Albanian Language Media: KFOR: COMKFOR authorized KSF to deploy SAR teams in Ujman lake (media) KSF, accompanied by KFOR, starts search operation in Ujman Lake (media) Ex-KSF commander on cases when they operated in the north in the past (KSP) German Embassy: Non-constitution of Assembly sending wrong signals (Klan) Maqedonci: Kosovo and Ireland, growing partnership in area of defense (media) Bislimi meets new OSCE head in Kosovo, economic growth among topics (RTK) RTK Union warns with protest and boycott of political coverage (media) Thunberg: People in Kosovo incredibly kind, open and generous with me (media) Romanian Foreign Ministry advises citizens not to travel through Kosovo (Klan) Kamberi submits resolution on position of Albanian community in Serbia (media) Serbian Language Media: KFS, accompanied by KFOR at Gazivode lake, searching for a young man, former Serbian Army Chief of Staff Ponos claims “search intentionally delayed so KSF would come to the north” (KoSSev, social media) Self-determination Movement: KSF first time as an army in the north of Kosovo: Statistics says – at least third (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, social media) Vlora Citaku accuses current government of misusing case of a young man at Gazivode lake (KoSSev, media) Serbian Justice Ministry: Verdict to three Serbs culmination of judicial abuse for political purposes (media) Bajatovic: New delay of US sanctions on NIS good news (Tanjug) International: The 90’s in pieces (Kosovo 2.0)

Albanian Language Media:  Trump reiterates he prevented Kosovo-Serbia conflict (media) U.S. Embassy calls on party leaders to reach agreement (media) Haxhiu: All roads leading to early elections, we didn’t want this (media) Rajkovic and Denic sentenced to 15 years in prison for war crimes (media) Haxhiu: We have been continuously committed to addressing war crimes (RTK) KLA War Veterans to protest against Specialist Chambers on August 7 (media) Osmani on Gaza: Every child is precious and must be protected (media) Serbian Language Media:  Dacic: I have never said we were tricked into signing Brussels Agreement (Tanjug, media) Petkovic met Botsan-Kharchenko (Tanjug, media) Serbian Ministry of Culture: Unlawful religious gathering at site of Monastery of the Holy Mother of Hvosno a case of historical revisionism (Kosovo Online, media) Mijacic: Pope Leo XIV to react to non-Christian behavior of cleric in Kosovo (media, social media) Serbian List reacts to verdict to Milenkovic, Vlajic and Pantic, terms it ‘act of political retribution against Serbian people’ (Kosovo Online) Serbian Democracy: Verdict to three Serbs in contradiction with Brussels Agreement (Radio KIM, media) Lawyer: Rajkovic and Denic sentenced to 15 years in prison each, verdict without evidence (media) Djuric: Goal of Benin visit is to deepen our friendship, Serbia's presence in West Africa (media) International Media:  Kosovo court convicts two Serbs in absentia of wartime rape (PI) Prosecutor breaks silence on withdrawn warrant for Kosovo Serb powerbroker (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media: Grenell: Disgraceful that Thaci is still in prison; the Hague is broken (media) Milenkovic and Vlajic sentenced to 5 years in prison, Pantic to 2 years (media) Special Prosecution welcomes court’s verdict to terrorist attack in 2022 (media) Krasniqi on municipal elections: We don’t run for power but for trust (AP) Isufaj: Serbian secret service works on recruiting Albanians (Kallxo) Rafuna: We want suspension of free energy market by February 1 (Express) KFOR assists Kosovo agency in combating wildfires (media) Serbian Language Media: Violation of Special Protective Zone around Serbian Orthodox Monastery of Holy Virgin of Hvosno near Istok (media, social media) Milenkovic, Vlajic sentenced to five years in prison each, Pantic to two, Vakic acquitted (Radio KIM, media) Office for KiM: Verdict against three Serbs politically staged process (Kosovo Online, media) Serbian police and BIA arrested Serb from Strpce