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Belgrade Media Report 31 August

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LOCAL PRESS

• Lajcak: Substantive talk with Vucic on resuming dialogue, implementing all agreement (Beta)
• Vucic, US Congressman discuss bilateral ties, EU integration, Kosovo (Beta/RTS/RTV/Tanjug/Politika)
• Serbia committed to further improving relations with US (Tanjug/RTS/RTV/Politika)
• Serbia sends new contingent of humanitarian aid to Ukraine (Politika/Tanjug)
• Dacic: Abolishing visa liberalization not possible (TV Prva)
• Miscevic: Announcement of the EU’s readiness for enlargement by 2030 is a goal, not a promise (Tanjug/Beta)
• So-called Kosovo police without markings and with rifles on streets in center of northern Kosovska Mitrovica (Tanjug)
• Stefanovic: Regime stops Serbia’s EU accession (Beta)
• Brnabic comment draws protest from Albanian MP (Bujanovacke/N1)
• EU repeats call on Belgrade, Pristina to create climate for dialogue to resume (Beta/RFE/RTV)
• Sir Stuart Peach: EU has to say the region has a better future (N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• B&H HoP adopts five laws important for European path of B&H (Hayat)
• Kristo expresses satisfaction because of adoption of five reform laws in B&H parliament (Fena)
• Konakovic: According to information we dispose with, EU will open negotiations with B&H (Avaz)
• EUD: Laws adopted in B&H HoP are proof progress is possible (Avaz)
• B&H HoP rejects to include proposal of law on B&H CC in agenda (Hayat)
• Dodik: Laws on Court of B&H and Constitutional Court should go through the procedure parallelly (ATV)
• Dodik: ECHR’s judgment unacceptable; I will request that RS parliament rejects this decision completely (ATV)
• ECHR judge Gabriele Kucsko-Stadlmayer said that Kovacevic did not prove that he was a victim nor did he exhaust domestic legal remedies (ATV)
• Schmidt on ECHR judgement in Kovacevic case: This is new encouragement to look for way to avoid discrimination (FTV)
• US Embassy: If B&H wants future inside Euro-Atlantic institutions, ECHR judgments will have to be implemented (Avaz)
• Milanovic: ECHR’s judgement in Kovacevic case is insane (FTV)
• Dodik: Failed visit of Escobar to B&H clearly indicates the US’ loss (RTRS)
• Novi Grad Police Administration and SC MoI ban public gathering in support of Dodik (Hayat)
• EUFOR announces EUFOR Quick Response 2023 (Klix.ba)
Montenegro
• Milatovic: Spajic and I should have talked more, I would invite ZBCG and URA (RTCG)
• Nedovic to support Spajic’s govt, Alternative has no contact with her: We suspect there are elements of corruption (CdM)
• Nedovic: No question of political corruption, not all Bosniaks in Montenegro support BS, nor all Serbs in Montenegro support ZBCG (RTCG)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Osmani – Joly: Canada strongly supports country’s EU perspective; to strengthen economic cooperation (MIA)
• Osmani: We received 2030 as a timeframe, won’t accept anything less than full-fledged EU membership (MIA)
• Petrovska – Joly: We showed unity in strengthening NATO’s Eastern flank (MIA)
• Osmani holds phone call with Lavrov (MIA)
Albania
• Albania – USA emphasize the significance of their bilateral relations as Prime Minister Rama meets the diplomat Wisner (Radio Tirana)
• Xhacka: Albania at the helm of UN Security Council Presidency for the second time (Radio Tirana)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, August 31, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

