LOCAL PRESS

• All As One - 1 Out of 5 Million send three demands to the government officials (Insajder)
• Addressing of the opposition leaders (RTS/N1)
• Stefanovic: Vucic had the intention of addressing the rally but gave up when he heard a small number of people turned out (TV Prva)
• Press Statement of the Serbian parliament Secretary General (Serbian parliament)
• Dacic: Hungary is our greatest friend in EU (Tanjug/B92)
• SNS Presidency and Executive Board to convene on 16 April (Informer/Novosti/Tanjug)
• Dodik: If “we” want stable Balkans, then it is necessary to redefine it (Vecernje novosti)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• SNSD to propose amendments to 27 laws at state level in attempt to return competences to level of entity (EuroBlic)
• Dodik, Cvijanovic say SNSD not to accept SDA’s request for formation of new ministries in B&H CoM (TV1/Glas Srpske)
• Osmanovic: If SNSD wants three ministerial posts and Chairman position, they must agree on formation of two new ministries (Oslobodjenje)
• Dodik: If obstruction of the formation of the B&H CoM continues, other B&H bodies will not function as well (RTRS)
• International scientific conference ‘Srebrenica – Reality and Manipulations’ ends with conclusion there was no genocide (RTRS)
• Dodik: Wire along border with Serbia not going to happen (ATV)
Croatia
• Plenkovic rejects allegations on espionage affair between B&H and Croatia (HRT)
• Croatian President lays flowers for WWII death camp victims (Hina)
• Jasenovac victims commemorated at state-sponsored memorial (Hina/HRT)
Montenegro
• Canak: Djukanovic can improve the situation in the Western Balkans (Vikend novine)
• Montenegro still exposed to strong Russian and Serbian influence (Dnevne novine)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Byrnes: Full implementation of the Prespa Agreement is crucial to the region (Meta)
• Greece and Croatia support North Macedonia’s EU integration (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Siljanovska leads among the Macedonians (Republika/TV Sitel)
Albania
• Third biggest opposition's rally ends after four hours (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Washington has backed away from the Balkans. An E.U. commissioner says it’s not a problem. (The Washington Post)
• Deal with Serbia possible this year, says Kosovan president (The Guardian)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Friday 12 April 2019
LOCAL PRESS

• Brnabic on Berlin meeting: Our position will not change (RTS)
• Brnabic thanks Chinese Premier for political support (Tanjug)
• Dacic: Respect of agreements is prerequisite of cooperation (RTV/Tanjug)
• Dacic speaks with Maas about continuing Kosovo dialogue (RTS/Tanjug)
• Djuric: Serbs will remain united (RTS)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Session of B&H HoR interrupted; Kristo: We had quorum to work, but not quorum to adopt decisions (BN TV)
• SDA requests formation of two new CoM ministries, SNSD rejects this (N1/ATV)
• SDS sticks to position that B&H should not be part of NATO (BN TV)
• Macron and Merkel to host conference in Berlin on 29 April with representatives of Western Balkans countries (FTV)
Croatia
• Chinese and Croatian prime Ministers tour Peljesac Bridge construction site (HRT)
• President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic on official visit to Czech Republic (HRT)
• Some would go to Brussels while others are evoking Moscow (Dnevne novine)
Montenegro
• Some would go to Brussels while others are evoking Moscow (Dnevne novine)
• For NATO, Montenegro is an important role model for the region (RTCG)
• Jackson: No country like Montenegro has made such a great progress (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Zaev: Ongoing negotiations with the opposition for consensus regarding the public (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• Local elections, CEC votes new acts in absence of electoral reform (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Beijing backs Chinese firms to invest in Serbia: premier (Xinhua)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Thursday 11 April 2019
LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic congratulates Netanyahu on victory; expresses gratitude for Israel’s respect of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity (Tanjug/B92)
• Serbian delegation in PACE warns of Pristina’s behavior (Tanjug)
• Schieb: Berlin meeting proves Western Balkans has high priority (N1)
• Gojkovic, Chepurin on advancing parliamentary cooperation (RTV/Tanjug)
• Serbia could open new EU negotiations chapters on 18 June (Tanjug)
• Djilas to form his own party on 19 April (FoNet/TV Nasa)
• EU, OSCE attend anti-corruption forum (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Covic and Izetbegovic continue talks without concrete results; Meeting of SDA, HDZ B&H and SNSD to take place next week (FTV)
• SDA and SNSD delegations continue talks in Sarajevo, NATO and third ministerial post for SNSD main obstacles (FTV)
• Dodik: For formation of B&H CoM, it is necessary to change procedures imposed by HRs and respect Constitution and election will of citizens (TV1)
• B&H HoR to hold urgent session on migrant crisis, failure to appoint B&H delegation to PACE; SNSD to boycott the session because of failure to appoint B&H CoM and form B&H CoM (EuroBlic)
• Izetbegovic denies Dodik’s claims that SDA enlists Bosniaks fit for military service (N1)
• Serb ministers in B&H CoM support Program of Work for 2019 that includes continuation of activities related to NATO path (RTRS)
Croatia
• Albania will have Croatia’s support in its EU integration path (Hina)
Montenegro
• No protest on Saturday, a call from Brussels soon (RTCG)
• NATO is donating 3D radar to Montenegro (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Hahn: I have been reassured by Mickoski that they will not boycott the elections (MIA)
• Czech Republic supports North Macedonia’s NATO and EU membership (Meta)
• Government does not expect Ivanov to pardon April 27 convicts (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• President considers airport heist as serious breach of national security (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Montenegro fears China-backed highway will put it on road to ruin (Financial Times)
• Albanian PM: A 'lukewarm' EU is hurting the Balkans (AFP)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 10 April 2019

