Albanian Language Media:
• Government approves allocation of half a million euros for Gaza (Koha)
• Government grants KPA properties for use by MoD and KSF (media)
• Kosovo leaders pay homage to former KLA commander Zahir Pajaziti (media)
• ECAP fines VV with €8 thousand for obstruction of journalists during campaign (media)
• Elezi: Deadline for media accreditation until February 4 (media)
• Trump’s funding freeze: How will USAID funds affect Kosovo? (RTK)
• KFOR and Swiss Embassy discuss security and stability in Kosovo (RTK)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic receives Tajani in Belgrade (Tanjug)
• Djuric: Tajani's visit impetus to further development of Serbia-Italy partnership (media)
• Vucic: Meloni to visit Belgrade in a few weeks' time (Tanjug)
• Strache: A solution akin to South Tyrol needed for Serbs in Kosovo (Kosovo Online)
• Serbian People's Movement from Kosovo in front of RTS: We want to be heard too, not just Serbian List (RTS)
• Two Serbs briefly detained in Gnjilane over inscriptions in Russian on their t-shirts (KoSSev)
• Gerxhaliu: Kosovo government is looking forward to failure of domestic exporters (Kosovo Online, FB)
• Student column continues march to Novi Sad (N1)
• Consumer protection association calls for one-day retail chain boycott in Serbia (N1)
International Media:
• Week in review: Testing times, elusive compromises (Balkan Insight)
• Political hate speech keeps Kosovo’s election complaints panel busy (Balkan Insight)
• Croatians boycott Coca-Cola and other brands in price hike revolt (Balkan Insight)
• To counter Russian narratives, Ukraine should recognize Kosovo (Nationalinterest)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 31, 2025
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 31, 2025
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 31, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
European MPs: EU’s unbalanced approach had negative impact on dialogue (RFE)
Freezing of U.S. funds not expected to affect work of Specialist Chambers (RTK)
CEC changes locations of three voting centers in Leposavic (Koha)
KSF participates in “Combined Resolve 25” international exercise (media)
Citizens in some Western Balkans countries called to boycott supermarkets (RFE)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic signs institutional partnership agreement with Germany (N1)
Vucevic: We are closer to forming new government, but I do not rule out possibility of new elections (Tanjug)
Djuric, Swiss Ambassador discuss bilateral ties, situation in Kosovo (Tanjug)
Djuric for Le Figaro: We strive for historical compromise beneficial for both Serbs and Albanians (Kosovo Online)
Arsenijevic published video saying offices of Rasic’s party located within same building as Municipal Counting Centre in Leposavic (social media)
Prosecutors to halt criminal proceedings against 13 people pardoned by President Vucic (Tanjug)
International Media:
Trump’s suspension of US foreign aid hits hundreds of Balkan projects (Balkan Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 30, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Osmani: National resilience is our obligation (RTK)
Kosovo leaders express condolences for victims after helicopter-plane collision in US (media)
Kurti commemorates 21 KLA fighters: Their sacrifice, foundation of freedom (RTK)
Kurti congratulates Rushiti, expresses readiness for support (media)
Latvian soldiers patrol in Zubin Potok (RTK)
ECAP issues another €50 thousand fine for violations during campaign (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Petkovic meets Serb political representatives in Raska (Kosovo Online, media)
Trial of four Serbs over alleged involvement in attack on MEC premise in Mitrovica North continues (Kosovo Online)
Lawyer: The only evidence of prosecution is photo of Vlajic in front of MEC premises (Kosovo Online)
Belgrade students start march to Novi Sad (N1)
Vucic, Djuric extended condolences to President Trump, Secretary Rubio and American people over plane tragedy (media, social media)
Opinion:
Stalled ‘Peace Highway’ Reflects State of Serbia-Kosovo Relations (BIRN)
Our Crossroads (KoSSev)
International Media:
‘We are done with corruption’: how the students of Serbia rose up against the system (The Guardian)
Serbian CSOs: The EU risks losing Serbia if it does not react to the ongoing crisis (EWB)
Humanitarian:
Association of Blind Persons in Gracanica in difficult situation, has no support or equipment (Radio KIM)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 30, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
British Ambassador meets political leaders ahead of elections (RTK)
Walker leaves war crimes testimony in court (media)
US to temporarily halt funding for Specialist Chambers in The Hague? (Albanian Post)
Belgian Court sentences Enver Hadri's murderers to life imprisonment (media)
Analysts view Trump's impact on Kosovo's economy (euronews.al)
Bokshi: There is return of atmosphere that preceded wars in former Yugoslavia (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic discusses threats, challenges with military chiefs (N1, Tanjug)