• Osmani: We’ve made substantial steps to de-escalate situation in north (media)
• Reuten: We received no signal that visa liberalisation for Kosovo is at risk (Express)
• Serwer: Escobar, Hill believe they turned Serbia to West, facts show opposite (media)
• Tahiri: This govt deceived everyone that expected economic development (media)
• Collaku: Government’s approach is irritating the EU (Nacionale)
• Explosive device thrown at house of Trepca board chair (Kallxo)
• Kosovo police find graffiti inciting violence in Zubin Potok (Nacionale)
• Kusari-Lila blames AAK for not protecting Museum of Music in Gjakova (Koha)
• Xhacka reveals priorities of Albanian Presidency of UN Security Council (Albanian Post)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: Difficult to find a solution when the other side is looking for reasons for conflicts and attacks (RTS)
• Drecun: The pressure on Kurti weakening (RTS, Kosovo Online, Radio Mitrovica sever)
• Mijacic: Pressures will be great, while the deadlines will be short (N1)
• Rekom: The countries of SFRY to stop hiding data on mass graves (KiM radio, N1, NMagazin)
• Turner: The US and European partners are looking for a solution to the Kosovo issue (RTS, Kosovo Online)

Opinion:

• A wake-up call for Kosovo’s prime minister (emerging-europe.com)

International:

• Várhelyi: If the Council wants to make enlargement happen, that is welcome news (EWB)
• How realistic is the 2030 target for EU enlargement? (EWB)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, August 31, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

Osmani to meet Stoltenberg at NATO headquarters on September 7 (media)
Lajcak: Kurti-Vucic high-level meeting in Brussels in September (Reporteri)
Joint message of Lajcak, Szynuog and Barbano on missing persons (media)
Ziadeh: Fate of missing persons should be resolved in spirit of reconciliation, building trust and respect for human rights, not politicised (media)
OSCE calls on parties to implement Declaration on Missing Persons (media)
Hoti: Neither the EU nor Vucic answered me about the missing persons (Klan)
Gara: Serbia has politicized issue of missing persons (RTK)
Administrative instruction announced for public consultation (RTK)
KDI: Administrative instruction for removal of mayors exceeds law (RTK)
Citaku to Osmani: Concluding dialogue is Kosovo’s state interest (Reporteri)

Serbian Language Media:
Lajcak: Substantive discussion with Vucic (N1, NMagazin)
PM Brnabic met Congressman Turner (RTS)
Vucevic met Turner: The two countries are strengthening cooperation, without leaving the framework of Serbia’s military neutrality (RTS)
Sir Stuart Peach: EU has to say the region has a better future (N1)
Miscevic: The declaration of the EU’s readiness for enlargement by 2030 is a goal, not a promise (Beta, KiM radio)
Office for KiM: Solving the issue of missing persons a prerequisite for reconciliation (Tanjug)
Brnabic comment draws protest from Albanian MP (N1)
Momcilo Trajkovic hospitalized after being held in Merage crossing more than four hours yesterday (Danas)
International Media:

Kosovo’s president lashes out at Macron for saying France may review visa-free travel for Kosovars (AP)
Kosovo: Authorities are failing domestic violence victims (Amnesty International)
International Missing Persons Day Commemorated in Ex-Yugoslav Countries (Balkan Insight)
Jazz Fest Unites Music Fans In Divided Kosovo Town (RFE)
Pristina Festival the ‘Next Step’ for Queer Culture in Kosovo (BIRN)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, August 30, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

• Osmani: Visa suspension would kill the dialogue (media)
• EU: Kosovo and Serbia should create conditions for continuation of the dialogue (RFE)
• Kurti appeals to the international community: Increase pressure on Serbia to find our citizens (media)
• Serbia requested to open archives: It is violating Brussels agreement (media)
• UNMIK: Fate of missing persons must be resolved in spirit of reconciliation, not politicized (Koha)
• Rohde calls for the implementation of the Declaration on Missing Persons (RTK)
• Grubi: Prizren-Tetovo road, initiative of Macedonian Government, Kurti used it for his campaign (media)
• Klinaku interviewed by Police about his statement on Kurti (media)
• Mayor of Zvecan requests meeting with Kurti and Osmani (Reporteri)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic met Lajcak: I am worried about Kurti’s plan to expel the Serbs and occupy the north by force (Kosovo online)
• Vucic met Congressman Turner: We are committed to the additional development of overall cooperation with the USA (Tanjug, Kosov Online)
• Dacic: Macron’s threat with visas not realistic (Blic)
• International Day of Missing Persons marked in Gracanica: Why is the truth being kidnapped from us? (KiM radio, Kosovo Online, KoSSev)
• Ziadeh calls for the implementation of the Declaration on the missing persons (KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever, Tanjug)
• Lucic: Telekom Srbija filed an appeal against Pristina’s decision, we expect a positive result (Kosovo Online, TV Happy)
• Surlic: The dialogue clinically dead, Lajcak trying to revive it for the umpteenth time (RTS)

