Belgrade Media Report 19 January 2023
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Thursday 19 January 2023
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic: Deal possible soon if Kurti gives up on secessionist intentions (Tanjug)
• Vucic fiercely criticizes EP report (Beta)
• Dacic: EP resolution extremely hypocritical (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
• Belgrade values Cuba’s support to territorial integrity of Serbia (Tanjug/RTV)
• Serbia, Togo committed to the improvement of overall cooperation (Tanjug/Beta/RTV)
• Dacic meets with Botsan-Kharchenko (Politika/Tanjug/RTV)
• Vehicles with KМ license plates not allowed to pass Jarinje, Brnjak crossings (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
• Serbia deeply committed to UNESCO goals (Tanjug)
• McAllister: Decision not to impose sanctions on Russia has consequences (N1)
• Nemec: Brussels running out of patience (N1)
• Peach: Neither Serbia nor Kosovo should consider implementation of existing agreements as concessions (Kurir/Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• EP adopts resolution calling for sanctions against Dodik and calling on Western Balkans countries to harmonize their foreign policy with foreign policy of EU (FTV)
• Dodik: Punishing of politically unsuitable countries or individuals is always a sign of impotence and not superiority (FTV)
• Kajganic confirms Prosecutor’s Office has formed case connected to this year’s marking of RS Day (ATV)
• Stevandic: January 9 will be celebrated more grandiosely the more it is disputed; EP’s resolution with request for imposing sanctions onto Dodik is not binding, it is more of recommendation (ATV)
• Becirovic meets Ambassadors of Turkey, Slovenia, Poland and Ukraine in Brussels: B&H continues path to NATO (Dnevni list)
• Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Roswall says Sweden will focus on integration of Western Balkan region (Nezavisne)
• Covic: Everything is going according to plan in terms of formation of new authority by HDZ B&H and ‘The Eight’ (Dnevni list)
• SDP’s Niksic: There is stable majority for formation of Council of Ministers (Dnevni list)
• SDA reacts to appointment of leadership of FB&H House of Peoples; Cengic says OHR should react again when it comes to formation of FB&H authorities (Hayat)
Croatia
• Plenkovic met with Vucic, announced what they discussed (Hina)
• Plenkovic in Davos: World and Croatia have overcome 2022 well (Hina)
• Lavrov’s praise of Milanovic’s remarks sparks controversy in Croatia (HRT)
• Imposition of representatives in authority to others is returning to SDA like boomerang (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
• Ibrahimovic: Pro-European forces should have a common candidate for president (CdM)
• Abazovic: The entire region needs more Euro-optimism (CdM)
• Abazovic with Plenkovic: Croatia’s entry into Schengen boosts the European perspective of the Western Balkans (CdM)
• Abazovic with Lajcak: The government has fulfilled its tasks, we expect the parliament to do its part as well (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Russian Embassy in Skopje: Osmani has not mentioned victims of shelling by Ukrainian formations (Sitel)
• Alliance for Albanians may join government, PM says (MIA)
• VMRO-DPMNE’s Stoilkovski: When the alliance promises constitutional changes, without asking the people, that is called lying (Republika)
Albania
• Davos Forum, Rama meets the head of the OECD, Albania’s progress was appreciated (Radio Tirana)
• Begaj reception ceremony with representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, Albanians, a factor of peace in the Balkans (Radio Tirana)
• Council of Minister announces decision on Albanian Embassy in Kiev (ADN)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 19, 2023
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 19, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
• President Osmani welcomes the European Parliament resolution for Kosovo (media)
• Western Balkans leaders gather to discuss in Davos, Switzerland (Klan)
• EU doesn’t consider Serbia has renewed KM licence plates (media)
• COMKFOR: Security situation generally calm but extremely fragile (media)
• CoE: Not aware that Kosovo membership is conditioned with Association (Klan)
