United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Tuesday 13 September 2022

LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic: No tensions, there are big differences; I am grateful to Milanovic (B92)
• Pahor: We adopted joint conclusions, pointed out the importance of EU enlargement (Tanjug)
• Brdo-Brijuni summit adopts six-point conclusion (FoNet, Beta)
• Today, a special session of the Assembly on Kosovo and Metohija, President Vucic presents a report (Tanjug)
• Excerpts from GoS reports on the dialogue (Assembly of Serbia)
• Orlic: The National Assembly will openly discuss Kosovo and Metohija (RTS)
• Vucic refuse to comment on SPC diocese’s award to Seselj, then lashes out at Croat reporter (VIP)
• Vucic received an invitation to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth (Tanjug)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Brdo-Brijuni Summit ends without adopted declaration as B&H Presidency members Dzaferovic and Komsic refuse to endorse use of term legitimate representation of peoples in B&H (BHT1)
• Dodik: By rejecting the Croatia’s proposal regarding the concept of constituent peoples in B&H, Komsic and Dzaferovic demonstrated disrespect for B&H Constitution (ATV)
• Dzaferovic: Brdo-Brijuni Process cannot be used for discussing internal affairs of any of the countries of the Western Balkans region (BHT1)
• US Ambassador to NATO Smith visits NATO Headquarters in Butmir district and B&H Ministry of Defense: Presence of EU and NATO forces in the region is important for preserving stability of B&H and Western Balkans (BHT1)
• Collegium of RSNA schedules two special sessions for Wednesday, including one on granting formal approval to new German Ambassador to B&H; Opposition conveys a message they will not participate in Dodik’s political games (BN TV)
• President Cavara: If FB&H CC is not filled by January, it will not be able to pass any decisions; HR Schmidt gave in to protesters (Dnevni list)
• Russian Embassy: Claims about Russian cyberattacks in B&H aimed at influencing election results are another portion of anti-Russian disinformation (Glas Srpske)
Croatia
• Brdo-Brijuni Process summit: Conclusions accepted conclusions but no joint declaration (HRT)
• Bosnia’s Komsic slams Milanovic’s proposal for Brdo-Brijuni declaration (N1)
Montenegro
• Djukanovic: Today, Montenegro is closer to the goal of having a stable political government through the elections, which will lead the country on the path of European development (CDM)
• There is no agreement of the old parliamentary majority; Mandic: In this composition of negotiators, all resources have been exhausted (CDM)
• Abazovic: In the next elections, Montenegro will get a European government led by the URA (CDM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Referendum: who wins, who loses? (Libertas)
Albania
• Eighth Constitutional Court Judge appointed (Balkanweb.com)
• Begaj in Slovenia: Cyber-attacks, evidence that third actors endanger peace and stability in the Balkans (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS
• Vucic speaks after the session of the National Security Council: The situation is difficult (B92)
• Vucic and Lajcak: The process will continue; There'll be no recognition of Kosovo (Tanjug)
• Petkovic: The more that is said about Kosovo and Metohija in the context of the war in Ukraine, the worse it is for us (RTS)
• Rakic and the mayors with the KFOR command: The situation in KiM is still unstable (RTS)
• Serbian humanitarians are prohibited from entering Kosovo (RTS)
• SSP adopted the initiative on Kosovo and Metohija, they will propose it on Tuesday (Tanjug)
• Vucic says only he would reply alone to MPs’ questions at the session on Kosovo (Beta)
• UAE Approves 1 bln USD Loan to Serbia (TV Pink)
• Vucic at the Brdo-Brioni Process summit (RTS)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Dodik: Strong support to Serbia’s leadership in defense of Serb people in ‘Kosovo and Metohija’ (ATV)
• B&H Presidency members attend working dinner of Western Balkans leaders ahead of Brdo-Brioni summit (FTV)
• US Ambassador to NATO to pay visit to B&H, some experts believe it is not very likely Russia will vote against extension of EUFOR mission in B&H at UN SC (BHT1)
• Dodik: After Izetbegovic's statements that those who do not like B&H should leave, and they will take as much country as is left on their shoes, only thing left for Serbs is to separate themselves from such statements and policies (RTRS)
• Dodik: Serbs will never accept unconstitutional B&H, resistance to anti-Serb policies of IC will continue with aim to preserve RS (RTRS)
• RS PM Viskovic calls for participation in RSNA’s special session on formal approval to German Ambassador (BN TV)