International:

• 2030? Pffft! Balkan leaders slam EU chief’s enlargement timeline (politico.eu)

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UNMIK Media Observer, August 30, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

Kurti concludes Bled visit “with greater hope about Kosovo’s bright future” (KSP)
Gervalla and Lajcak optimistic about end of dialogue, Dacic wants Association (Koha)
“Western Balkans must use momentum for enlargement” (Kosovapress)
Rama: Better in the EU bus without a seat than in a Russian plane (media)
“Delay of school books, a mismanagement by the Education Ministry” (Kosovapress)
Osmani, Konjufca and Kurti to pay homage at Missing Persons Monument today (media)
Lushaku-Sadriu: Opposition of LDK differs from other parties (Nacionale/TV Dukagjini)
Klinaku: I’d rather kill Albin Kurti than leave Kosovo (Kallxo)
“When the army returns to Kosovo” graffiti appears in Leposavic (Kallxo)
NATO official in Serbia: We expect full de-escalation in north of Kosovo (RFE)

Serbian Language Media:
Vucic: Elections because opposition wants them; Kurti delaying a meeting deliberately (N1, Blic, media)
Panel of WB FMs in Bled: Gervalla and Lajcak optimistic unlike Dacic on the next year’s normalization in spring (KoSSev)
New personnel decisions: Maric on the “Mreza-Most” board; Simic still at the Academy of Vocational Studies (KoSSev)
Kosovo: The number of drug addicts seeking help increasing (KiM radio, Beta, RFE)
International Media:

Commission snubs Charles Michel’s 2030 EU enlargement target (politico.eu)
Among the Dead: Forensic Scientists Recall Horror of Kosovo’s Mass Graves (BIRN)
Roma Protesters Allege Police Brutality in Kosovo Town (BIRN)
Start-up nation – how Kosovan companies are defying expectations to lead the country into the future (Economist Impact)
What After Migrating to Germany? Experiences from Kosovar Nurses (Prishtina Insight)

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Belgrade Media Report 29 August

