Albanian Language Media: Osmani: "State must not be blocked over one deputy speaker of assembly" (media) Kusari-Lila calls for new elections, says government still lacks majority (media) German Embassy urges respect for Constitutional Court’s independence (media) Journalists call for ethical reporting ahead of elections (media) Serbia arrests 77-year-old from Kosovo at Merdare border crossing (media) Western Balkans remain a clear priority for Germany’s foreign policy (media) Graffiti with Ratko Mladic’s name reappear in Bujanoc (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Pristina does not want Serbs to regain control of institutions in northern Kosovo (Tanjug) British Embassy in Pristina reacted today on recent media report targeting non-governmental organization Aktiv (social media) Milicevic meets OSCE Deputy Head, discusses frequent targeting of NGO Aktiv (Radio KIM, social media) Hamza on new Ibar River bridge, high costs associated with it (Kosovo Online) Serbian MIA: “A member of former KLA was arrested at Merdare ABL for murder of a Serb in 1999 in Podujevo” (Kosovo Online) Kurti calls for “third republic”, one reborn in spirit of Albanian revival (KoSSev) Kos responds to Vucic’s insults: When MEPs are called scum, that reveals a questionable understanding of democracy (N1, Nova S, Beta, KoSSev) EPP to discuss SNS, Weber says (N1)

Albanian Language Media:  Apostolic Nuncio in first official visit to Kosovo, meets with Osmani (media) Osmani and LVV to submit comments to the Constitutional Court (media) Court concerned over “immature statements” of senior state officials (media) EU Office calls on politicians to refrain from tendencies to interfere in judiciary (Koha) Barbano: Independence of judges must be respected by everyone, at all times (media) Kosovo gets “AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma” drones from the US (media) Serbian Language Media: Simic: “Illegal and illegitimate decisions of CEC to detriment of Serbian people and Serbian List” (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, media) “Kurti once again rattling weapons and trying to ignite region” (media, social media) Petkovic: Kurti’s announcement of a military alliance is a direct threat to Serbia and Serbian people (media) UNS: Unacceptable targeting of NGO Aktiv by journalist Kushtrim Bekoli and TV Klan Kosova (Radio KIM) Swiss Embassy concerned by attempts to discredit important work of CSOs (social media) Seven years since Vucic’s visit to Gazivode: Promises, symbolism, and an absent return (KoSSev) Protest held in Belgrade: “A student ID is stronger than a baton” (N1)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani will send her comments to Constitutional Court tomorrow (Express) KLA war veterans: Everything ready for protest in the Hague on Sept 14 (EO) Osmani meets Saudi Arabia ambassador, invited to forum in Riyadh (media) GAP: Mayors made 1,815 promises, delivered only 918 (media) Serb woman living in Istog: Albanians have never caused us problems (Lajmi) Mustafi erases graffiti with Mladic’s name: I couldn’t keep silent (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Zagreb-Ljubljana agreement threatens region, Serbs in Kosovo becoming second-class citizens (Kontakt plus radio, RTS) Serbian Democracy: “PIK hiding more than 30 complaints we filed” (Radio Mitrovica sever, KiM radio, Kontakt plus radio) EU in Kosovo expresses concern over attempts to intimidate and criminalize work of NGOs (media) “KLA” graffiti sprayed in Batuse village near church (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, media) Barbano: Judicial independence must be respected by everyone, at all times (media, social media) Serbian counterterrorism chief confirms dismissal, says retirement was his choice (N1) Serbian Interior Minister rejects claims regarding counterterrorism chief’s retirement (N1) Opinion: Despite unjust sanctions against Kosovo, EU hasn’t turned Kosovars against it (Koha) International: Nissinen: Kosovo is on the right path towards European and Euro-Atlantic organizations (The Geopost) Kosovo foreign tourist overnights grow 24% y/y in July (See News)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 8, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Basha receives Constitutional Court’s decision on temporary measure (media) Kurti: Constitutional Court is acting as political shadow of opposition (media) Albin Kurti proposed for Prime Minister by Vetevendosje Movement (media) Osmani’s message on 26th anniversary of Kosovo Police (media) Barbano joins celebration of Kosovo Police 26th anniversary (media) Deliu: Kurti is responsible for the blockade (media) KFOR German soldiers trained in tracking and neutralizing drones (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: It is clear some are forming military alliances against Serbia, EU and NATO’s silence is concerning (Kosovo Online, TV Pink, Tanjug, RTS) Serbian MFA: Bilateral military agreements in the region contribute to rising tensions and deepening divisions (Kosovo Online, Tanjug, Blic, NMagazin) Petkovic: Kurti admitted that he supports the blockaders (KiM radio) SL: CEC trying to reduce our number of polling station committee chairs in North Mitrovica and Gracanica (KiM radio, Kosovo Online) Candidates for mayors in four municipalities in the north of Kosovo (Radio Mitrovica sever) T-Shirt with Serbian epic inscription leads to fine in Leposavic (KoSSev, Radio Mitrovica sever, Kosovo Online, KiM radio) International: Pride march in Serbia condemns police violence at antigovernment rallies (Al Jazeera) Violence erupts after police move on Serbia protest (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media: • “Outgoing government is functional until election of new government” (media) • Orav meets Basha, discuss need to respect constitutional processes (media) • Kosovo Police celebrate 26th anniversary of formation (media) • Was Kosovo’s security threatened by a couple suspected of espionage? (RFE) • Ibishi: Graffiti in north threatening Kurti, part of hybrid war before elections (EO) • Rama addresses court: Ministry is blocking Pristina’s budget (media) • Messages on the 9th anniversary of canonization of Mother Teresa (media) Serbian Language Media: • NGO Aktiv announces a criminal complaint due to the broadcast on Klan Kosova in which they are portrayed as "spies" (KoSSev, Alternativna) • NGO Aktiv reaction: A direct threat to the security of civil society actors in Kosovo (KoSSev, KiM radio, Kontakt plus radio) • CSOs sent a letter to O'Flaherty: Serious and systematic violation of the rights of the Serbian community (FB, Kosovo Online, Alternativna) • Hargreaves: Kosovo must be a place where all communities want to live (KiM radio, Radio Gorazdevac, KoSSev) • Belgrade University rector, deans demand end to media harassment, and investigation into police brutality (N1, FoNet) • Group of NGOs blasts authorities for laying off teachers over their political views (Beta, media) Opinion: • The crisis of Constitutional understanding (KoSSev) • Listen to the People: Rethinking Kosovo-Serbia ‘Normalisation’ (Balkan Insight) • "Kosovo authorities' war against graffiti, t-shirts and flags: When the law is maliciously interpreted" (Alternativna) International: • Man to cycle to Kosovo for charity after dad's death (BBC) • Report raises fears for Serbia’s last dissenting media voices (BIRN) • Albanian-language film’s disruption in Montenegro alarms EU (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 5, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Basha urges EU to lift measures against Kosovo (media) Bislimi highlights Kosovo’s progress in Berlin meeting with ambassadors (media) Basha, UK Ambassador discuss Kosovo’s political developments (media) Prattipati: Serbian-run institutions must integrate in Kosovo system (media) VV ministers hold onto executive posts despite Assembly non-constitution (Koha) Thaci expresses concern to court over guard who became prosecutor (media) Serbian President not invited to Bled Strategic Forum (RTK) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Serbia has Spain's unreserved support on Kosovo issue (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, RTS) Vasiljevic: Vucic did not ask for an invitation to Bled, the malicious allegations of the opposition media (Tanjug, N1) Serbian MFA rejects incorrect claims about the participation of representatives of Serbia at the Bled Forum (Blic, Beta, NMagazin) Chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy Prattipati: The participation of Serbs in local elections is crucial for their future (KiM radio, Kontakt plus radio, KoSSev) J. Đ. from North Mitrovica indicted for espionage in favor of Serbian intelligence (KoSSev, KiM radio, Blic, NMagazin, RTS) International: European Commission: Serbia to demonstrate commitment to European values (EWB) Serbia: Media freedom groups warn against attempt to seize political control of last remaining independent TV stations N1 and Nova (International Press Institute)