• High Representative Christian Schmidt is remaining without support on many fronts; It is completely uncertain in which direction B&H will go after October 2 (N1)
• B&H Football Federation accepts Russia’s for friendly match; Decision sparks criticism among public (N1)
Croatia
• Milanovic, Erdogan agree that problems in B&H election reform exist (N1)
Montenegro
• Fourth attempt to reach agreement on prime minister designate (CDM)
• URA: We’re united in our support for Dritan Abazovic as prime minister (CDM)
• Konjevic: Montenegro doesn’t need a pro-Russian puppet govt, you should ask Abazovic why he prioritized Belgrade (CDM)
• EU Delegation: We’re concerned about functionality of institutions, all political actors should engage in constructive dialogue (CDM)
• Picula: Montenegro should dissolve parliament and prepare snap elections (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• VMRO-DPMNE submits referendum initiative to Parliament (Republika)
• Mickoski: Referendum must be held, Kovacevski and Pendarovski to not obstruct the process through Xhaferi (Republika)
• Mattarella: EU was late with the accession negotiations with Macedonia (Republika)
• Kovacevski – Mattarella: Great support from Italy for Macedonia’s further process of European integration (Republika)
Albania
• Iran launches another cyberattack against Albanian TIMS System (Radio Tirana)
• Saudi Arabia joins international condemnation of Iranian cyberattack on Albania (Tirana Times)
• Iran says Albania ‘short-sighted’ to cut off ties, as NATO allies pledge support for Tirana (Tirana Times)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Friday 9 September 2022

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Albanians are planning to occupy the north of Kosovo (Tanjug/B92/RTS/RTV)
• Vucic: Serbia-Hungary ties at historic high (RTV/Tanjug)
• Novak: Serbia should join EU as soon as possible (Tanjug)
• Fajon: Vucic’s statement is absurd (N1)
• Selakovic: Absurd that Slovenia has a more legitimate interest in Kosovo and Metohija than Serbia (RTV/Tanjug)
• Popovic: Serbia will not impose sanctions on Russia (FoNet)
• Petkovic: By building illegal ROSU bases in the north, Pristina dismantles the Brussels agreement (Danas)
• Drecun: It seems to me that soon their will be the main issue (Tanjug/RTV)
• Five years in prison to Bacevic for alleged war crime in Kosovo and Metohija (RTS)
• Lajcak, Ploetner, Bonne coming to boost momentum in dialogue, prevent conflicts (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Kajganic: Prosecutor’s Office of B&H to carry out activities to prevent irregularities on election day in B&H (FTV)
• Dodik reacts to information that Prosecutor’s Office of B&H will carry out activities to prevent irregularities on election day in B&H (RTRS)
• Dodik states he has protected RS’ interests by invoking vital interest in relation to formal approval to German Ambassador Fitschen (RTRS)
• Komsic: Milanovic did his best to block elections in B&H, but failed (Dnevni list)
Croatia
• Erdogan ends Balkan Tour in Zagreb; Milanovic, Erdogan express different stance on election legislation reform in B&H (HRT1)
• Erdogan’s attack on Dayton and West does not serve Croats in B&H (Jutarnji list)
• It was only Milanovic and Plenkovic who opposed Erdogan during his tour of B&H, Serbia and Croatia (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
• Mandic: It would be an honor for me to be prime minister, but no one's ambition is more important than the agreement (Pobjeda)
• Becic: We renounce both the office of Prime Minister and office of President of the parliament (CdM)
• Djukanovic - Presker: Political stability is an indispensable prerequisite for progress towards the EU (CdM)
• US aid package for Ukraine, Montenegro and 17 other countries that are at risk of future Russian aggression (RTCG/Reuters)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Macedonia celebrates 31 years of independence (Republika)
• Pendarovski: We started from the same starting position and played according to the rules, but we faced double standards and biased judges (Republika)
• Mickoski: Referendum, early parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on the same day (Republika)
Albania
• Italian President Mattarela in Tirana/Begaj: Italy is a strategic partner! Mattarela: Albania has its place in the EU (Radio Tirana)
• Rama meets Mattarella: Italy will remain key partner of Albania on the path of economic development, a firm supporter of its European journey (Radio Tirana)
• Begaj and Mattarella assess the presence of KFOR in Kosovo as important (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS

• Serbia open to new Turkish investments (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
• Cadez: Serbian businesses have a lot to offer to Turkish market (Tanjug)
• Serbia, Turkey sign several agreements on cooperation (Tanjug)