• Lajcak: I believe Finland will continue its support for the dialogue (media)
• Konjufca condemns threats against Abdixhiku and Krasniqi (Nacionale)
• Abdixhiku after reported assassination plots: We don’t feel threatened at all (Telegrafi)
• Hoxhaj: Government failed to keep the recognitions we secured (EO)
• Slovenian PM on suspected affair with Martin Berishaj: Pure fabrication (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
• Stano: Belgrade didn’t violate agreement on licence plates (Radio KIM, RTS)
• Petkovic responds to Svecla on licence plates agreement (Kosovo Online, social media)
• Petkovic: Kurti provoking crisis again (N1)
• Serbian List calls on EU to prevent violation of licence plates agreement by Pristina (Kosovo Online)
• Ambulance vehicle with KM plates held at Jarinje (Kosovo Online)
• Vucic on Kurti, secessionism, EP resolution (Tanjug)
• Dacic: EP resolution another example of enormous hypocrisy (N1)
• Hill: Serbia itself should decide what standards it needs (Tanjug, Nedeljnik)
• Dacic met Botsan-Kharchenko (media)
• Lawyer: Calling someone who was not convicted a war criminal is a criminal act (KoSSev)
• Analyst: Who gives right to Sarrazin to make Serbia recognize Kosovo, when EU does not have unified stance (Danas, BETA, Nova.rs, N1)
International:
• Kosovo License-Plate Issue Flares Up Again With Ban On Cars With Kosovar City Abbreviation (RFE)
• Serbian Police Ex-Commander Wanted in Kosovo for War Crimes (BIRN)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 19, 2023
• Svecla: Serbia violated agreement on license plates (Klan)
• Police on reports for assassination plans against LDK and PDK MPs (media)
• PM Kurti meets Croatian counterpart in Davos (media)
• Bislimi meets Swiss Ambassador – support of 83 million francs, confirmed (Klan)
• The shooting in Shterpce: an eye-witness’s words (Prishtina Insight)
• Bitter rhetoric: Politicisation of missing persons in post-conflict Kosovo (BIRN)
• Supreme Court suspends licences to build power plants on Lumbardh (BIRN)
• Begaj: We are sensitive but cautious about recent tensions in Kosovo (Klan)
• Vucic: 2023, one of most difficult years in Serbia’s modern history (media)
• Serbia in 2023: Against backdrop of war, pressure for deal on Kosovo (BIRN)
Belgrade Media Report 18 January 2023
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Wednesday 18 January 2023
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic meets with Sanchez in Davos (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
• Serbia committed to continued improvement of cooperation with UK (Politika/Tanjug)
• Dacic, Peach discuss bilateral ties, Kosovo and Metohija, Ukraine war (Tanjug/RTV)
• Belgrade remains committed to constructive dialogue, compromise on Kosovo issue (RTS/Tanjug/RTV)
• Petkovic with Botsan-Kharchenko about the latest moves by Pristina (RTS)
• Drecun meets with Ukrainian Ambassador to Serbia (Tanjug)
• EP requests suspension of further progress in negotiations with Serbia (N1)
• Wagner founder denies the group’s presence in Serbia (FoNet/Sputnik/VoA)
• Set of judiciary bills for implementation of constitutional changes adopted (RTS/RTV/Tanjug)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• FB&H HoP holds inaugural session, elects leadership (FTV)
• Zukic: SDA and DF are only ones with capacity to nominate Bosniak candidate for President or Vice President of FB&H (Hayat)
• HR Schmidt meets with newly appointed members of FB&H HoR Collegium, wishes them good luck in swift completion of government formation (FTV)
• B&H CEC: Members of CEC cannot be recalled before their tenure expires (Glas Srpske)
• Becirovic meets with Quint ambassadors to NATO: NATO membership of B&H is interest of B&H citizens (Hayat/FTV)
• Dodik: Becirovic does not have mandate to speak on behalf of majority of B&H because he is only Bosniak member of B&H Presidency (RTRS/FTV)
• Cvijanovic: Becirovic ignores the fact that work of institutions, as well as decisions made by these institutions, do not depend on the will of one politician (RTRS)
• HR’s statement about 9 January sparks reactions in the RS (Glas Srpske/ATV)
• UK to monitor politicians in B&H and consider sanctions; Reactions of RS politicians (ATV)
• European Parliament discusses report mentioning B&H (N1)
