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, Morning Edition, January 31, 2025
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, 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, 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, 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)