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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 5, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 5, 2025 Albanian Language Media: LVV proposes local and extraordinary elections be held simultaneously (media) Krasniqi: I proposed two dates for local elections, October 12 and 19 (media) Self: President told me that main issue for Kosovo is NATO entry (Klan) PDK adopts political declaration: calls for institutional unblocking (Reporteri) Abdixhiku presents proposal for unity government to OSCE HoM (media) Former KLA leaders reject visit by Ombudsperson of Special Court (Nacionale) Serbian Language Media: German Embassy in Pristina on the announcement of the eviction of Serbian families from Lesak (Danas, Kosovo Online, KiM radio) One man fined €300 for “verbal attack" on two girls in North Mitrovica (KoSSev, KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever) PIK: A police officer arrested for sexually harassing a minor (KoSSev) “Thor’s Hammer” in Baerbock’s hands: What can UN member states expect from her? (Kosovo Online) Brnabic: Jadar project to fully comply with environmental protection standards (Tanjug) Zakharova: We believe that Serbia is aware of ''the danger of arms deliveries falling into the hands of Kyiv regime'' (RTS, N1, KoSSev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 4, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 4, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani, Kurti: “Defender Europe”, proof Kosovo is ready to join NATO (media) U.S. Embassy: `Defender 25` demonstrates strength of US-KSF partnership (RTK) Hargreaves: Exercise proves KSF ability to cooperate with other forces (media) Osmani to meet parties today, and set date for local elections (media) State Department on budget cuts, diplomatic presence in Kosovo, Balkans (media) EU encourages Kosovo to gradually liberalize energy market (media) 22 arrests, nearly half a million euros confiscated in anti-drug operation (Koha) LDK’s Haziri says NO to Vetevendosje is final (Express) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic after meeting with Sorensen in Brussels (media) Simic after meeting with Quint representatives (Kosovo Online) Seventh UN Assembly in Kosovo dedicated to youth (RTK2) Maja Sever re-elected as President of the EFJ, Rexha on the Board (KoSSev) The European Federation adopted a resolution expressing concern over attacks on journalists in Serbia (KoSSev) Vucic guided by state interests, not party interests; elections when the institutions decide (Tanjug, N1, RTS) Brnabic: Plan to open Cluster 3 by end-July ambitious but feasible (Tanjug, RTS)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 3, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 3, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: The safety of children is the foundation of global security (media) Konakovic stays in Kosovo, attends WPS International Forum (media) Sorensen plans to organize a trilateral meeting soon (media) Bislimi: Tripartite meeting was planned, but Serbian side ran into problems (Koha) Bislimi's engagement in Brussels sparks opposition in Kosovo (AP) U.S. army commander promises continued cooperation in defense (Indeksonline) Jashari and U.S. generals discuss “Defender Europe 25” (media) Limaj reiterates condition for position of Speaker of Assembly (media) Palokaj: Kosovo to urgently send Association draft to Constitutional Court (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Serbian diplomacy moving forward with vision of respected, safe and open Serbia (Tanjug) Djuric reacts to decisions of Leposavic municipal authorities affecting Serbian properties (Tanjug) Petkovic: Another attempt by Bislimi to attack Belgrade has failed (Kosovo Online, social media) Sorensen after meeting Bislimi: Trilateral meeting soon (media, social media) Mitrovica North municipality established commission for streets renaming, no Serb member of it (KoSSev) Vucic congratulates Nawrocki on winning Polish presidential elections (media) Protests in Novi Sad, Nis (N1) International Media: Kosovo, Serbia media focus on ‘crisis situations’, report says (Prishtina Insight) Energy license application by company affiliated with Kosovo govt official draws scrutiny (Prishtina Insight) Whistleblower accuses Kosovo municipality of reprisal dismissal after exposing corruption (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 2, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 2, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Pristina hosts International Forum for Women, Peace, and Security (RTK) Kurti slams opposition for not voting for Haxhiu (RTK) Kusari: Opposition is keeping the Assembly hostage (AP) KFOR rejects claims of Serbian army concentration near Kosovo (AP) UNMIK chief Ziadeh visited Mitrovica region on Friday (media) Osmani: Growing friendship between Kosovo and Tanzania (media) Why the Vatican has yet to recognize Kosovo’s independence (RFE) “Serbia preparing new narratives for tensions in the north” (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Let's finish preparations for EXPO first, then we will call early elections (Tanjug) KFOR: No significant changes in Serbian military presence along the ABL (Kosovo Online, media) Petkovic reacts to Bislimi’s interview, says CSM draft statute presented in 2023 in Brussels (Kosovo Online, media, social media) Serbian List reacts to event organized by Kosovo police, distributing flags and promotional material, in North Mitrovica (Kosovo Online, Alternativna, media) KP handed out colouring books to children at Mitrovica North promenade, SD will hand out theirs titled "Prom 2025" (KoSSev, media) Students protests in over 30 cities in Serbia demanding elections (N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 30, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, May 30, 2025 Albanian Language Media: UK calls for government formation, concerned about “uncoordinated actions” in north (media) Hargreaves: Hate speech against Osmani unacceptable (RTK) Abdixhiku: Impossible to form government from opposition parties, we don't have the votes (Albanian Post) Complaints against police officers’ behavior in the north - Why was the "task force" established and what is its purpose? (Kallxo) “If government doesn’t reflect, we will take more radical steps” (KTV) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Loud silence of West to events in Kosovo (Radio KIM, RTS) Vucic: I spoke with Putin regarding allegations of sending ammunition to Ukraine (Tanjug) Office for KiM: Kurti continues escalatory moves, international organizations must stop persecution of Serbs (Kosovo Online, media) Post of Serbia: Raid on closed Post Office in Priluzje a new act of violence and breach of agreements (media) STO Leposavic employees still denied access to sports hall (media) Discussion on security in northern Kosovo: Police increase presence, people lack trust (Kosovo Online) Cardinal Nemet: No indication Vatican will recognize Kosovo (Nova.rs, media) Zambian FM Haimbe confirms support to Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty (Tanjug) “We want elections!”: Student protesters announce Belgrade rally (N1) Novi Sad canopy collapse: Five defendants remain in custody, four released to house arrest (N1)