Albanian Language Media: • Ballot order set for October 12 local elections (media) • Kurti: Kosovo, a unique case of post-war state-building (media) • Kurti on Prime Minister nominee: General Council to meet Sunday (Koha) • Hoti: Washington Agreement a missed opportunity (media) • Bislimi: Kosovo should advance toward EU candidate status (media) • Rexha: Attacks against media and reporters are organized (media) • How NGO close to Serbian spy monitored Kosovo police officers (Klan) • Special Prosecutor files espionage charges against former OSCE official (media) Serbian Language Media: • Vucic: Pristina did not want to implement the Washington Agreement, just as it did not want to implement any other (Kosovo Online, RTV, Tanjug, KiM radio) • Vucic meets Xi Jinping: “Ironclad friends” (Tanjug, Beta, N1) • N1 Slovenia: Vucic and Macut were not even invited to the Bled Strategic Forum (N1, N1 Slovenia, Danas) • From war fronts to social networks: How does violent extremism affect Kosovo? (RFE, Kim Radio) • Kapchan: The Washington Agreement was largely about trade relations, Kurti’s policy was wrong (Kosovo Online) • Kosovo police confiscated the “stamp of parallel institutions” at Brnjak yesterday (KoSSev) Opinion: • U.S. diplomacy in the Western Balkans (GIS/Albanian Post) International: • Reality TV ‘normalising’ hate and violence in Kosovo, critics say (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media:  Court reviews Serbian List complaint, MPs have until Sept 9 to respond (media) Rohde: I expressed concern to President over ongoing political deadlock (media) Rasic: Assembly not fully constituted, awaiting court’s temporary measure (media) Svecla: Threatening messages aim to intimidate Serbs loyal to Kosovo (AP) Barduani meets senior officer of Austrian Armed Forces (media) Vucic: Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo forming military alliance against Serbia (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Number of important meetings in Beijing (N1, Tanjug) Secretary General of the CoE: Tensions are on the brink in Serbia, we must remain alert for issues other than Ukraine (NMagazin, N1) Rasic against the allocation of mandates until the Assembly is constituted (KoSSev, NMagazin, Beta)  Demokracia: The Serbian List asked the Constitutional Court for a temporary measure to stop Basha's further unconstitutional actions (Kosovo Online)

Albanian Language Media: • Basha visits the Adem Jashari memorial complex in Prekaz (media) • Two suspects for threatening Kurti say they’re innocent in court (media) • Citaku, Bajrami react to Kurti’s appearance in court today (media) • Government spokesperson denies claims of Kurti’s “double standards” (media) • Life-threatening graffiti against Kurti in Mitrovica North (media) • Hagreaves meets Osmani; urgent need for steps on Assembly formation (media) • Police give details about two operations in the north on Tuesday (media) • Mitrovica Board meets, discusses infrastructure projects (RTK) • Orav meets Blaj, discuss support for Kosovo’s progress on its EU path (media) Serbian Language Media: • Enver Hasani: Appeal of the Serbian List to the Constitutional Court of Kosovo founded (KiM radio, Euronews, KoSSev) • No new information about the water from Badovac Lake (KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever) • Accused of threatening Kurti denied their guilt in court (KiM radio, KoSSev) • Graffiti against Kurti in North Mitrovica (KoSSev, KiM radio, Kosovo Online, Danas) • Simonovic on the incident at Brnjak: We are not spreading hatred, we are preserving our tradition and customs (Kosovo Online) • Police officer’s welcome for the beginning of the school year: What are the messages of arresting minors for fan shirts in Kosovo? (Danas) International: • ‘I wish the stones here could talk’: an epic hike through Kosovo’s Accursed mountains (The Guardian)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 3, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani meets UK Ambassador to discuss government formation (media) Osmani reaffirms institutional stability, strong partnership with Germany (media) Court: Serbian List didn’t use term ‘Pristina Assembly’ in official request (media) Lekaj-Perlaskaj: Plenkovic is a strong supporter of Kosovo (Express) Police find hidden weapons in a village in Zvecan municipality (Dukagjini) Court plans to close trial against former KLA leaders this year (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic met Putin in Beijing: Deep gratitude for support of Serbia’s territorial integrity (Kosovo Online, N1, media) Macut thanks Somalia for not recognising Kosovo (Tanjug, RTS, Blic) Djuric from Bled: Serbia is a country of the future, the Balkans must be part of the European Project (Kosovo Online, Tanjug, Blic, RTS) Djuric met with UK's Pierce (Tanjug) Office for KiM: Attack on nurturing identity and tradition (KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever, Kosovo Online, KoSSev) International: Kamp emphasizes need for effective consultation with non-majority communities during visit to Kosovo (osce.org) Support for EU membership highest in Albania, only 33% in Serbia (EWB)