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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 23, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 23, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Duncan: I’ve seen no evidence that Thaci was KLA commander in chief (media) Kurti: My position on Special Court has not changed, I followed Rubin’s testimony partially (AP) Kurti: Kosovo among the safest countries, sign of strong institutions (media) Svecla: Kosovo ranked first in Europe for safety, extraordinary success (media) U.S. Amendment on Kosovo seen as key test for NATO enlargement policy (AP) Janjic: Radoicic and Banjska group were trained by Serbian army (media) Serbian Language Media: President Vucic arrives in New York, to take part in UN General Assembly session (Tanjug, media) Djuric meets OSCE Secretary General in New York, discusses human rights situation of Serbs in Kosovo (media) Djuric: Serbia sees Adriatic–Ionian Initiative as a key platform for regional cooperation (media, social media) Serbian Democracy: Decision to register residence for ‘foreigners’ jeopardize work of Serbian University (Radio KIM, social media) Kosovo Football Federation organizes tournament in North Mitrovica amid tight security (KoSSev) Grbovic: Decline in EU popularity in Serbia due to numerous actors and factors (N1) International: Kosovo mourns legendary actor and director Enver Petrovci (Balkan Insight) Kosovo court’s ‘lenient’ plea deal with BIRN journalist’s harassers criticized (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 22, 2025

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani meets Secretary General of the Arab League in New York (RTK) Kurti: Russia’s violation of Estonia’s airspace is concerning (media) President Trump again claims he stopped war between Kosovo and Serbia (RTK) Rubin: I hope to shake hands in freedom with Thaci (media) U.S. Congressman proposes amendment to prioritize Kosovo’s NATO membership (AP) Kupchan: It would be self-destructive if Kosovo’s government continues to harm relations with U.S. (RFE) Serwer: In absence of U.S. focus, Kosovo should strengthen ties with Tokyo and Seoul (RFE) Citaku: New elections inevitable, could be held at end of this year (media) Rexhepi: Belgrade parade - anti-Albanian march, provocation for region (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric from today at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York (Radio Mitrovica sever, Tanjug, media) Stoned bus with pilgrims in front of the church of St. Sava in South Mitrovica (KoSSev) Jevtic: Participation in elections is the only correct decision (Kosovo Online, Blic TV) "Movement for the defense of KiM'': Serbs from Kosovo will soon be without their health care and education (KoSSev) CI "North for All": Citizens must know the truth about the integration of health and educational institutions (Alternativna) Petkovic: “When Rohde calls for restraint from malicious statements, it would be good if he started from himself” (Kosovo Online) Belgrade hosts “Strength of Unity” military parade as police block student protesters (N1, Beta) Opinion: Rama: What the UN can listen from the world's cities (Washington Reporter) International: "Ordinary Citizens in Kosovo Pay for Millions of Euros of Stolen Electricity" (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 19, 2025

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani to travel to New York for UN General Assembly high-level week (media) Kurti addresses Kosovo Serbs: Don’t trust warmongering cries of senior Belgrade officials (media) Kosovo wants international reaction to Serbia’s derecognitions campaign (media) Haradinaj: AAK will contribute to overcoming the deadlock (media) Orav meets President of Election Complaints and Appeals Panel (media) Svecla: Ammunition found in property of key suspect for killed policeman (media) Qalaj: Serb community in Kosovo under Belgrade’s pressure and terror (media) KLA War Veterans meet Guerot, express concerns related to special court (media) Rohde urges Kosovo to respect Rule of Law and form new government (Klan) KFOR and British Army Commanders discuss security in Kosovo (media) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic: Pristina's new threats aimed at new expulsions of Serbs (Tanjug, media) Serbian List: People noticed armed civilians without any markings in Mitrovica North, call upon EULEX and KFOR to react (Tanjug, media) Serbian List: Kurti’s threats on integration of healthcare and education are not part of any negotiations (Kosovo Online) Jovanovic meets UN Office in Belgrade Head, says Serbia highly appreciates presence of UNMIK (Kosovo Online, media) Vucic receives recognition for cooperation through Serbia-Ohio partnership program (media) Fatherland Movement alleges police raid on Serbian Health Fund building in north “result of Belgrade - Pristina deal” (KoSSev, media) Kosovo police warn of scams involving impersonation of senior official Veton Elshani (KoSSev) Biznis.rs: Serbia in talks with Russia on nuclear power plant construction (N1) Students plan rally on day of military parade (N1) Gathering in support of journalists killed in Gaza (N1) International: Thaci ‘lacked decision-making authority’ during Kosovo war: trial witness (BIRN) Albanian opposition furious as AI ‘minister’ makes Parliament ‘speech’ (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 18, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 18, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: I will engage with Trump administration to preserve our alliance (media) Albanian Defense Minister: Kosovo should be included in Adriatic Charter (media) Rainer Rudolph is the new German Ambassador to Kosovo (media) ECAP rejects Serbian List’s complaint against Vetevendosje (media) ECAP rejects Vetevendosje’s complaints against PDK and Serbian List (media) Initial hearing against Simic today over attack against reporters in 2023 (media) Serbian Language Media: ECAP rejected the appeals of the Serbian List and Self-Determination (Kosovo Online, KiM radio, KoSSev, Radio Mitrovica sever) Pristina court orders custody for Serb suspected of alleged war crime (Tanjug, Danas, Beta) Lawyer Vlajic: There is almost no evidence against Arsic (KiM radio, KoSSev) Office for KiM: "Insulting graffiti on the wall of the church in Kosovska Vitina" (KiM radio, RTS, Radio Mitrovica sever) General Mojsilovic met the new commander of the Ohio National Guard (Tanjug, Kosovo Online) International: KLA had ‘no military structure’, US ex-diplomat Rubin tells Thaci trial (BIRN) Danish photographer presents ‘images of resilience’ from Kosovo war (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 17, 2025

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani: Germany remains a strategic partner of Kosovo (media) Bislimi: Kosovo has not targeted any healthcare institution in the North (RTK) KFOR: Security situation in Kosovo stable, but with potential risks (RTK) Basha meets Guerot, discusses bilateral ties, Russian influence in Europe (media) Basha: Assembly has been constituted (media) Rubin to testify again today in The Hague (media) Djuric: Serbia aims to shift international stance on Kosovo (AP) Serbian Language Media: Barduani: Path towards lasting security in Kosovo not military, but political (Tanjug) Djuric: Kurti’s regime’s policy toward Serbs driven by hatred (RTV, Kosovo Online, N1, Beta) Bislimi: We did not target health care in the north, we are working on a solution for it to enter the Kosovo legal framework (KoSSev, Danas, KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever) Jovanovic met Mordt: Compliance with UNSCR 1244 is a prerequisite for preserving the credibility and effectiveness of the UN (Kosovo Online)  Djurdjevic Stamenkovski: According to UN data, Serbs are the most threatened ethnic community in Kosovo (Danas, Beta, Tanjug) International: Kosovo OSCE staffer pleads not guilty to spying for Serbia (BIRN) Why the US suspended a 'Strategic Dialogue' with Kosovo before it even began (RFE)