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic with Kosovo Serbs: Serb List will take part in Kosovo local elections (RTS)
• SzS and Kosovo Serb opposition to form Alliance for Kosovo (Beta)
• Serbian Army generals and Vulin: We will not allow a coup attempt (Beta)
• Drecun: Pristina additionally raising tensions (RTS)
• KFOR Commander calls for caution in statements (RTS)
• Palmer: US calling Belgrade and Pristina to sit at the negotiating table (VOA/Tanjug)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• 22nd International Fair of Economy opened in Mostar on Tuesday (RTRS)
• Vucic meets Govedarica, due to Mektic’s words on NATO integration of B&H and Serbia (BN TV)
• Dzaferovic: B&H should work on establishing at least the level of cooperation that Serbia has with Kosovo (BHT1)
• Dodik: Check if arms production increased under SDA control (Srna)
• B&H parliament fails to appoint delegation in PACE (Hayat/N1)
• SDA asks SNSD to recognize SDA as strongest party which should get highest number of ministerial posts in new convocation of B&H CoM (Glas Srpske)
Croatia
• Slovenia expects Croatia to refrain from spying (Hina)
• Due to spying affair, Slovenia recalls Ambassador in Zagreb (Hina/STA/POP TV)
Montenegro
• Kurz: Austria fully supports Montenegro’s European ambitions (MTN)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Zaev’s government and opposition VMRO agree that the Special Prosecutor can’t go on in this form (Republika)
• Appeals to President Ivanov to pardon the political prisoners (Republika)
• Turkey demands extradition of FETO members from North Macedonia (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• Meetings on possible solutions with Palmer (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• As Balkans sit in EU's waiting room, China gets to work (AFP)
• Austrian minister warns of renewed migrant crisis (Xinhua)
• Albania manhunt after gang target plane in '€10m heist' (BBC)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Tuesday 9 April 2019
LOCAL PRESS

• Dacic: Serbia’s most important foreign policy priority preservation of territorial integrity and sovereignty (RTS/Beta)
• Gojkovic: Belgrade ready to continue dialogue despite that the other side has not fulfilled any of its obligations (Beta)
• Thaci calls elections, Belgrade silent - what does it mean? (TV Prva/Beta/B92)
• Serb List: Participation in elections following meeting with Serbian President (RTS)
• Obradovic files criminal charges against Vulin for violating the Constitution (RTV/Tanjug)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Vucic and Covic talk about cooperation between Serbia and B&H (Fena)
• SNSD, HDZ B&H and SDA announce separate talks on formation of authorities at level of B&H and Federation of B&H (BHT1/TV1/N1)
• B&H fails to appoint new B&H delegation to PACE by 6 April (ATV)
• Dodik interview: Situation in B&H chaotic, general stalemate evident in country (Srna)
• Zvizdic: Border at Drina River will remain until doomsday (N1)
Croatia
• Croatia wants EU to keep focus on Southeast Europe (Hina)
Montenegro
• “Odupri Se” Protest organizers pointed out that resistance will not stop (TMN)
• Opposition and organizers agreed on putting more pressure on the government (CDM)
• Sigfusson: It’s important that every voice in the parliament is heard (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Several convicts in 27 April case request presidential pardons (Nezavisen vesnik/Republika)
Albania
• Political crisis, US official Palmer 100 minutes meeting with Rama (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• The French are clear – Serbia cannot enter the EU in 2025 (European Western Balkans)
• ‘I am a soldier of America’: Kosovo PM says he follows US lead against Serbia & Russia (RT)