Albanian Language Media:

Kurti highlights “importance of confronting two related threats” (media)
Osmani travels to Washington at invitation of U.S. Secretary of State (ekonomia)
Krasniqi: In our mission to return Kosovo to right path, worthy of our children's dreams (ekonomia)
Szunyog: RTK new director should be appointed through meritorious process (Kallxo)
Switzerland’s National Council President starts his visit to Kosovo today (RTK)
Kosovo and Vanuatu sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (RTK)
Haxhiu on the KIJ report: It doesn't stand, they don't have the right information (Koha)
Serbs interested to get Kosovo documents (Kosovapress)
Haradinaj calls for justice for Bytyqi brothers killed in Serbia in ’99 (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Veljkovic on discrimination: Illegal construction by Albanians in Gracanica for years, while construction is prohibited in North Mitrovica (Media Centre, social media)
Lawyer: Detention of Sladjan Trajkovic extended for two more months (Kosovo Online)
Cadez: FTA with Egypt to open door to Africa to Serbian companies (Tanjug)
26th anniversary of murder of Serbian police captain Srdjan Perovic in Lodja village, near Pec (Kosovo Online, social media)

Opinion:

Western Balkans Six Need to Work Together for Sake of EU Enlargement (Balkan Insight)

Humanitarian/Development:

Politics – the main culprit for non-cooperation between Serbian and Albanian artists in Kosovo (Radio KIM)

Albanian Language Media:

Kurti: Nothing serves more peace than Kosovo in EU and NATO (media)
Ahmetxhekaj resigns post of RTK General Director (media)
Serwer on Lajcak: I always like surprises, but don’t expect anything new (media)
Kosovo and Albania to strengthen border cooperation (Telegrafi)
Pamphlets inciting hatred seen in the north of Kosovo (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Arrested juvenile released, proceeding of “inciting hatred” initiated against five juveniles (KoSSev)
“Continuation of instilling fear in citizens“: Principals of north Kosovo schools accused of obstructing elections (N1)
Vucic: I dream of developed Serbia, Kurti dreams of wars (Tanjug, media)
Djuric: Kurti's futile attempt to demonise Serbia, Pristina is a factor of instability (media, social media)
Marko Djuric will represent Serbia in Washington at NATO summit (N1, BETA)
Vucevic thanks Argentina for not recognizing Kosovo (Tanjug, media)
Serbian List: Beating and mistreatment of Serbs continue, high time for Quint to react (Kosovo Online)
Djosic: An Albanian neighbour attacked me in presence of my child, there is no protection for us (Kosovo Online)

Albanian Language Media:

Kurti: Threats to Kosovo's security are increasing (Koha)
Osmani congratulates Starmer: UK, a special place in the hearts of Kosovars (RTK)
Germany in line with U.S.: Constitutional Court, the only institution that can evaluate draft statute of Association (Reporteri)
Ahmeti meets Pacific Islands Forum SG, talks about Kosovo's progress over years (Reporteri)
Abdixiku meets Franges, discuss current situation in Kosovo (ekonomia)
KIJ: Around 113,000 pending cases, the right to a timely trial is being violated (Koha)
Suspended, but with salary: 144 police officers were paid in violation of law (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Djuric: No progress in negotiations until the EU sanctions Kurti's regime (Blic TV, Radio Mitrovica sever)
Vucevic: Strong army a guarantor of peace for Serbia (Tanjug, media)
Szunyog expressed readiness to facilitate information session on property related disputes (Radio Kontakt plus, social media)
What about the return of Serbs to Kosovo? (Radio KIM)
Timothy Less: Kaja Kallas' influence limited; I don't expect many changes (Tanjug)
Opposition politician criticises Vucic for “disclosing sensitive information” (N1)
Serbia did not align with EU decisions regarding Ukraine, North Korea (N1)
Detention of two Albanians arrested for “espionage” extended by two more months (Kosovo Online)

International:

Kurti: Don’t Doubt NATO. It Saved My People. (New York Times)

Humanitarian/Development:

"17 policemen and Chetniks raped me, they told me we will come again tomorrow", first testimony of Vasfije Krasniqi given to KLA, revealed (Reporteri)

Albanian Language Media:

