Albanian Language Media: Kurti to prosecution: They want to make this international news (media) Barduani: KFOR continues to play a crucial role (media) Kurti: Ambassadors to react swiftly against Serbia’s attacks and lies (media) Osmani: Kosovo belongs to all its citizens, but above all our children (media) Kosovo leaders’ condolences on passing of former US President Carter (media) KFOR troops conduct a series of patrol and surveillance activities in Istog (media) Serbian Language Media: Zaporozac: Employees expelled from Serbian institutions in Kosovo will receive salaries until they return to work (Radio Mitrovica sever, RTS) Gervalla on the promenade of North Mitrovica (KoSSev) Milos Jovanovic: The international conference would not bring "God knows what", the occupation should be declared (Danas, FoNet) Jesic: A referendum on Kosovo would be pointless, like if there was a vote on merging with the USA (N1, Danas, FoNet) Duda Kavecka: Overcome obstacles in Dialogue, refrain from unilateral actions (Kosovo Online) Students announce protest for New Year’s Eve (N1, nova.rs) International Media: Kosovo counts children’s wounds from Tik Tok challenges as Albania takes drastic measures (Prishtina Insight)

Albanian Language Media: Vetevendosje won’t appeal ECAP decision on Serbian List (media) Hovenier holds farewell meeting with Kurti (media) Maqedonci: Attacks from Serbia possible while Radoicic and his group are at large (media) Munter: U.S. will no longer have traditional approach vis-à-vis Kosovo and Serbia (RFE) Hetemi: War crimes in Kosovo, documented more than of other wars in former Yugoslavia (Koha) CEC fails to hold meeting, LVV calls absence dishonest (RTK) Over 90,000 registered to vote from abroad (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: More countries will withdraw recognition of Kosovo (Kosovo Online, RTS) Vucic: Good, substantial discussion with Zelenskyy about important matters of cooperation (Tanjug, Kosovo Online) L.D. from Zvecan released from prison; Lawyer: Released two months early for good behavior (KiM radio, KoSSev) Mayor of Gracanica:  The police did not question the work of the municipality of Gracanica; the arrested worked on their own initiative (Kosovo Online) KP: Officials in Gracanica arrested for abuse of office and accepting bribes (KiM radio) Serbian national flag returned on Zvecan fortress, police drone raised (KoSSev) Sarajevo students rally in solidarity with Serbian protesters (N1)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti warns of new attacks in Kosovo before and after the New Year (media) • Kurti: Let prosecutors come to prime minister's office to interview me (media) • CEC decision on non-certification of Serbian List, annulled (media) • Svecla denied visit to the Valley: Serbia continues with provocations (media) • MFA rejects Serbian minister's request to visit Kosovo (Albanian Post) • Haxhiu: Serbia is obliged to arrest Radoicic according to Extradition Convention (EO) • Government allocates €1,108,529 support for Albanian families in the Valley (RTK) • Constitutional Court of Kosovo Specialized Chambers rejects Thaci’s referral regarding violation of fundamental rights (Klan) • Kosovo leaders participate in Christmas celebrations (media) Serbian Language Media: • Minister Ristic denied entry to Kosovo (Tanjug, RTS) • Svecla refused permission to visit southern Serbia (N1, KoSSev) • Appeals panel certifies Serbian List election ticket (N1) • Serbian List: Our appeal accepted, CEC required to certify our list (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, KiM radio) • Igor Simic denies reports of physical assault at Rudare celebration (Kosovo Online) • UNMIK: CEC to support integrity of Kosovo electoral process (Kosovo Online) • Djuric thanks Russian, Belarusian ambassadors for support on Kosovo issue (Tanjug, Danas, media) • The light of good (KoSSev) • Vucic: Under no circumstances will we recognize the independence of Kosovo (Kosovo Online) • Ferguson: Serbs in northern Kosovo need special support; we strive to help (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, RTV)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 24, 2024 Albanian Language Media: CEC does not certify Serbian List for February 2025 general elections (media) Reactions following the non-certification of the Serbian List (media) PDK criticizes silence of MUP and MFA on verification of Serbian List (RTK) Haxhiu: Serbia to hand over terrorist leader Radoicic (RTK) Hovenier presented with Medal of Distinguished Service by Maqedonci (media) KFOR regional command west soldiers conduct joint evacuation training (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic discusses Kosovo issue, Bosnia and NIS with Lavrov (Tanjug, media) Vucic: Kurti is trying to remove only political opponent in Kosovo, which is Serbian List (media) Petkovic reacts to CEC decision not to certify Serbian List candidates (media) US Embassy expresses deep concern over CEC decision not to certify Serbian List candidates (Kosovo Online, media) Rohde: Concerned about CEC decision on Serbian List, equal application of law to everyone is essential (media, social media) EU: Process of certification should be based on legal standards, not political considerations (media) OSCE Mission reacts to CEC decision on Serbian List (media, social media) Djuric: Serbia to be strongest bulwark of international law (media) Protesting students: Stay with us – we’ve only just begun (N1) PM Vucevic: Rally drew large crowd, student demands unclear (N1) International Media: Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote (AP) For too many Serbian women, home is no haven (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 23, 2024 Albanian Language Media: EU hopes for progress in Serb integration after Kosovo elections (RFE) Kurti: 2024 is the year of our passport (media) Kurti and Osmani welcome launch of Starlink services in Kosovo (media) Albin Kurti called again for testimony by Special Prosecution (media) PM Rama: Kosovo should freeze dialogue with Serbia indefinitely (euronews.al) Rohde thanks Kosovo for support after attack in Germany (media) Government allocates 100 euro allowances for pensioners and children (media) Rasic: SL threatening and removing from work Serbs who support us (media) Graffiti with divisive content in North Mitrovica, case under investigation (RTK) Serbian Language Media: Vucic on the Jarinje-Mitrovica road reconstruction: We will pay everything; the Americans to solve the political problems (KoSSev) Ninic: Serbia gave something, surrendered something, but got nothing in return (KiM radio) Party in the wigwam, from the south Mitrovica say: First holiday square in the North since '99 (KoSSev) Kosovo Police Director responds to criticism over security lapses and ethnic issues (KoSSev) Milicevic: We face a turbulent election campaign, evident decline in support for Self-Determination (Kosovo Online) Mijacic: The EU should not remain silent on Rama's statements (Kosovo Online, KiM radio) International Media: Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president (abc.go.com) Tens of thousands of Serbs protest against President Aleksandar Vucic (euronews.com) Student blockades roil Serbia as teaching unions back young protesters (BIRN)