Albanian Language Media: Kurti meets with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani (media) Vetevendosje nominates Konjufca as candidate for Prime Minister (media) Konjufca: VV made its big compromise, now it's the opposition's turn (media) Abdixhiku: Theatrical performance of nominees without numbers (media) Haradinaj: Osmani has no mandate to nominate anyone without proof of majority (media) Kosovo to receive the EU Progress Report today (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic in Brussels today (Blic, Tanjug, RTS) EC: Recommendations remain in place, Cluster 3 technically ready for opening (Tanjug) Djuric: Vucic and Macron meeting expected in next ten days (Blic, TV Prva) Serbian PM thanks China for principled stance on Kosovo (RTS, media) COMKFOR met Latvian General, discussed current security situation in Kosovo (media, social media) Serbian police officer in Kosovo sentenced to one month in detention (RTS) CI "Justice and equality": ''Citizens denied social assistance due to political opinion'' (KiM radio, Kontakt plus radio) RTK trade union announced a strike (KiM radio) Why is the word “Metohija” unacceptable for Pristina? (Kosovo Online) Group of Serbs from Kosovo continue on foot to Novi Sad (media) International: Serbia plans special legislation to help Trump son-in-law’s Belgrade project (Balkan Insight) Serbs and Bosnians join forces to fight lithium mining (DW)

Albanian Language Media:  KP: Case of kidnapping and injury of person reported in Leposaviq area (media) KFOR on kidnapped Serb: We are aware, police have launched investigation and remain in close contact (media) Osmani on kidnapping of Kosovo Serb: Democratic world must stop Serbia’s attacks (media) Former Deputy Minister claims Radoicic’s group behind kidnapping of Kosovo Serb (media) Svecla: Serbia continues its destabilizing actions against Kosovo, international community must react (media) Osmani: KSF Special Unit, honor and pride of Kosovo (media) Spiropali after visiting Thaci in The Hague: Liberation war cannot be defamed (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric receives new French Ambassador, discussed Kosovo as well (Tanjug, media) Trial of Srdjan Lazovic from Leposavic continues, two more witnesses interviewed (RTS, KoSSev) Kosovo police respond after lawyer sounds alarm over Serb’s shooting (KoSSev) Kosovo police fined Lazar Djordjevic for driving with authorization while information campaign is underway (Kosovo Online) CEC: Spasic’s withdrawal does not impact run-off mayoral elections in Klokot (media) Serbian PM pays official visit to Shanghai, to meet with mayor, Chinese PM (Tanjug) N1: Swedish Government suspending support for some Serbian public institutions International Media:  Russian-controlled media flood Kosovo’s information space with disinformation (PrishtinaInsight)

Albanian Language Media: • Kosovo’s EU progress stalled by political deadlock and internal divisions (RFE) • Murati: Failure to form parliamentary committees blocking RTK’s budget (media) • Bajrami: No budget support, Kurti’s opposition role would be an honor (media) • AVONET files lawsuit against caretaker government (media) • AKM expresses deep concern over Kurti’s statements (media) • Salihu: Prime Minister can’t legally assess municipal performance (media) • Jashari and Ulutas discuss security situation in Kosovo and region (media) • Spiropali to visit Thaci in The Hague (media) Serbian Language Media: • Srecko Spasic from Serbian People’s Unity withdraws from second round of mayoral elections in Klokot, joins Serbian List (KoSSev) • Trial of Srdjan Lazovic continues in Pristina today (Kosovo Online) • Serbs from Kosovo continue walking on foot to Novi Sad (RTS, Tanjug) • Marta Kos: Novi Sad tragedy is changing Serbia, people stand up for responsibility, freedom of expression and inclusive democracy (N1) • Serbian Ministry of Culture high official suspected in case linked to Jared Kushner’s Belgrade project (N1) Opinion: • Marinkovic on ‘sensitive’ documents: ''This is not about crime, but about chauvinism'' (KoSSev, KiM radio) • Bewitched electoral games (KoSSev) International: • Kosovo justice system still grappling with impact of Serb resignations (Balkan Insight) • Swiss trial begins of two men on Kosovo-linked terror charges (swissinfo.ch) • Dozens arrested in Serbia as Govt supporters and protesters clash (Balkan Insight) • Serbia’s president offers to bring forward election after huge protests (Financial Times) Humanitarian: • OSCE documentary highlights importance of prosecuting criminal acts against journalists in Kosovo (Radio KIM, Radio Kontakt plus)

