Albanian Language Media: Kurti: Year 2024, the year of our passport (RTK) President Osmani decrees 24 new prosecutors, almost half of them women (media) Osmani, Hovenier visit grave of former Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova (media) Hovenier: I am leaving as a strong friend of Kosovo (Indeksonline) Kosovo increases sanctions against Russia (Kallxo) Hasani: Kosovo's sovereignty and territorial integrity, a national priority (RTK) First case of Mpox confirmed in Kosovo (media) Central Bank: Euro as only currency for payments has had positive effects (media) A parallel Serbian institution in the north, shut down (media) Serbian Language Media: Kosovo police raided offices of Urban Planning; Elshani says it is continuation of yesterday's operation (Kosovo Online, media) Serbian List says Kosovo police apprehended director of Urbanism social enterprise, strongly condemns raid on yet another institution (Kosovo Online, Radio Mitrovica sever, media) Vucevic: ''Invasion of so-called Kosovo police into 'Urbanizam' company, continuation of terror against Serbs'' (Tanjug, Danas) EULEX on CSOs report: We draw attention to Kosovo police on mandatory professional and impartial conduct (Alternativna.com) Kosovo police reacted ‘ex officio’ over removal of string with decorations, Arsenijevic says ‘ex-officio’ approach reserved for Serbs only (Alternativna.com, social media) Blakaj: During the inventory of war damage, no evidence was requested (Kosovo Online) Party of Kosovo Serbs demands resignation of Gracanica mayor (Radio KIM) Vucic: Rational approach needed to end Ukraine bloodshed (Tanjug) DS, Together party sign agreement on unification (N1) International Media: Kosovo, Serbia and Bosnia struggle on media ownership transparency (PI) Kosovo issues first war crimes verdict in defendant’s absence (BIRN) In divided Kosovo, some Albanians and Serbs do come together - at work (BIRN) From fear to the magic of Brussels (Kosovo 2.0) Commission urged not to designate Serbia lithium mine as ‘strategic project’ (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media: Vetevendosje won’t appeal ECAP decision on Serbian List (media) Hovenier holds farewell meeting with Kurti (media) Maqedonci: Attacks from Serbia possible while Radoicic and his group are at large (media) Munter: U.S. will no longer have traditional approach vis-à-vis Kosovo and Serbia (RFE) Hetemi: War crimes in Kosovo, documented more than of other wars in former Yugoslavia (Koha) CEC fails to hold meeting, LVV calls absence dishonest (RTK) Over 90,000 registered to vote from abroad (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: More countries will withdraw recognition of Kosovo (Kosovo Online, RTS) Vucic: Good, substantial discussion with Zelenskyy about important matters of cooperation (Tanjug, Kosovo Online) L.D. from Zvecan released from prison; Lawyer: Released two months early for good behavior (KiM radio, KoSSev) Mayor of Gracanica:  The police did not question the work of the municipality of Gracanica; the arrested worked on their own initiative (Kosovo Online) KP: Officials in Gracanica arrested for abuse of office and accepting bribes (KiM radio) Serbian national flag returned on Zvecan fortress, police drone raised (KoSSev) Sarajevo students rally in solidarity with Serbian protesters (N1)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti calls on diaspora to register: Four minutes of your time, four decisive years for Kosovo (media) • CEC awaits legal deadlines for certification of Serbian List (RTK) • Cedomir Aksic sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison for war crimes (media) • Police raid ‘Three Skyscrapers’ in north, encounter parallel structures (Reporteri) • Svecla: We shut down a parallel institution of Serbia in the north (media) • Hovenier honored that Osmani and her family spent Christmas at Bondsteel (RTK) • Mustafi: Serbia continues with discrimination against Albanians (Koha) • Tahiri: Kurti is embarrassing Kosovo in front of international partners (Reporteri) Serbian Language Media: • KP arrested two officials of the Gracanica Municipality (KiM radio, Kosovo Online, Media Center Caglavica) • KP in the premises of the Public Housing Company and the Directorate for Urban Building Land and Roads (KoSSev, KIM radio, Kosovo Online, RTS, media) • Office for KiM: Kurti continues terrorizing Serbs and looting their property in the north (Kosovo Online) • SL: Invasion into the Serbian institutions, Kurti's revenge for the failed attempt to ban us (Kosovo Online) • The Serbian national flag taken down again from the Zvecan fortress (KoSSev, Danas) • Odalovic hopes for a prompt meeting of the Commission, families of the missing deserve answers and truth (Kosovo Online) • Blakaj: Without political will, the establishment of the Joint Commission for the Missing Persons means nothing (Kosovo Online)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti warns of new attacks in Kosovo before and after the New Year (media) • Kurti: Let prosecutors come to prime minister's office to interview me (media) • CEC decision on non-certification of Serbian List, annulled (media) • Svecla denied visit to the Valley: Serbia continues with provocations (media) • MFA rejects Serbian minister's request to visit Kosovo (Albanian Post) • Haxhiu: Serbia is obliged to arrest Radoicic according to Extradition Convention (EO) • Government allocates €1,108,529 support for