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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 30

• Kurti and Mustafa to project the new government today (RTK)
• Haxhiu: LVV-LDK agreement could be reached by the beginning of next week (RTK)
• Haziri: There is no issue that prevents agreement with LVV (media)
• Kurti: Association is basically dead (New Perspektiva)
• Kurti: Strengthening our armies should be a priority for both governments (media)
• Kosovo Consulate opens in Dusseldorf (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 29, 2019

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 29, 2019

Albanian Language Media:

• CEC officially informed President Thaci on 6 October elections (Kosovapress)
• Thousands of people from Albania arrive in Kosovo (media)
• Haradinaj arrives in Durres Albania: Kosovo will do the utmost; we will be together (Klan)

Serbian Language Media:

• Experience of Visegrad Group - Never enough of the regional cooperation (RTS)
• Serbs from Kosovo protest in front of Hungarian Embassy in Belgrade over decision to extradite Manitasevic to Pristina (KoSSev, Kosovo-online)
• One of the Deputy Assembly Speakers from the Serbian List (Vecernje Novosti)
• Safe House in northern Kosovo to be constructed soon (Kontakt plus radio)

Opinion:

• A spoiler in the Balkans? Russia and the final resolution of the Kosovo conflict (Carnegie Moscow Center)

International:

• The New Geography of Global Diplomacy - China Advances as the United States Retreats (Foreign Affairs)
• Ahead of NATO summit, Serbia buffeted between West and Russia (Reuters)
• Turkey Urged to Send Special Envoy to the Balkans (Balkan Insight)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Prince Filip: Construction of MHPP on the Sar Mountain must be stopped without delay (KoSSev, KIM radio, Kontakt plus radio)
• Environmental Crusaders: Green Faces in Southeast Europe (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 29

• Kurti, Mustafa to intensify talks, promise quick agreement (media)
• LVV and LDK to meet today to close all open issues (RTK)
• Osmani claims LVV-LDK agreement might be reached before Monday (RTK)
• U.S., UK call for quick formation of new institutions (Epoka e Re)
• Osmani: Deal with Serbia should include mutual recognition (EWB)
• Meta: Good relations with Serbia must not threaten Kosovo’s position (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 28, 2019

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 28, 2019

Albanian Language Media:

• Thaci: Situation in Albania remains grave, KSF to send more troops (media)
• Kurti and Mustafa to meet in the Assembly today (Gazeta Express)
• Osmani: Deal with Serbia should include mutual recognition (EWB)
• Excavations into suspected mass grave in Pristina to continue on Friday (RFE)

Serbian Language Media:

• The tragedy offers hope after all, which is shown on a single photo (B92, Tanjug, AP, Balkan Insight)
• Croatian MEP Picula appointed as EP rapporteur for Western Balkans (Hina, N1)
• Vucic intensifies relations with Russia, US Defence Ministry says (RFE, N1)
• Joseph: West to reconsider relations with Vucic after Pentagon report (VoA, N1, RTS)
• SNS, Kosovo Serb List officials appointed to University, faculties’ councils (Insajder, N1)
• Rosic’s father: Marko subjected to police torture (Tanjug, B92, Politika)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Single block buildings’ residents continue protest, municipal authorities say requests for priority allocation of apartments ‘unfounded’ (KoSSev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 28

• CEC certifies final results, Vetevendosje first, NISMA passes threshold (media)
• Kosnett: It is now time to form the new government (media)
• Abbott: Kosovo’s new government to form as soon as possible (media)
• LVV: Monday morning should find us with an agreement with LDK (media)
• Limaj: Our MPs will be a powerful voice in the Assembly (media)
• “The army defends Kosovo from Russia” (Klan Kosova)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 27, 2019

Albanian Language Media:

• Supreme Court rejects Vetevendosje’s request on diaspora votes (media)
• Election results to be certified at 16:00 hours (Express)
• President Thaci travels to Durres, in solidarity with families of earthquake victims (media)
• Excavation for a suspected mass grave in Pristina continue (RFE, RTK)

Serbian Language Media:

• New European Commission selected: We will share the same fate with the Balkans, along with culture and history (B92, Tanjug)
• EU to get new government today? (B92, Tanjug)
• Trendafilova: Individuals will be accountable for the crimes committed, not peoples (Danas )
• Presevo: Reciprocity is the minimum requirement, joining Kosovo is the maximum (KoSSev)
• Serbian List offers its condolences to the families of those who perished in the earthquake in Albania (Kosovo Online)