Montenegro
• We expect to win in presidential election, says Nikolic (RTCG)
• Bajramspahic: Government triggered the EU’s ultimatum (Pobjeda)
• Sarrazin: I am very worried about the prolongation of the political and constitutional crisis, a serious threat to the accession of Montenegro to the EU (CdM)
• Picula: Abazovic’s laconic comments (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski warns at Davos forum that Westerns Balkans is vulnerable point of European security (MIA)
• Osmani meets Stefanchuk in Ukraine (Republika)
Albania
• Davos Forum, Rama: Cyber-attacks are worse than pandemics, protection is vital and requires investment (Radio Tirana)
• President Begaj: Britain cannot hide their failure by blaming Albanians (ADN)
• Xhacka, Albania, closer than ever to returning to the European family (Radio Tirana)
• Albania’s first group of analytic chapters reviewed by EU (ADN)
• China and Albania sign visa-free travel agreement (ADN)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 18, 2023
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 18, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
• Greater dynamic in dialogue: Five internationals in Pristina on Friday (Koha)
• PM Kurti interview for Swiss newspaper Blick (media)
• Lajcak meets Kurti in Davos; talk next steps in dialogue and pressing issues (media)
• FES: Draft statute of Association, good basis for discussion (RFE)
• Kurti meets Vice President of Switzerland Viola Amherd (media)
• Hoti criticises Kurti: Calls for investors and warnings for war do not go together (Klan)
• Supreme Court reinstates measure on permits for Decan hydropower plants (Telegrafi)
• The judge in KLA leaders’ case: The trial will be long, about 5 years (Nacionale)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic’s meetings in Davos (RTS, media)
• Petkovic meets Botsan-Kharchenko, discuss situation in Kosovo (Radio KIM)
• Bilcik: I see goodwill of Belgrade in dialogue, Pristina has to establish ZSO (Tanjug, RTS)
• Former Slovenian PM asks for parliamentary investigation of Berishaj affair (Radio KIM)
• Peach: Sides should not see implementation of agreements as threat (Radio KIM)
• Dacic, Peach discuss bilateral ties, Kosovo, Ukraine (Tanjug)
• European Court of Justice annuls EC decision on Kosovo (N1)
• Lajcak to visit Pristina and Belgrade on January 20 (Radio kontakt plus)
• European Parliament calls Belgrade to align with EU policies (N1)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 18, 2023
• Prime Minister Kurti’s meetings in Davos (media)
• Will he meet with Vucic in Davos? Albin Kurti responds (euronews.al)
• Kosovo’s Deputy PM Bislimi in an unannounced visit to Berlin (Klan)
• Trial against Thaci et al; The Hague announces upcoming conference (media)
• “Visa-free in the European Union next year” (RTK)
• Quitters need not apply? Warily, Kosovo starts to refill protesting Serbs’ vacated posts (RFE)
• Slovenia urges Serbia, Kosovo to start normalization talks (Anadolu Agency)
• Walker: Belgrade wants to use Serbs and Albanians in north as chess pieces (euronews.al)
• NATO Military Committee to meet in Brussels; discuss on Kosovo too (Express)
• Opposition criticises Kurti for his statement on Ivanovic (Koha)
• Ethnic tensions have created a political ‘volcano’ that could erupt anytime (Yahoo.uk)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 17, 2023
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 17, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
• Kurti: Serbia is trying to regain influence in Kosovo, Bosnia and Montenegro (media)
• KPC says Haxhiu’s statements about treating war crimes are not true (Koha)
• LDK blames the government for increase in imports from Serbia (Reporteri)
• Krasniqi: Kurti interrupted ex-KLA fighter, and praised Ivanovic (media)
• Gucati & Haradinaj case: Appeal judgement on 2 February (media)
• Abbott: Past should not be forgotten, but Kosovo and Serbia must make compromises (Klan)
• Jahjaga: NATO and U.S. crucial role for security in Europe and the world (media)
• “Municipalities concerned with govt’s tendency to interfere in local level” (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
• Kosovo Govt passes decision on expropriation of land in north Kosovo (N1)
