UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 17, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Time for EU to make concrete decisions on Kosovo (media) Gervalla: Spahiu’s arrest confirms Serbia is behind Banjska attack (media) Kosovo MPs to meet today in another attempt to form the new legislative (media) Embassy calls for legal remedies in deportation of Serbian MIA members (RFE) Govt officials accuse some politicians in Presevo Valley for blocking funds (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Macut: Serbia did not vote for South-East European Cooperation Process declaration in Tirana (N1) Djuric: Visit to Switzerland substantial, lends new impetus to our relations (Tanjug) Serbian Ombudsperson: Arrests and expulsions of Serbs from Kosovo only confirm continuous and systematic discrimination against Serbian community (KoSSev, media) German Embassy: We are closely monitoring case of deported Serbs (Kosovo Online) Serbian Democracy condemns ‘arbitrary revocation’ of Kosovo documents from Serbs, warns of ethnically-targeted deportations (KoSSev) Milosavljevic’s defense: Tragedy and disgrace that he spent so many years in detention proving his innocence (Kosovo Online)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti: The pressure should be on Belgrade; we welcome U.S. role (media) • Kurti accuses MPs of other parties for blocking constitution of Assembly (media) • LDK MP reacts to Kurti: You have usurped the PM’s Office (media) • Court holds an initial hearing about Meja massacre in April 1999 (media) • “Oil products rising due to tensions between Israel and Iran” (media) Serbian Language Media: • Klokot Municipality President detained for two and a half hours at the "Bela Zemlja" crossing (RTS, Tanjug, KiM radio) • Gavrilo Milosavljevic acquitted of the indictment for war crimes (Kosovo Online, KiM radio, KoSSev) • Petkovic: Kurti does not want agreements, nor dialogue, but wants to expel Serbs (Kosovo Online, Tanjug) • Serbian Democracy: Institutional mechanisms of collective punishment directed by Kosovo MIA (Radio KiM, Radio Mitrovica sever) • Rasic reminds of Serbs’ right to freely use their symbols (Radio KIM, KoSSev) • 26 years since kidnapping of SOC monk Hariton in Prizren (Radio Gorazdevac, Radio KIM) • Kosovo and Serbia: When sports become a political battlefield (KoSSev) Opinion: • Palokaj: You are all right – and what now? (Koha) • Gogic: Expulsion of four Serbs from Kosovo an example of ethnically motivated pseudo-legal lawlessness (Kosovo Online, FB) International: • Neglected and abused: Families search for wartime missing while facing trauma alone (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 16, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Trump mentions Kosovo and Serbia in social media post (media) Hoxhaj, Tahiri comments on Trump’s social media post (media) Kosovo deports two members of Serbian Interior Ministry (RFE) 32nd failed attempt to constitute the new Kosovo Assembly (media) AJK welcomes indictment on attacks against reporters in north in 2023 (media) Kurti starts campaign for local elections; “no more strongholds” (Express) Serbian Language Media: Five arrests since Friday: A member of the Serbian MIA from Veliko Ropotovo arrested at Konculj on Sunday (KoSSev, media) Petkovic: All deported Serbs provided with free legal assistance (Kosovo Online) Office for KiM: “Kurti carrying out his fascist policy in front of the eyes of the international community” (Kosovo Online, kim.gov.rs) Berisha: Serbian policemen expelled from their homes, Pristina continues to violate rights (RTV, Tanjug, Kosovo Online) Panel on Kosovo at Mechanical Engineering Faculty ahead of “See You on Vidovdan” protest in Belgrade (KoSSev, KiM radio) Court ruled that MIA of Serbia discriminated against Rada Trajkovic (N1, KoSSev) Hill: The U.S. will no longer intervene as before—Kosovo and Serbia must resolve their own issues (RFE, Kosovo Online) International Media: Balkan countries express alarm following Israel’s attack on Iran (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media: MPs fail again to constitute the new Kosovo Assembly (media) Kurti on Abdixhiku’s 15-point plan: Our MP Abrashi has spoken (media) Krasniqi: Solution is simple; 19 votes from LDK and the rest from us (media) Citaku: No word in Albanian describes absurdity of political deadlock (media) Rexhepi: If no compromise, let’s go to elections as soon as possible (media) Maqedonci begins official visit to U.S.; to discuss cooperation in defense (media) US, Kosovo troops take part in immediate response during Defender 25 (media) Osmani meets Emperor of Japan (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: We adhere to UN Charter, admission to EU political decision (RTV) Vucic met Sorensen: The formation of the CSM (ZSO) crucial