Albanian Language Media: 15 years since ICJ ruled Kosovo independence didn’t violate intl law (media) Kurti: ICJ opinion one of most inspiring moments in international relations (media) Kusari Lila calls for an end to the political deadlock (RTK) Rasic: I strongly believe Limaj will accept Kurti’s offer (media) Osmani hosts Orav, discuss political situation and recent developments (media) Musliu: Arsenijevic was rewarded with apartment in Serbia by Radoicic (media) KFOR places warning signs along Kosovo-Serbia ABL (RTK) Osmani congratulates Belgium on National Day (media) Kosovo Police arrest Serbian national wanted by Germany (media) Police Inspectorate publishes report on “responding to citizen calls” (media) Rohde visits German KFOR troops stationed at Camp Bondsteel (media) “Radar” on role of Vucic’s ‘praetorian guard’ in arrest of Kosovo policemen (AP) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic: I will ask all diplomatic representatives what Popovic said wrong about KLA (media) French Embassy on Popovic: We are closely monitoring case; call for resumption of dialogue (media) International representatives in Kosovo monitoring Popovic case, but without stronger condemnation (Kosovo Online) Stevic: Constant pressure on Serbian community, reports in UN SC necessary to show real picture (Kosovo Online) KFOR installs new and replaces old signs along ABL (Radio KIM, media) Defense lawyers in Banjska case: Today’s witnesses did not mention Dusan Maksimovic and Vladimir Tolic (media) Dragan Ristic from Djakovica pleaded not guilty in a hearing today (media) Hearing in tear-gas case against Svecla and others adjourned again (media) Serbian Government to mark first 100 days in office in Knjazevac Friday (Tanjug) International: Kosovo’s premier signals possible coalition may end deadlock (Bloomberg) In Kosovo, municipal elections remain a man’s word (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 22, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kurti comments on Popovic’s arrest, accuses Serbia of inciting tensions (media) Kurti: News about agreement for institutions or not, this week (media) Police find two Serbian-manufactured RPGs in Mitrovica North (media) Svecla: Belgrade organized and supplied terrorist and criminal gangs (media) Kurti: We depoliticized integration of Serbs in society and institutions (AP) Decision to detain policemen involved in Zejnullahu’s death annulled (media) Serbian Language Media: Belgrade, Pristina top officials trade accusations following Igor Popovic’s arrest and detention (KoSSev, media, social media) Serbian prosecutors open case into Popovic’s arrest, call on police and intelligence to identify alleged perpetrators (KoSSev) Serbian PM condemns Igor Popovic’s arrest (Tanjug) Serbian Democracy demands immediate release of Igor Popovic (Radio KIM) UNMIK on Popovic’s arrest and detention (Kosovo Online) UK, Italian embassies on Popovic’s arrest and detention (Kosovo Online) MFRR says EC report insufficient response to deteriorating media freedom (N1) International Media: Kosovo households and businesses turn to solar energy to reduce costs (PI)

Albanian Language Media: Kosovo Assembly fails to constitute even after 50 attempts (media) PDK: We won’t vote for any former VV minister for Assembly Speaker (media) Abdixhiku: I don’t expect any solution in the remaining days of deadline (media) Bahtiri: No agreement between Kurti and Limaj (media) Peci: If parties don’t reflect this week, we need to look into elections (media) Rasic: If VV proposes Limaj for Assembly Speaker, I will vote in favor (Express) Attorney shaves head in protest over repeated failures to form Assembly (media) Kurti meets OSCE Head of Mission Gerard McGurk (media) NATO official: Our engagement for regional stability is unwavering (Klan) Police Inspectorate arrests police officer over suspected abuse of duty (media) Serbian Language Media Rushing to build bridges over the Ibar – As the main one remains closed (KoSSev) Two houses demolished because of bridge construction, one of the owners said no decision, alternative or compensation were given to him (Alternativna.com) Serbian Democracy calls on KFOR to block new bridge for traffic if it opens (KoSSev, social media) Reactions to Popovic’s case continue (media) Lawyer in Popovic’s case: We have reached a point where you can't say anything public here dislikes (Kosovo Online) OSCE Mission in Kosovo on Popovic: It is important to ensure fair and impartial judicial proceeding (media, social media) German Embassy: We took note of Popovic’s arrest, will continue monitoring course of event (Kosovo Online) Trial in Banjska case continues today (Radio KIM) Concert of Dragica Crnogorcevic in Prizren cancelled over security warning (KoSSev, media) International: Kosovo Serb police officer detained over spying allegation (PI) Animal welfare concerns in Kosovo over ‘business’ of stray dog adoption (BIRN) Kosovo’s ANIBAR animation festival questions everything (PI)

