Albanian Language Media:
Borrell: Kurti and Vucic were not ready to agree - they set conditions for each other (media)
Kurti insists on signing the agreement, Vucic on implementing what was signed (RFE)
Michel: The normalization of Kosovo-Serbia relations is essential (media)
OSCE Chairman: I welcome resumption of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia (Klan)
Konjufca: New draft proposed for Association, quite different from those we have criticized (Klan)
Gervalla: Serbia refused to normalize relations with Kosovo (Klan)
Kurti's advisor: Serbia does not want normalization or self-management for Kosovo Serbs (media)
Bajrami: Kurti accepted complete Brussels package, unfortunately Serbia refused (Klan)
Rama: I congratulate Prime Minister of Kosovo for accepting EU proposal (media)
Svecla: Sanctioning Serbia prevents repetition of attacks (RTK)
KFOR and Serbian army talk about border line with Kosovo (Reporteri)
Civil society in Kosovo and Serbia calls for normalization of relations (Koha)
Palokaj: In the EU, there is greater optimism for reaching an agreement (Koha)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic says Belgrade if favor of agreement implementation, but can not accept Kosovo independence and membership to UN (Tanjug, N1, media)
Charles Michel: Normalization of Belgrade-Pristina relations essential (FoNet, N1)
Meloni: We asked Vucic, Kurti to implement reached agreements (N1, media)
Grenell: EU must not allow Osmani and Kurti ignore previous agreements (media, social media)
Soil with mortal remains from old Orthodox cemetery in Mitrovica North taken to landfill (RTS, Tanjug, media)
KM Church Committee files criminal complaint over destruction of old cemetery (KoSSev)
Kryeziu says government not responsible for decision on construction of road that went across Orthodox cemetery (KoSSev)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 27, 2023
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 26, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
• No meeting between Kurti and Vucic in Brussels today (media)
• Serbian Ministry of Defense demands only KFOR guard border of Kosovo (RFE)
• EULEX observed raids in the north, members of KFOR stayed nearby (media)
• NATO: Investigations on Banjska are being carried out by Kosovo Police (Klan)
• MLGA rejects accusations of Serbian List: There is no decision on excavations in Orthodox cemeteries in Mitrovica north (Kallxo)
• Nikolla: Escobar described U.S. as most pro-Kosovo country in the world (Klan)
• Locked for six months, Hetemi demands KFOR leave municipality facility (RTK)
• Tuhina: Thursday will not determine only the fate of the dialogue (RTK)
Serbian Language Media:
• Vucic: It won't be easy, but they are knocking on the open door when it comes to Belgrade (RTS)
• Brnabic met Varhelyi: All current topics discussed, also the upcoming report of the European Commission (Blic)
• Vucevic: Serbs in Kosovo have no problem with KFOR presence (N1, FoNet)
• The Raska-Prizren Diocese: Desecration of graves goes on for 24 years with impunity (Tanjug, KiM radio)
• Serbian List: Kurti's regime is populist and fraudulently shows false concern for citizens (Tanjug)
International Media:
• Kosovo to Probe Damage to Old Cemetery in Serb-Majority North (Balkan Insight)
• The Situation of Women in Kosovo: A Gloomy Reality in International and Local Reports (Prishtina Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 25, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
Kurti and Vucic expected to meet with main European leaders on October 26 (RFE)
EU presents "modern" draft for Association, invites Kurti and Vucic to Brussels (Koha)
Haxhiu: Kurti has not yet confirmed his participation at Brussels meeting (media)
Government informs about Kurti’s meetings in Greece (media)
Svecla: Other groups are being trained in Serbia to attack Kosovo, Veselinovic, among them (Koha)
Austria demands the recognition of Kosovo by the entire EU (Klan)
Osmani begins her visit to Iowa, USA, goes by helicopter to Camp Dodge (media)
Fajon: It is important to do everything in our power to de-escalate tensions (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Belgrade, Pristina to hold separate meetings with EU officials Thursday (Tanjug, media)
Stoltenberg: Situation is Kosovo difficult, calls for restraint (N1, FoNet, Kosovo Online)
New Serbian List leadership elected (KoSSev, media)
