United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Tuesday 13 March 2018
LOCAL PRESS

• Drecun: The region does not need to be on the line of fire between the US and Russia (RTS)
• Djuric: Internal dialogue on Kosovo and Metohija woke up Serbia (Tanjug)
• Miscevic: We will be ready to open five chapters by end of March (Tanjug)
• Serbia in particular concerns US Europe commander (B92)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• HNS Main Council discusses amending of Election Law of B&H (N1)
• Kristo: OHR is cause of problems with Law on Elections (RTRS)
• Izetbegovic: I expect from OHR and IC to help in amending of Election Law of B&H (TV1)
• Cvijanovic: We fell for OHR’s enormous deceit (Nezavisne)
• Dodik: We are interested in amendments to B&H Election Law, but imposing of solutions by OHR would surely lead to dissolution of B&H (TV1)
• Parliamentary majority at level of B&H does not exist (EuroBlic)
Croatia
• Plenkovic denies he will run for European Commission President; talks about the Istanbul Convention (Hina)
fYROM
• Zaev: Mitchell's visit - a support for Macedonia's NATO and EU accession bid (MIA)
• Ivanov, Zvizdic Macedonian, B&H nationals to cross border only with identity card (MIA)
• Dimitrov: Macedonia wants to solve name dispute, but it's not only up to us (MIA)
• Czaputowicz: Poland supports Macedonia’s aspiration to join EU, NATO (MIA)
Albania
• Suspicious electoral campaign funding, Basha answers to SP accuses (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Suspects Evade Justice as Prosecutors Ignore UN War Files (BIRN)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Monday 12 March 2018

LOCAL PRESS

• UN seat lurking behind the US package (Novosti/Beta/B92/Tanjug)
• Vulin: No negotiations about what has already been negotiated (RTS/Tanjug)
• Mihajlovic: It was PM who launched reshuffle story (B92/Tanjug)
• EU says is not seeking recognition of Kosovo by Belgrade (Tanjug)
• Sutanovac resigns, but stays in DS (Beta/RTS/Tanjug)
• Djindjic Interview to Novosti (one week prior to his assassination)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Inzko presents two proposals of amendments to Election Law of B&H in Brussels (TV1)
• Dodik: No decision of High Representative will be accepted (RTRS)
• Dodik: SNSD will prevent adoption of amendments to B&H Election Law, proposed by SDP B&H, SBB B&H and DF (ATV)
• RS Assembly team says 9 January is not discriminatory for Croats and Bosniaks in RS (RTRS)
• EC prepares interim report on B&H’s progress to EU (Nezavisne)
• B&H Court confirms indictment against 12 persons suspected of crimes against Serbs (BNTV)
• EU extends decision, which allows imposing sanctions against B&H politicians (Fena)
• New meeting on elections in Mostar to be held this week (Oslobodjenje)
Croatia
• Serb paramilitaries indicted for 1990s war crimes against Croats (Hina)
• President and Prime Minister argue in public (Hina)
Montenegro
• DF accepts civic opposition’s proposal: Bojanic common presidential candidate (CDM)
fYROM
• Deputy PM: Languages law will be adopted this week (Telma TV)
Albania
• Russian lobbying for DP, Rama: Basha is smart at playing dumb (ADN)
• Dozens arrested for massive immigration documents forgery (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• How Aleksandar Vucic Became Europe’s Favorite Autocrat (Foreign Policy)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Thursday 8 March 2018

