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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 25, 2023

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 25, 2023

Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti lists the government’s work for municipalities and regional development (media)
• Government keeps silent about U.S. initiative to discuss Association (Koha)
• Qalaj justifies the police: The persons tried to kill the police officers (EO)
• Rohde pleased that Minister Rasic will discuss the Association (Express)
• Government approves Draft Law on Religious Freedoms (media)
• Murati invited to report to the Budget Committee about property tax increase (Koha)
• Hoti reacts harshly: We can’t continue like this, lift VAT and increase wages (media)
• Media boycott Minister Murati’s press conference (media)
• War veterans’ organisation requests police protection of their facilities (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: I regret they did not understand the state outweighs party interests (N1)
• Dacic: Serbia’s role to remain constructive (Tanjug, media)
• Petkovic: Gervalla’s statement shows essence of Kurti’s policy (Tanjug)
• When sweets turn into bullets – another campaign to boycott Serbian products in Kosovo (KoSSev)
• Hill: Serbia started paying too high a price for not imposing sanctions on Russia, EU serious about the sanctions (Blic, Tanjug, NMagazin, Beta, RTV)
• Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung journalist: It won’t be end of the world for Serbia if it does not sign new agreement (Danas, N1)
• UNS complaint on article accusing Serbs of committing war crimes without grounds partially accepted (Radio KIM)

Opinion:

• Rising hopes can be realised or dashed (peacefare.net)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Why investing in the early years of children’s lives is critical in Kosovo (blogs.worldbank.org)

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Belgrade Media Report 25 January 2023

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United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 25 January 2023

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: I will go to parliament, answer all questions (RTS/Tanjug)
• Dacic: Belgrade remains constructive partner in dialogue with Pristina (Tanjug/RTS/RTV/Politika)
• Serbia remains fully committed to reform process (Tanjug/RTV)
• Petkovic: Gervalla statement shows essence of Kurti’s militant policy (Tanjug/RTV)
• Borrell to Dacic: EU committed to Serbia’s integration path (N1)
• Orlic: Parliamentary session on Kosovo and Metohija likely within about ten days (Tanjug/Politika/RTV)
• Patriotic Bloc parties to demand parliament’s special session on Kosovo (Beta)
• Lutovac says he won’t attend possible meeting with Vucic on Franco-German proposal (Beta)
• Vucevic visits wounded Delevic: No doubt, it was attempted murder (RTS)
• Hill: Creation of Community of Serb Municipalities is obligation from the Brussel agreement which needs elaboration (Beta)
• Commander says KFOR committed to implementing mandate (N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Dodik, Serb Democratic Party back Vucic on Kosovo (Nezavisne)
• Dodik meets delegation of SNSD Main Board from Istocno Sarajevo: All SNSD MPs will support appointment of new convocation of B&H CoM at Wednesday’s session of B&H HoR (BHT1)
• HR Schmidt addresses AFET; MEP Strik says Schmidt does not seem to understand reasons why he was criticized (FTV)
• Escobar: Things did not move from the dead end in B&H after changes to B&H Election Law and general elections (Dnevni list)
• Ambassador Stromquist: Most of 14 priorities can be met very quickly (Dnevni list)
• RS CoP rejects motion for protection of vital national interest on RS law on immovable property launched by Bosniak Caucus (FTV)
• Former FBI agent Charles McGonigal arrested; Indictment mentions two B&H nationals (Nova BH)
Croatia
• Zagreb hosts “Croatia – the 20th member of the Eurozone” conference (HRT1)
Montenegro
• MPs: Don’t waste time, extraordinary elections are needed (RTCG)
• German Ambassador: Montenegro has turned from a leader into a problem, fill four seats in the Constitutional Court as soon as possible (CdM)
• Joanikije: Since I became Metropolitan, I have not met with Djukanovic, nor was he interested, nor was I, it’s time for him to leave (TV Adria)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Osmani – Geer: Constitutional amendments require sincere political will and pro-EU course from all political factors (MIA)
• Xhaferi: Elections not a solution for problem of majority for constitutional amendments (TV21)
• Taravari: If AfA has guarantee of 80 votes, it can start talks on joining government (Sitel)
• Aggeler: Constitutional amendments should be adopted, MPs to vote for country’s progress (Sitel)
• Larsson Jain: Constitutional amendments decision rests on political leaders, judiciary reforms crucial (Lokalno)
Albania
• Bucci: Albania’s idea is to become the Singapore of the Balkans, a small country, but with great potential (Radio Tirana/ANSA)
• Meloni: Expansion towards the Western Balkans should be a priority of the EU! (Radio Tirana)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 25, 2023

