UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 22, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 289 new cases, 14 deaths (media) • Hundreds of Kosovo citizens travel to Bujanovac to get Covid vaccine (Koha/Klan) • Daka says she does not intend to resign from CEC post (Kallxo) • France expects credible, inclusive and transparent elections (media) • Ahead of elections, government pledges stimulus package for teachers (media) • Osmani: Prosecutors to impartially exercise their duties (media) • Szunyog: Asset confiscation, crucial in fighting economic crime (media) • Kosnett to prosecutors: Do not fear accountability – embrace it (media) • Selimi: Specialist Chambers took political actions and showed bias (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: • Dacic: Serbian List guarantor of preserving interests of Serbian people in Kosovo (Kosovo-online) • Godfrey: New administration will continue improving relations with Serbia (N1) • EC comments of Haradinaj’s statement on unification with Albania (media) • “Biden has bigger problems, he will not embark on adventures in Balkans” (Sputnik, Kosovo-online) • Central Election Commission introduces new procedure - Todosijevic's candidacy under question mark (Radio Mitrovica sever, Vecernje Novosti) • Dimkic: No ecological disaster, news of Leposavic tailings spill exaggerated by media and malicious individuals (KoSSev) • Preparatory hearing in Oliver Ivanovic’s murder case continues on February 5 (Radio KIM) • Albania’s citizens may enter Serbia with IDs only (KoSSev, N1) • Fmr Dean: Sarajevo Performing Arts Academy formed sexual harassment commission (N1 BiH) • Moscow: Expulsion of Russian diplomat from Tirana shall not remain without response (Kosovo-online) • Hoti announces investments, with an aim to make Serbian property an international ski resort (Vecernje Novosti) • Detention of Bacevic extended for two more months (Radio KIM) International: • Vaccines Turn Into Geopolitics in Europe’s Most Volatile Region (Bloomberg) • Kosovo Commemorates 15th Anniversary of First President’s Death (Balkan Insight) Humanitarian/Development: • The EU to secure vaccine for Western Balkans, says Von der Leyen (Beta, N1) • Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines' reduction in supplies causes dissatisfaction within EU (Tanjug, B92) • Albania expels Russian diplomat, citing lockdown breaches (AP) • North Macedonia’s Naivety About Vaccine Procurement Costs Country Dear (Balkan Insight) • EU proposes dark red areas for Europe's epidemiological map (N1, Hina, B92)

• COVID – 19: 312 new cases, 7 deaths (media) • Hoti: Washington Agreement will be implemented with President Biden (media) • Mustafa: Not right and intolerable to blame and accuse Daka (media) • Konjufca: Daka in the service of organised crime (Koha) • Kosnett: Respect the decision of courts (media) • Rohde: Pre-electoral procedures are still ongoing (media) • Hoxhaj: We’re in a race with Vetevendosje and Kurti (media) • Reporters threatened by the language of political parties (Radio Free Europe) • Von Cramon: Kosovo needs stable government, reforms in several areas (media) • EC: Haradinaj must not threaten with unification with Albania (media) • Hoxhaj: 30% pay raise for doctors and nurses in first months in power (media)

Albanian Language Media: • COVID – 19: 296 new cases, seven deaths (media) • Hoti congratulates U.S. President Biden (media) • Daka says she was threatened by political parties (Koha) • Hoti: The decision not to certify candidates for MPs must be accepted by all (Koha) • CDHRF seeks investigation of threats against the CEC (media) • Haradinaj: We should move Kosovo forward, time for unity (RTK) • Kurti: LVV’s list of candidates remains the same, I am holder of the list (Koha) • Mustafa: Those out of LDK cannot inherit Rugova’s path (media) Serbian Language Media: • 16 new cases of Covid-19, 25 cured in Serbian communities (Kosovo Online) • Selakovic: Meeting Vucic - Biden by the end of the year (RTS, FoNet, Danas) • Serbian President Vucic’s message to US President Biden (N1) • Mitrovica Prosecutor's Office: We are collecting information on the potential illegal entry of anti-covid vaccines in northern Kosovo (KoSSev) • Brnabic: Confiscation of vaccines in Kosovo irresponsible act (Kosovo-online) • Petkovic with Italian Ambassador: Impermissible intrusion into Health House in Strpce (Kosovo-online) • Pristina's bans are in favor of the Serbian List (Danas) • Djerlek: 436.000 citizens applied for vaccination, infection rate is about 30% (B92, Tanjug) • Kursumlija: Vaccination of citizens from Kosovo in the Health Center continues next week (Kosovo Online) • First private lawsuit filed against NATO in Serbian court (N1, Sputnik, Srna) • Brnabic: Implementation of Washington agreement remains (Tanjug, Kosovo-online) Opinion: • The trial in the murder of Oliver Ivanovic (KoSSev) • Under Biden, Balkans to Remain Flashpoint in US-Russia Relations (Balkan Insight) • February 14 elections and Kosovo’s never-ending problems (aa.com.tr) International: • Kosovo Court Ruling Puts Kurti’s Election Candidacy at Risk (Balkan Insight) • Serbia in 2021: Hostage to an Election Won and Another to Come (Balkan Insight) • US targets Putin’s pipelines from Baltic Sea to Balkans (atlanticcouncil.com) Humanitarian/Development: • The Regional Academy for the Development of Democracy called for the region to get involved in the 'You are not alone' campaign! (Danas) • Transparency Serbia warns of risk of corruption during pandemic (FoNet, N1)

