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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 25, 2021

• COVID-19: 14 new cases, two deaths (media) • Opposition calls for Washington Agreement to be implemented (Koha Ditore) • Government to prepare for all scenarios for Ujman Lake, experts say (KTV) • US recommends ways to ease Kosovo-Serbia lake dispute (BIRN) • Hoxhaj resigns as PDK Acting Leader ahead of party convention (Kallxo) • Vlora Citaku says she will not run for PDK leader (Klan Kosova) • UK reconfirms support for Kosovo – Serbia Dialogue (media) • Haradinaj: If border with Montenegro not corrected, then arbitration (Klan Kosova)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 24, 2021

Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 14 new cases, two deaths (media) • Opposition MPs call on Kurti to clarify position on Washington agreement (media) • Hoxhaj: U.S. presence in Ujman - vital for Kosovo (Klan) • Haradinaj urges Kurti to 'stop deceit' with dialogue (RTK) • Gen. Wolters: KFOR plays key role in maintaining security in Western Balkans (Klan) • Assembly has no quorum to vote for dismissal of civil service oversight board (Koha) Serbian Language Media: • No new Covid-19 cases in Serbian areas in Kosovo (KoSSev) • Dacic: We will not impose sanctions on Russia despite the pressure (Danas, Beta) • Vucic receives Primakov (Tanjug) • Office for KIM: 22 years since kidnapping of doctor Andrija Tomanovic in Pristina (KoSSev) • Odalovic: We are searching for bodies of 21 soldiers in Kosovo (N1) • Vucic: President of China to visit Serbia again (RTS) • Defense ministers of Serbia and Russia plan 91 joint activities this year (N1) • Western Balkans parliaments’ speakers in EP on Monday (N1) • Serbian List thanked Vucic for his presentation (Radio KIM) • Serbs from Kosovo Polje invite President Vucic to visit them (Radio KIM) • Vucic: Construction and reconstruction of hospitals in Kosovo within the shortest deadline (Radio Mitrovica North, KiM radio, Tanjug) • Harvard lecturer: Tacit deal between Belgrade and Pristina on crime, corruption (N1, Vreme, Beta, KoSSev) • Spahiu: Kosovo will use good relations of France with Serbia and Russia (Kosovo-online) • "Kurti is welcome if he is well-meaning" (KiM radio) International: • Merkel Wants EU Outreach to Putin to Address ‘Provocations’ (Bloomberg) • German-French overture to Putin splits EU (politico.eu) • French-German push for Putin summit sparks fury in Baltic states (Financial Times) Humanitarian/Development: • UN Global Open Day: Women to be part of decision-making during the Covid-19 pandemic (media) • Pagan ritual ‘Gjama’ revived through audiovisual installation in Prishtina (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 24, 2021

• COVID-19: 20 new cases, one death (media) • PDK’s Haxhiu: Norway donating vaccines with imminent expiration date (media) • Kosovo PM Kurti meets French President Macron (media) • Kurti: We can discuss with Serbia status of our relations, not Kosovo's (Koha) • Analysts comment on Kurti-Macron meeting (Telegrafi) • President Osmani meets Chancellor Kurz during her visit to Austria (media) • U.S. submits report on water management at Ujmani/Gazivode Lake (media) • Hoti reacts to the U.S. report on Ujmani/Gazivode Lake (media) • Sauer: Ahtisaari package provides a balanced solution in dialogue (Koha) • Haxhiu speaks about Kosovo's plan to sue Serbia for genocide (ABC News) • Izetbegovic: Kosovo and Republika Srpska cannot be compared (Koha)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 23, 2021

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 23, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 20 new cases, one death (media) • PM Kurti travels to France, will meet President Macron (media) • Kurti discusses dialogue with former EU envoy, Petritsch (media) • In Austria, Osmani calls on EU to deliver on visa liberalisation promise (media) • Kusari-Lila: Kosovo to consider if it wants a dialogue finale with Vucic in power (Telegrafi) • Tahiri: Kurti-led government not open on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (Koha) • Shaip Kamberi: Serbia is in a total state of denial (Prishtina Insight) Serbian Language Media: • Raska-Prizren Eparchy: Restoration of shrines in Pomoravlje agreed with UNDP only (Radio KIM, media) • Jovanovic: ''A consensus reached between the government and the opposition, the secession of KiM not accepted'' (Kosovo Online, B92, Tanjug) • Jeremic: Serbia must never recognize Kosovo, foreign powers change stances (N1) • Petkovic: Thanks to strong Serbia we are able to help our people in Kosovo (Radio KIM) • Bogdanovic: Vucić’s report on dialogue showed there is no solution for Kosovo (N1) • 22 anniversary of crime in Gnjilane marked, 1639 persons still listed as missing (N1) • EU: No date for Skopje and Tirana (Beta, N1) • Stano: Kosovo undertook international obligation to implement agreement on CSM (Kosovo-online) • Montenegro: Democratic Front condemns vaccine donation to KSF (Kosovo-online) • Vulin blasts Croatian PM over WWII remarks (N1) International: • Hague Tribunal Leaves Uncertain Legacy as Last Trial Nears End (Balkan Insight) • ''Only by facing reality, the WB countries will be able to move forward towards EU'' (EWB) • Slovenian FM: EU inaction in Western Balkans ‘strategically dangerous’ (euractive.com) Humanitarian/Development: • UNHCR Head: Return should mean that you are welcome (Kosovo-online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 23, 2021