for the continuation of the dialogue (Kosovo Online) Vucic, Lajcak meet in Prague, discuss regional challenges (Tanjug, media) Petkovic meets Krois, discussed dialogue and latest Pristina’s acts (Tanjug) Serbian PM: Ban on displaying Serbian flag in Gracanica continuation of intimidation (Tanjug, media) SNF: Banning Serbian flag on Vidovdan means banning right of Serbs to breathe, remember and celebrate (Danas, KiM radio) Aljovic after roundtable on abolition of child benefit: Ministry of Finance decision will affect pensioners and other vulnerable groups as well (Kosovo Online) Most Serbians oppose EU membership but see EU as key economic partner (N1) International: Kosovo bans sheep, goat imports from Albania over PPR (SeeNews) Serbian govt turns screws on protesting professors (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 13, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kurti: Kosovo remains deeply thankful to NATO and our friends (media) Bislimi accuses Petkovic of disinformation after Brussels meeting (RTK) Kurti on Mitrovica Joint Board: They have my support (RTK) Konjufca: If Kurti doesn't have the numbers, it's Hamza's turn (Klan) Bislimi: I have legitimate mandate to represent Kosovo in Brussels (AP) After 30 failures to form new legislative, MPs will meet again today (media) EU received no response from Serbia about attack on Iber Lepenci canal (Koha) Serbia concerned about Montenegro's support for Kosovo (media) Devolli meets CNN CEO Thompson in London (Dukagjini) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic meets Chinese Ambassador, discuss situation in Kosovo (Radio KIM) Serbian tricolor on trial: Which flags disturb public order in Kosovo – and which do not? (Kosovo Online) Arsenijevic: See you at Gazimestan with my national symbol (KoSSev) Radakovic on ban of Serbian flag for Vidovdan: Why isn’t Albanian flag banned at public gatherings in Kosovo? (media) Joint Committee of North and South Mitrovica formed under Kurti’s oversight – echoes of Ahtisaari Plan (KoSSev) Vucic arrives in Prague, to attend GLOBSEC 2025 forum Friday (Tanjug) EC spokesman: Vucic visit to Ukraine important signal (N1) UN Rapporteur Edwards: Belgrade needs to fully investigate sound weapon use allegations (N1) International Media: Kosovo calls for blood samples and witnesses to identify war missing (PI)

Albanian Language Media: • Statements on 26th anniversary of NATO troops deployment to Kosovo (media) • COMKFOR presides over ceremony marking 26th anniversary of KFOR (media) • Abdixhiku presents 15-point plan of Unity Government (media) • PDK’s Krasniqi on a government formed by former opposition (media) • Police operation at Ministry of Infrastructure: “suspected abuse of duty” (media) • Montenegro will support Kosovo’s membership at Council of Europe (media) • Mufti Ternava hosts UNMIK chief Caroline Ziadeh (Sinjali) • Serbian flags, symbols won't be allowed on St. Vitus Day in Gazimestan (media) Serbian Language Media: • Court annulled decision of municipality of Gracanica: “Display of Serbian flag on Vidovdan is illegal” (Alternativna, media) • Petkovic: ''Ruling to ban displaying Serbian flag on Vidovdan shows anti-Serbian and fascist face of Albin Kurti's regime'' (media, kim.gov.rs) • Serbian List: Gracanica municipality to appeal court’s decision on banning display of Serbian flags on Saint Vitus Day (Radio KIM) • People harshly oppose street renaming issue in Mitrovica North (Radio KIM, Radio kontakt plus) • Zelenskyy: I thanked Vucic for financial, humanitarian assistance, support for energy sector (N1, BETA) International: • Kosovo demands release of ex-policeman detained by Serbia (BIRN) • Kosovo approves measure to 'temporarily' host migrants deported from US (RFE) • UK has not asked about asylum return hubs, other Balkan countries say (SkyNews) • Former President of Kosovo Swimming Federation Agron Zeqiri receives four-year suspension (swimswam.com)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 12, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kurti: We will not accept Serbia's abnormal behavior (media) Hoxha: We presented evidence that Spahiu not part of police since 2022 (media) CEC: Local election campaign begins on September 13 (media) US thanks Kosovo for supporting Trump priority to deport foreign nationals (AP) Kosovo decides to accept 50 immigrants from the US (media) Trendafilova: Too early to predict conclusion of Thaci et al trial (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic thanks Zelenskyy for respecting Serbia's territorial integrity (Tanjug, media) KFOR deputy commander visited the municipality of Gracanica (KiM radio) Roundtable in North Mitrovica to address suspension of child benefits for Kosovo Serbs (KoSSev) Djuric met Akolozo: Serbia and the Central African Republic united