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CeSID: 44 percent of citizens against delimitation in Kosovo (N1, Blic)

The delimitation between Serbia and Kosovo, as a solution to the Kosovo problem, is supported by 25 percent of respondents, while 44 percent do not support it, according to the latest poll conducted by the Center for Free Elections and Democracy (CeSID), reported Belgrade-based daily Blic, N1 is quoting.

CeSID conducted the opinion poll from September 5 to 20, covering 1,510 Serbia’s citizens over 18 years of age in a door-to-door survey.

Abbot Sava Janjic: The problem with the Kosovo ''solution'' (Kossev)

For most Christians residing in the West, the Kosovo “question” has long been forgotten. But for Serbs and other non-majority communities who live in Kosovo, the march of the international community toward ethnic zones in an independent Kosovo presents a genuine risk to our sacred shrines and our lives.

America torn the EU calendar (Vecernje Novosti)

Today's edition of Belgrade based daily Vecernje Novosti writes that there is less chance of fulfilling the Brussels plan to end the negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina before the beginning of 2019, the article adds that Serbia does not adhere to a dictated solution and that the discussion about demarcation is not a taboo topic any more.

Vecernje Novosti: And Paris against delimitation?

France, like Germany, is against the "delimitation" between Belgrade and Pristina, reports today Belgrade based daily Vecernje Novosti.

Vecernje Novosti sources point out that the opposition was expressed to any change in borders or administrative lines in the region during a conference of ambassadors held last week, which was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. Paris's position is even tougher than Berlin's position, the daily reports.

Hahn without answer on "territory exchange", but mentions new deadline (B92, RFE)

EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn did not directly reply to RFE's question regarding the idea of "delimitation" to solve the Kosovo issue.

B92 reported, quoting RFE, that he stressed that in order to resolve any bilateral conflict, any possible solution must contribute to the wider stability of the region and should  not be at the expense of others in the region.

Blic: Can opposition MPs thwart the Thaci's plan for dialogue with Belgrade?

Belgrade based daily Blic reports on the current attempt of opposition MPs in the Kosovo Assembly to ''ban'' Thaci with the resolution, with support of a part of the ruling coalition, to negotiate with Belgrade on the "correction of the borders".

American Serbian Orthodox Church: Territorial division would cause mass exodus and internal expulsion of the population (Kontakt plus radio)

On August 31, Serbian parishes and organizations in the United States opposed the idea of "delineation" or "border correction" by a joint letter addressed to the US Senate, Congress and individuals in the administration.

The letter of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the United States, which through the three dioceses makes about 184 churches and monasteries, Kontakt plus radio transmits in full:

''Dear Senators, Representatives of the Congress and officials in the Administration:

Civic Vojvodina: Immediately stop dangerous ideas about the exchange of territory (Danas)

The Civic Vojvodina Coalition believes that the idea of "exchanging territory" and ethnic "demarcation" between Serbia and Kosovo is extremely dangerous and irrational and cannot be justified by any long-term solution for Kosovo, reports Belgrade based daily Danas.

Dacic: One of the ideas is a delimitation, but certain we will not discuss two things (TV Pink, Blic)

Foreign Minister of Serbia Ivica Dacic says that a solution is sought for the Kosovo issue and that a delimitation with the Albanians is just one idea, but that there are no other ideas.

He added that everyone now is opening the door to dialogue, but that there will certainly not be a discussion of two things - for Kosovo to be autonomous within Serbia and Serbia to recognize unilaterally declared Kosovo.

Bishop Teodosije criticizes President Vucic from Banjska monastery (Kossev, Kontakt plus radio)

-Gratitude to our President for remembering our sanctities, and not only here but also in other places, but I want to say, right here, that I shall not thank him for the words he has been saying to Kosovo Serbs these days. These are not the words of hope, these are not the words of Christianity, they are unworthy of the one who is at the helm of this nation – the Bishop Teodosije said on Wednesday at Banjska monastery in the north of Kosovo.