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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 15, 2024

Albanian Language Media:
• Barduani: Kosovo-Serbia problems cannot be solved by military means (media)
• Kurti and Clark discuss regional developments (media)
• Osmani hopes Kosovo will continue to be in focus of USA (media)
• Bislimi meets deputy head of U.S. mission, talk about dialogue (RTK)
• PDK, LDK reject Haradinaj’s proposal for PM post (RTV21)
• Kurti hosts NDI Director in Kosovo Nancy Soderberg (media)
• Maqedonci meets Clark, briefs him on progress of Kosovo Security Force (media)
• Kosovo adapts 30% rebate on cinematography and audiovisuals works (media)
• Police distribute flyers to encourage police-citizen cooperation, Arsenijevic criticises law enforcement agencies(Kallxo)
Serbian Language Media:
• Serbia, Hungary ink several agreements, Vucic, Orban sign political declaration (Tanjug)
• Vucic: Serbia-Hungary ties stronger than ever (media)
• Orban: Europe must realise Serbia does not need EU, but that EU needs Serbia (Tanjug)
• Brnabic receives French senator (media)
• Serbian Government adopts Strategy on Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (RTS, media)
• Mijacic: Regardless of dialogue format, Pristina cannot avoid its obligations (Kosovo Online)
• KFOR Commander meets Raska-Prizren Eparchy Bishop Teodosije (media, social media)
International Media:
• What is the take of the MEPs in charge of the Western Balkans on the hearing of Kaja Kallas? (EWB)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 14, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

• COMKFOR meets Osmani, talks about importance of communication and coordination (media)
• Osmani: Investigation of war crimes, important to document truth (Reporteri)
• Lajcak meets Barbano in Brussels, “appreciate our excellent cooperation” (media)
• Kurti talks with Qatar Charity representatives about new investments in Kosovo (media)
• Finnish Ambassador: Careful with the discourse during election campaign (media)
• PDK committed to empowering women in politics and decision-making posts (media)
• Discussion in Pristina on Russia’s influence on Kosovo’s security (RFE)
• One month detention for person who stabbed four people in Ferizaj (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucevic: News of further resignations due by end of week (Tanjug, media)
• Djuric: Washington Agreement undermined only by Albin Kurti (RTV, Kosovo Online)
• Brnabic: Italy's stance is that Serbia should join EU even before 2030 (Tanjug, RTS, Danas)
• Petkovic: School Principal from Gojbulja detained at Jarinje, then released; KP confirmed: "Seals of parallel structures in Serbian" (Kosovo Online, KoSSev)
• The Court of Appeal confirmed the acquittal in the case of Zlatan Arsic (KiM radio, KoSSev, Kosovo Online)
• KBS takes over the airport near Podujevo: What can be seen from Dumosh? (Kosovo Online)

Opinion:

• Ursula von der Leyen, Miss Universe of the European Union (newsocialinitiative.org)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 13, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti happy with great progress of KSF in record time (media)
• Norway supports Kosovo in its integration aspiration (RTK)
• Konjufca receives work report of War Crimes Institute (media)
• Kosovo against solutions with Serbia that affect territories (RFE)
• Trendafilova: I don’t think U.S. will intervene in the Special Court (media)
• Svecla and Albania’s director of Police talk about common goals (RTK)
• Haziri: LDK does not accept the Association's draft statute (Klan)
• Kosovo plans 4 million euros for Presheva Valley, support expected from Albania as well (Koha)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: Big powers should ensure world peace so that climate change can be tackled (Tanjug, Radio Mitrovica sever)
• Djuric met with Russian presidential envoy for cultural cooperation (Tanjug, RTS, Kosovo Online)
• Petkovic: Kurti admitted his goal is to expel Serbian goods from Kosovo (Kosovo Online)
• Self-Determination: With Kurti's government, Serbia not even among the top five exporting countries to Kosovo (Kosovo Online)
• Demostat: Only 14% of respondents trust the Serbian Government (N1, Danas)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 12, 2024

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 12, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

Kurti: First the Brussels Agreement, then the Washington agreement (media)
Kosovo Assembly adopts draft budget for 2025 in first reading (media)
Kurti visits War Crimes Institute, receives one-year work report (media)
Posters in support of Trump and Grenell placed near government building (media)
Kosovo Police Director meets COMKFOR, agree to further cooperation (media)
Haradinaj on Veterans Day: Forever grateful to their service (media)
RTK staff warn with protests and strikes: Government cut the budget (Express)
Osmani congratulates Poland on its Independence Day (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Vucic, Aliyev meet in Baku (Tanjug)
Vucic: Building gas power plant near Nis discussed with Aliyev (media)
Representatives of French and German embassies marked Armistice Day in Pristina (Radio KIM)
Petkovic comments on Vucic-Trump phone conversation (Kosovo Online, social media)
Black paint sprayed over SNS premises, Vucic’s photo in Leposavic (KoSSev)
Protest held in front of Serbian Government building (N1)

Opinion:

Green transition in Balkans needs risky reforms to cut coal dependence (BIRN)
Why should Donald Trump visit Serbia (Kosovo Online)

International Media:

Serbian protesters demand resignations, justice over deadly station disaster (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 11, 2024

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 11, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

Kosovo Assembly to discuss 2025 budget today (media)
Kurti’s address at “Advancement of Role of Women, Peace and Security” (media)
Osmani: Bulgaria always supports Kosovo in international organisations (media)
Haradinaj: No big love for PDK or LDK, but we must remove Kurti (Kosovapress)
Lajcak to hold important discussions on Western Balkans in Geneva (media)
Svecla commends Kosovo Police for successful operations (media)
KFOR soldiers conduct joint patrols with Kosovo Police in Zubin Potok (media)
Kurti, Osmani’s messages on 35th anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Vucic: Gov't reshuffle due between March and June (Tanjug)
Vucic in phone conversation with Trump (Tanjug, Novosti)
Poll: Mitrovica North residents concerned about security, without trust in Kosovo police (KoSSev, Radio kontakt plus, media)
Pavkovic: Self-Determination has assessed they need diaspora votes for majority (Kosovo Online)
EU Ambassador expects Serbia to intensify reforms amid election-free period (N1)
Joint patrols of KFOR and Kosovo police in Zubin Potok (Kosovo Online, social media)
Serb arrested at Jarinje released (Radio Mitrovica sever)
Opposition calls protest for November 11 outside Serbian Government building (N1)

International Media:

Trump allies push Richard Grenell for Secretary of State (Real Clear Politics)
US Election: Balkan strongmen spy new chances under second Trump term (BIRN)
Kosovo’s labour market needs to meet a generation’s aspirations (PI)