Albanian Language Media: • Constitution of new Kosovo Assembly fails again (media) • Haxhiu: Opposition is blocking process; VV offered compromises (media) • “In absence of political readiness, early elections are the only option” (media) • Haziri: Assembly dissolves only when government fails to be elected (media) • Gashi: Compromise is national emergency, no time to lose (media) • IKD: Impasse in Assembly risks blocking independent institutions (media) • Musliu: Historic success of AKI in uncovering Serbian espionage network (media) • “Several terrorists who participated in Banjska attack now guarding Vucic” (Klan) Serbian Language Media: • Elek: It is important that Serbs sign a petition against the construction of a bridge on the Ibar and show unity (RTS, Tanjug) • Kurti laid the foundation stone; the SL collects signatures against parallel bridges (KoSSev, Alternativna) • Lucic: Irrational and dangerous attacks by the Pristina authorities on Telekom Srbija (Kosovo Online) • The import of goods from Serbia doubled in Kosovo (Beta, KoSSev, KiM radio) • Jelena Petkovic for Radio Gorazdevac: Protests across Serbia are changing society, journalists under pressure (KiM radio) International: • 20 years on, new threats worsen outlook for free media in Balkans (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 7, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Police suspect bomb threat came from a phone number in Serbia (media) Kurti: Bomb threat to Assembly, Serbia's hybrid attack (media) Svecla: Threat linked to profiles displaying photo of criminal Mladic (media) Dehari considers secret ballot constitutional, opposition reacts (media) Cakolli: VV’s insistence on secret ballot is procedural manipulation (Klan) Construction of bridges over Iber expected to be completed by fall this year (RTK) Vlajic admits he recruited OSCE worker in BIA, gathered information also from other international organisations (media) Serbian Language Media: El-Anani: If elected, I will be Serbia’s voice in UNESCO; Serbian Orthodox heritage in Kosovo is global treasure (Tanjug, Kosovo Online) OSCE expressed concern over third unauthorized intrusion into Serbian Orthodox Church in Podujevo (KoSSev) Elek: SL launches petition today against construction of bridge over Ibar (RTS) CoE Commissioner for Human Rights: Authorities in Serbia should refrain from excessive use of force, arbitrary arrests (Beta, N1, Danas) International Media: Film Recalling Horror of Wartime Prison Massacre Shown in Kosovo (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media: • Osmani: Secret vote is allowed but consensus among MPs required (media) • Kosovo leaders congratulate US on Independence Day (media) • Kurti: KSF is transforming into a modern army (Sinjali) • Rama: Morine-Vermice, one of most successful examples of cooperation (media) Serbian Language Media: • Members of Serbian Democracy called to the police to give statements (KiM radio) • Djuric spoke with a delegation of French MPs about cooperation and the situation in Kosovo (Tanjug, Blic, media) • Djedovic Handanovic, Russian ambassador discussed cooperation in energy sector (Tanjug) • "Vucic adding fuel to the fire”: Do the tactics of increased repression extend or shorten his rule? (Danas) International: • Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections (BBC)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 4, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Constitution of Assembly within 30 days is an obligation (media) PDK addresses court over VV’s actions in the last three sessions (media) German embassy: Deadlock is hindering important legislative proposals (Express) Terras: Elections, last option; non-forming of institutions blocks integration (Klan) KFOR statement on construction of two bridges over Iber River (TeVe1) Tahiri: Two new bridges in Mitrovica will be completed by autumn (Express) Osmani meets Backe: Luxembourg, an unwavering supporter of Kosovo (media) Govt building lit with colors of US flag on US Independence Day (media) Serbian Language Media: Diocese files third criminal complaint against Xhufka for new break-in at St. Archangel Michael church near Podujevo (KoSSev) KFOR on the construction of two new bridges on the Ibar: There were no incidents, we continue to monitor the situation (Kosovo Online) Vucic pardons ruling party activists accused of attacking students, breaking a student’s jaw (N1, media) Macut: Dialogue amongst all necessary, I appeal for maintaining freedom of movement (Tanjug) EU Delegation to Serbia expects swift, transparent, credible investigation into allegations of excessive use of force during protests (N1, FoNet)