by respect for International Law and the UN Charter (Kosovo Online)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani is in contact with QUINT about arrested former officer (Telegrafi) Svecla: Former police officer arrested by Serbia must be released ASAP (media) Ministry contacts QUINT on former police officer arrested by Serbia (media) Wife of arrested police officer: Don’t keep silent, he needs support (media) Kosovo police officers that were arrested by Serbia (RFE) 30th failed attempt to form the new Kosovo Assembly (media) LDK to present tomorrow 15-point plan for transitional government (Nacionale) Businesses protest liberalization of energy market (RFE) Muja: LDK and PDK adopted laws for liberalization of energy market (EO) Kosovo government ready to accept migrants expelled from U.S. (RFE) Kurti hosts delegation of National Prayer Breakfast (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Serbia is fighting for its interests in Kosovo, building new friendships (Kosovo Online) Vucic visits Ukraine for Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit (Beta, N1, media) Media: Kosovo not taking part in Ukraine-South Europe Summitt, it was not invited (TV Most, Tanjug) Radenkovic: Closing library is uncivilized, a solution must be found (Kosovo Online) Lawyer: Third witness in a row did not identify defendants in Banjska case (Kosovo Online) Family prevented reinstalment of memorial plaque dedicated to 11-year old Biljana Peric from Gracanica (Radio KIM) Opinion: If we forget you… (KoSSev) International: Kosovo’s insoluble political logjam is costing the country dear – experts (BIRN) Local elections in Serbia reveal cracks in Vučić’s rule despite unfair conditions (EWB)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 11, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Sorensen announces high-level meeting (media) Bislimi: Sorensen has clear vision on how to move forward (media) LDK: Bislimi has no mandate to make decisions in dialogue process (media) Kusari-Lila: New elections would harm all parties (Koha) MPs to meet for 30th attempt today to form new legislative (media) Businesses, chamber of commerce to hold protest in Pristina today (media) Bislimi summoned by prosecution regarding animal waste factory case (Kallxo) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic: We insisted on CSM, presented de-escalation plan (Tanjug, media) Sorensen: Talks on advancing normalization of relations, in preparation of high-level meeting (media, social media) Albanian man in Gracanica removes memorial plaque to deceased girl; family embittered (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, Radio KIM) Closing statements in case of Gavrilo Milosavljevic: Defense expects acquittal (Kosovo Online, media) Lawyer to appeal 15-years in prison verdict rendered to Vukotic (media) Former member of Kosovo special police faces murder charges in Serbia (N1, RFE) Vucic extends condolences over deadly school shooting in Graz (media) Serbian PM, UoB rector reach agreement, entrance exams slated for late July (media)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti on meeting Hamza: We talked cooperation on both sides of Iber (Express) • Businesses to protest tomorrow against decision on free energy market (media) • Haradinaj warns against travel through Serbia (media) • CDHRF reacts to Serbia’s detention of former Kosovo Police member (media) • Osmani, Orav discuss process of forming new institutions (media) • Court sentences Zoran Vukotic to 15 years in prison for war crimes (media) • Kurti’s motorcade pelted with eggs in Skenderaj (media) Serbian Language Media: • A new round of dialogue in Brussels today (Kosovo Online, media) • MFA: Serbia relies on UNSC Resolution 1244 and consistently respects international law (Tanjug, media) • Aktiv presents report on situation in North Mitrovica: Substantive Reintegration - How to Avoid ‘Zombie Governance’ in North Kosovo (social media) • Veljkovic files complaint to PIK over incident with Svecla’s security yesterday (Radio KIM) • Kosovo Constitutional Court has not decided yet on complaint from Gracanica municipality over land appropriation (Radio KIM) • CRTA published an analysis of the elections in Kosjeric and Zajecar: Election Day neither free nor fair (Beta, Danas) • Serbian Parliament starts special session, changes to media laws also on agenda (N1) • Delegations from 140 countries gather in Serbia for first EXPO 2027 Planning Meeting (N1) • Green Legal Impact: EC failed to state reasons for Strategic Projects decision (N1) International: • Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78 (AP) • Serbian lithium mine opponents undeterred by EU’s ‘strategic’ listing (Balkan Insight) • A Trump family project spurs resignations and a criminal charge in Serbia (The New York Times)