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• Chollet urges Kurti to accept EU proposal (RFE)
• U.S. Embassy confirms organisation of discussion on Association (Koha)
• Rasic confirms he received invitation to discussion on Association (RFE)
• Hill: Association, an obligation from Brussels Agreement (media)
• President Osmani interview for Corriere dela Serra (media)
• Lajcak lobbying with countries that don’t recognise Kosovo (Indeksonline)
• EU, US piling pressure on Serbia to accept Kosovo plan, Vucic says (BIRN)
• Borrell meets Dacic, underlines importance to implement obligations (media)
• Lajcak meets Dacic; “exchanged views about dialogue” (media)

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Belgrade Media Report 24 January

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LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Plan for Kosovo and Metohija accepted by all EU members, if we don’t cooperate all EU integration will be ceased, and investments withdrawn (RTS)
• Executive authorities will work in a synchronised, unified manner (Tanjug)
• Dacic: ZSO prerequisite for agreement on Kosovo (TV Happy/Beta)
• Petkovic: Kosovo Serb wounded in shooting by Pristina’s special police (Tanjug/Novosti/Politika)
• Kamberi: I asked Escobar for Presevo Valley to be included in dialogue (Tanjug/RTV)
• Borrell: Belgrade, Pristina to show commitment to EU proposal (N1)
• Ambassadors of France and Germany in Serbia: We do not blackmail Serbia (TV Prva/B92)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• SNSD City Board in Istocno Sarajevo opposes Nesic’s nomination for B&H Minister of Security (N1)
• HNS Presidency and HNS Main Board welcome process of appointment of new B&H CoM (Dnevni list)
• Speaker Zvizdic with Dutch Ambassador Waltmans, Belgium’s Sturtewagen: Formation of new B&H CoM will stop policies of divisions, blackmails and blockades (Dnevni list)
• Stojanovic nominated as candidate for position of FB&H Vice-President from among Serb people (O Kanal/FTV)
• B&H Prosecutor’s Office confirms there is open case implicating Lendo in war crimes (Glas Srpske)
• EU foreign ministers discuss Ukraine and situation in countries of Western Balkans in Brussels (FTV)
• Schmidt and Varhleyi discuss how B&H can deliver on next steps of European Commission’s recommendation and 14 key priorities (FTV)
• Cvijanovic in official visit to Hungary; Novak: B&H and Western Balkans’ place is in EU, and Hungary wants to play crucial role in that (RTRS)
• US Ambassador Murphy’s statement sparks reactions (Oslobodjenje/RTRS)
Croatia
• Plenkovic, Escobar call on political parties in B&H to organize government in line with election results as soon as possible (HRT1)
• Plenkovic: We will continue to fight for full equality of Croats (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
• No requests in EU to stop accession negotiations with Montenegro (RSE/CdM)
• Radman: We need EU-oriented Montenegro (Pobjeda)
• Ten reasons why Dritan Abazovic should be the president of Montenegro (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Kovachevski meets coalition partners to discuss AfA’s entry into the government coalition (Alsat-M)
• Kovachevski calls for public discussion on constitutional amendments, decisions not to be conditioned by petty party interests (Alsat-M)
• Security Council proposes ban on entry of MEP and other Bulgarian politicians (Telma)
• European agenda is our strategic goal, we won’t allow anything to jeopardize it, PM Kovachevski tells Security Council session (Telma)
Albania
• National Security Council meets, Begaj: Cyber-attacks and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine caused problems (Radio Tirana)
• Sweden will provide support to Albania in the negotiation process (Radio Tirana)
• Kramaric: The political situation in the region is more than worrisome (ADN)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 24, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti talks about the Draft Law on Religious Freedoms with Bishop Dode Gjergji (media)
• Gervalla: Russia is a threat through Serbia, we demand clear messages from EU and allies (Klan)
• The Police Inspectorate starts an investigation into the incident in Leposaviq (Kallxo)
• Opposition reacts to increased property tax bills (media)
• Bogujevci at CoE: I come from a country where women and men experienced sexual violence (media)
• Vetevendosje and PDK accuse each other through videos (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic responds to the call of the right to discuss the Franco-German plan in the Parliament; parliamentary groups refused consultations? (Danas, Nova, FoNet)
• Vucic: I will inform parliamentary groups of details of European plan (Tanjug, media)
• Dacic today in Brussels at separate meetings with Borrell and Lajcak (Kontakt plus radio, RTS)
• Konrad and Cochard: There is no question of sanctions if the plan for Kosovo is not accepted (NMagazin, Beta, TV Prva)
• Lajcak with representatives of countries that have not recognized Kosovo (KiM radio)
• Juratovic: Without settled relations, no entry into the EU for either Belgrade or Pristina (N1, Beta, Nova)
• Gervalla: Community/Association of Serbian municipalities is a dead proposition (Kosovo Online, Ekonomi Online)
• Bilcik’s draft report: Serbia to align its foreign policy with the EU (media)
• SNF asks Bishop Teodosije to convene a town hall meeting, after Vucic’s statements on Kosovo (KoSSev)
• Protest in North Mitrovica tomorrow (Kontakt plus radio, Danas, KiM radio)
• Petkovic and Svecla share conflicting statements; KP: M.D. & D.S. accused of almost 100 crimes, including murder (KoSSev)