under allegations of espionage for Albanians (Kosovo Online) KFOR provides assistance in containing blazes (media, social media) Serbian Democracy requests Serbian Government to take position on Aleksandar Aresnijevic’s case (Radio kontakt plus, KoSSev) Opposition slams Dacic’s remarks Serbia was deceived in Brussels agreement, demand resignations (KoSSev, N1, Danas) Serbian Ambassador: I reminded Trump that no US President has visited Serbia since 1980, invited him to change that (N1) MFA: We have worked intensively on strengthening Serbia’s international position (Tanjug) Novi Sad mayor’s initiative to erect memorial for canopy collapse victims approved (N1, media) Opinion: Trajkovic: Pristina arrests Serbs employed in security structures, while Albanians from south Serbia work unobstructed in Kosovo (KoSSev, Nova.rs, media) International: Systemic humiliation: Why so few rape survivors in Serbia seek justice (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media:  Kurti: Criminals in the north who once ruled or profited have either fled to Serbia or are in prison in Kosovo (Reporteri) Abdixhiku calls on Kurti to respect the law (media) 54 Failures – Cakolli: Shameful end to deliberately prolonged crisis (Klan) Turkiye launches “Balkan Peace Platform,” aims to meet every six months (Koha) Isufaj: Radoicic wanted withdrawal of arrest warrant in exchange for information on Ivanovic assassination (media) Over 30 fire outbreaks still active in Kosovo, most severe situation in Klina (media) Serbian Language Media:  Vucic: We won’t impose sanctions on Russia, Starovic spoke recklessly (N1) Djuric from Istanbul: We have clearly presented our positions on Kosovo (Kosovo Online, media) Dacic: There will be no continuation of dialogue with Pristina while persecution of Serbs is ongoing (TV Most, media) Petkovic meets with OSCE's McGurk (Tanjug, media) Congresswomen Tenney and Houlahan wrote to Trump encouraging him to help reaching agreement between Belgrade and Pristina (Kosovo Online, media, social media) Arsenijevic refutes allegations of having any apartment in central Serbia (Nova.rs, social media) International Media:  Pompously signed, deals between Albania and Kosovo used as political leverage ({Prishtina Insight)

Albanian Language Media: 52 attempt to form new Assembly fails, next session tomorrow (media) Ambassadors: Politicians disappointing people, we came to Assembly with hope (media) Limaj: NISMA doesn’t move toward partial solutions or new elections (RFE) “Kurti discussing new govt with Limaj, not the post of Assembly Speaker” (media) Haxhiu: If there is no reflection, the only solution might be elections (Klan) “No elections before all options to form institutions are exhausted” (Nacionale) Krasniqi: We didn’t request this measure from Constitutional Court (ekonomia) Abdixhiku: Awaiting Constitutional Court's final decision on our case (RTK) Krasniqi, Limaj comment on Thaci’s interview with Klan Kosova (media) Rahovec municipal assembly declares Popovic “persona non grata” (media) Belgrade court orders 30-day detention for arrested Kosovo Albanian (media) RTK Union warns protests and lawsuit if govt doesn’t secure funds by Aug 5 (AP) 14 yrs since killing of Kosovo Police special unit member Enver Zymberi (media) Serbian Language Media: US Congresswoman Tenney concerned over Popovic’s arrest, calls on President Osmani to release him immediately (Kosovo Online, social media) Kabasic: Decision on two bridges on Ibar River legally void, works must be halted (Kosovo Online) Gogic: Supreme Court ruling could overturn other Kosovo Government decisions, including one on Ibar bridges (Kosovo Online) Closing remarks in trial of four Serbs presented, defense demands acquittal (KoSSev, Radio KIM) Lawyer in Ivica Rajkovic and Dragan Denic case: Prosecution did not present evidence (Radio KIM) New road sign at entry to Mitrovica North – “Dobrodošli”, “Zbogom” and “Good bye” (Alternativna.com, KoSSev, N1) Vucic, France's Roquefeuil discuss joint interests of Serbia, France