• COVID-19: 18 new cases, one death (media) • Norway donates over 180,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Kosovo (media) • Di Maio on the dialogue: US-EU cooperation, a historic opportunity (Koha) • Bogujevci: Let’s work together to reach a peace agreement in the region (Koha) • Cakaj: I don’t plan to join any political party in Kosovo (media) • PDK senior member: We haven’t discussed candidates for party leader (KTV) • Demhasaj: PDK is gradually distancing from links with KLA (Telegrafi) • Committee approves Simmons call to report on allegations about EULEX (RTK) • Former judge: EULEX transferred war crimes files to Serbia (Exit News) • EULEX refutes Simmons’ allegations on cooperation with Serbia (media) • RTK Board says recommendation for its dismissal is political (media) • Discrimination in social and health services (Kosovo 2.0) • Upcoming Cannes festival recognises Balkan film talent (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 22, 2021

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 22, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 18 new cases, one death (media) • US administration says Washington agreement must be respected (Klan Kosova) • Kosovo President: Mutual recognition with Serbia, the only solution (media) • Parliamentary committee initiates sacking of RTK board (Prishtina Insight) • PDK’s Hoxhaj reacts against decision to dismiss RTK board (media) • Croatian Foreign Minister: Kosovo must get visa liberalisation ASAP (media) • Murati: Kurti is not interested in an agreement with Serbia (Epoka) Serbian Language Media: • No new cases or Covid-19 related deaths registered in Serbian areas in Kosovo (KoSSev) • Vucic presents report on Kosovo to the Serbian Assembly (B92) • Anniversary of the kidnapping of the Belacevac miners (KiM radio) • Dacic: Difficult to reach a consensus on the issue of Kosovo (Tanjug, Kosovo Online) • Opposition leader: Extremely constructive, serious talks with Vucic on Kosovo (Beta, N1) • Surlic: Vucic’s presentation expected, departure of Serbs from Kosovo unstoppable process (N1) • Vucic and Kamberi exchanged arguments related to crimes at Assembly session (B92) • "Serbia can count on Italy's support" (B92) • Botsan-Kharchenko: I am deeply grateful to Serbia for its consistent position (B92, Vecernje Novosti)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 22, 2021

• COVID-19: Two new cases, no deaths (media) • Borrell: EU and U.S. enjoy close cooperation on dialogue (media) • Osmani to pay official visit to Austria (media) • Kurti meets Kamberi, discuss position of Albanians in Presevo Valley (media) • PDK to elect new leader on 3 July (media) • Analysts debate on possible candidates for PDK leader (Telegrafi) • Kosovo sues Montenegro over property on the coastline (Koha) • Serbia's minister not permitted to visit Kosovo (Zeri) • Haxhiu announces steps towards establishment of commercial court (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 21, 2021

Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 2 new cases, no deaths (media) • Montenegro donates anti COVID vaccines to Kosovo Security Force (media) • Konjufca: The Bundestag stands strongly with people of Kosovo (media) • PDK’s Hoxhaj slams Kurti ahead of Paris meeting (media) • PDK MP: When will Kurti report about meeting with Vucic? (Indeksonline) • Borrell to inform EU ministers about Kosovo – Serbia dialogue (RFE) • Italian Foreign Minister to visit Kosovo on Tuesday (media) • Gerxhaliu on reciprocity with Serbia: Now is not the time for experiments (EO) • Kosovo Police seize over 82 kilograms of marijuana (media) • Kosovo reporter implies chief state prosecutor will soon be dismissed (Express) Serbian Language Media: • No newly infected in Serbian areas in Kosovo (Radio kontakt plus) • Office for KiM: Minister of Youth and Sports Udovicic banned from entering Kosovo (KiM radio) • Raska-Prizren Eparchy on police preventing pilgrims to visit cemeteries and attend liturgy in Kosovo (media, social media) • Church near Urosevac broken into, electric cables stolen (Kosovo-online) • Will the opposition talk to Vucic about Kosovo? (KoSSev, nova.rs) • Vucic congratulates Guterres on his second term as Secretary General (RTS)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 21, 2021

• COVID-19: Eight new cases, one death (media) • PM Kurti to meet French President Macron this week (media) • Borrell to brief EU ministers of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (KP) • Government official says Washington agreement carries no legal value (media) • Opposition reacts to Kryeziu's statement on Washington agreement (media) • Hasani warns of international repercussions if Kosovo leaves agreements (Koha) • Miftaraj: Washington Agreement is obligatory (Telegrafi) • Simmons: EULEX handed over to Serbia war crimes files (media) • "Europa Nostra" to consider removing Decan Monastery from endangered list (Koha) • Kurti: Survivors of sexual violence during war have faced horror, stigma (media) • Kosovo MP Condemned for ‘Biased’ Comments About Missing Serbs (BIRN) • Government says it doesn't treat missing persons on ethnic basis (Koha) • Virtual Museum Preserves Kosovo War Refugees’ Memories (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 18, 2021

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, June 18, 2021 Albanian Language Media: • COVID-19: 9 new cases, no deaths (media) • Austria to donate 1 million COVID-19 vaccines for Western Balkans (Kosovapress) • Lajcak about the dialogue: No reason to be pessimistic (Koha) • EFJ calls on VV to stop harassing journalists (Express) • Council of Albanian Ambassadors hails continuation of dialogue (Klan Kosova) • Informal Coalition to Face the Past reacts to VV MP remarks (Kallxo) • RTK Deputy Director General insults Vetevendosje MP (Koha) Serbian Language Media: • Brnabic: Region frustrated over EU’s attitude towards enlargement (RTS) • EU Commissioner: We want Serbia in EU, reforms and implementation needed (N1) • Brnabic: Vjosa Osmani referred to Brussels agreement (Radio KIM, B92) • Godfrey: Great nations face mistakes from past (N1) Humanitarian/Development: • Rakic announces closure of collective centre in Leposavic (Radio Mitrovica sever) • Belgrade website and UNDP promote city as attractive location for digital nomads (N1)