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LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Months ahead will not be easy, I expect a lot of pressure and threats over Kosovo (RTS/RTV)
• Michel: EU should be ready to accept new members by 2030 (Beta)
• Brnabic: Full EU membership best for Serbia (Tanjug/RTS/RTV/Politika)
• Quarrel with Kurti (RTS/RTV)
• Vucic, Russian Ambassador re-afform intention to maintain harmonious relations (Beta)
• Dacic: Pristina’s unilateral moves obstructing further flow of talks (Tanjug/NSPM)
• Petkovic with Italian Ambassador on political and security situation in Kosovo and Metohija (RTV/Tanjug)
• Dacic: I’ll visit Moscow before the year is out (TV Happy/Beta)
• Macron: If Belgrade, Pristina do not behave responsibly, there will be measures (RTS/Beta/Politika)
• Movement of Socialists, whose founder is Aleksandar Vulin, submits resolution on Serbia joining BRICS (Tanjug)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Kristo participates in Bled Strategic Forum, says B&H expects accession negotiation to start soon (Nova BH)
• Kristo with Golob, discuss bilateral cooperation and EU integration (BHRT)
• B&H House of Representatives adopts proposals of two laws that are part of 14 priorities from Opinion of European Commission on B&H’s request for EU membership (Avaz)
• Draft Law on Courts in B&H not included in agenda of B&H HoR (Nova BH)
• Stevandic responds to opposition’s request to hold special session of RS parliament (ATV)
• Zvizdic answers Stevandic: Reform of Constitutional Court of B&H and closing down of the OHR were not agreed in principle (Avaz)
• Kovacevic explains his lawsuit before European Court of Human Rights (Hayat)
• Komsic on ECHR’s judgment in Kovacevic case (NAP)
• Covic on ECHR’s judgment in Kovacevic case (Hayat)
• Escobar arrives to Sarajevo, meets Helez, Ambassador Murphy (Avaz/Oslobodjenje)
Montenegro
• Milatovic: Winning energy is quite dispersed; I believe in democratic capacities of PES (Vijesti)
• Abazovic: Govt. isn’t formed by those negotiating, but by other power centers; Nothing can destabilize Montenegro (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Kovachevski: EU membership by 2030 is achievable, Union to find strength to put enlargement in priority position (MIA)
• Kovachevski – Plenkovic: European integration – best mechanism for country’s progress (MIA)
• Osmani: Constitutional amendments process will end successfully (MIA)
Albania
• Rama at the Bled Forum talks on the financial support and access of the Western Balkans to the common market (Radio Tirana)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, August 29, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti wants normalisation of relations with Serbia before U.S. and EU elections (media)
• Macron’s call for new elections; Zvecan mayor says they can withdraw (Indeksonline)
• European Commission says it is focused on enlargement not timelines (RFE)
• Haradinaj: Kurti and Nagavci should apologise to Kosovo (Koha)
• If EU measures remain in force, Kosovo’s economy can become paralysed (Demokracia)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic tomorrow with Lajcak and Turner (Kosovo Online)
• Pristina’s unilateral moves obstructing the further flow of talks, said Dacic in a meeting with Peach (Kosovo Online)
• Momcilo Trajkovic: I was hold for two hours at the administrative crossing when entering central Serbia, and I know why (Danas, KiM radio)
• In Gracanica protest over the beating of a Roma by the KP (Kosovo Online, KiM radio, KoSSev)

Opinion:

• Can Kosovo Local Serbs Escape Political Instrumentalization? (Prishtina Insight)

International:

• Kosovo Premier Urges Fixing Ties With Serbia Before US Elections (Bloomberg)
• From Algorithms to Headlines: Ethical Issues in AI-driven Reporting (BIRN)
• Junior Partner in Serbian Govt Urges Accession to BRICS (BIRN)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Over €1.5 million for Centers sheltering victims of domestic violence (RTK)
• Roma protest against violence claimed to have been perpetrated against community member (Koha)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, August 29, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

Kurti and Lajcak discuss next high-level meeting in Brussels (media)
Kurti and Brnabic clash over non-implementation of agreements (media)
Kurti: Atmosphere with the five non-recognizing countries, better (media)
Kurti meets Peach in Bled, discuss about dialogue (Klan)
Osmani on Kosovo’s path towards Euro-Atlantic integration at EFA2023 (media)
Kurti meets Bulgarian and Slovenian Prime Ministers, U.S. Ambassador to OSCE (media)
LVV releases another video, denies affair about state reserves (media)
Citaku: Government should take Macron’s warning on visas seriously (Reporteri)
Raci: Macron’s visa threat worrying (Klan)

Serbian Language Media:

Michel: EU must be ready to accept new members by 2030 (N1, Hina)
PM Brnabic: Full membership in the EU best for Serbia, but the criteria are constantly changing (RTS)
Brnabic, Kurti clash at Bled Strategic Forum (FoNet, N1)
Media: Dusan Obrenovic’s detention extended for another two months; His lawyer did not receive a decision (KiM radio)

International Media:

Rita Ora’s Serbian Flag ‘Incident’ Generates Hate Storm on Social Media (BIRN)

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Belgrade Media Report 28 August