and region (Tanjug) International: Kosovo’s Thaci denies feeling betrayed by West over war crimes trial (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 25, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Last chance for Assembly constitution before court’s deadline (media) Court imposes temporary measure until August 8, prohibits all MP actions (media) Former President Hashim Thaci’s interview from The Hague (Klan) US sees opportunity for economic cooperation with Kosovo, wants removal of barriers (RFE) Maqedonci announces future purchases from company that supplied Kosovo with “Bayraktar” drones (Reporteri) Osmani in farewell meeting with UN Coordinator (RTK) Hargreaves at CEC, discuss local elections (RTK) Serbian Language Media: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: We hope for swift release of Igor Popovic (media) Botsan-Kharchenko: Russia demands immediate and unconditional release of Igor Popovic (Tanjug, RTS) Kidnapped and Missing Persons’ Families Association demand apology from Orahovac mayor, say Popovic spoke on behalf of victims (TV Most, Radio KIM) Djuric, Russian Ambassador discuss Igor Popovic's arrest (Tanjug, media) Djuric after meeting Li Ming: Arrest of Popovic an attempt to suppress culture of remembrance and rewrite history (media) Djuric met OSCE Mission Head, discussed situation of Serbs and their rights in Kosovo (media) International Media: Deadlock deadline: Time running out for Kosovo MPs to end parliamentary stasis (Balkan Insight) Public apathy in times of crisis: Citizens trapped between disillusionment and inaction (Prishtina Insight)

Albanian Language Media: Espionage challenging the security of Kosovo (RFE) KDI: If govt not formed within 60 days, new elections must be held (EO) Balje: I don’t want to cooperate with Kurti, I do not trust him (media) MoJ: Over €32 mil paid for defense of ex KLA leaders, over €5 mil for Thaci (Koha) MoJ avoids main issue, whether funding for Thaci was rejected (Klan) Prosecutor requests closed hearing in Banjska case due to sensitivity (media) “It is possible that an unfriendly country can ignite fires in Kosovo” (KTV) Costa: EU is actively following treatment of Albanian community in Serbia (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric once again demands Popovic’s release (media) Mijacic: Each day Popovic spends in prison ‘failure of not only EU but also Quint to confront Kurti’s hegemonic actions’ (media, social media) Petkovic: Svecla wants to lecture on rule of law and ‘became famous with attacks on EULEX’ (media, social media) Defense lawyers in Banjska case say hearings for July concluded, new ones in October (media) Agon Maliqi on Xhufka: An Orthodox priest as much as I am a NASA astronaut (KoSSev, social media) Minister: New request sent for delay of US sanctions on NIS (Tanjug) Vucic receives Chinese ambassador (Tanjug, media) Poll shows Vucic trailing by 10 percent (N1) International: The cost of building without oversight (Prishtina Insight)

Albanian Language Media:  MFA: Serbian authorities refusing to provide information about Halili’s arrest (media) Maqedonci: Serbia’s state policy remains most dangerous generator of destabilization (media) Kosovo and Belgium sign Joint Statement of Intent (media) Hargreaves meets Supreme Court President, discuss judicial independence (media) KDI: President’s request just before deadline raises dilemmas (media) The Popovic case: Serbia’s game or political self-sacrifice (RFE) Property Agency responds to Petkovic: His statements are false (RTK) Svecla: Serbia spreading disinformation about a property case in the north (media) Thaci’s defense team at risk – urgent intervention requested from government (Reporteri) European Federation of Journalists: Situation at RTK, alarming (RTK) Serbian Language Media:  Djuric met diplomatic representatives of Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia and Spain (Tanjug, media) Djuric and Petkovic met Quint and EU ambassadors: We expect release of Igor Popovic (media) US