• Petkovic says Kurti generates crises again, expects EU reaction to land expropriation in Leposavic (Kosovo Online, Tanjug)
• Serbian List reacts to decision to expropriate land in Leposavic (Kosovo Online)
• Vucic: Community of Municipalities must be formed for Serbs to return to Pristina’s institutions (Tanjug)
• Kurti on late Oliver Ivanovic in 2023 and three years prior to it (KoSSev)
• Fajon: BG and PR to work on further steps to prevent escalation because people are afraid (KoSSev)
• Vucic met UK Envoy Peach: Serbia committed to preserving peace, formation of ZSO key issue (RTV)
• Grenell for RTS: Mutual recognition does not bring food to table, economic development needed
• Vucic to attend World Economic Forum meeting in Davos (Tanjug, media)
• Dussey: Togo’s derecognition of Kosovo definitive (Tanjug)
Opinion:
• The difference between Pristina and Belgrade (peacefare.net)
• I saw my fellow Albanians in Kosovo die from afar (BIRN)
• Serbia and Kosovo – rejecting or accepting guilt (Kosovo 2.0)
Belgrade Media Report 17 January 2023
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Tuesday 17 January 2023
LOCAL PRESS
• Constructive role of Belgrade the dialogue with Pristina (RTV)
• Vucic with Peach: Serbia devoted to maintaining peace (Tanjug/RTV)
• Vucic: It was a bigger tactical victory than we presented it (TV Happy/B92)
• Arrest warrants for an alleged crime in Racak continuation of pressure against Serbs (Politika/Tanjug/RTS)
• Traditionally good cooperation between Serbia, Togo (Tanjug/Politika)
• Dussey: Togo’s derecogntion of Kosovo definitive (Tanjug/RTS/Politika/RTV)
• Dacic: Abuse of Racak incident continues (Tanjug/Politika)
• Orlic with Togolese Foreign Minister on improving bilateral cooperation (RTV/Tanjug)
• Drafting of ZSO Statute sole responsibility of Management Team (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
• Dacic unaware of Wagner groups’ ad for Serbian volunteers (Beta)
• Vucevic: Situation in Kosovo major security risk (Beta)
• Fifth anniversary of Oliver Ivanovic murder (Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• SC MoI arrests several persons following attack on team from Serbia during sport event in Ilidza (Nova BH)
• International community condemns attack on parents of young futsal players from Serbia (ATV)
• Dacic: Nobody can prohibit Serbia to maintain best possible relations with RS and Serb people (Nezavisne)
• Becirovic meets Stoltenberg in Brussels, says B&H’s NATO path is unstoppable; Stoltenberg calls on B&H political leaders to refrain from rhetoric of division (BHT1)
• Cabinet of Presidency Chairwoman Cvijanovic: Becirovic’s visit to NATO HQ in Brussels not agreed by Presidency (RTRS)
• Dodik: Becirovic’s visit to NATO HQ in Brussels private (RTRS)
• Stevandic reacts to Becirovic’s statement regarding B&H joining NATO (BN TV)
• Norway’s Ambassador to B&H Reinertsen says NATO alliance is strategically important for B&H (FTV)
• Turkey: Turkovic and her Turkish counterpart discuss strengthening of economic relations, joint projects, NATO path of B&H (FTV)
• HDZ B&H Presidency holds session; Covic expresses optimism that everything will go as planned ahead inaugural session of FB&H HoP, announces he will initiate procedure for replacement of B&H CEC members (O Kanal)
• B&H CEC confirms results of election of delegates from RS in B&H HoP (Nova BH)
• Schmidt: HR and EUFOR will guarantee security and health of every individual in B&H (Oslobodjenje)
• UK foreign ministry warns that Dodik aspires to de-facto secession of RS seeking support from Russia, his actions could cause further isolation of RS politicians (FTV)
• Vulic slams MEP Picula over his calls for sanctions against Dodik (Dnevni list)
• Stevandic: Medal for Putin had nothing to do with Ukraine, RS is trying to build communication channels with Europe and USA (Glas Srpske)
Montenegro
• Djurovic calls for presidential elections, scheduled for 19 March (CdM)
• Bogdanovic invites Europe Now to join pre-election coalition (Vijesti/MINA)
• Europe Now on Democrats’ offer: We can discuss presidential candidate once mandate is shortened (CdM)
• Abazovic on coalition with Democrats and Europe Now (CdM/Vijesti)