LOCAL PRESS

• Romania asked to help with "Kosovo compromise" (Tanjug)
• Government reshuffle "certain to take place" (TV Prva)
• Dacic announces “Cleansing” in SPS; comments the possible government reshuffle (Vecernje Novosti)
• Sinisa Mali: If Vucic says so, I will be the mayor (Blic)
• Serbian Orthodox Church to change name because of Kosovo? (Vecernje Novosti, Kurir)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Parliamentary majority at B&H level falling apart (TV1)
• HR Inzko meets UN’s Jenca, outlines electoral reform as immediate priority (Oslobodjenje)
• Izetbegovic: Inzko made a diplomatic mistake (N1)
• Covic meets Ambassador Ivantsov, discuss amendments to B&H Election Law (TV1)
• Kristo and Colak meet French Ambassador Rousson, discuss reform to electoral legislation (Dnevni list)
• B&H HoR fails to accept request for discussion on amendments to Criminal Procedure Law in urgent procedure (Dnevni avaz)
• 8 Bosniak, 2 Croat delegates in RS CoP again file motion with B&H CC for assessment of constitutionality of marking of January 9 as RS Day (EuroBlic)
• B&H-Croatia-Serbia trilateral meeting in Mostar sparks different reactions (N1)
Croatia
• Trilateral without results confirms weakness of Croatia and Croats in B&H (Jutarnji list)
• EU criticizes Croatia’s spending on war veterans (Index.hr)
Montenegro
• DIK to enable verification of support signatures (RTCG, MINA)
fYROM
• FM Dimitrov meets EU foreign policy chief Mogherini in Brussels (MIA)
• Osmani: I expect the most positive report, a clear and unconditional recommendation from the EC for Macedonia (Meta)
• Parties have a week to find solution for language law amendments (MIA)
Albania
• DP summons leadership, harsh debates expected (ADN)
• Talks on Sea Border with Greece, Rama Meeting with Meta (ADN)
• Balkans countries should collaborate for EU integration-says Ruci (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Pristina has abandoned negotiations, says Serbian FM (Sputnik)
• Western Balkan security tops agenda as EU interior ministers meet in Brussels (DW)
• Can President Trump Solve The Macedonian Conundrum? (dailycaller.com)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Response to Pristina when I review the situation (Danas)
• Dacic: Shots from an empty rifle, there is no blackmail that can force us to recognize an independent Kosovo (RTS)
• Vulin: If Pristina does not form ZSO, then the government should be toppled (Tanjug)
• Selakovic: We are looking for equality in talks with Pristina (RTS)
• Internal dialogue on KiM with students and young people from KiM (RTS, Tanjug)
• Vucic: I’m not dealing with government reshuffle, that’s a question for the PM (Politika, VIP)
• Leader of Democrats set to resign (B92)
• "Grand Belgrade-Sarajevo topic": Unsolved border issues (Vecernje Novosti)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• B&H MPs comment current crisis in state-level authority, they all agree that parliamentary majority does not exist (Nezavisne)
• HR Inzko denies claims that he is planning to use Bonn Powers in order to impose changes of election legislation of B&H (Hayat, FTV)
• Izetbegovic: IC expected to offer compromise solution for Election Law of B&H (FTV)
• UN Assistant Secretary General Jenca meets with B&H Presidency member Ivanic and members of B&H Parliament’s Joint Commission for European Integration (Hayat)
• Crnadak and German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Gabriel discuss EU path of B&H and region (FTV)
Croatia
• Veterans associations will keep banned Ustasha slogan (Hina)
Montenegro
• It’s official: Marko Milacic presidential candidate (CDM)
• Jokovic believes in opposition’s deal on common candidate (Pobjeda)
• Danilovic willing to be a common opposition’s candidate (CDM)
Albania
• Russian aid' to DP stirs up controversy (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• NATO’s SACEUR General Scaparrotti: I am concerned about strengthening of Russia’s influence in Balkans (Al Jazeera)
• Clocks Slow in Europe? Blame Kosovo-Serbia Row (The New York Times)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights
Wednesday 7 March 2018
LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Main achievements of trilateral meeting were peace, stability and improvement of economic relations (RTS)
• Brnabic: Government reshuffle open topic (B92/Beta/RTS)
• Dacic seeks responsibility of SPS municipal boards (Politika)
• Djilas accuses SNS of buying votes (RTV/Tanjug)
• Enough Movement presidency submits resignation (Politika/Tanjug)
• Balsa Bozovic resigns (B92/Beta)
• Moscow wants comprehensive cooperation after Belgrade vote (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Trilateral meeting of B&H, Serbian and Croatian leaders held in Mostar (Hayat)
• Crnadak and Dacic discuss relations of B&H and Serbia (BHT1)
• Cavara: Inzko should not use Bonn powers (TV1)
• SNSD’s Kovacevic says Inzko’s announcement on possible use of Bonn powers is preparation for new attacks on RS (Glas Srpske/EuroBlic)
• Zvizdic legalizes unconstitutional name “Herzeg-Bosnia canton” (Dnevni avaz)
Croatia
• Croatian President meets with B&H and Serbian counterparts (Hina)
• Ruling coalition leaders meet with Prime Minister (Hina)
• Slovenia ready to sue Croatia over border ruling (HRT)
Montenegro
• No changes in Berane: DPS – 17 seats, Zdravo Berane – 14, Democrats – 4 (CDM)
• Andrija Jovicevic gave up his presidential candidacy (CDM)
• NATO will not test Montenegrin armed forces this year (Pobjeda)
fYROM
• Dimitrov meets with UN official Jenca (MIA)
• Dimitrov meets with Merkel’s foreign policy aide in Skopje (MIA)
• Zaev: I am innocent, the “Bribery” case was fabricated to stop me releasing the “bombs” (MIA)
• Parliament session on language law amendments postponed indefinitely (MIA)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Serbian Energy Minister not worried about Russian gas supplies to Serbia (Neftegaz.RU)
• A new Russian pipeline in the Balkans? (IBNA)
• Zaev Calls On Greece to Examine Its Own Constitution (Athens Macedonian News Agency)