Opinion:

• Lazarevic: After Vucic’s address, the whole north like a deflated balloon – and Serbian List’s supporters (N1)

International:

• Kosovo Police Confirm Shooting at Serb-driven Vehicle (BIRN)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 24, 2023

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• Borrell briefs EU foreign ministers on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (RFE)
• Escobar: Kosovo has full U.S. support; we will reach our objective (media)
• Lajcak meets foreign ministers of Spain and Slovakia (media)
• U.S. Embassy to organise discussion on Association of Serb municipalities (KTV)
• One injured after Kosovo police open fire in hit-and-run incident (Reuters)
• Kosovo Police gives details about incident in Leposavic (media)
• Svecla reacts after incident in north on Monday (media)
• Osmani hosted by Italian President Mattarella (media)
• Hundreds homeless in wake of Kosovo floods (RFE)
• UN willing to help families and people affected by floods (media)
• Police arrest one person suspected of attacking a juvenile in Suhodoll (Kallxo)
• Vucic: EU will halt talks if we refuse to normalise ties with Kosovo (RFE)
• Kosovo Serbs angered with Vucic, call protest on Wednesday (Gazeta Express)

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Belgrade Media Report 23 January

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LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: The only thing I can say is that I did my best to protect Serbia (B92)
• Lajcak: Community of municipalities crucial, German-French plan solution (Tanjug)
• Escobar: Kosovo prime minister does not need to accept ZSO, because Kosovo already did (Beta/VoA)
• Brnabic: Nothing regarding Kosovo will be decided without the people (TV Pink/FoNet)
• Dacic: Serbia needs to be united (Tanjug/RTV)
• Vucevic: Vucic was presented with consequences of not accepting agreement (RTS)
• Military cooperation between Serbia, Hungary at an extremely high level (Tanjug/Politika)
• Drecun: Kurit’s anti-Serbia rhetoric incites violence against the Serb people (RTS)
• Djilas: Our policy towards Kosovo is dialogue (TV Prva)
• Opposition reacts to Vucic’s willingness to accept Kosovo agreement concept (N1)
• SPC against independent Kosovo (Tanjug/Novosti)
• Former ambassador: Vucic capitulated, Serbia did not (Beta)
• Office for Kosovo claims Serbian boy allegedly beaten by Albanians (N1)
• Kenya reiterates it will not recognise so-called Kosovo (Tanjug)
• Text of the “European” proposal of “the basic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia” 20.1.2023. (NSPM/Danas)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• B&H CC postpones decision on constitutionality of amendments to FB&H Constitution and B&H Election Law imposed by HR Schmidt on election night (Nova BH)
• Cvijanovic on B&H CC’s ruling declaring term ‘joint institutions’ unconstitutional (N1)
• PDP Main Board adopts conclusion according to which PDP does not recognize results of elections for RS President (N1/BN TV)
• US Ambassador Murphy says he is encouraged with faster formation of authorities in B&H than in past, warns politicians often forget of consequences of their inflammatory rhetoric (EuroBlic)
• SDP B&H’s Helez comments on Izetbegovic’s statement regarding election of Lendo for FB&H Vice-President (Nova BH)
• SDA officials announce protests against formation of authorities without SDA (Dnevni avaz)