• Actions of Montenegrin border police officers against Albania nationals under scrutiny (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• North Macedonia takes over presiding of OSCE; Osmani says North Macedonia’s goal is to define strategic concept on Kosovo and B&H in NATO and NATO’s stance on Serbia (MIA)
• Osmani visits Kyiv area: Aggression against Ukrainian people must stop (TV21/MIA)
• Osmani-Zelenskyy: OSCE possesses capacity to aid people through field operations (MIA)
• Osmani – Kuleba: Russia to return to OSCE values; civilian casualties unacceptable (MIA)
Albania
• Integration/EU delegation: Keep up the great work, we support you! (Radio Tirana)
• Nikolla: European Integration and Electoral Reform will be priorities (Radio Tirana)
• Albania hands a note of protest to Ambassador King-Smith over the lynching language of the British Minister (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 17, 2023
• Kurti: Serbia must recognize Kosovo; association contradicts Constitution (media)
• Kurti invites the communities: Become part of the Kosovo Police (Klan)
• Escobar and Lajcak to visit Kosovo and Serbia this week (RFE)
• Kurti commemorates Oliver Ivanovic on 5th anniversary of assassination (RTK)
• Fajon: Belgrade-Pristina dialogue should start as soon as possible (media)
• Slovenia FM refuses to discuss ambassador’s alleged financial scandal (BIRN)
• Gervalla: We’ll never accept an association that violates Constitution (media)
• Abdixhiku: Kosovo doesn’t need agreement that doesn’t include recognition (media)
• Gervalla: Derecognition from Togo happened in 2019 (media)
• Kosovo seeks arrest of 18 wartime massacre suspects (BIRN)
• Kosovo woman breaks prejudices by taking village leader role (BIRN)
• Albanian President awards William Walker with High Title (ANA)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 16, 2023
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 16, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
• Kurti: Kosovo is a double success story (media)
• Osmani: Slovenia remains one of the most important allies of Kosovo (media)
• Kurti travels to Switzerland, to participate in World Economic Forum in Davos (Klan)
• Haxhiu welcomes request for international arrest warrant for those that ordered Recak massacre (Telegrafi)
• Fajon: Slovenia supports Kosovo-Serbia dialogue; normalisation of relations (media)
• Gervalla: Serbia’s threats in the region require a common response (Koha)
• Kusari-Lila: No organisation or association was voted in the Assembly (Kallxo)
• Fifth anniversary of Oliver Ivanovic’s assassination commemorated (Kosovapress)
• FES branch in Pristina finishes drafting of Association statute (Express)
Serbian Language Media:
• Petkovic: No one requested services of Friedrich Ebert organisation (Kosovo Online)
• SRSG Ziadeh meets President Vucic (RTS, media)
• Dacic thanks countries that will amend position on Kosovo pending solution (N1, FoNet)
• Petkovic reacts to Kurti’s interview to Dutch NRC, says he utters untruths (BETA, Danas, Kosovo-Online)
• Vucic reacts to Kurti’s interview to Viennese Der Standard (KoSSev)
• Russian Ambassador: Moscow consistent in its support of Serbia’s sovereignty (N1)
• Albanian living in Belgrade accused of war crimes; Neighbours take action to help him, claim he’s innocent (KoSSev)
• Commemorations held on fifth anniversary of Oliver Ivanovic’s assassination (RTS, KoSSev)
• German Embassy on ZSO, Pristina CoE membership bid (KoSSev)
• Detention of Trajkovic extended for two more months, lawyer to appeal it (Kosovo Online)
• Two Serbs from Klokot sent to one-month house arrest (Kosovo Online)
• Vucevic: Situation in Kosovo highest security risk for Serbia (Radio KIM)
• Dacic: “Misuse of events in Racak continues” (RTS)
International:
• Wider Europe Briefing: The Conundrum Of Kosovo’s EU Application And The Broader Effects Of Qatar-Gate (RFE)
• Serbia, Kosovo Accused of Sabotaging Political Assassination Trial (BIRN)
Belgrade Media Report 16 January 2023
United Nations Office in Belgrade
Daily Media Highlights
Monday 16 January 2023
LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic with Ziadeh: Important for issue of Kosovo and Metohija to further be examined in the UN SC (RTS)
• Vucic: It is clear Community must be formed, but not based on Pristina’s principles (Tanjug/RTS/RTV/Politika)
• Serbian diplomats fully engaged on raising the country’s reputation (Tanjug/Politika/RTS/RTV)
