Albanian Language Media:  KP: Case of kidnapping and injury of person reported in Leposaviq area (media) KFOR on kidnapped Serb: We are aware, police have launched investigation and remain in close contact (media) Osmani on kidnapping of Kosovo Serb: Democratic world must stop Serbia’s attacks (media) Former Deputy Minister claims Radoicic’s group behind kidnapping of Kosovo Serb (media) Svecla: Serbia continues its destabilizing actions against Kosovo, international community must react (media) Osmani: KSF Special Unit, honor and pride of Kosovo (media) Spiropali after visiting Thaci in The Hague: Liberation war cannot be defamed (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric receives new French Ambassador, discussed Kosovo as well (Tanjug, media) Trial of Srdjan Lazovic from Leposavic continues, two more witnesses interviewed (RTS, KoSSev) Kosovo police respond after lawyer sounds alarm over Serb’s shooting (KoSSev) Kosovo police fined Lazar Djordjevic for driving with authorization while information campaign is underway (Kosovo Online) CEC: Spasic’s withdrawal does not impact run-off mayoral elections in Klokot (media) Serbian PM pays official visit to Shanghai, to meet with mayor, Chinese PM (Tanjug) N1: Swedish Government suspending support for some Serbian public institutions International Media:  Russian-controlled media flood Kosovo’s information space with disinformation (PrishtinaInsight)

Albanian Language Media:  Kurti participates in memorial service for Fatos Nano (media) Maqedonci participates in ‘TRT Forum 2025’ in Istanbul (media) Murati calls on MPs to approve 2025 budget for three municipalities (media) Hoti: Draft budget law for 2026, illegal (media) Daka: Kurti cannot try to form government again with his name (media) Radev: “Serbian World” is new name for “Greater Serbia” project (media) Croatian President says he supports Kosovo’s recognition wherever possible (media) Weller: Lack of clarity from Trump, reason for Kosovo’s “nervousness,” (RFE) Serbian police officer arrested in Jarinje, ammunition and cash confiscated (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: My apology was sincere, early elections to meet protesters’ demands (Beta, N1) Serb claims Kosovo Police abuse in Podujevo after minor incident at Merdare crossing (KoSSev, KiM radio) A man from Gorazdevac arrested in Jarinje, his house searched; KP: Serbian police member arrested (KoSSev, Radio Gorazdevac) Mujka: The damage not caused by the human factor, we reduced it, the contractor to bore part of the responsibility (Alternativna) American Chamber of Commerce: The law clearly limits the scope of the current government’s authority (Kosovo Online) KLI: Adopted decisions by the caretaker government are illegal and have pre-election nature (Kosovo Online) International Media:  Serbia: Rallies mark Novi Sad station collapse anniversary (DW)

Albanian Language Media:  Today’s meeting to confirm whether there will be new mandate-holder or early elections (media) Kurti: Finland, Belgium, France stood by Kosovo during state-building (media) Kurti calls on allies: You must persuade five EU states to recognize Kosovo (KP) Hargreaves: Syria’s recognition strengthens Kosovo’s international position (media) Ulutas discusses KFOR–EUFOR coordination to strengthen peace in Balkans (media) Haxhiu: Budget  belongs neither to Kurti nor to VV, opposition should drop grudge (media) Haradinaj: If opposition agrees, we can form government by tomorrow at noon (media) Gervalla: EU sanctions against Kosovo, “gift” from Lajcak and Borrell (media) Serbian Language Media: EC report on Kosovo: Limited progress, a review of European draft of CSM Statute required (Kosovo Online) Constitutional Court extends suspension of Kosovo Government’s decision to seize Gracanica land (KoSSev) Kosovo Supreme Court upheld decision on elections in Klokot, complaint of Arber Emini dismissed (Radio KIM) COMKFOR meets EUFOR Commander: Close cooperation to strengthen peace and stability (media, social media) OSCE Mission expresses concern over theft of two bells from Roman Catholic Church in Urosevac (social media) Macut receives Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade (media) Brnabic: France supports Serbia on EU path in direct, open manner (Tanjug) Gunvor acquires Lukoil operations in Serbia (Tanjug)

Albanian Language Media:  Syria becomes 120th country to recognize Kosovo as independent state (media) Kurti in Paris: Balkan integration in EU, NATO serves Europe’s interests (media) Kurti received by Macron at the presidential palace (media) Krasniqi meets German Ambassador, discuss political developments (media) Grenell criticizes European justice system: “Brutal and elite-driven” (media) Rubin: Convicting former KLA leaders without evidence would be stain on international justice (media) Foundation stone laid for KTA building in North Mitrovica (media) Northern mayors face dilemma over handing sensitive documents to Serb officials (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Osmani: Syria recognizes Kosovo (N1, FoNet, Danas, media) The first defense witness in the case of Sladjan Trajkovic: I did not see him in custody in 1999 (Radio Mitrovica sever, KiM radio, RTS, Kosovo Online) Another cornerstone, now for the Tax Administration in North Mitrovica (KoSSev) Toughest EC Report on Serbia yet: Belgrade delivered on less than half its promises (N1) International Media:  New elections on the horizon in Kosovo, but the crisis may continue (EWB) US suddenly lifts sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik (Balkan Insight) United States to withdraw some troops from Romania (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani to urge political “compromise” among parties to avoid deadlock (media) Kurti travels to Paris to attend the Paris Peace Forum (media) Osmani meets Crown Prince of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and President of Mauritania (media) Citaku: No budget vote before new government formed (media) Cakolli: No parliamentary session without new mandate holder (media) Assembly Presidency to meet Thursday to review 2025 municipal budgets (media) Possible war victims’ remains found in North Mitrovica cemetery (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Political cooperation agreed with Uzbekistan, FTA to be signed in future (Tanjug, RTS, media) The trial of Pantic and Zaric begins anew due to a change in the court panel (KiM radio, KoSSev, Radio Mitrovica sever) Another school project launched in North Mitrovica — “for all children,” says outgoing mayor (KoSSev) Klokot: Threats and pressures ahead of the second round of local elections (KiM radio, KoSSev) International Media:  Montenegro introduces visas for Turkish citizens (EWB) Hungary plans new anti-Ukraine bloc with Czechia, Slovakia (Politico)