Albanian families in the Valley (RTK) • Constitutional Court of Kosovo Specialized Chambers rejects Thaci’s referral regarding violation of fundamental rights (Klan) • Kosovo leaders participate in Christmas celebrations (media) Serbian Language Media: • Minister Ristic denied entry to Kosovo (Tanjug, RTS) • Svecla refused permission to visit southern Serbia (N1, KoSSev) • Appeals panel certifies Serbian List election ticket (N1) • Serbian List: Our appeal accepted, CEC required to certify our list (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, KiM radio) • Igor Simic denies reports of physical assault at Rudare celebration (Kosovo Online) • UNMIK: CEC to support integrity of Kosovo electoral process (Kosovo Online) • Djuric thanks Russian, Belarusian ambassadors for support on Kosovo issue (Tanjug, Danas, media) • The light of good (KoSSev) • Vucic: Under no circumstances will we recognize the independence of Kosovo (Kosovo Online) • Ferguson: Serbs in northern Kosovo need special support; we strive to help (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, RTV)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti: Serbia's destabilizing policy, problem for entire region, Kosovo will not tolerate threats from anyone (Reporteri) • Hargreaves: Respect legal procedures rather than political interests (media) • Radoniqi: The non-certification of Serbian List has no legal basis (media) • CDHRF: Non-certification of Serbian List was politicized (media) • Kosovo, Albania special prosecutions sign cooperation agreement (media) • Qelaj:Ombudsperson in The Hague shows no interest to cooperate (Koha) • Osmani: May this holiday inspire us for a future with boundless hope (media) • Ombudsperson: There is a decrease in responses from the authorities (RTK) Serbian Language Media: • Elek says Serbian List to file appeal, CEC’s decision instructed by Kurti (Kosovo Online, media) • Party of Kosovo Serbs reacts to Kosovo media headlines (social media) • Arsenijevic reacts to CEC’s decision not to certify Serbian List (social media) • Buzhala: Kurti helps Vucic at moment of his biggest challenge (KoSSev, social media) • Hasani: The ban on the SL seriously harms Kosovo domestically and internationally (Kosovo Online) • Detention of three young men from Montenegro extended, lawyer warns of discrimination and unequal treatment (media) • Milos Subotic posts about number of police patrols in northern Kosovo (social media) • Serbian Ministry of Culture: Pristina falsifies reality and violates the laws of common sense (Kosovo Online) • Vucevic: Situation further complicated in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina (RTS) • Education minister says she would like to talk with students (N1) • AoPG: Sunday protest surpasses demonstrations that toppled Milosevic (N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 24, 2024 Albanian Language Media: CEC does not certify Serbian List for February 2025 general elections (media) Reactions following the non-certification of the Serbian List (media) PDK criticizes silence of MUP and MFA on verification of Serbian List (RTK) Haxhiu: Serbia to hand over terrorist leader Radoicic (RTK) Hovenier presented with Medal of Distinguished Service by Maqedonci (media) KFOR regional command west soldiers conduct joint evacuation training (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic discusses Kosovo issue, Bosnia and NIS with Lavrov (Tanjug, media) Vucic: Kurti is trying to remove only political opponent in Kosovo, which is Serbian List (media) Petkovic reacts to CEC decision not to certify Serbian List candidates (media) US Embassy expresses deep concern over CEC decision not to certify Serbian List candidates (Kosovo Online, media) Rohde: Concerned about CEC decision on Serbian List, equal application of law to everyone is essential (media, social media) EU: Process of certification should be based on legal standards, not political considerations (media) OSCE Mission reacts to CEC decision on Serbian List (media, social media) Djuric: Serbia to be strongest bulwark of international law (media) Protesting students: Stay with us – we’ve only just begun (N1) PM Vucevic: Rally drew large crowd, student demands unclear (N1) International Media: Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote (AP) For too many Serbian women, home is no haven (RFE)

Albanian Language Media: Kurti: Four days left for diaspora to register to vote (media) Lajcak: Encouraged by formation of joint commission on missing persons (media) Hill: U.S. doesn’t see evidence linking Belgrade to attack on Iber Lepenci (media) Kurti: Vetevendosje, a full member of the Socialist International (media) Former member of Serbian forces charged with war crimes in Kosovo (media) Tajani in Kosovo today, visits Italian KFOR for Christmas (RTK) Ramadani reacts to mass protests in Belgrade (media) Serbian Language Media: Elek: Orchestrated attacks from Pristina on SL proof that we are bastion of Serbs' protection (Kosovo Online) Rasic: SL responsible for dismissals and inconveniences caused to members of my party (Kosovo Online, Dukagjini) Jevtic: Greatest strength and need of Serbian people in Kosovo is unity (Kosovo Online, RTV, Tanjug) Archives of public gatherings: Between two and three times more people than official estimate of MIA (NMagazin, N1, Danas) Vucic acknowledges ‘exceptionally large gathering’ in Belgrade (N1) Visoki Decani: A large group of believers