Albanian Language Media:  Pierce: No need for new approach, just implement existing agreements (media) 49th attempt to constitute Assembly failed on Saturday, session to resume today (media) Political stalemate continues: Limaj insists on Parliament Speaker role (RTK) Civil society opposes government actions following Supreme Court ruling (RTK) One-month detention for Serbian official who insulted KLA (media) Site clearing Begins at ‘3 Skyscrapers’ for construction of new bridge (Klan) Court session for the 'Banjska' case to be held today (RTK) Serbian Language Media:  Office for KiM Assistant Director Popovic rendered 30-day detention (media) Vucic, Djuric react to Popovic’s arrest, warn of consequences (media, social media) Petkovic says Popovic’s detention political decision, accuses international community of complicity (media) Serbian List terms Popovic’s detention as attack on dialogue and arbitrariness (media) Lawyer announces appeal, says Popovic did not incite hatred (media) Serbia ready to continue dialogue, constructive cooperation, Vucic tells Pierce on Friday (Tanjug, media) Petritsch: Kurti lacks a culture of compromise, hence crisis in Kosovo and stalemate in dialogue (Kosovo Online) 26 years since kidnapping of SOC monk Stefan Puric in Budisavce, near Klina (Radio KIM, Radio Goradevac) Bridge jumper from Kosovo disqualified in Podgorica over ‘double-headed eagle’ gesture (KoSSev, media) European Socialist Youth unanimously adopts resolution in support of Serbian students (N1)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani hints that she has authority, but conditions for new elections have not yet been met (Express) Murati accuses Supreme Court of violating the Constitution: “An absurd decision” (media) Court session for 'Banjska' case postponed (media) Police officer arrested for espionage to appear in Court today (Reporteri) Kosovo Police Inspectorate opens new offices in North Mitrovica (RTK) AAK MP: We will not vote for Limaj as Assembly Speaker (media) Ferid Agani forms a new political party in Kosovo (Reporteri) Serbian Language Media Petkovic met UK Special Envoy for WB Pierce, discussed Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (media) Memorial to Serbs killed and kidnapped in Orahovac in 1998 held today (TV Most, Tanjug) Milenkovic: Political actors aware new elections are only option, but no agreement on date (media) KDI: As never before, this government has ignored recommendations of civil society (Kosovo Online) Deputy mayor of South Mitrovica unveils animation of new bridge over Ibar River (KoSSev, media) Hearing in Banjska case adjourned, new one to take place on Monday (media) Outgoing EU Ambassador says Serbia’s progress is common goal (N1, media) PM denies repression against universities (N1) EP initiates resolution on protests in Serbia (N1) Opinion: Al Jazeera Balkans’ closure adds to regional media’s woes (Balkan Insight) International: Kapetanovic: The Growth Plan has injected fresh energy into our region’s EU path (EWB)

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani: If there is no solution by the weekend, I will turn to Constitutional Court (media) Osmani: At the end of May, I received information that Serbia was planning escalation (media) Rexhepi after meeting Barbano: Judiciary will defend its independence (RTK) U.S. Embassy reminds MPs: Deadline for Assembly constitution is approaching (Klan) Citaku criticizes Kurti’s trip to Greece: This man has neither sensitivity nor responsibility (media) “Millions in dinars, tens of thousands of euros, and unlicensed weapon found with suspect” (media) Serbian Language Media:  Djuric: Ghana's respect for our territorial integrity and UN Charter exceptionally important (Tanjug) Djuric, Petkovic react to Osmani’s press conference (Tanjug, media, social media) RFE: From fiscalization to bridges - decisions of Kosovo outgoing government called into question (Kosovo Online) Serb, member of Kosovo police, arrested under espionage allegations sent to 48-hours detention (Radio KIM) Vucic hosts UAE President in Belgrade (Tanjug, media) Kos says Belgrade’s progress is slow (N1) Protesters arrested at Belgrade Fair (N1) International Media:  Five arrested in Kosovo over illegal transfer of public land after KALLXO investigation (Prishtina Insight)

