&H’s internal affairs, he harshly criticizes Ahmetovic (ATV)
• Cvijanovic accuses Germany of needlessly interfering into B&H’s affairs, not wanting to deal with its situation and problems that exist in Germany (BN TV)
• Viskovic: It is illogical for t Bundestag to deal with B&H in the midst of economic crisis that is shaking Germany the most (ATV)
Croatia
• Croatia prepares for another massive jump in fuel prices (HRT)
Montenegro
• Lajcak with Djukanovic: We are continuing the conversation about the situation in Montenegro and the Western Balkans (CdM)
• State Department: The government has not taken any steps to resolve the SPC and CPC disputes (CdM)
• Democrats: Becic has expressed reservations about the foggy Open Balkans regional initiative (CdM)
• Osmani: Open Balkans doesn’t respect principle of inclusion (MINA)
• Abazovic sends letter of support to Zelenski: We stand firmly with our Ukrainian friends (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Kovacevski: Failure to open accession negotiations with the EU will not be a defeat for Macedonia, but a defeat for the EU (TV Kanal 5)
• Macedonia – US Strategic Dialogue begins (Republika)
• Osmani signs Ottawa Agreement in Washington (Republika)
Albania
• US: Justice Reform is essential in the field of investments in Albania (Radio Tirana)
• UN Security Council debate/ Human rights violations, our priority in the UN Security Council (Radio Tirana)
• Xhacka: UN Security Council chaired by the Albanian Presidency, a historic moment for the country (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 3, 2022
Albanian Language Media:
• Assembly Speaker Konjufca to visit former KLA leaders in Hague (media)
• Hoxhaj meets Slovakia’s foreign minister on sidelines of GLOBSEC forum (media)
• Konjufca: Recognition of Kosovo, strategic investment for the future (Zeri)
• Serb detained on war crimes charges (Kallxo)
• AKI General Inspector, Burim Ramadani, interviewed by SPO (Koha)
• If Kurti does not form Association, he will be ousted, analysts say (Front Online)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic: Work on diversification of gas supply underway, the situation regarding Lavrov’s visit becoming more complicated (RTS)
• Zakharova: Lavrov to visit Serbia on June 6-7 (Beta, Tanjug, N1)
• Office for KiM: Caslav Jolic, suspected of war crimes, arrested in Istok (Radio Mitrovica sever)
• Eparchy of Raska and Prizren: Fundamental religious and human rights do not apply to Orthodox Serbs (Kontakt plus radio)
• Greek FM Dendias met President Vucic (Tanjug)
• CoE Commissioner Mijatovic ends visit to Kosovo (N1)
• Mayor of Gracanica: CSM (ZSO) would improve the position of Serbs in Kosovo (KiM radio, VoA)
• Rosic, Spasojevic and Basara under house arrest from today (KiM radio, Kosovo Online)
International:
• US Warns of Rise in Incidents Targeting Kosovo Religious Sites (BIRN)
Read More →UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 3, 2022
• North Macedonian prime minister invites Kurti to Open Balkan summit (media)
• Osmani: Open Balkan wouldn’t treat Kosovo as an equal partner (euronews.al)
• Kurti to participate in GLOBESEC forum in Bratislava (media)
• Lajcak meets Vucic in Bratislava (media)
• De Riu: Kosovo-Serbia dialogue remains crucial for a comprehensive agreement (KP)
• State Department publishes report on religious freedoms across the world (media)
• Osmani, Bislimi meet CoE human rights commissioner, Mijatovic (media)
• Rama at UN Security Council: We owe it to victims of Kosovo to act (Klan)
• Kosovo fails to join Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts (media)
• Kosovo Police discover 57 migrants in bus stopped by for speeding (media)
Belgrade Media Report 2 June
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic arrives in Bratislava, meets with Sefcovic (Tanjug)
• Petkovic meets with Botsan-Kharchenko (Tanjug/Politika)
• Serbia, Azerbaijan sign Agreement on cooperation in field of energy (Tanjug)
• Drecun: Unacceptable new proposals on ZSO, von Cramon not to interfere (Tanjug/RTV)
• Petkovic: Belgrade to protect Serbs from Kurti’s irrational policy (Tanjug/RTV)
• It is high time they reacted (B92/Kosovo online)
• Parliament of Free Serbia, Action Platform and Ecological Uprising sing Declaration of Unification (Beta)
• Jeremic: Serbia doesn’t see to be exposed to strong pressure to introduce sanctions against Russia (Euronews Serbia TV/Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• 429 primary and secondary schools in RS receive reports of bombs planted in their premises (O Kanal)
• Cvijanovic: Competent authorities need to find those responsible for sending threatening e-mails; Other RS officials also condemn threats sent to RS schools on Wednesday (RTRS)
• False bomb alert registered in BPC government, BPC MoI buildings, police stations in Sarajevo, two schools in Travnik (FTV/O Kanal)
• Turkovic welcomes motion for resolution on B&H addressed to US Congress Senate (FTV)
• EPP adopts final version of resolution on B&H; Covic: Despite of the fact that resolution does not mention term “legitimate representation”, EPP still recognized key historic moment and challenges that B&H is facing (BHT1)
• Komsic: Removal of term “legitimate representation” from EPP’s resolution proves that HDZ B&H policy has failed (BHT1)
• SDA: Urgent resolution on electoral reform in B&H adopted by EPP Congress is great victory of state-building and European policy of SDA (N1)
• Dodik on EPP’s resolution: B&H’s progress towards EU and European prospects is not blocked by RS; The only blockades that exist come from SDA (RTRS)
Croatia
• Grlic Radman: EPP resolution contains all key terms which are derivative of already existing document which specifically speaks of constituent status of Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks (N1)
• Plenkovic: EPP must advocate solving of basic problems in B&H such as adoption of changes to Election Law of B&H (HRT1)
• Plenkovic meets with Scholz in Berlin; Plenkovic expects the policy in B&H to be pursued in line with Paris-Dayton Agreement (N1)
• Plenkovic: Ukraine deserves EU candidate status (Hina)
Montenegro
• Guterres and Abazovic: I welcome your commitment to sustainable development, environmental protection and the well-being of children and young people (CDM)
• Volker: It’s time for Montenegro to do everything to prepare for EU membership; new government should take this unique opportunity (Gradski.me)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Mickoski: We will intensify cooperation with EU members to ensure quality future for citizens (Republika)
• Mickoski meets Plenkovic in Rotterdam (Republika)
• Byrnes: US and Macedonia have ample opportunities to expand their partnership (TV Atlas)
Albania
• Albania takes over chairmanship of UN Security Council, Rama to lead forum on justice (Radio Tirana)
• Albania takes over SC Presidency, Hoxha: Respecting international law and human rights, priorities (Radio Tirana)
• Hoxha: Kosovo cannot be compared with situation in Ukraine (ADN)
• Berisha accuses Rama of denying Serbian genocide in Kosovo (ADN)