Croatia
• Croatian President criticizes EU for attitude towards Hungary, anti-Russian sanctions (Hina)
• Milanovic, Orban meet in Budapest (Hina)
• Peach: Reject destructive nationalism, Russia wants conflict in the Balkans (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
• Escobar: Montenegro close to institutional collapse (VoA/CdM)
• Becic: Democrats to have their own presidential candidate if talks with parties fail (CdM)
• Radunovic: Djukanovic and DPS are weak, we can go into elections independently (MINA/Vijesti)
• Nikolic: DPS to make decision on presidential candidate in next few days (MINA)
• Knezevic supported Vucic: I am convinced that he will not accept the ultimatum for Kosovo to become a member of the UN (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Kovachevski: Parliamentary majority to be bigger than what it is today (MIA)
• This week is crucial for the entry of the Alliance for Albanians into the government (TV24)
Albania
• Albania’s chairmanship of the Berlin Process, Sarrazin: Together, we want to make this a success (Radio Tirana)
• Hohmann: Representatives of all political parties should make EU-related reforms their top priority (Radio Tirana)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 23, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

• Borrell to inform EU foreign ministers today on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (RFE)
• Osmani: I thanked the Holy Father for the care he shows toward Kosovo (media)
• Kurti meets with Mufti, talks about the Draft Law on Religious Freedoms (media)
• Fajon and Lajcak talk about the situation in the Western Balkans (Klan)
• Kusari-Lila: Kosovo is not a blocking party in the dialogue (media)
• Kosovo Police unit fires shots after being attacked by a vehicle in Leposavic (Koha)
• Abdixhiku criticises government on Martin Berishaj and Oliver Ivanovic cases (media)
• Protest against Kurti’s statement about Ivanovic: resign or apologise (media)
• UN willing to help families and people affected by floods (Indeksonline)

Serbian Language Media:

• Serbian Government session commence, Vucic to address public this evening (RTS, media)
• Dacic: ZSO precondition for talks on Belgrade-Pristina solution (Kosovo Online, Happy TV)
• Opposition reacts to Vucic’s willingness to accept Kosovo agreement concept (N1, Prva TV)
• Serbian Orthodox Church elders express conviction that Serbian state leadership would not and can not agree to Kosovo independence (FoNet)
• Brnabic: Nothing regarding Kosovo will be decided without the people (FoNet, N1)
• Fatherland Movement seeks referendum on French-German proposal (KoSSev)
• Lajcak: Community of Serb Municipalities crucial, German-French plan solution (Tanjug)
• Danas: European plan for Kosovo in 10 points (KoSSev)
• Professor: French-German proposal contrary to Constitution of Serbia and UN Resolution 1244 (N1)
• Nova: ZSO by the end of April, final agreement by June (Kosovo Online)
• Specialist Court without comment on media reports on theft of confidential data (Kosovo Online)
• Dacic receives Cuban ambassador in a farewell visit, thanks him for Cuban stance on Kosovo (Tanjug)
• Three key postulates for the formation of the CSM (ZSO) (Politika)
• Petkovic: Special forces shot at a vehicle near the Bistrica Bridge, a Serb was wounded (media)
• A Serbian boy attacked in Suvi Do yesterday (media)