International:

• Trump, the EU and the Kosovo conundrum (Aljazeera)
• Balkan States Show Solidarity after Albanian Earthquake (Balkan Insight)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Albanian Earthquake: Rescue Efforts Continue as death Toll Rises (Balkan Insight)
• The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania (AP)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 27

• November 27 a day of mourning for Albanian earthquake tragedy (media)
• Kosovo government allocates 500,000 euros for the tragedy in Albania (media)
• Meta: I thank the people of Kosovo for their outstanding solidarity (Express)
• Haradinaj says he didn’t meet Thaci over AKI appointments (Epoka)
• NISMA will not be part of LVV – LDK coalition government (Bota Sot)
• Dacic: Dialogue will not resume until tariff is removed (media)
• Kurti: I will not fall into Vucic’s trap (europeanwesternbalkans.com)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 26, 2019

Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti: I will not fall into Vucic’s trap (europeanwesternbalkans.com)
• KSF Commander: We’re ready to send additional troops to Albania (media)
• Bajqinovci: Kurti will annul Haradinaj’s decision for new intelligence chief (media)
• Haradinaj on appointment of Head of KIA: I stand by the decision (RTK)
• Kosovo government allocates 500,000 euros for the tragedy in Albania (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Dacic: Haradinaj and Kurti showed to entire world that Pristina is problem (RTS)
• Six people will be charged with Ivanovic's murder - Radoicic is not one of them (B92, KoSSev)
• Vucic sends condolences to Albania, offers help (Beta, N1)

International:

• Kosovo Intelligence Chiefs’ Appointment Sparks Criticism (Balkan Insight)
• 3 Women Repatriated From Syria Face Terror Charges in Kosovo (VoA)
• Kurti Edges Closer to Becoming Kosovo’s Next PM (Balkan Insight)
• Kosovo government allocates 500,000 euros for the tragedy in Albania (media)

Humanitarian/Development:

• KoSSev: Mitrovica North - Inhabitants of single block residence alone in their misery (KoSSev)
• ‘The Last Story’ installation puts domestic violence in the public eye (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 26

• Thaci, Haradinaj appoint Gashi and Ramadani to lead Intelligence Agency (media)
• ECAP: LVV’s complaint, partially valid (RTK)
• Kurti indicates talks with Brussels on special court (Epoka e Re)
• Robelli: Kosovo’s dark side (Koha)
• Albania hit by powerful earthquake (media)
• Special Prosecution files indictment for three women returned from Syria (Epoka)
• International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, National Library lit up orange (Express)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 25, 2019

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, November 25, 2019

Albanian Language Media:

• The problematic inclusion of the Serbian List in the new government (RFE)
• Weber: There are no new Washington initiatives related to Kosovo (Klan)
• EU with Special candidate for Western Balkans (Express)
• Hoxha: No indictment has been filed yet (Kallxo)
• Vetevendosje Movement in Tirana: Vucic persona non grata in Albania (media)
• ECAP receives a complaint from Vetevendosje Movement (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Dacic: Serbia’s campaign on withdrawal of recognition is not against Kosovo (KIM radio, Tanjug, TV Happy)
• US Ambassador Godfrey on Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (RTS, B92)
• Fabrizi: “Mini-Schengen” not an obstacle but stimulus to EU membership (N1)
• Kozarev kept at Jarinje crossing point more than two hours (RTS)
• Russian Ambassador: No so-called recruitment can harm Russo-Serbian relations (RTS, N1, Beta)
• Miroslav Lajcak special EU envoy for the Western Balkans? (RTS, Vecernje Novosti, B92, Tanjug)
• Two investigations into murder of Oliver Ivanovic: Accusations without evidence (Insajeder, KoSSev)
• Weber: Serbian List victory was expected (KIM radio, Slobodno Srpski)

Opinions:

• Mlambo-Ngcuka: End rape—an intolerable cost to society (Koha Ditore)

International:

• Merkel and Macron Publicly Clash Over NATO (The New York Times)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Around 900 premature deaths from air pollution in Kosovo every year (Zeri)
• Campaign against gender-based violence starts with march and other activities (media)