in the monastery, but there were more of them at Slavija (Kontakt plus radio, FB) US Ambassador Hill on NIS, Community of Serbian Municipalities, Ibar-Lepenac canal investigation (RTS) Reactions to Kosovo Government decision to allocate 100 euros to pensioners, youth, say ‘vote buying’ with public money (Kosovo Online, KoSSev) Djuric meets with China's Wang (media) Dacic receives Russian deputy minister of emergencies (Tanjug) Opinion: Kaja Kallas, hope and scepticism in Western Balkans diplomacy (ukandeu.ac) International Media: Silence over Kosovo canal blast fuels political tensions (Barron’s, AFP) Headcount results show Kosovo faces declining population, rising urbanization (PI) Investing in climate action would boost Kosovo’s economy and human capital (Emerging Europe) Proposed street mural of convicted Serbian general ‘glorifies war criminal’ (BIRN) Humanitarian: Animal protection in Kosovo: A long road ahead (KoSSev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 23, 2024 Albanian Language Media: EU hopes for progress in Serb integration after Kosovo elections (RFE) Kurti: 2024 is the year of our passport (media) Kurti and Osmani welcome launch of Starlink services in Kosovo (media) Albin Kurti called again for testimony by Special Prosecution (media) PM Rama: Kosovo should freeze dialogue with Serbia indefinitely (euronews.al) Rohde thanks Kosovo for support after attack in Germany (media) Government allocates 100 euro allowances for pensioners and children (media) Rasic: SL threatening and removing from work Serbs who support us (media) Graffiti with divisive content in North Mitrovica, case under investigation (RTK) Serbian Language Media: Vucic on the Jarinje-Mitrovica road reconstruction: We will pay everything; the Americans to solve the political problems (KoSSev) Ninic: Serbia gave something, surrendered something, but got nothing in return (KiM radio) Party in the wigwam, from the south Mitrovica say: First holiday square in the North since '99 (KoSSev) Kosovo Police Director responds to criticism over security lapses and ethnic issues (KoSSev) Milicevic: We face a turbulent election campaign, evident decline in support for Self-Determination (Kosovo Online) Mijacic: The EU should not remain silent on Rama's statements (Kosovo Online, KiM radio) International Media: Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president (abc.go.com) Tens of thousands of Serbs protest against President Aleksandar Vucic (euronews.com) Student blockades roil Serbia as teaching unions back young protesters (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media: • Kosovo, Albanian parliaments hold joint session in Pristina (media) • European Union deploys election observation mission to Kosovo (media) • Kurti: During Hovenier’s time here, Kosovo made incredible progress (media) • Kurti calls on diaspora to register for February 9 elections (media) • “Damage caused by attack on Iber-Lepenci canal, around €400 thousand” (RFE) • Osmani meets Fellin in Brussels, “our shared goal is clear” (media) • Kamberi: Serbia trying to isolate Presevo Valley Albanians from Kosovo (media) Serbian Language Media: • CSOs: The only viable, long-term solution lies in achieving ethnic balance within Kosovo police in four northern municipalities (Kosovo Online, social media) • Nemanja Vidic: Kosovo Serbs are fighters, keep striving for a better life (KoSSev) • Bisevac: Manipulating Serb numbers in Kosovo driven by the goal to change their status (Kosovo Online) • Ministry for Communities and Returns says Rasic did not support establishment of ‘Museum of Genocide’ (Radio KIM) • Police vehicle slid off the road near Varage, three officers injured (KoSSev) • Vucic: Serbia's cooperation with OSCE exceptional (Tanjug) International Media: • Kosovo census shows shrinking population as many Serbs heed political party calls to boycott (AP) • Danger of external interference in Balkans high: Mattarella (ANSA) • What Grenell’s return means for US diplomacy in the Balkans (intellinews.com) • BIRN reality check: Kosovo still failing children forced into street work

Albanian Language Media: • Ceku: Serbia violated the Brussels agreement (media) • Joint session of Kosovo’s and Albania’s Assembly MPs to be held today (media) • Italian President: Without KFOR, violence would have devastated region (RTK) • Wisner: Trump administration shouldn’t be tempted by territorial solutions in Balkans (RFE) • Albanian-American community organizations “regarding injustice” at the Hague (media) • Kurti at Hovenier's farewell reception: Ambassador, Kosovo will always be your home (media) • Rohde surprised no senior officials attended handover of head of Constitutional Court duty (Express) Serbian Language Media: • Vucic: Cluster 3 to be opened, respect given to Serbia more important (media) • Vucic meets with O'Brien (Tanjug) • Djuric meets with President of China Institute of International Studies (Tanjug) • UNS and DNKiM request Kosovo police to investigate threats against journalist Ilir Mirena (Kosovo Online, media) • Serbian People’s Movement extends support to youth and students in central Serbia (Radio KIM) • Elezi: All political subjects and candidates passed verification by Kosovo Judicial Council (media) • Kurti's Balkan tour: Messages for Belgrade, Brussels, or voters in Kosovo? (Kosovo Online) International Media: • Serbia mulls shutting schools early for winter as protests spread (Balkan Insight)