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LOCAL PRESS

• Brnabic to attend Strategic Forum in Bled (Tanjug/RTV)
• Petkovic: Maqedonci’s message is an open threat (Politika)
• Bilateral relations with Germany good in all aspects (Tanjug)
• At Serbia’s initiative, UN General Assembly adopts Resolution on International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development (Politika/RTS/RTV)
• Lutovac: People want unbiased reporting from RTS (Beta)
• Obradovic: Orthodox alliance one of solutions to Kosovo issue (FoNet)
• Jovanovic: Invite other parliamentary, non-parliamentary parties to join protest (N1)
• Signatures collected for registering People’s Movement of Serbia (Beta)
• Lajcak: Challenges in Western Balkans didn’t disappear, situation in north Kosovo high on agenda (Tanjug/RTS)
• Tolkach: We understand that Serbia depends of Russia, yet hope Serbia will introduce sanction (Beta)
• Who is preparing Pristina for a conflict in 2027? (Politika)
• New approach of EU to Western Balkans (Politika)
• 17th Serbia Against Violence protests held in Belgrade (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Dodik: The main fight today is the one for the property of the RS (ATV/RTRS)
• Dodik: Serb people are still fighting for their freedom (RTRS)
• Court of B&H to decide on indictment against Dodik and Lukic after decision on request to disqualify judge Cosic Dedovic, filed by Dodik’s lawyer Bubic (BHT1)
• ECHR renders verdict on ‘Kovacevic’ motion: Asking for one constituency for Presidency and for House of Peoples of B&H (Avaz)
• OSCE Mission to B&H: Amendments to Law on HJPC must be fully harmonized with the version which was positively evaluated by Venice Commission in March 2021 (N1)
Montenegro
• Spajic: ZBCG won’t be part of government, we expect to get support of 44 MPs in parliament (CdM)
• Spajic: Becic will be new parliament speaker (CdM)
• Mandic: Spajic doesn’t trust ZBCG, but trusts in sincerity of DPS closest associates (CdM)
• Pejovic and Cincur against govt. with minorities after consultation with Milatovic (CdM)
• Former Serbian ambassador Bozovic banned entry in Montenegro again (RTCG)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Kovachevski: I believe there’s European capacity in VMRO-DPMNE (TV21)
• Osmani to Escobar: Blockade costs us billions of euros in EU support (MIA)
• Grubi: Talks with Escobar were on successful constitutional changes only (MIA)
• VMRO-DPMNE: Mickoski reaffirmed coalition’s position at meeting with Escobar (MIA)
• Mickoski: Meeting with Escobar was friendly, but we needed to ‘debrief’ false information (MIA)
• Miloshoski: VMRO-DPMNE MPs will not change position on constitutional updates (Sitel TV)
• Escobar: Not asking people to support the government but to support European path (360 stepeni)
Albania
• I don’t take a political issue personally, though I wouldn’t do what Mitsotakis did, says Rama (Kathimerini/Radio Tirana)
• Bulgarian MEP: Albania, progress on the road to the EU. You should seek separation from North Macedonia (Radio Tirana/RTSH)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, August 28, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

• Macron warns of measures against Kosovo and Serbia if they do not “behave responsibly” (media)
• Kurti: It is important to implement the Berlin agreements (RTK)
• Gervalla leaves for Slovenia to participate in Bled Forum (media)
• Hovenier welcomes to Kosovo Adviser for Public Affairs Jennifer Lawson (Klan)
• Two additional months detention for Serb arrested for violent protests in the north (Kallxo)
• Tahiri: The state organization has weakened (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic met Botsan-Kharchenko (Tanjug, Kosovo Online)
• Dacic: Serbia is a constructive side in the dialogue, it respects the Brussels Agreement (Kosovo Online, TV Happy)
• NATO waiting for “full de-escalation” in the north of Kosovo (FoNet, N1, RFE)
• Petkovic met the ambassador of Italy: Political and security situation in Kosovo discussed (Tanjug)
• Qerkini to Belgrade and Pristina: They cannot play chess games with the issue of the missing (KiM radio)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Over €1.5 million for Centers sheltering victims of domestic violence (RTK)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, August 28, 2023

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Albanian Language Media:

Kurti: Encouraging messages from Golob on EU enlargement (media)
Osmani: Euro-Atlantic family is our family (media)
Fajon: Slovenia will continue to work hard to bring WB closer to EU (media)
Lajcak to meet Kurti and Vucic soon (media)
LDK and PDK criticise government on foreign policy (Koha Ditore)
Osmani expects Ukraine to make “courageous” decision on Kosovo (RFE)
Serbia not implementing agreements, few Albanians in Serbian institutions (KSP)