Old cemetery in Mitrovica North plowed over by road reconstruction, Church to ask for protection of plot (KoSSev)
Serbian List condemns desecration of old cemetery (Kosovo Online, media)
Petkovic meets with CDU/CSU foreign policy adviser, informs him of difficult situation of Serbs in Kosovo (media)
Vucevic, Grenell discuss situation in Kosovo (media)
Grenell: Pristina must select date for elections, form CSM (BETA, N1, social media)
Ilija Elezovic released pending trial (Kosovo Online, media)
UNMIK Media Observer, October 24, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
UN Security Council discusses situation in Kosovo (media)
Albanian-American community protests at UNHQ against Serbia’s acts (media)
Palokaj: Kurti and Vucic have by Thursday to respond to requests (KTV)
Rohde calls on PDK and AAK to end blockade of international agreements (media)
KSF field exercise on Wednesday, announces movement towards Gjakova (media)
Elezi: Around 150-200 Serbs are being trained in Serbia to enter Kosovo (media)
Court annuls govt decision to lower salaries of prosecutors and judges (Koha)
Serbian opposition wants explanations for Serbia’s role in Banjska (RFE)
Ziv: Israel not fighting Palestinian people but Hamas terrorists (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Brnabic tells UN SC: Pristina using systematic violence against Serbs in Kosovo (Tanjug, media)
Ziadeh: Shared responsibility, concerted action and compromise, the only route to progress (KoSSev, media)
What did ambassadors say at UN SC session on Kosovo, from “fleeing to third country” to return of Monastery’s land (KoSSev, social media)
Dacic: No recognition or UN admission of Kosovo (media)
EU urges Belgrade, Pristina to de-escalate, calls for elections in north Kosovo (Tanjug, media)
Raska-Prizren Eparchy sends letters to EU, EULEX, OSCE and Quint over deportation of Abbot Fotije (Kosovo Online)
Serbian List to hold Assembly session today (Kosovo Online, media)
International Media:
International Investigation Underway on Banjska Terrorist Attack, Says British MP (BIRN)
Kosovo Imam Seeks 40,000 Euros Over 2016 Article’s ‘Wahhabi’ Claim (BIRN)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 23, 2023
Albanian Language Media:
Osmani to represent Kosovo at UN Security Council session on Kosovo (media)
Kurti: I thank and appreciate five emissaries for new plan to move forward (media)
Lajcak on visits to Kosovo and Serbia (media)
EU to discuss Kosovo-Serbia situation today (media)
Osmani meets Kearns, “we stand stronger with allies like you” (media)
Kurti: Those responsible to be extradited, Serbia to be held accountable (media)
Kearns: Political dialogue cannot continue while there are questions around basic security of people (Kallxo)
Judicial cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, mainly on paper (RFE)
Serwer says “Vucic tries to control Serbs in Kosovo through Serbian List” (media)
Albanian-American to protest in front of UNHQ against Serbia’s actions (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic: I'm going to Brussels; I believe that Belgrade will find a way out; The elections will be held on December 17 and will be decisive for the people (Tanjug)
Professor Milivojevic: Newly adopted laws represent a grave attack on media freedom in Serbia (N1)
Heads of EU diplomacy today in Luxembourg (RTS)
Vucic claims foreign services have a plan to oust his SNS party (Beta, N1)
Surlic: There is a new plan for Kosovo, negotiations will continue in secret (Danas)
Vucic: Meeting with five envoys was difficult (Tanjug)
Lajcak: We expect Kosovo and Serbia to fulfill their obligations from all agreements reached (NMagazin, Beta)
Kosovo authorities expel Abbot, a North Macedonia national (N1)
EULEX: We are thoroughly and resolutely following the case of Abbot Fotije's deportation (Kosovo Online)
OSCE asking the Kosovo authorities' clarification on the reasons for the deportation of Abbot Fotije (Kosovo Online)
Petkovic: Pristina brutally violates the religious freedoms of the Serbian people (RTS)
Jevtic: The deportation of the Abbot sends the message that Pristina's policy is to expel Serbs from Kosovo (Kosovo Online)
A new Kosovo Serb party is on the horizon – the Serbian People’s Movement (KoSSev)
Kearns as a guest of honor in Pristina: Presented with gifts and thanked for linking the SOC with arms smuggling (KoSSev)