Vucic grants 13 pardons (KoSSev, N1)
Djuric met Daughty: Unacceptable provocations by Pristina, ensure the safety of Serbs in Kosovo (Kosovo Online, Tanjug)
Survey: Rise in anti-Serbian narrative and religious extremism in Kosovo (RFE, Kosovo Online)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 29, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
• CEC to Kosovo people: Our power lies in your vote (Kallxo)
• Defense mechanisms coordinate for elections (Koha)
• EULEX welcomes specialized police unit for election security in Kosovo (Telegrafi)
• Haxhiu: Emergency hotline for victims of violence established (RTK)
• ECAP fines Serbian List for placing banners in public spaces (media)
• Kurti: Triumph of justice for Hadri; Serbia to hand over those found guilty (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic met Doughty: I called on the UK to condemn Pristina's unilateral moves (Tanjug, RTS)
• Petkovic: Kurti will never understand the responsibility that Vucevic demonstrated (Kosovo Online, Radio Mitrovica sever, Tanjug, Beta)
• And Kurti commented on Vucevic's resignation, he thinks it has something to do with him (Danas, Kosovo Online)
• Albin Kurti poses with ‘Greater Albania’ flag at election rally (KoSSev)
• ECAP: Due to the violation of election rules, parties in Kosovo have so far paid 307,400 euros in fines (Kosovo Online)
• The Kremlin on the protests: Serbian authorities have not contacted us; they are capable of solving all problems independently (N1, Beta, RTS, Tanjug)
International Media:
• Kosovo seeks ‘balanced approach’ from new EU special envoy (BIRN)
• In Kosovo, a ski resort’s legal limbo leaves visitors frustrated (Balkan Insight)
• At Serbian protests, 'Generation Vucic' finds its voice (RFE)
• Serbia is in turmoil – ongoing mass protests (freiheit.org)
• UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump’s 90-day funding suspension (The Guardian)
Humanitarian:
• Elderly resident injured in dog attack in Leposavic (KoSSev)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 29, 2025
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 29, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Kurti: Kosovo has strong bilateral relations with the U.S. (media)
Lajcak: High-level talks after elections in Kosovo (media)
Lajcak meets his successor Sorensen (media)
NATO looking forward to work closely Sorensen as new EU special envoy (media)
Disinformation and foreign interventions in election processes in Kosovo (VoA)
Border management center calls on people to avoid Jarinje crossing (media)
Charges filed against a Serb for sexual violence during the war in Kosovo (Kallxo)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic: A new government or elections, but there will be no interim government (media)
Protests across Serbia over assault on Novi Sad students (N1)
The EU does not want to comment on Vucevic's resignation (KiM radio, Beta)
Faith and protest: Serbian Orthodox Church faces backlash over statement (KoSSev)
The Kosovo Special Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment in absentia for war crimes (KiM radio)
Lajcak: EU Intends to relaunch talks between Belgrade and Pristina at the leadership level (RTS, Kosovo Online)
International Media:
What does the resignation of its populist prime minister mean for Serbia? (The Guardian)
Serbian leader, trying to quell protests, Jettisons a key ally (The New York Times)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 28, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
• Kurti seeks recognition from Spain (Nacionale)
• Bislimi congratulates Sorensen on his appointment as new EUSR (Koha)
• Krasniqi: A PDK-VV government is impossible, we have major differences (T7)
• Malaj meets US envoy for Kosovo, talks about dialogue (Klan)
• “Serbia is interfering in February 9 election process” (Kosovapress)
• Nissinen: Kosovo should strengthen its resilience to hybrid threats (RTK)
• Haxhiu accuses Lushtaku of personally attempting to attack Kurti’s escort (media)
• Italian KFOR soldiers conduct crowd control exercise (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• The Government of Serbia extraordinary session at 7 pm; Vucic’s address at 8pm (media)
• Serbian Prime Minister submits irrevocable resignation, Novi Sad mayor resigns too (RTS, N1)
• A group of young men from SNS attacked students in Novi Sad with baseball bats, a girl seriously injured (N1, KoSSev, media)
• 24-hour blockade of Autokomanda junction concluded (N1)
• Dacic: No police action at student roadblock overnight (N1)
• EP S&Ds support Serbian student protesters (N1)
• Elek: Serbian List and Serbia will always support families Kosovo (RTV)
• Last witness in Dragisa Milenkovic’s case heard today, lawyer hopes for just decision (Kosovo Online)
International Media:
• Challenging yet rewarding: Kosovo Albanian and Serb court monitors cooperate on war crimes trials (Prishtina Insight)
• Serbia’s Prime Minister Resigns as Mass Protests Rock Country (Balkan Insight)
