LOCAL PRESS

• Dacic: Kosovo issue greater problem on EU path than Russia (RTS)
• Stefanovic: Warrants returned to Interpol’s system (Tanjug)
• Serbia wants all its warrants back in Interpol’s system (Tanjug/Novosti)
• Djuric receives friendly and brotherly support in Moscow (Tanjug/B92)
• Seselj: MICT verdict illegal (N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Izetbegovic: If we do not adopt new Law on Elections, it is bad message for Europe (Dnevni list)
• Izetbegovic: We will produce weapon for market, but also for “God forbid situation” (Oslobodjenje)
• Covic: B&H has its future and nobody will, not even SDA, stop it (Dnevni list)
• New round of talks on elections in Mostar will take place today (TV1)
• Russia has always supported RS’ positions (Srna)
• Court of B&H sentences fmr. HVO member Pavkovic to one year of imprisonment for war crimes (Dnevni list)
Croatia
• Government’s thin majority in parliament becomes even thinner (Hina)
• Prime Minister: Part of HDZ wants to destabilize me (Hina)
• Croatia to respond to Slovenia's complaint on border dispute (Hina)
• Final verdict in Seselj case sparks fierce reactions in Croatia (HRT)
Montenegro
• Putin eager to cherish mutually beneficial relations with Montenegro (RTCG)
• Djukanovic and Vucic rule from the shadow (CDM)
fYROM
• Zaev addresses parliament’s debate on no-confidence motion against government (MIA)
• US Ambassador Baily: Opposition's comeback in parliament - vital for democracy (MIA)
• Zaev meets US Peace Corps Director Olsen (MIA)
• UN envoy Nimetz sends letter to ministers ahead of Ohrid name talks (MIA)
• Macedonian army delegation visits Croatia (MIA)
Albania
• Llalla: Lu requested the arrest of Ilir Meta (ADN)
• Lu strongly reacts against Llalla: He is corrupt and risks jail (ADN)
• Vasili unveils opposition strategy in parliament (ADN)
• Freedom House Report, presidency reacts (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Don’t wait for the Western Balkans to blow up again. The U.S. and the E.U. must act (The Washington Post)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 11 April 2018
LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: It is not stated anywhere that ZSO would be formed according to Kosovo law (RTS)
• Djuric: How can constitutional court in Pristina annul principles of Brussels agreement? (Tanjug/RTS)
• Kocijas: Kosovo trade office to be opened in Athens (RTS)
• Seselj found guilty on appeal, sentenced to 10 years in jail (RTS)
• Nis: Over 1,000 citizens protest plan to hand over city airport to state (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Mostar Fair: Vucic calls for establishment of single market, Covic asks for support to EU path (TV1)
• Borissov meets Vucic in Mostar, says he is not satisfied with what he sees in Balkans (N1)
• SDA to nominate candidate for Bosniak member of B&H Presidency on May 26 (TV1)
• Wigemark: EU is not here to impose solutions, but we expect agreement on Law on Elections (Oslobodjenje)
• The delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation met with Mladen Bosic (BNTV)
Croatia
• Bosnian leaders deny allegations of Islamic radicalization (Hina)
• Slovenia asks EU to mediate in another dispute with Croatia (Hina)
Montenegro
• Serbian President “not into extradition” (CDM)
fYROM
• VMRO-DPMNE leader meets Head of EU Office, ambassadors of EU states to Macedonia (MIA)
Albania
• Civil disobedience will continue (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• In a New Cold War With Russia, Balkans Become a Testing Ground (The New York Times)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Any conflict would set region back 100 years (Tanjug/B92)
• Djuric: Thaci threatening with guns (Tanjug/B92)
• Vulin: Serbs not unprotected anymore, pogrom will not repeat (RTS)
• Ljajic: CEFTA is in serious crisis (Tanjug)
• Djilas’ Alliance for Serbia becomes operational on 9 May (Danas)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Croat member of B&H Presidency organizes working dinner for officials from B&H and region (TV1)
• Dodik and Vucic in Mostar (Srna)
• Vucic opens Mostar Economic Fair (Fena)
• Borissov: Non-adopting of changes to B&H Election Law might block B&H permanently (Klix.ba)
• Plenkovic: It depends on political will if it is realistic to amend Election Law in next 20 days (Klix.ba)
• HNS Presidency rejects recent agreement on Election Law of B&H reached between SDA, DF, SDP and SBB B&H (TV1)
• SDP B&H’s Masic: Let Covic and HDZ B&H calm down, they represent five per cent of citizens (Dnevni list)
• Juncker: If we do not calm Balkans down, new war is possible there (Nezavisne)
Croatia
• Plenkovic in Mostar: B&H a top priority for Croatia (HRT)
fYROM
• First debate on vote of (no) confidence in Zoran Zaev’s government to be held tomorrow (Meta)
• Interview: PM Zaev talks reforms, government reshuffle, economy, name talks (MIA)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Borissov expresses optimism about Sofia summit on the Balkans, in spite of partial boycott (The Sofia Globe)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Monday 9 April 2018
LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic and Palmer agree to disagree (Beta/B92)
• Brnabic: Formation of Community of Serb Municipalities of greatest importance for Serbia (RTS/Tanjug/Beta)
• NAM members urged to persevere in not recognizing Kosovo (Tanjug/B92)
• Dacic: Without its mentors, Pristina would accept partition (Beta)
• Djuric: Pristina making choice for tutorship over Serbs (RTS/Tanjug)
• Pristina to draft ZSO statute within four months (B92/Tanjug)
• Covic on changes to the election law in B&H (RTS)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Vucic and Izetbegovic talk over phone (N1)
• Bosniaks want complete domination in the Federation (EuroBlic)
• Croat parties present six principles for implementation of ‘Ljubic’ ruling (FTV)
• Covic: It is clear that goal of Bosniak parties is to get control over FB&H (Dnevni avaz)
• SBB B&H: We will not turn FB&H into Bosniak entity (Dnevni list)
• Magazinovic: HDZ B&H's aim is not to change Law on Elections but to create chaos (Dnevni list)
• DF: HDZ B&H wants to maintain domination over money in Federation of B&H with story about Bosniak entity (Dnevni list)
• SNSD: Principles of amendments to Law on Elections of B&H on election of delegates to Federation of B&H HoP unrealistic (RTRS)
Croatia
• HNS says coalition is stable (Hina)
• CRO Demoskop releases latest opinion poll (HRT)
• Three NATO warships visit Split (Hina)
Montenegro
• Rama supports Djukanovic (CDM)
• 160.000 votes for winning in the first round (Dan)
• Serbia is expected to arrest Marovic father and son (CDM)
fYROM
• Zaev: The reconstruction of government will be finished by the end of April (Meta)
• Mickoski: No-confidence motion today, session on Wednesday (MIA)
Albania
• Over 50 opposition protesters prosecuted (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Democracy Comes at a Price in the Western Balkans (The National Interest)