• COVID – 19: 320 new cases, 6 deaths (media) • Prishtina inspectorate fines LDK for second time for violating measures (media) • Kurti comments on reports he won’t be allowed to run for MP (Kallxo) • Court ruling puts Kurti’s election candidacy at risk (Prishtina Insight) • Konjufca: Valdete Daka wants Kurti’s political elimination (media) • Daka says she feels threatened by Konjufca’s remarks (media) • Hoti: It is the obligation of LDK to safeguard Western orientation (media) • Specialist Chambers starts investigations to Albania too (Koha)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 20, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 320 new cases, six deaths (media) • “Kurti will not be certified to run for election” (media) • CEC: 47 candidates for MP have had problems with law (media) • Kurti urges members of Diaspora to register to vote (media) • In a video address, Haradinaj appeals for unity between political parties (media) • Thaci, Veseli and others register to vote (Epoka e Re/RTK) • Srpska Lista facing little opposition in upcoming elections (Prishtina Insight) • NATO: A stable Kosovo is crucial for stability in the region and our security (Klan) • UNICEF delivers 1,344 vaccine carriers for regular immunization programme (media) Serbian Language Media: • Petkovic requests reaction of international community to Haradinaj’s statement (Radio KIM) • RFE: Belgrade’s support is election trump card of Serbian List • Djuric: Attendance at Biden’s inauguration for benefit of Serbia (RTS) • Andjelkovic: Albanians in illusion that Biden would take anti-Serbian approach (Kosovo-online) • PM Brnabic says Bahrain aid among biggest donations to Serbia (N1) • Gracanica: Fewer newly infected with Covid-19 (Radio KIM) • Office for KiM: Intrusion into the Health Center in Strpce, anti-civilization behaviour of Pristina (Kosovo Online) • Strpce Health Center Director: The intrusion of inspectors and police was unnecessary, we did not and do not have a vaccine (Kosovo Online) • Fatherland movement’s statement regarding vaccinations of Kosovo Serbs and others (Facebook) Opinion: • US approach to switch from quick-fix dealmaking to experience and cooperation (intellinews.com) International: • Up to 20 bln euros for Western Balkan private sector by 2027, says European Investment Bank (Reuters) • Western Balkans and Ukraine urged to scrutinise coal subsidies (intellinews.com) Humanitarian/Development: • Serbia Becomes First European Nation To Use China's Sinopharm Vaccine (RFE)

• COVID – 19: 294 new cases, nine deaths (media) • Specialist Chambers summon Nezir Cocaj (media) • AAK, NISMA fined for violating anti COVID measures in rallies (media) • Muja: Association and division will end with Kurti in power (KTV) • Shala: LDK competes to win the elections (media) • Ahmeti calls for constitutional amendments (media) • Prosecution rejects request for Veseli’s interim release (media) • Blinken: I applaud Trump administration’s work for Kosovo and Serbia (media)