Serbian Language Media:
Brnabic attended the dinner of the Slovenian PM before the start of the forum in Bled (Tanjug)
Lajcak announced a meeting with Vucic and Kurti: North Kosovo at the top of the agenda (KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever, RTS)
Pristina minimizes the negative effects, and the losses due to EU measures exceed 500 million euros (RTS)
Pristina lifts the ban on animal concentrate from central Serbia (Tanjug, Radio Mitrovica sever)
“Opre Roma Kosovo” movement: Roma beaten after apprehension in Gracanica; PEAK: An investigation has been launched (KoSSev, KiM radio, Kontakt plus radio)
Jablanovic: No election without the withdrawal of the police and amnesty for those arrested (RTK2)
Opposition politician: Orthodox alliance one of solutions to Kosovo issue (N1, FoNet, Danas)
International Media:
Can Petitions Solve Election Stalemate in Kosovo’s Northern Municipalities? (BIRN)
Tense Trial in Kosovo Showed Justice for War Crimes is Possible (BIRN)

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Belgrade Media Report 25 August

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LOCAL PRESS

• Dacic: Belgrade hasn’t joined the Crimea Platform (TV Pink)
• Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija exposed to various types of violence (RTS/RTV/Tanjug/Politika)
• Atic: Deadlines for vacating buildings in Kosovska Mitrovica extended for two weeks (RTS/RTK)
• People’s Party: Vucic should ask Russia, China for veto in UN SC (Danas)
• Djukanovic: Ban all who support “Green-left extremists” from entering Serbia (Beta)
• 1,618 people missing in Kosovo, three cases closed in 2023 (Beta)
• EU concerned over developments in Mitrovica (N1)
• Ambassador Tolkach: Ukraine defending all of Europe from Russia (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Komsic addresses citizens present at celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day: Ukrainians must not lose what they bravely defended in war through compromises in peace (O Kanal/Hayat)
• Becirovic, Komsic meet Prime Minister of Ukraine (Avaz)
• Dodik: The RS remans neutral when conflict in Ukraine is in question (Srna)
• Cvijanovic: B&H was not victim of any aggression, but the ambition of the then Muslim leadership to impose its will on others (RTRS)
• Russian Embassy: Participation in Summit of the Crimea Platform is seen as an openly hostile act (RTRS)
• B&H CoM adopts Proposal Law on Organization of Wine Market in B&H (Avaz)
• Opposition in B&H HoR criticizes recently adopted Law on B&H High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (FTV)
• Opposition from RS pens open letter to Stevandic (BHT1)
• Stevandic replies to letter of RS opposition (RTRS)
• Court of B&H receives revised indictment against Dodik and Lukic (RTRS)
• UK Embassy delegation visits Tuzla Canton (Avaz)
Montenegro
• Milatovic: Responsibility lies with Spajic and parties (Vijesti)
• ZBCG: Serious govt. should be formed, what Spajic is offering now is for Djukanovic get back to political arena (CdM)
• PES caucus to discuss govt. today (CdM)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs on ban on Marovic: Steps towards return of documents taken, her return to Montenegro enabled the same evening (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski – Escobar: Washington expects North Macedonia to continue toward full EU membership (MIA)
• Escobar: US sees natural partners in those committed to European integration, NATO, fight against corruption (MIA)
• Kovachevski: Long debate means this is an important issue, process to be concluded successfully (MIA)
• Kovachevski: Claims of global conspiracy only benefit person who makes them (MIA)
• Osmani: Still no arguments against essence of EU negotiating framework (MIA)
• Mickoski: Leaders’ meeting possible only if it focuses on early parliamentary elections (MIA)
Albania
• Ukraine celebrates Independence Day, President Begaj congratulate his counterpart Zelenskyy (Radio Tirana)
• Nikolla congratulates Stefanchuk: Albania in support of the just struggle of the people of Ukraine (Radio Tirana)
• Minister Xhacka: EU enlargement is not only significant for the Western Balkans but also for more security in the entire Europe (Radio Tirana)

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