UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 20, 2026 Osmani: Kosovo in Board of Peace paves way for new recognitions (Klan) Board of Peace: Kosovo pledges to send troops to Gaza (Kallxo) Trump: Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan sending troops to Gaza stabilization force (Times of Israel) Hamza about Board of Peace: We support the initiative unconditionally (RTV21) Kurti highlights two priority laws of the government (RFE) Suspect for murder of Bosniak activist in 2010 in Leposavic arrested (media) Serbian List leader Zlatan Elek resigns post of MP (Express) Kosovo Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week (AP) BIRN and Internews Kosova win legal battle against Kosovo’s AIP (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 20, 2026 Trump to Kosovo and Serbia, “when you don’t get along, call and we’ll solve it” (media) Rama to Trump about trial of ex-KLA leaders: Let’s do something before its too late (media) US presses NATO for major reset, ending mission in Iraq (Politico/media) The Pentagon: No changes in deployment of forces (RFE) Kosovo ex-guerilla leaders say justice demands acquittal at trial’s end (BIRN) Kosovo court sentences man for femicide (Prishtina Insight) Ministry: Extremist language used in protest in front of Kosovo’s office in Belgrade (Koha) 'Made in Kosovo': New barcode could boost experts after years of borrowed labels (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 18, 2026 Osmani will travel to Washington for Board of Peace inauguration (Kanal 10/RFE) Konjufca in the Hague: Verdict to be in line with the history of KLA (Albanian Post) “Freedom has a Name”: Over 130,000 people took part in the march (Reporteri) Osmani on 2nd term: In hands of MPs; ready to continue my contribution (Kanal 10) EU: Waiting for clarifications from Kosovo authorities on faculty in the north (Kossev) US Embassy: Today 18 years ago, US formally recognized Kosovo (all media) Muja: I expect that Konjufca will be in charge for talks with Serbia (Kosovo Online) ‘You never really leave’: How three exiles gave a Kosovo village new life (BIRN) Sandulovic says he was beaten for apologizing for crimes in Kosovo (A2CNN) Serbian police ‘chase down’ protesters as clashes erupt in Belgrade park (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 18, 2026 Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders (Reuters) ‘Not in our name’: Kosovars protest Hague war crimes trial (BIRN) KLA War Veterans to Specialist Chambers: Count all these opposing voices (all media) Konjufca in the Hague, “optimistic that KLA leaders will soon return to Kosovo” (RTK) Albanian PM shares video of call with former President Thaci (all media) Kurti: On 18th anniversary, Kosovo is stronger than ever (all media) Erdogan congratulates Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (RTK) British MP Kearns writes about her stay in Kosovo (Express) Rasic: Problems of Serbs are result of inadequate political representation (RTK2) Police find weapons and ammunition in three separate locations in the north (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 17, 2026 Assembly holds session on anniversary of declaration of independence (all media) Kurti: Those who declared independence are unjustly in the Hague today (Telegrafi) Hague war crimes trial casts shadow over Kosovo’s 18th birthday celebrations (RFE) Rubio: US unwavering in support of Kosovo sovereignty, territorial integrity (all media) North Macedonia President congratulates Kosovo, “stability and prosperity” (Kallxo) Israel congratulates Kosovo on anniversary of declaration of independence (Express) Petritsch: Kosovo to sincerely engage with Serbs in the north (RFE/Kosovo Online) Hill: Serbia-Kosovo dialogue must be reviewed, progress too slow (Kosovo Online) Hand grenade and ammunition found in abandoned house in Kosovo north (Kossev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 17, 2026 Leaders send letters to Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (all media) Prattipati: Kosovo continues to build a secure future (RTK) Kosovo Assembly adopts draft budget law in first reading (RFE) Kurti hosts Albanian PM Rama, discuss relations and shared projects (Koha) 200,000 people expected to take part in today’s protest in support of former KLA leaders (Sinjali) Kosovo ex-guerilla leaders’ defence claims prosecution failed to prove guilt (BIRN) Osmani awards British MP Kearns with Presidential Medal of Merit (Telegrafi/Reporteri) Kosovo canal attack suspects plead not guilty to terrorism charges (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 16, 2026 Trump sends a letter to Kosovo President Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (media) Osmani hosts Albanian PM Rama, focus on Kosovo-Albania coordination (media) Rama: President Osmani was threatened by Specialist Chambers prosecutors (media) Kurti meets Orav; “Kosovo a reliable partner of the European Union” (media) Haxhiu backs protest in support of former KLA leaders in the Hague (media) Maqedonci reacts to Mojsilovic: KSF empowerment is not a threat to anyone (media) AJK express concern over non-renewal of two journalists’ contracts at RTK (media) Police find weapons, ammunition and tactical equipment in Zubin Potok (Kossev) IMF cuts Kosovo's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.8% (SeeNews) When a home becomes a school: Recalling Kosovo’s ‘unique’ underground classes (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 16, 2026 Kosovo MPs meet today to discuss €4 billion budget (Telegrafi) Osmani commends assembly for ratifying EU Growth Plan agreements (media) Kurti: Radoicic must be handed over to Kosovo; Basic Agreement must be signed (media) Kurti meets UNDP Administrator, “Kosovo has enjoyed fruitful collaboration with UNDP” (media) Congressman Self: Extremely strong, bipartisan confidence in Osmani’s leadership (media) Gucati: Presidents Begaj and Osmani expected to take part in February 17 protest (media) From Central Europe, Rubio rejects NATO exit talk, calls for stronger European role (RFE) Rama: We’ll send budget law to court, if Pristina budget law is not concluded (KTV) Kosovo leaders’ messages on the Day of the Ashkali Community (media) As Kosovo tries war crimes in absentia, experts urge strict safeguards (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 13, 2026 Kurti travels to Germany, will attend Munich Security Conference (media) Ahead of Munich conference, Rubio says world at ‘defining moment’ (RFE) Osmani: Kosovo fully aligned with the United States (media) Murati: Kurti is ready to discuss with parties the issue of the President (Express) Kosovo, Albania parliaments adopt resolutions seeking justice for Thaci (BIRN) Krasniqi about meeting with Serb mayors: Government is ready to support them (Koha) Serb mayors: We didn’t discuss integration in meeting with minister Krasniqi (Kallxo) Gervalla: No one is above the law (Nacionale) Senior German official Frank Schwabe visiting Kosovo (media) Kosovo aims to start building Albania railway link in four years (SeeNews) Kosovo’s “Hard Teeth” turns waiting into a monument at Venice Biennale 2026 (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 13, 2026 UNMIK chief welcomes establishment of Kosovo’s new institutions (Kosovapress) US Embassy welcomes formation of assembly and govt of Kosovo (media) Kosovo Assembly adopts resolution in support of former KLA leaders in the Hague (media) Haradinaj says he will withdraw as leader of the AAK (RFE) Hargreaves: Kurti signaled close cooperation and protection of minorities (Kanal 10) SL opposes integration of healthcare and education in the north in Kosovo’s system (Kallxo) US Embassy: Authorities should find a solution that enables continuation of educational services (Kossev) German embassy: We’re closely monitoring situation regarding Faculty of Technical Sciences (Kosovo Online)