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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 14, 2025

Albanian Language Media: Osmani meets Sorensen; discuss path ahead for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media) Rutte: There will probably be a coalition government in Kosovo (Albanian Post) Hamza: I don’t want Prime Minister post from Vetevendosje (media) Osmani: Switzerland, one of Kosovo’s most important partners (media) Osmani meets Komsic, discuss moving forward on Euro-Atlantic path (Klan) Svecla speaks about “financing of terrorist groups by Serbia” (Albanian Post) Bislimi welcomes Franges, speak about elections and dialogue process (media) Jahjaga meets Saudi Arabia Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (media) Justice Minister submits draft regulation on protection from violence (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric met Sorensen: Pristina persistently refuses to fulfill obligations assumed by the Brussels Agreement (Kosovo Online) Macron congratulated Serbian Statehood Day: We continue to support dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina (Kosovo Online, Tanjug, RTS) Vucic: Crucial issues for future of Serbs discussed with Dodik (Tanjug) Djuric at the 61st Munich Security Conference: Focus on global tensions (Blic, Tanjug) Djuric meets Council of Europe Secretary General Berset, talks about difficult position of Serbs in Kosovo CEC website without changes since February 12, seven more unprocessed polling stations (Danas, Kosovo Online) Cakolli: At this pace, results will not be known before beginning of March (KoSSev) Kupchan: Grenell’s messages accurate, three reasons led to Kurti’s decline (Kosovo Online, media) Mijacic: If Kurti forms new government, he will continue undermining inter-ethnic relations (Kosovo Online) Protests across Serbia (N1) Zakharova: Lavrov with Djuric on February 17 (Kosovo Online, Blic) International Media: How strong are Kosovo’s cyber defenses? (Kosovo 2.0) Peter Sorensen, what to expect from the new EU representative for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue? (balcanicaucaso.org) Romania loses case about chaotic Kosovo game and must host World Cup qualifier in empty stadium (AP)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 14, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 14, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Vote counting process could take up to two weeks (RTK) AVONET: CEC's failure in vote counting continues (RTK) Hargreaves: Important for Kosovo govt, assembly to be formed ASAP (Klan) Kurti, Osmani to take part in Munich Security Conference (media) Kallas: We will try to make the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue functional (RFE) Sorensen discusses Kosovo-Serbia dialogue in Paris and Berlin (Koha) Haradinaj: Motivated, we start preparations for local elections (Reporteri) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: For everyone UN Charter is a sacred principle, except in case of Serbia (Kosovo Online) Vucic, Rosatom Director General discuss Serbia-Russia cooperation in energy sector (Tanjug) Energy Minister: Hungary supported Serbia on NIS issue (Tanjug, media) Szijjarto: Hungary to continue to support accelerated EU integration of Serbia (media) Djuric: I briefed Szijjarto on situation in Kosovo (media) Vote counting for MPs underway in 27 municipalities, results on CEC website without update since Wednesday evening (KoSSev) Drazevic on Women’s Fair of Multiculturalism at Mitrovica North promenade: It was deliberately done so Serbian women do not participate (KoSSev) Picula to include protests in report on Serbia (N1) Opinion: Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda risks leaving Kosovo isolated (Balkan Insight) International Media: Former Kosovo commander tells Thaci trial: General Staff was ‘non-functional’ (Balkan Insight) Kosovo Serb convicted of attacking journalist during unrest in 2023 (Balkan Insight) Serbia arrests inspectors for negligence over deadly fire at retirement home (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 13, 2025

Albanian Language Media: • Osmani meets CEC chief; “integrity of elections must be guaranteed” (media) • Post of Kosovo President could become part of “deals” for new government (RFE) • Osmani to attend Munich Security Conference (media) • German Ambassador Leaves “X” and Joins “Bluesky” (Telegrafi) • After four years, Montenegro appoints an ambassador to Kosovo (media) • Krstic: Serbian List does not represent interests of Kosovo Serbs (media) • EU Ambassador oversees counting of votes for MPs at the “1 Tetori” hall (media) Serbian Language Media: • German Embassy says its equipment not used in last elections (Kosovo Online) • Stefan Veljkovic on legality and legitimacy of voting (social media, KoSSev) • D.S. sentenced to 10,000 euros for hooliganism and attack on journalist in Zvecan (KoSSev) • Free transport from N. Mitrovica in organization of “Joe Travel” and group of students to gathering in Kragujevac on Sretenje Statehood Day (KoSSev) • Weber: Kurti’s approach to northern Kosovo and allies, reasons for loss of support in elections (media) • Prosecutors for organised crime to take over corruption probe in Novi Sad railway station tragedy (Tanjug) International Media: • Countering Violent Extremism: A Success Story from Kosovo (PI) • Surveillance in Serbia: Easy to Purchase, Zero Control (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 13, 2025