• Osmani requests Slovenia's support for Kosovo's membership in EU and NATO (media)
• Kurti talks with governor of Izmir about deepening economic, cultural and educational ties (Klan)
• Konjufca: Serbia's ambition for expansion, source of insecurity in the region (RTK)
• Rohde: Kosovo-Serbia normalisation should result in recognition (media)
• Maqedonci responds to Vucic: "Bayraktars" fly for testing, not to observe neighbouring countries (media)
• Maqedonci: In case of attack on Kosovo, KFOR is responsible for security, but KSF is also constantly preparing for combat operations (Albanian Post)
• Prosecution starts dealing with case of school principals in the north who obstructed voting process (Koha)
• Osmani: Partnership with UNICEF, important in supporting children (RTK)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: The Pristina aircraft would have been destroyed if Kosovo was not under the control of KFOR (NMagazin, Beta, N1)
• Konrad: Unfortunate we do not see progress on the matter of establishing the A/CSM (Tanjug, Blic TV, Kosovo Online)
• Brnabic: Germany's clear stance - The Community of Serb Municipalities must be formed (Kosovo Online)
• The Court of Appeal rejected the appeals of the Serbs arrested for Banjska, Delevic: Expected outcome (Kosovo Online, KiM radio)
• Neziraj: The announcement about cooperation with the Belgrade Theatre is part of an artistic project (KiM radio, RFE)

Albanian Language Media:

Kosovo leaders congratulate the USA on the Independence Day (media)
Lajcak meets with Spanish Secretary of State for EU, talk about the dialogue (media)
Prime Minister of Fiji hosted Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmeti (RTK)
Albert Zogaj is re-elected chairman of the Judicial Council of Kosovo (media)
Head of EULEX congratulates Zogaj: We continue to be steadfast partners of KJC (Reporteri)
Kadrijaj: Demands of U.S. for implementation of agreement are normal as Kurti accepted it (ekonomia)
Government MPs leave the meeting of Committee for Ministry of Interior (media)
Hamza: PDK is always ready for elections (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Radosavljevic: Transitional Justice Strategy with numerous pitfalls, ignores post-conflict crimes (Kosovo Online, social media)
Defence of Sladjan Trajkovic asks his detention measure be revoked (Radio KIM)
How untrue Qendra Multimedia information became bait for media (KiM radio)
Brnabic meets with CDU/CSU representatives in German Bundestag (Tanjug)
“Populism ahead of elections”: Criticism of Konjufca’s statement that “hundreds of people train in Serbia and prepare for attack on Kosovo” (Danas, KoSSev)
Jakaj: The government did not meet the legislative agenda (Kosovo Online)

Albanian Language Media:

• Hovenier: Constitutional Court, the only body on planet that can assess draft statute of Association (Klan)
• Vetevendosje expects EU to convince Serbia to implement agreement (media)
• Haxhiu doesn’t expect Serbia will respond to request to extradite Kosovars (RFE)
• Serbia arrests person suspected of war crimes in Koshare in 1999 (media)
• Haxholli: Kosovo prisoners in Serbia not allowed visits as Serbia does not recognize their Kosovo documents (Klan)
• Haradinaj meets Hovenier, discuss current developments, cooperation (media)
• EULEX and Ministry of Justice sign two agreements on missing persons (RTK)

Serbian Language Media:

• Dacic: Suspect arrested for alleged crimes committed in Kosovo in 1999 (Tanjug, media)
• Drecun: No mechanism or EU bureaucrats will force Belgrade to recognize “the so-called Kosovo” (Tanjug, RTV, Kosovo Online)
• Milos Besic: The Brussels dialogue should be stopped (Danas, Kosovo Online)
• A Serb arrested in Brnjak released pending trial (KiM radio, KoSSev)
• Brnabic discusses “environmentally friendly lithium mining” with German businessmen (N1, Beta)

International Media:

• New HR Kallas to focus on Russia, appointment of special representative for Serbia and Kosovo expected (EWB)

Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti, Osmani and Konjufca to participate today Tirana's farewell ceremony for writer Ismail Kadare (media)
• Hovenier: The USA is proud of its support for people of Kosovo (RTK)
• Rohde: Banning 'Miredita-Dobar dan' promotes nationalism (RTK)
• Haxhiu: “Transitional Strategy” foundation for a fair future (RTK)
• Szunyog in Gjakova, appreciates Gjini’s efforts to promote inclusiveness and support (Klan)
• Eyal Waldman appointed Honorary Consul of Kosovo in Israel (ekonomia)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: Serbia under aerial surveillance (N1)
• Petkovic: Pristina killing the dialogue (Kosovo Online)
• Starovic: No matter how dissatisfied we are, we must not deviate from the negotiations in Brussels (Tanjug, RTS)
• Dacic: Serbia trying to protect borders, prevent human trafficking (N1, BETA)
• EU Ambassador says expansion a key priority (N1, BETA)
• Minister of Justice Haxhiu: Kosovo Constitutional Court opposition to Prime Minister Kurti's government (Danas, Beta)