Albanian Language Media: • 41st attempt fails, Kosovo Assembly remains in deadlock (media) • Parties to address court again over deadlock in the Assembly (Koha) • CSOs protest in front of assembly with whistles and banners (media) • Peci: President can address court on 30-day deadline (media) • PDK officials slams Kurti’s statement about Thaci and Veseli (Nacionale) • Veterans: Kurti’s remarks on Thaci and Veseli, attack against war values (media) • Belgium officially recognizes Kosovo’s defense attaché in Brussels (media) • 12-year prison sentence against Bajrovic for war crimes upheld (media) Serbian Language Media: • Ivic: Osmani’s approach is quite inert, missed the opportunity to resolve Kosovo’s political crisis (Kosovo Online) • Rasic: As a politician, I am ashamed of the image we create, not only in front of the citizens, but also in front of the European public (Kontakt plus radio) • Pantic Pilja: The international community must react to Kurti's unilateral moves (Tanjug) • Drecun: Germany trying to shift responsibility from Pristina to Belgrade (Tanjug, Blic) • Metropolitan Grigorije to protest participants and police officers: There is no darkness that will last forever (KiM radio, KoSSev, N1) • UN Human Rights Office: We urge Serbian authorities to respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly (N1) International: • Foreign remittances to Kosovo rise 3% y/y in Jan-May (SeeNews) • BIRN on screen: Two decades of reporting the Balkans on film and TV (BIRN) • Serbian riot police filmed arresting student protesters at Faculty entrances (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 3, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani calls on leaders to form new Assembly within 30-day timeline (media) Krasniqi: PDK is ready for a political solution (media) Abdixhiku calls on parties to reach consensus to break deadlock (media) Kosovo’s caretaker PM Albin Kurti’s interview with TeVe1 Osmani and Prattipati discuss consultations for constitution of Assembly (media) German Embassy reacts to Petkovic: Sweep in front of your own door (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Construction of two new bridges a provocation – Serbia will not allow forced rewriting of reality in Kosovo (Kosovo Online, Tanjug, Danas, Blic) German Embassy: Failure to prosecute violent offenders is as regrettable as Pristina’s uncoordinated measures (KoSSev) Petkovic: "Mr. Rohde, Kosovo and Metohija are Serbian doorstep and Serbian backyard" (Kosovo Online) The Court of Appeal confirmed the verdict against Ekrem Bajrovic for war crimes (KiM radio) Kosovski Savez goes to the polls; Ristic: Enough of "chasing the carrot" (KiM radio, Alternativna)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti: We’ll do our best to constitute the assembly in spirit of cooperation (media) • U.S. Embassy Charges d’Affaires met Osmani (media) • Kurti reaffirms commitment to EU reforms and regional cooperation (media) • Murati: Kosovo committed to implementing Growth Plan reforms (media) • Osmani: US Army presence, vital to peace and stability in Kosovo, region (media) • Kurti: Grateful for enduring friendship and shared values with the U.S. (media) Serbian Language Media: • Spy software installed on the Serbian Democracy Vice President's mobile during his detention in Vucitrn (KiM radio, KoSSev) • Lawyer Miljkovic: The prosecution allegation dismantled, terrorism is a qualification defined only for Serbs (Kosovo Online) • N. Mitrovica residents: Those are the bridges of separation, their sole purpose is provocation (Kosovo Online, Blic) • Sadiku: We were not informed about the construction of bridges in the north, there was no dialogue between the municipalities (Kosovo Online) • Students in Blockade: Banjska fighters on duty in “Ćaciland” under threats of extradition to Kurti (KoSSev) • Council