Albanian Language Media: Latest update from CEC, 99.72% of votes processed (media) Kryeziu: Kosovo Government has nothing to do with CEC servers or software (media) PDK: We prefer coalition with opposition, we rule out coalition with VV (Koha) PDK: We remain committed to building a stronger Kosovo (RTK) Abdixhiku: LDK will have 180,000 votes; will get 20 percent (media) Haradinaj gets letter from U.S. congressman: Proof of Kosovo-US partnership (media) Rasic demands increased caution from CEC during vote count (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Counting of votes for MPs started in North Mitrovica yesterday (Radio Mitrovica sever, KoSSev) The mast on the Zvecan fortress cut, then a new one installed - the flag is flying again (KoSSev) Moore: Kurti has lost the trust of the US; New government immediately to form the Community of Serb Municipalities (Kosovo Online, Kurir) Silent vigil for Novi Sad victims turns into heated discussion on student protests (KoSSev) Xi congratulates Vucic on Serbia's Statehood Day (Tanjug, media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 12, 2025

Albanian Language Media: CEC: Vote integrity hasn’t been jeopardized; final results will be accurate (media) NATO will cooperate with any government formed in Kosovo (RTK) EU Mission Head: Vucic interfered in Kosovo elections (media) Rohde congratulates Kosovo on progress in fight against corruption (media) Osmani: Kosovo on global map of discussions on artificial intelligence (media) Maqedonci is attending meeting of Contact Group for Ukraine (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Attempts to tamper with results of Serbian List, Pristina aims to cut off links between Serbs and Belgrade (Tanjug, media) Petkovic on vote counting in Kosovo, says CEC system down, ‘a complete breakdown’ (Tanjug, social media) 3 days after elections votes from 11 polling stations still not counted (Alternativna.com) Bisevac thanks supporters for trust, says their votes were not purchased (Radio KIM) Selimi claims KLA did not arrest people in Drenica, in Kosovo he served sentence for torturing prisoners (KoSSev) Brnabic: We are ready to meet demands identified by students as unfulfilled (Tanjug) 15 Minutes of Silence vigil commemorating victims of Novi Sad tragedy held in Mitrovica North (KoSSev) Opinion: Trump’s dismantling of USAID harms U.S. interests and is a gift to our competitors (media) Humanitarian: Charity and sales exhibition of pottery works in Gracanica tomorrow (KoSSev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 12, 2025

Albanian Language Media: EU observation mission presents preliminary findings on Kosovo elections (media) Kallas and Kos: Implement dialogue obligations without delay and preconditions (Reporteri) Kurti announces government formation (media) Haradinaj: Complete failure of CEC’s system in parliamentary elections (media) Osmani meets J.D. Vance, “lasting alliance, destined for continuous strengthening” (media) EU observers hail peaceful and vibrant Kosovo elections, criticize harsh rhetoric (PI) Orav: New government must fulfill tasks so that Kosovo can join the EU (Koha) Kurti writes to EU: Serbia is oppressing Albanians in Presevo Valley (media) VV complains that 716 of its votes were registered to another entity (Koha) Rasic accuses Serbian List of trying to manipulate his party’s votes (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic: Central Election Commission not recording Serbian votes, attempt to tamper electoral will is underway (Kosovo Online, media, social media) Milovic says some want to alter will of Serbian people, calls on election observers to upheld democracy (Kosovo Online) CEC’s update on Tuesday, at 18.30: Serbian List won 37.529 votes, For Freedom, Justice and Survival 3.913 (KoSSev) Democracy in Action: Delays in vote counting undermine confidence in electoral process (Radio KIM) Vote counting in Pristina Counting Centre interrupted over clash between Self-determination and LDK members (media) Vucevic: Every day of blockades, strikes carries high economic cost for Serbia (Tanjug) Vucic: Statehood Day rally will be held in Sremska Mitrovica (N1) Serbian students begin march to Kragujevac for Statehood Day protest (N1) International Media: Kosovo’s leader faces hunt for coalition partners after election (Financial Times)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 11, 2025