• Serbia’s PM resigns after student protests linked to government corruption (The Guardian)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 28, 2025
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 28, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Sorensen officially confirmed as EU envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media)
KFOR Commander meets UNDP representative, discuss security (RTK)
Osmani: Kosovo understands best importance of unity in fighting hatred (Koha)
Kurti’s message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (media)
Democracy in Action condemns incident during VV rally in Skenderaj (media)
Kosovo launches a platform for cyberattack protection (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic: It is important to start dialogue, this situation suits no one (Tanjug, media)
Brnabic: Parliament to debate confidence in speaker and government (N1)
Prosecutor’s Office: Eight cases opened over violence during student protests (N1)
24-hour student road-block protest began (N1)
Vucic supports Serbian List, calls on Serbs to take part in elections (KoSSev)
EU Council: Sorensen to enable continuation of dialogue, to have initial mandate of 13 months (Kosovo Online)
KFOR Commander met UNDP Resident Representative, discussed security situation Kosovo (Kosovo Online, social media)
M.D. sentenced to two years in prison, 9 thousand euros financial fine (KoSSev)
International Media:
Opposition’s plans for education ahead of Kosovo’s elections (PI)
Serbian students block highway in capital as protests roll on (Balkan Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, January 27, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
EU confirms Peter Sorensen as envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media)
Fajon: Kosovo-Serbia dialogue remains high on EU agenda (reporteri)
Gervalla in Poland to honor Holocaust victims (eo)
PSD submits Maqedonci’s letter to KFOR to Special Prosecutor's Office (media)
Serbian nationalist slogan placed at entrance of Kosovo Embassy in Norway (Koha)
Weapons and equipment for production of cryptocurrencies confiscated in Mitrovica north (media)
War Crimes Institute collects also materials in Albania (RTK)
Access to Justice for victims of sexual violence during the conflict (RTK)
Serbian Language Media:
Three Serbian parties fined several thousand euros again (Alternativna)
A former colleague of Dragisa Milenkovic testified in the trial (KiM radio)
Brnabic announced address of top government regarding current situation in country (Beta, N1, media)
Today 24-hour student blockade of Autokomanda in Belgrade starts; support to protests throughout diaspora (media, KoSSev)
Students in Mitrovica North paid silent tribute to victims of Novi Sad railway station tragedy (KoSSev)
Vucic: Serbia is being attacked from both outside and inside (Tanjug, media)
Djuric discusses cooperation with NATO with German, Finnish ambassadors (media)
Djuric: Grenell is an ally and steadfast support for Serbia (Kosovo Online, social media)
Vucevic lays wreath to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Tanjug, media)
International Media:
BIRN fact-check: Is Kosovo leaving poverty behind, as PM claims? (BIRN)
The battle for the soul of Serbia (newstatesman.com)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 27, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Osmani discusses formation of presidential commission on transitional justice (media)
Osmani congratulates KRCT and Rushiti on Nobel Peace Prize nomination (media)
Osmani to attend Auschwitz memorial ceremony (media)
In his last week as envoy, Lajcak says he is focused on final reports (Reporteri)
No new date for meeting of commission on missing persons (RTK)
ECAP fines political parties for violations during the campaign (media)
CEC: Over 400 people will be engaged for voting in diplomatic missions (RTK)
DiA on campaign,: VV used the most inciting and hateful language (EO)
Serb parties in Kosovo report incidents, claim they are "political attacks" (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Molotov cocktails thrown at election commission vehicle in Ranilug, Kosovo (KoSSev, N1, Danas)
The SNP condemned the attack on the vehicle of a member of the MEC in Ranilug, and called on the SL to act according to the attack on them (KoSSev)
Serbian Democracy and the Party of Kosovo Serbs fined 3,500 euros each (KiM radio)
15 minutes of silence: Students in North Mitrovica to honor Novi Sad tragedy victims (KoSSev, KIM radio)
Campaign and the CSM: Will positions remain the same after the elections? (Kosovo Online)
Djuric for Berliner Zeitung: Trump's new term an opportunity to revitalize Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue (Kosovo Online)
Grenell on Serbia protest: We do not support those who forcefully take over government buildings (VoA, N1)
Opposition politician reacts to Grenell’s X post on Serbia protests, calls it “shameful” (N1, Danas)
International Media:
New Luxury Hotel in Serbia Will Be a Trump-Kushner Joint Project (The New York Times)