International:

• ‘Undressed’ by AI: Serbian Women Defenceless Against Deepfake Porn (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media:

• Government: Serbia rejected sequencing plan and sabotaged discussion about the missing (Kllan)
• Lajcak: We agreed on a number of follow-up steps (RTK)
• The tripartite meeting in Brussels of chief negotiators, without any result (RFE)
• Kurti congratulates Schoof on appointment as Dutch PM (media)
• Osmani: Let’s protect and further promote democracy (media)
• Ulutas and Zupancic discuss security situation in Kosovo (Albanian Post)
• EU, U.S. call on Serbia to distance from Russia, following Lavrov’s deputy visit (RFE)
• Maqedonci meets Buhler, discuss also the goal of NATO membership (RTK)
• Exhibition about Srebrenica genocide opened at UN headquarters in NY (Klan)

Serbian Language Media:

• Petkovic: Pristina showed it is not ready for normalisation and further talks (Tanjug, Kosovo Online)
• Belgrade's delegation meets with Lajcak in Brussels (Tanjug, media)
• Djuric: Serbia grateful to Russia for support in international organisations (Tanjug)
• Djuric meets Tremonti, says Serbia wants cooperation with Italy to grow further, rights of Serbs in Kosovo endangered (Tanjug)
• Hill: Serbia, US on path to prosperity (N1, BETA)
• New EU investment package for Western Balkans (N1, BETA)
• More than 1700 Serbian drivers’ licences switched to Kosovo ones (Radio kontakt plus)

International Media:

• The Balkans are simmering (Peacefare.net)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, July 2, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

Osmani declares Wednesday a day of mourning in Kosovo in honour of Kadare (Koha)
Gervalla meets the Speaker of the Slovenian Parliament (media)
KLI: For six months government approved only 15% of planned draft laws (ekonomia)
Serb citizens convert driver’s licences: We live in Kosovo, we have to respect the law (RTK)
False bomb alert at Pristina Airport (Reporteri)
Serwer: Trump might support idea of ​​dividing Kosovo if re-elected US president (Reporteri)

Serbian Language Media:

Vucic meets with Grushko, thanks Russia for support in UN (Tanjug)
Vucevic: While Kurti in power, no possibility of progress in dialogue (Kosovo Online, Blic TV)
Hill: Normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina absolutely crucial (Kosovo Online, Euronews, diplomacyandcommerce.rs)
Gouillon: Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy to promote Serbia, defend its interests (Tanjug)
Cameraman who attacked Serbian politician at Gazimestan suspended (NMagazin, Beta, N1, KiM radio)
Statements on conflicts with Serbia have a negative impact on Kosovo's business environment (Kosovo Online, Gazeta Blic)

Humanitarian/Development:

OSCE report on domestic violence, inadequate trials for perpetrators (RTK)

Albanian Language Media:

Kurti: Request for transfer of arrested Kosovars, in spirit of Basic Agreement (media)
Lajcak: We will work to unblock implementation of Agreement (media)
NGOs from region condemn banning of “Miredita, Dobar Dan” festival in Belgrade (RFE)
Osmani: Kosovo should get candidate status for EU, measures to be lifted (EO)
Osmani meets Hovenier, discuss latest developments, including dialogue (media)
Ulutash meets with Buhler, discuss about supporting dialogue (Klan)

Serbian Language Media:

Petkovic: Those powerful would wish Serbia to recognize “violent secession of its territory” (Radio KIM)
New apprehension at Jarinje, Serb from Mitrovica North brought to police station, then released (KoSSev)
Police Inspectorate launched investigation into complaint over (in)action of police officers to assault near Gazimestan (KoSSev, media)
Lawyer: Witness did not identify Milenkovic as perpetrator of criminal act (Radio KIM)
Ninety NGOs call on Serbian authorities to reconsider ban on “Miredita, Dobar Dan” festival (N1, BETA)