UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 2, 2026 Haxhiu on President issue: Parties to withdraw from blocking positions (Koha) Rasic: No one wants new elections (RTK2) Osmani posts video of meetings with people: “Thank you for your trust and love” (media) “KSF engagement in Gaza a strategic message in international relations” (Kosovo Online) Simic on attempts to integrate Serbian-run health and education into Kosovo system (RTS) NATO SG Rutte to visit North Macedonia on Tuesday (media) Balkan govts scramble to safeguard citizens in Middle East conflict zone (BIRN) Rama, Vucic offer to forego veto rights in move to speed up EU integration (SeeNews)

Dear subscribers, Please be advised that the Observer will no longer be issued from Monday, 9 March 2026. Thank you for your long-standing interest in and engagement with the report. UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, March 3, 2026 Kurti: Murat Jashari would be the right choice for President (media) Kurti to meet LDK leader today and discuss issue of President (Indeksonline) Kosovo leaders stand with United States after attacks in Iran (media) EU expected to lift all penalty measures against Kosovo today (Koha) Police arrested five Serbs suspected of war crimes in Skenderaj in 1999 (media) Vucic: Pristina has ‘tacit support of West” following arrest of five Serbs (Kossev) Emini: Kosovo needs internal debate on Association, no rushed negotiations (KTV) Albanian Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi to visit Kosovo today (media) Albanian speaking journalists, doctors, and artists targeted in AI-driven health scams (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 27, 2026 Kosovo Police refute reports that “masked Albanians attacked Serbian police” (Telegrafi) NISMA proposes Fatmir Limaj for Kosovo President (media) Orav to Konjufca: Momentum to advance on EU path is now (media) Raska–Prizren Diocese statement on law on foreigners (Kosovo Online) Tribune on legal status of University in the north on March 3 (Kossev) Kosovo’s construction cost index up 3.5% y/y in Q4 (SeeNews) Mitrovica City Museum joins European Museum Network (RTK) How Kosovo’s war shaped one woman’s girlhood – and worldview (BIRN) Martens: Joint initiative by Rama and Vucic on EU enlargement (media) Serbia spending more on Trump-linked lobbyists – to what effect? (BIRN) Melania Trump to chair a meeting of the UN Security Council (Telegrafi/Sinjali)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 27, 2026 Osmani meets Prattipati, underlines importance of US military presence (media) Haradinaj: Kurti is sending Kosovo to elections (Dukagjini) Former Education Minister Bajrami announces candidacy for President (media) EU Office: We support registration of all persons in accordance with Kosovo law (EWB) Konjufca meets Guerot, discusses EU integration and CoE membership (EO) Hargreaves and Konjufca discuss UK – Kosovo strong partnership (media) Nearly 16,000 people sign petition in support of former KLA leaders (Klan) Ex-diplomat: In US, Djuric was presented with agreement to recognize Kosovo (media) Djuric reject claims of a “secret agreement” on Kosovo recognition (Kossev) Vucic: It does not cross my mind to accept Kosovo recognition (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 26, 2026 PDK ready to propose a name for President, but also for new elections (Koha) Prattipati meets Osmani, no statement for the media (media) PSD: Hamza and Abdixhiku “honorable members” of Vetevendosje Movement (Koha) International Stabilization Force - the first test for the Kosovo Security Force (AP) Svecla: Kosovo continues to rank first in Western Balkans in security (Indeksonline) Shahini: Not much time for planned projects to use Growth Plan funds (Kosovo Online) Guterres: International Women’s Day – Eight actions for a more equal world (Koha)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 26, 2026 Members of Jashari family deny possible candidacies for President (RFE) Kurti: Committed to values of Western democracy; want to join EU and NATO (media) Second trial for Thaci and others to begin on Friday (Gazeta Express) SL: EU to prevent unilateral moves that threaten livelihood of Serbs (Kosovo Online) Former KEK CEO will appear before court today (Sinjali) Albania, Kosovo and Croatia plan three joint military exercises this year (AP) Djuric: Talks in US, toward better understanding of Serbia’s national priorities (Kosovo Online)

Prattipati meets Damka (media) Prime Minister Kurti meets Italian Ambassador Antonini (media) EU Ambassador Orav meets Minister Saranda Bogujevci (media) Civil society calls for political consensus on the election of the President (Klan Kosova) The European Commission proposes the removal of roaming charges for Kosovo as well (Koha) Spiropali: The EU should grant Kosovo candidate status without delay (media) CEC postpones decision on allocation of funds for political parties (Nacionale) KLA war veterans’ organisations launch widespread petition in support of former KLA leaders (Klan Kosova) Sorensen meets Vucic and Petkovic in Belgrade (Kossev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 25, 2026 Even with deadline ending, calculations over President continue (RFE) Kurti meets foreign ambassadors, briefs on laws on foreigners and vehicles (media) Serbian List wants solution for Serbian-run education to be sought in dialogue (Koha) What model of integrating Serbian education and healthcare in Kosovo could be at play? (RFE) Sorensen after visit to Pristina: We focused on advancing Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (RFE) COMKFOR: No decision to reduce US troops in Kosovo (RTV21) Kurti: We stand with the people of Ukraine; you are not alone (Dukagjini) Kosovo upholds ex-intelligence chief’s jail sentence for Turkish deportations (BIRN) Critic of Serbian List and Vucic assaulted and threatened in Shterpce (Koha) Djuric meets Rubio: Working to make 2026 a great year for Serbia - US relations (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 24, 2026 Nagavci: VV doesn’t have an official position for a specific name for President (EO) Hoxhaj: I’d personally vote for a candidate from Jashari family for President (media) Guerot on President election: Up to the parties to find the right way (Kosovapress) Osmani: Kosovo forever grateful to U.S. for steadfast support during all stages (Koha) Rapajic: Kurti is cautious about Board of Peace (Kosovo Online) Albanian Foreign Minister to visit Kosovo on Wednesday, will meet Kurti (EO) British Chamber of Commerce: Urgent measures needed in mining sector (media) BIRN & Internews Kosova documentary maps out migrant smuggling networks (PI) Council of Europe anti-torture Committee visits Kosovo (Nacionale) German embassy donates vehicles and IT equipment for Kosovo border police (Telegrafi)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 24, 2026 Kurti wants inter-party agreement to avoid new elections over the president (RFE) Hamza: Osmani doesn’t have guaranteed PDK votes for her candidacy (Dukagjini) Kosovo committed to full normalization with Serbia with mutual recognition (Kosovapress) Kurti meets UNDP Resident Representative Queiros (media) Kosovo war-crimes verdict against Serb ex-policeman upheld (BIRN) Serbia’s office for Kosovo reacts to verdict against Arsic (Kosovo Online) Hasani: Kurti committed in Ohrid to Association and will form it (Kossev)