Albanian Language Media: MPs fail again, Assembly not constituted after 48 attempts (media) IMF also removes Kosovo from list of conflict-affected states (media) Kosovo to benefit from EU financial framework (RTK) Osmani meets Prattipati, discuss security developments (media) Slavisa Filic sentenced to 15 years in prison for war crimes in Kosovo (media) Anti-espionage operation in Kosovo (media) Kusari-Lila: Unblocking would have been easy if MPs commenced constitutional obligation, vote (media) Uran Ismajli announces candidacy for Mayor of Pristina (media) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic meets Cypriot Ambassador, says Pristina wishes no peace or solution, but tensions (Tanjug) Serb sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison, lawyer says proceeding staged (KoSSev, Kosovo Online) Media: Serb, lieutenant in Kosovo police arrested at Bella Zemlja crossing, under espionage allegations (Kosovo Online) Poll shows students see fight against repression and for justice as top priorities (N1, BETA) Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia meets preconditions for electricity market integration (Tanjug) International: Kosovo languishes as a day-trip destination (Balkan Insight) Burning question: Balkan countries scramble to confront rising wildfire threat (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media:  Orav, Rohde, Barbano: Political interference in judiciary, unacceptable (Dukagjini) PDK: Prosecutor’s Office to take action against Kurti and ministers for holding dual roles (media) AVONET: Hands off the independent judicial and prosecutorial system! (RTK) Another death threat email sent to President Osmani (media) German Embassy has no information on any escalation of situation in Kosovo (RFE) Vetevendosje reacts to Specialist Chambers decision in Thaci et al. case (media) Serbian Language Media:  Kosovo court ruling on dual mandates ignites political tensions and international reactions (KoSSev) Mijacic: Kurti’s government technical, however, pressure on Serbs is not ‘technical’ (media, social media) RFE: German Embassy in Pristina does not have information about ‘any escalation of situation in Kosovo’ (KoSSev) Telekom Serbia CEO calls for EC protection in Kosovo (N1, media) Vucic: Economic damage resulting from blockades amounts to billions of euros (Tanjug) Opposition meeting in Belgrade (N1) Opinion: Kosovo – from centerpiece to omission: Vidovdan retrospective through Serbia’s President’s rhetoric (KoSSev) International Media:  Kosovo Special Court dismisses Thaci motion to scrap several charges (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Kosovo remains reliable ally in defending democratic values (media) Kosovo’s Supreme Court strongly responds to government attacks (media) LDK submits Supreme Court decision to Special Prosecution (media) KLI reacts to caretaker government's attacks on judiciary (media) Special Chambers reject defense motion of former KLA leaders (media) Krasniqi on Special Court decision: Justice may be delayed, but truth does not change (media) Kosovo Writers’ League reacts to Hague trial of former KLA leaders (RTK) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic informs Dutch Ambassador of situation in Kosovo (Tanjug) Drecun: Kurti is trying to prevent the Serbian List from protecting the interests of Serbs in any way (RTS) Raska-Prizren Diocese on meeting with UK Special Envoy: It is necessary to regulate legal position of SOC (KoSSev, media, social media) Peci: Disrespecting Supreme Court decision represents “dictatorship of authorities” (Kosovo Online, media) Lucic: EU should protect Telekom Srbija, Pristina does not respect its own laws when it comes to our company (Kosovo Online, Prva TV) Raids at three locations in Kosovo due to suspicion of abuse of official position (KoSSev) International: European Commission takes no position on Kosovo-Telekom Serbia dispute (Euronews)

Albanian Language Media:  UK calls for urgent formation of institutions, fulfillment of Dialogue commitments (media) Caretaker government: Supreme Court decision unfounded, biased, arbitrary (media) LDK to submit Supreme Court ruling as evidence to Prosecutor’s Office (Kallxo) Rohde: Constitutional Court cannot do the job of politicians (Dukagjini) COMKFOR hosts Pierce, discuss security in Kosovo (RTK) Osmani: Kosovo offers great potential for foreign investors (media) “Caretaker ministers should resign, constitution violated with over 60 decisions” (media) Serbian Language Media:  Vucic discusses investments and projects with EBRD’s Patrone (N1, Tanjug, media) Great Britain's envoy Karen Pierce met with representatives across Kosovo Serb community (media, social media)   Petkovic reacts to Osmani’s remarks about Serbia attempting to destabilize Kosovo (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, media) Cakolil: Supreme Court clarified Government has no mandate, all decisions void (media) Pleskovic says he is not guilty for acts he is accused of (Radio KIM, KoSSev) EFJ-IFJ warn of latest threats against N1 (N1) International Media:  Inside Kosovo’s prisons: Rehabilitation programs aim to support resocialization (Prishtina Insight)