of Europe rapporteur concerned over situation in Serbia (N1) Opinion: • Gogic: The Constitutional Court introduced new doubts instead of resolution to the political crisis in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) International: • Weapons, warrants, and whistle protests: the tensions shaping Kosovo’s election season (Euractive) • Balkan Countries ‘Failing to Enforce Freedom of Information Laws’: Report (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 2, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kurti: Construction of bridges increases cooperation (Koha) Prattipati on July 4 statement calls Kosovo “most pro-American country” (media) Kurti’s statement on eve of Western Balkans leaders meet on Growth Plan (media) Roads to Jarinje and Brnjak from Serbia freed for traffic (media) Citaku: Somewhat surprised by Hoxhaj’s remarks about coalition with VV (media) Who are the accused in Banjska attack seen near Serbia’s Presidency? (RFE) Serbian Language Media: Terras and Ziadeh on Kosovo’s political deadlock (Kosovo Online) Petkovic, Sorensen discuss continuation of Belgrade-Pristina technical dialogue (Tanjug, media) Petkovic on the start of construction of two bridges over the Ibar: Kurti is inciting conflict and unrest (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, Kontakt plus radio) Serbian Democracy party members detained again, this time on the Mitrovica promenade during protests against Kurti’s visit (KoSSev, KiM radio) Rohde: We support the EU's position that the Kosovo authorities refrain from building two new bridges over the Ibar (KoSSev, Kosovo Online, KiM radio) Durmishi: The deadline for the completion of the construction of two new bridges over the Ibar is 90 days (Kosovo Online) Djuric met with Czech special Western Balkans envoy (Tanjug, media) Vucic claims “long” discussion with von der Leyen, EC issues rebuttal: Casual chat in lounge before dinner (N1, KoSSev, Beta, NMagazin)

Albanian Language Media: • Another failed attempt to constitute the new Kosovo Assembly (media) • War veterans warn with actions if deadlock continues (media) • Cornerstones of two new bridges over Iber to be laid today (Koha) • Cornerstone laid for new police station in Zubin Potok (media) • Lladrovci: Yes to a coalition with VV if they give us PM post (media) Serbian Language Media: • Kurti today to lay the foundation stone for two new bridges over the Ibar, amid EU warnings (KoSSev) • Petkovic: Kurti continues with the militarization of the north (Kosovo Online, social media) • Denmark took over the presidency of the Council of the EU (Radio Mitrovica sever, Tanjug) • Latinovic: Denmark will want to emphasize Sorensen, so that he is not in the shadow of Kaja Kallas • Moore: The real problem blocking dialogue is in Pristina (Kosovo Online) • Roadblock protests continue in Serbia (N1) International: • Civil disobedience roils Serbia following arrests of protesters (Balkan Insight) • Commissioner Kos meets with Western Balkans leaders to promote growth in the region (eureporter.co)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 1, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Another attempt today to form the new Kosovo Assembly (media) EU concerned with deadlock, mentions timelines of Reforms Program (Koha) CSOs react: Court ruling was clear; Assembly cannot be held hostage (media) Gashi: Any deviation from open vote procedure is unconstitutional (media) Barduani: Solution between Kosovo and Serbia is political not military (media) Association of Journalists: Safety of journalists remains fragile (EO) “Serb in the north against the Serbian List” (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: Vucic meets with von der Leyen, other officials in Seville (Tanjug) Djuric met with Szijjarto: Serbia and Hungary on the right side of history (Kosovo Online) Petkovic: "Kurti and his police are terrorists who persecute the Serbian people" (Tanjug) 70 percent of Albanians see the CSM as a threat to Kosovo, while 68 percent of Serbs expect the situation to worsen (Kosovo Online, KiM radio) Picula on Serbia protests: Vucic hesitant on elections, senses his grip on power is no longer secure (Beta, N1) Spokesman says EC closely monitoring situation in Serbia (N1)