• Dacic says Kosovo has support to join CoE but is not meeting requirements (Politika)
• Starovic: Pristina wants to shift focus from its obligations (RTS)
• Office for Kosovo and Metohija: Kurti is the greatest enemy of freedom and human rights in the region (Tanjug/RTV)
• Russian Ambassador: Moscow consistent in its support of Serbia’s sovereignty (N1/Politika)
• EU: Community of Serb Municipalities is an international commitment (Beta)
• Serbia, Hungary, Austria launch joint police operation on Serbia’s North Macedonian border (Beta)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Incident at children’s tournament in Ilidza: One person from Belgrade stabbed (BHT1)
• Slovenian FM Fajon visits B&H, meets B&H Presidency members (RTRS)
• Fajon, Turkovic discuss bilateral issues, current political situation in B&H, threats to stability of region during meeting in Sarajevo (O Kanal)
• Dodik on statements of Turkovic on celebration of RS Day: She is saying nonsense; her every word deserves a slap in the face; Reactions (RTRS/AJB/Hayat)
• Fajon presented with Gold Medal of Bosniak Institute (FTV)
• Kristo confirms institutions have started process of vetting of candidates for ministerial posts in B&H CoM (BHT1)
• State-level coalition partners agree on distribution of 36 director posts at B&H level (FTV)
• Efendic claims ‘The Eight’ is losing majority in FB&H HoR and have no chances to appoint any of candidates for FB&H President/Vice President (Dnevni list)
• Causevic: ‘The Troika’ handed over to Dodik institutions which acted as obstacle to Dodik’s secessionist aspirations (Dnevni list)
• Picula calls for imposing of political and financial sanctions against Dodik; Reactions (Dnevni avaz)
Croatia
• Milanovic: Serbia’s relationship with Russia is legitimate, but… (Hina)
• Milanovic: What should we be, American slaves? (TCN)
• Grlic Radman: Montenegro must not be synonym for crisis (Hina)
Montenegro
• Radulovic: By unblocking the Constitutional Court, system would be ‘restarted’ through snap election (CdM)
• Popa: Process of electing Constitutional Court judges should be completed without delay (CdM)
• Fajon: There is a great threat of freezing the EU negotiations if the sixth attempt to complete the Constitutional Court fails (Pobjeda)
• Abazovic: Expectations are that at the end of January or beginning of February we will have a session where the judges of the Constitutional Court will be voted on (CdM)
• Djukanovic with Fajon: It is necessary to stop the constant slowdowns and delays in the return of Montenegro to the European track (CdM)
• Picula: I believe Montenegrins will preserve their hard-won and restored sovereignty without succumbing to Russian agenda (Pobjeda)
• Political parties having different views on merging elections (RTCG)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski: We need real national consensus and answer from EU over its focus on region after Ukraine war (MIA)
• President of North Macedonia: Time has passed when Albania was seen as an enemy of the Macedonians (MIA)
Albania
• Xhacka, Recak massacre still asks for justice and reconciliation (Radio Tirana)
• Nikolla, the final agreement between Kosova and Serbia, a contribution to the Europeanization of the Western Balkans (Radio Tirana)
• Xhacka slams UK Minister after insulting Albanians (ADN)
• Albania-EU, the process of revising the legislation kicks off on Monday (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 16, 2023
• Statements on 24th anniversary of the Recak massacre (media)
• Dendias and Kurti discuss latest developments in north of Kosovo (RTK)
• PM Kurti appoints two more deputy ministers from communities (RTK)
• MFA: There was no vote against and no failure to join CoE (RTK)
• Slovenian Foreign Minister Fajon to visit Kosovo today (media)
• Lajcak will visit Pristina this week (media)
• “Vucic is preparing for unpopular step, Kurti must accept Association, USA can depose him if he refuses” (Zeri)
• Kosovo debunks Serbian claims about derecognitions (BIRN)
• Idea for a joint opposition front, impossible for now (Koha)
• Military observation trenches in the north (media)
• Kosovo ends 2022 with record inflation (Prishtina Insight)
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