LOCAL PRESS

• Patriarch Irinej: Stand of Serbian Orthodox Church on Kosovo and Metohija clear – you cannot give away part of the state in order to enter some union (TV Hram/FoNet)
• Vulin: Europe underestimating danger of Greater Albania idea (Tanjug/Beta/B92/RTS)
• Moscow criticizes international forces in Kosovo (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Cormack and Wigemark host meeting with leaders of SDA, SDP B&H, SBB B&H and DF; leaders agree on joint approach to solving issue of Election Law of B&H (N1)
• Covic: Election will be held, but horrible crisis may occur without changes to Election Law (Klix)
• Ivanic confirms Dodik offered him support for yet another mandate in B&H Presidency if he withdraws from SzP (EuroBlic)
• EP warns about growing influence of Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries on Western Balkans especially on B&H (RTRS)
Croatia
• Croatian President calls for dialogue with Russia (Hina)
Montenegro
• More than 1.000 observers accredited by CeMI (CDM)
fYROM
• President Ivanov, Xhaferi meet Cerar (MIA)
• Zaev meets ATA President Luciolli (MIA)
• FM Dimitrov meets with French counterpart Le Drian in Paris (MIA)
Albania
• PM requires visa liberalization for Kosovo (ADN)
• Civil disobedience, Fleckenstein in Basha's office, also meets SMI Chairwoman (ADN)