Albanian Language Media: Osmani attends dinner hosted by Macron on eve of summit on AI (media) Osmani meets US Vice President J.D. Vance (media) Kosovo scores better in Corruption Perception Index for 2024 (media) Investigations initiated following problems with CEC website (media) CEC issues clarification on preliminary results for 21 polling stations (Telegrafi) Kanin: Quarrels with the Americans did not help Kurti (RFE) Haradinaj meets Guerot, discuss election flow and NATO membership (Klan) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: I expect problems regarding NIS, blockades destroying economy (Tanjug) Trump congratulates Vucic on Serbia’s Statehood Day (media, social media) Office for KiM reacts to attack on Djoric family home, says Self-determination supporters behind it (media) Arsenijevic: We have achieved serious success, 3.200 votes for Serbian Democracy (media, social media) Centre of Social Welfare employees in Zubin Potok released (Radio KIM) Students organize third 15 Minutes of Silence vigil at Mitrovica North promenade tomorrow (Alternativna.com) Opinion: Kosovo election result: Gateway to rapprochement with the EU (The Guardian) Bedri beckons … (media) International Media: Public perceptions of corruption in Balkans continue to worsen: Report (BIRN) Tirana mayor arrested on corruption and money-laundering charges (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 11, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 11, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Hamza: No coalition with Vetevendosje, we’ll form govt voted by people (media) CEC latest figures on election results (media) Counting of votes for candidates for MPs begins on Tuesday (media) DiA: System's malfunction on election day has faded citizens' trust in CEC (Koha) PACE delegation: Elections were inclusive and peaceful (media) Socialist International congratulates Kurti on winning the elections (media) Turkish Embassy in Kosovo reacts to Damka's arrest (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Serbian List’s victory demonstrates responsible and serious approach of Serbs in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) Petkovic congratulates Serbian List on election victory (Radio KIM) Results of voting in Mitrovica North published (Radio KIM) Marinkovic: Opposition coalition likely as Kosovo faces post-election uncertainty (KoSSev) Djuric attends Friends of Western Balkans meeting in Rome (media) Djuric met Kallas and Kos (Kosovo Online) Vucic: I am always for dialogue, that is why I am offering it (Tanjug) International Media: Kosovo election leaves PM Kurti needing partners to govern (Balkan Insight) Preliminary election results 2025: in context (Kosovo 2.0)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 11, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 11, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Hamza: No coalition with Vetevendosje, we’ll form govt voted by people (media) CEC latest figures on election results (media) Counting of votes for candidates for MPs begins on Tuesday (media) DiA: System's malfunction on election day has faded citizens' trust in CEC (Koha) PACE delegation: Elections were inclusive and peaceful (media) Socialist International congratulates Kurti on winning the elections (media) Turkish Embassy in Kosovo reacts to Damka's arrest (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Serbian List’s victory demonstrates responsible and serious approach of Serbs in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) Petkovic congratulates Serbian List on election victory (Radio KIM) Results of voting in Mitrovica North published (Radio KIM) Marinkovic: Opposition coalition likely as Kosovo faces post-election uncertainty (KoSSev) Djuric attends Friends of Western Balkans meeting in Rome (media) Djuric met Kallas and Kos (Kosovo Online) Vucic: I am always for dialogue, that is why I am offering it (Tanjug) International Media: Kosovo election leaves PM Kurti needing partners to govern (Balkan Insight) Preliminary election results 2025: in context (Kosovo 2.0)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 10, 2025

Albanian Language Media: Osmani travels to Paris at invitation of President Macron (media) EU welcomes smooth course of election process in Kosovo (media) Abdixhiku: We’ll announce our political positions after final vote count (media) Haradinaj: We would cooperate with opposition, without any conditions (media) Coalition for Family doesn’t pass threshold, “we’re happy with results” (media) AmCham condemns “Kurti’s verbal attacks” against Klan Kosova (media) Damka detained for 48 hours; incident not related to elections (media) Schieder congratulates Kurti on election win, “hope for dialogue revival” (media) Serbian Language Media: Serbian officials on Serbian List electoral victory, elections in Kosovo (Tanjug, RTS, media) Vote counting in Mitrovica North postponed for afternoon (Kosovo Online) Milicevic: Expected results, CEC technical problems ‘scandalous’ (Radio KIM) Selimi, Buzhala on Kurti’s electoral victory celebration (KoSSev, N1, RTS social media) Home of Djoric family in Lipljan stoned, windows broken (TV Most, RTS) Students complete run from Kragujevac to Belgrade (N1) Consumer organization calls for 5-day boycott in Serbia (N1) International Media: Kosovo’s ruling Vetevendosje party claims victory in parliamentary elections (BIRN) Ruling Vetevendosje party loses majority, initial results show (The Guardian) Kosovo’s governing party wins parliamentary election but without majority, preliminary results show (AP) EBRD invests 113 million euro in Kosovo in 2024 (SeeNews) Britain considers arms exports to Kosovo (UKdefencejournal) Serbia’s student protests and Kosovo: Between hope and concerns (PI)