State Department has no comment on Popovic’s arrest (Tanjug, RTV) Serbian List: Housing issue of Janicijevic family will be resolved (Kosovo Online) Starovic on eviction of Janicijevic family from apartment in Mitrovica North (Kosovo Online, social media) Kosovo Alliance calls for unity ahead of upcoming local elections (Radio KIM) Faith, flags and false prophets: The controversial campaign of Kosovo ‘Archbishop’ Xhufka (KoSSev) Serbian Army Chief of Staff in western Serbia (N1, media) Ambassador says Serbia is China’s best European friend (N1) International Media:  Oregon Guard Brigade returns after Kosovo deployment (nationalguard.mil)

Albanian Language Media: 51st attempt to form the new Kosovo Assembly without any results (media) Hargreaves: Consequences of ongoing stalemate would be severe (media) Limaj: Not interested in partial solutions, but a majority government (media) Krasniqi: Kurti will never propose Limaj for Assembly Speaker (media) Abdixhiku: Kurti is not forming majority, this right should be taken away (media) VV MP: Optimistic we will have positive response from NISMA (RTK) Citaku: Govt should do more for release of ex-soldiers arrested by Serbia (media) Brahimaj to ex-KLA soldiers, police officers: Don’t travel through Serbia (media) KLA War Veterans: Person arrested in Serbia was not part of KLA (RTK) Osmani: "ICJ opinion reaffirmed irreversible reality of our Republic" (media) Maqedonci meets Turkish Defense Minister Guler (media) Basic court rules again on detention for five police officers in Lipjan (media) KFOR MSU conducts live fire training exercises (media) Journalists’ Association expresses concern over RTK’s financial situation (media) Klan Kosova files lawsuit against Kurti for slander and insult (Betimi per Drejtesi) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: I am not responding to Kurti's provocations in order to maintain stability (Tanjug, media) 26th anniversary of murder of 14 Serbian harvesters in Staro Gracko (KoSSev, media) Office for KiM: 26 years since crime without punishment (Radio KIM, media) Memorial served to Staro Gracko victims: 26 years without justice (Radio KIM, Tanjug, media) Petkovic on eviction of Janicijevic family from apartment in Mitrovica North (media, social media) Petkovic to discuss with Quint representatives Popovic’s arrest and dialogue with Pristina (Tanjug, media) EU carefully monitors Igor Popovic’s case, only with dialogue to progress in normalization of relations (Kosovo Online) A new settlement is springing up in Caglavica, in a place where construction is not allowed? (Media Centar Caglavica, KoSSev, media)

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani meets Prattipati and Hargreaves before addressing assembly constitution issue (media) Osmani requests Constitutional Court interpretation on consequences if parliament is not constituted within deadline (media) Kryeziu responds to Osmani: Absurd, Constitutional Court didn't invent 30-day deadline (Reporteri) Hoxha after Vucic’s threats: We are prepared for any challenge (media) Serbia deepens tensions, arrests another former KLA soldier (Klan) Bislimi meets Prattipati, discuss Growth Plan (media) Abdixhiku: ICJ opinion, international confirmation of Kosovo’s statehood (media) Haradinaj: ICJ ruling confirmed our ideal for freedom (media) US Embassy congratulates Kosovo police recruits (media) Serbian Language Media:  Petkovic says five thousand Serbs in Kosovo to receive monthly amounts of 170 EUR as of autumn (Radio KIM) Igor Popovic visited by parents in Gnjilane prison (Tanjug, media) Former KLA member arrested in Serbia (media) Vucic: Accountability for destruction of Serbia (N1) DefMin deploys new vehicles for UNIFIL contingent (N1) Zoran Sekulic, founder of first Serbian private independent news agency dies (media) Opinion:  Courage of Serbia’s young protesters must not be forgotten (Balkan Insight) International Media:  Kosovo President presses court to clarify consequences of parliamentary deadlock (Balkan Insight)