Albanian Language Media: • COVID – 19: 294 new cases, nine deaths (media) • Suspicions on new variant of coronavirus, 30 samples sent to Germany (RTK) • Defendants acquitted in KLA Veterans list case (Prishtina Insight) • Miftaraj demands vetting after acquittal of defendants in "Veterans" case (media) • Haradinaj to Vucic: Serbia should recognize Kosovo as independent state (RTK) • CEC approves over 10 thousand applications of voters outside Kosovo (Telegrafi) • Isufi: AAK will be in government with Haradinaj as President (KosovaPress) • Hoti recalls the Washington agreement (media) • PSD places graffiti with Albin Kurti’s face next to containers (media) Serbian Language Media: • 13 new cases of Covid-19, one death registered in Serbian areas in Kosovo (KoSSev) • Vucic:''Haradinaj is a dangerous man'' (KoSSev) • Vucic announces massive vaccination program, Kosovo Serbs via “hybrid system”, Serbia ready to assist K-Albanians as well (KoSSev) • Milivojevic: Haradinaj confirmed Kosovo statehood has failed, announced radicalization following elections (Kosovo-online) • Serbian PM says a million doses of vaccine delivered, six million more on the way (N1, BETA) • Arlov is seeking assistance from international representatives due to ban to enter Kosovo (Radio kontakt plus) • Former deputy of Marko Djuric appointed Consul General in Chicago (Kosovo-online) • Drecun: Pristina and Tirana work together on a "Greater Albania" project (Kosovo Online) Humanitarian/Development: • EU securing more financial support for migration management in Serbia (N1)

• COVID – 19: 267 new cases, one death (media) • Kurti-Osmani: February 14 elections are a referendum (RTK) • Haradinaj says EU could lead to national unification of Albanians (Koha) • Krasniqi: We will call Kurti to a debate again (media) • Parties meet minimum requirements of gender representation (Koha) • “Trans-Atlantic cooperation will yield tangible results in dialogue” (media) • Hoxhaj: With €1 billion fund we will empower women in the economy (media) • Supreme Court rejects complaints about verification of diaspora voters (Koha) • Lladrovci sues Kajtazi for defamation (media) • “Art must aid post-conflict reconciliation” (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 18, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID–19: 267 new cases, one death (media) • Vaccines Kosovo secured via Austria have not yet been approved (Koha) • Zemaj signs manual for treating Covid patients with convalescent plasma (media) • CEC seeks assistance of six institutions to carry out background checks on candidates (media) • CEC reveals numbers used to phone Diaspora in verification process (media) • LDK amends election ticket following AKR's reaction (Koha/Klan) • Justice Ministry presents rule of law strategy (EO) • U.S. Embassy hails finalisation of rule of law strategy (media) • Pendarovski: Biden knows Balkans well, Kosovo an open issue (Lajmi) Serbian Language Media: • Rakic: Serbs in Kosovo must come under one flag (KiM radio, Vecernje Novosti) • Three Serbian political entities to run in forthcoming elections (Radio KIM) • War Crimes witness found dead in Kosovo (N1, KoSSev) • The third anniversary of Oliver Ivanovic’s murder – separate commemorations held once again (KoSSev) • Miroslav Ivanovic: Serbian List behind TV spot (Radio KIM) • SL: Ivanovic and Radoicic are victims of Kosovo injustice and rigged trials (KoSSev) • A million doses of Chinese vaccine arrive in Serbia (N1) • Zaev: North Macedonia to receive 8.000 vaccines from Serbia (Kosovo-online) • Tailings in Leposavic spilled into the Ibar after a rampart collapsed (KoSSev) • Abbot Janjic met COM KFOR General Federici (Radio KIM) • Jankovic: Kostic is a world-class scholar, but he is wrong about Kosovo (nova.rs, KoSSev) • Ljajic: They did not allow me to enter Kosovo as a demonstration of their power, they make ad hoc decisions (Kosovo Online, TV Prva) International: • 2021 Early Elections in Kosovo: End of an Era (ifimes.org) • Taboo-Busting Literature has ‘Liberating Potential’, Says Serbian Author (Balkan Insight) Humanitarian/Development: • UNS wants Serbian journalists on priority vaccination list (N1, BETA, Radio konakt plus)

• COVID – 19: 353 new cases, five deaths (media) • Hoti: We have secured €40 million for vaccines coming in February (media) • “Positions were close on President before indictments were published” (media) • Hoxhaj to Kurti: You are hiding from a public debate (media) • Krasniqi: I will represent the survivors of sexual violence from the war (media) • COMFKOR lists key threats against security (Koha) • Waiting to leave (Prishtina Insight)