Opinion:

• “Kosovo is a Country, and a Country Means a State, Rules the Court of Justice of the European Union” (EJILTalk)

Humanitarian/Development:

• The air is slowly but surely killing us (Kosovo 2.0)
• Floods in Western Balkans Cause Huge Damage, Drownings (Balkan Insight)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 23, 2023

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• Kurti invites his cabinet to fulfill commitments of government program (RTK)
• Vjosa Osmani to visit the Vatican in a reception by Pope Francis (media)
• Western envoys visit Pristina, Belgrade, part of reconciliation effort (RFE)
• Kosovo-Serbia talks may advance ‘in weeks’, US diplomat says (BIRN)
• Western envoys visit Kosovo, Serbia to defuse tensions (AP)
• West expects more understanding of EU proposal for Serbia, Kosovo (AA)
• EU dialogue envoy makes visit to Serbia and Kosovo amid tensions (TVP World)
• PACE may discuss recent tensions between Pristina and Belgrade (media)
• Walker: Serbia invested heavily in propaganda against Recak massacre (media)
• Analyst warns: With or without Association, north is in danger (euronews.al)
• Protest in Pristina today against Kurti’s statement about Ivanovic (EO)
• “Wagner” inscription seen at school and Health Center in Mitrovica (Koha)
• Kosovo’s green transition remains main goal of EU in 2023 (Europe House)
• Serbian president hints that agreement with Kosovo is possible (newsbase)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 20, 2023

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 20, 2023

Albanian Language Media:

• Lajcak after the 2-hour meeting with Kurti: We expected greater understanding (media)
• Kurti: Kosovo’s membership in EU and NATO has nothing to do with Serbia (Sinjali)
• Plan for “political assassinations” in Kosovo, only a rumour (media)
• French Ambassador: I am confident news on threats will be investigated (media)
• LDK: Conduct independent investigations into assassination plan (Klan)
• Hoti to government: Do not compromise on goals of dialogue and coordinate with allies (Sinjali)
• EP to investigate Varhelyi on suspicions of favouring Serbia in negotiations (Klan)
• Kurti visits areas affected by floods (Reporteri)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: I am certain Serbia will not join EU soon (Tanjug)
• Gazivode Dam safe, no room for panic, spillway opened on time (KoSSev)
• Floods affecting Serb-populated areas (Radio KIM, KoSSev, Kosovo Online)
• Djuric: Strategic affairs to be discussed with “big five” (Tanjug)
• Odalovic banned from entering Kosovo again (RTS, Tanjug)
• Ukrainian Ambassador: We are grateful to Serbs for humanitarian support (N1)
• Vucic to meet with Lajcak, Escobar, political advisers (media)
• Vucic receives German representatives (media)
• Kenya confirms it will not recognize Kosovo (RTV)
• Lawyer of Sladjan Trajkovic filed an appeal on his detention measure (Danas)

International:

• ‘We need autonomy’: Kosovo Serbs object to western diplomacy (Financial Times)

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Belgrade Media Report 20 January 2023

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United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Friday 20 January 2023