• Vucic awards State Medal to Ohio National Guard Commander (Beta)
• Ambassador: Russia has no requirement for military base in Serbia (Beta)
• Ambassador Hill says Kosovo should be in Open Balkans (N1)
• Around 10,000 migrants in Serbia, accommodation capacity insufficient (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• RS parliament to hold special session re appointment of new German Ambassador; Dodik: My veto is directed against rigid German policy (RTRS)
• Erdogan supports High Representative Schmidt, but not his intention to impose changes to Election Law of B&H; B&H Presidency members Dodik and Dzaferovic too disagree with imposing of changes, Komsic says B&H needs different Constitution (Nezavisne)
• Radoncic criticizes Erdogan for pushing Bosniaks in conflict with West: If he wants truly to help, Erdogan should finally increase Turkish investments in B&H (Dnevni avaz)
• Informal group of citizens organizes protests in front of OHR in Sarajevo; Protesters say they want civic B&H and implementation of verdicts of European Court of Human Rights (O Kanal)
Croatia
• HNS calls on HR Schmidt not to succumb to pressure and impose changes to Election Law (Vecernji list)
Montenegro
• Abazovic: Certain structures had agreement with DPS that they could not implement to end, so now they’re looking for excuse (CdM)
• Picula: Additional instability would only make path to EU more difficultꓼ old majority already had opportunity that they failed to use (RTCG)
• Djukanovic: Montenegro supports Ukraine because it fights for freedom and defends the rights of every democratic state (CdM)
• Hacker attack paralyzes work of many services (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Nikoloski: Referendum and early elections to take place on the same date (TV Alfa)
• Sajkoski: Agreement with Bulgaria, instead of good neighborliness, made an intrusion into the uniqueness of the Macedonian people and the sovereignty of Macedonia (TV24)
• Xhaferi: No turning back from Macedonia’s European integration (Republika)
Albania
• Albania breaks off diplomatic relations with Iran, blames Tehran for cyberattack (Tirana Times)
• White House: US strongly condemns Iran’s cyberattack against Albania (Tirana Times)
• Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrives in Tirana! (Radio Tirana)
• Rama: UNMIK completed its mission in Kosovo (Radio Tirana)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 7 September 2022

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Relations with Turkey at historic high (Tanjug/RTS)
• Selakovic: Nothing controversial in Vucic’s statements following meeting with Slovenian President (RTS/Tanjug)
• Drecun: Brnabic’s visit sent message to Pristina and international community (Tanjug)
• Petkovic: With his visit to the north, Kurti wanted to cause tensions (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
• Patriarch Porfirije: Cancellation of EuroPride appropriate (RTS/RTV/Tanjug)
• Lopandic: Germany, France want more direct inclusion in Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (Beta)
• Serb man arrested at Gazimestan sentenced to eight months in prison (RTS)
• Vucic speaks at the session of the UN General Assembly on 20 September (B92)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Erdogan meets with B&H Presidency members within official visit to B&H, states High Representative should not make interventions in relation to B&H Election Law (FTV)
• Delegation of Turkey meets with representatives of B&H parliament (Hayat)
• B&H-Turkey business forum commences (Hayat)
• Cikotic and Lenarcic sign agreement on B&H joining EU Civil Protection Mechanism (FTV)
• Dodik, Varhelyi have phone conversation: Dodik says institutions at level of B&H work on conditions for status of candidate (RTRS)
Croatia
• Bosniaks want to rule Croat Caucus in FB&H HoP through central Bosnia (Vecernji list)
• Opposition MPs unite in calling for Plenkovic to step down over Ina Affair (N1)
Montenegro
• Mandic: First we’ll elect parliament’s speaker and management, then government (CdM)
• Koprivica: First the allocation of seats, then about the names, the political agreement was not signed by 41 deputies (CdM)
• Deputies of the URA Civic Movement refused to sign the Political Agreement (CdM)
• Novakovic Djurovic: Abazovic should remain PM (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski: The opposition's question about the referendum is practically to stop the European path (Libertas)
• Regardless of the outcome of the referendum, VMRO-DPMNE will not support constitutional amendments (Republika)
Albania
• Rama: The image of Albania has changed, more and more French are coming to Albania (Metropole/Radio Tirana)
• Kodheli and Naco at the Conference on Foreign and Security Policy in Prague (Radio Tirana)