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: I am certain Serbia will not join EU soon (RTS/Tanjug/Politika)
• Vucic: Davos – a club of like-minded people (RTS)
• Djuric: Strategic affairs to be discussed with “big five” (Tanjug/RTV)
• Paunovic: Serbia obliged to reject Berlin’s blackmail (Beta)
• Significant support of OSCE Mission to reform processes in Serbia (Tanjug)
• EU membership remains Serbia’s strategic goal (Tanjug)
• Obradovic: EU path clearly conditioned by Kosovo – give up on EU (Beta)
• Orlic informs Slovenian President about current situation in Kosovo and Metohija (RTV/Tanjug)
• Giaufret: Resolve the problems in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (FoNet)
• Stano: Kosovo needs to refrain from action against owners of KM plates (Tanjug)
• KFOR: Situation in Kosovo calm, but fragile and unpredictable (Beta)
• Chollet: ZSO will not be like Republika Srpska (N1)
• Ukrainian Ambassador: We are grateful to Serbs for humanitarian support (N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Two-day plenary session of B&H Constitutional Court’s on Komsic and Dzaferovic’s motions starts; DF’s Zuhric: Even if B&H CC accepts motions, this decision will not be applied until after next general elections (N1)
• Kukic: Foreign judges in B&H CC will most likely take HR’s side; Iseric: Source of all problems in B&H is DPA (O Kanal)
• HR Schmidt allegedly pressures judges to dismiss motions (Hayat)
• Several municipalities in FB&H have registered state property as municipal property, including Trnovo, Neum, Grude (AJB)
• B&H CEC concludes that all candidates for B&H CoM passed vetting process; SIPA to complete vetting procedure for seven candidates (RTRS)
• Izetbegovic: FB&H government cannot be formed without SDA; ‘The Eight’ no longer exists (FTV)
• Kristo, regional leaders attend panel discussion within Davos Forum: New B&H CoM will work on improvement of relations in region and intensifying of cooperation with EU (FTV)
• Kristo and Plenkovic discuss improving of relations and B&H’s path to EU in Davos (Nova BH)
• Kristo and Vucic discuss B&H-Serbia cooperation on sidelines Davos Forum (Hayat)
• Kristo meets Abazovic, Kovacevic on sidelines of World Economic Forum (Nezavisne)
Croatia
• Plenkovic and Vucic meet: We will make additional efforts to resolve open issues (HRT)
• Milanovic: Ukraine war will be resolved between Moscow and Washington (Hina)
• HNS rejects SDA’s accusations regarding election of FB&H HoP leadership (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
• Vukovic: I’m sure that DPS candidate will be the first man of Montenegro; Knezevic: Our and DPS candidate to run in the second round; Milatovic: Candidate to be either from Europe Now or non-partisan (CdM/TVCG)
• Sehovic: Pro-European parties should have a common presidential candidate; state, not narrow-party interests should prevail (CdM)
• Abazovic & Aliyev: Montenegro interested in bringing natural gas to PoB (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Davos Forum/ Pendarovski: Balkans in danger from Russian influences, NATO and EU should pay attention to the region (MIA)
• Pendarovski met with his friend Alexander Soros in Davos (Libertas)
Albania
• Rama criticizes EU regarding WB integration process (ADN)
• Hohmann: Representatives of all political parties should make EU-related reforms their top priority (Radio Tirana)
• Kim, optimistic about Albania: You are on the right track to travel visa-free to the USA (Radio Tirana)
• Albania’s exports record in 2022, 25% increase in agriculture through Open Balkans (Radio Tirana)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 20, 2023

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• Chollet: Final agreement requires tough choices and political courage (RFE)
• PM Kurti hosts five envoys from U.S. and EU today (media)
• Kurti: Mutual recognition, central point of agreement with Serbia (media)
• Kosovo License-Plate Issue Flares Up Again With Ban On Cars With Kosovar City Abbreviation (RFE)
• Haradinaj warns Vetevendosje: Forcing us to consider total blockade (Telegrafi)
• Kosovo in 2023: Between ‘crisis management’ and ‘conflict resolution’ (BIRN)
• Floods hit Kosovo, cutting drinking water supply to many towns (BIRN)
• Preparation conference in Thaci et al case rescheduled for Feb 15 (media)

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