Albanian Language Media:  Kurti participates in memorial service for Fatos Nano (media) Maqedonci participates in ‘TRT Forum 2025’ in Istanbul (media) Murati calls on MPs to approve 2025 budget for three municipalities (media) Hoti: Draft budget law for 2026, illegal (media) Daka: Kurti cannot try to form government again with his name (media) Radev: “Serbian World” is new name for “Greater Serbia” project (media) Croatian President says he supports Kosovo’s recognition wherever possible (media) Weller: Lack of clarity from Trump, reason for Kosovo’s “nervousness,” (RFE) Serbian police officer arrested in Jarinje, ammunition and cash confiscated (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: My apology was sincere, early elections to meet protesters’ demands (Beta, N1) Serb claims Kosovo Police abuse in Podujevo after minor incident at Merdare crossing (KoSSev, KiM radio) A man from Gorazdevac arrested in Jarinje, his house searched; KP: Serbian police member arrested (KoSSev, Radio Gorazdevac) Mujka: The damage not caused by the human factor, we reduced it, the contractor to bore part of the responsibility (Alternativna) American Chamber of Commerce: The law clearly limits the scope of the current government’s authority (Kosovo Online) KLI: Adopted decisions by the caretaker government are illegal and have pre-election nature (Kosovo Online) International Media:  Serbia: Rallies mark Novi Sad station collapse anniversary (DW)

Albanian Language Media: Meeting between Osmani and political leaders concludes, Kurti declines comment (media) Government approves €4 billion Draft Budget for 2026, plans 13th salary, increased allowances and pensions (media) Krasniqi: Kurti’s decisions on budget, vote-buying for elections (media) LDK: Approval of the Budget by the caretaker government, unprecedented (media) Haradinaj promises €600 minimum wage and higher allowances if he gains mandate (media) NGOs: Approval of draft budget violates Constitution and Legislation (media) Kurti appeals to “logic and rationality” for approval of 2026 Budget in Parliament (media) Bajrami: VV has usurped govt offices, is leading Kosovo toward collapse (media) Serbian Language Media: Selakovic: Serbia committed to preserving cultural heritage and to int'l cooperation (Tanjug, media) Trajkovic reacts to northern Albanian mayors’ ‘dilemma’ whether to handover documents to incoming authorities: There are no sensitive documents unless they are illegal (KoSSev) Trial for tear-gas discharge adjourned, Svecla did not appear at hearing (Kosovo Online) SNF: ''Get out of the column of dishonor'' (KiM radio, Beta, N1, Danas) Party for Freedom, Justice and Survival: "The march of Serbs from Kosovo to Novi Sad is a political performance, not the voice of the people" (KiM radio) RSF’s Pavol Szalai to ANEM: Two messages for President Aleksandar Vucic (N1) International: No accountability, no trust: Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad disaster (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media:  Today’s meeting to confirm whether there will be new mandate-holder or early elections (media) Kurti: Finland, Belgium, France stood by Kosovo during state-building (media) Kurti calls on allies: You must persuade five EU states to recognize Kosovo (KP) Hargreaves: Syria’s recognition strengthens Kosovo’s international position (media) Ulutas discusses KFOR–EUFOR coordination to strengthen peace in Balkans (media) Haxhiu: Budget  belongs neither to Kurti nor to VV, opposition should drop grudge (media) Haradinaj: If opposition agrees, we can form government by tomorrow at noon (media) Gervalla: EU sanctions against Kosovo, “gift” from Lajcak and Borrell (media) Serbian Language Media: EC report on Kosovo: Limited progress, a review of European draft of CSM Statute required (Kosovo Online) Constitutional Court extends suspension of Kosovo Government’s decision to seize Gracanica land (KoSSev) Kosovo Supreme Court upheld decision on elections in Klokot, complaint of Arber Emini dismissed (Radio KIM) COMKFOR meets EUFOR Commander: Close cooperation to strengthen peace and stability (media, social media) OSCE Mission expresses concern over theft of two bells from Roman Catholic Church in Urosevac (social media) Macut receives Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade (media) Brnabic: France supports Serbia on EU path in direct, open manner (Tanjug) Gunvor acquires Lukoil operations in Serbia (Tanjug)

Albanian Language Media: • Osmani to meet political party leaders on Friday (media) • Syria’s recognition of Kosovo keeps Osmani from Macron’s dinner (media) • German ambassador congratulates Osmani on Syria’s recognition (media) • Draft Progress Report on Kosovo: Limited progress and stagnation (Koha) • Kurti at the Peace Forum in Paris: Kosovo, a dual success story (media) • Rama: Kosovo is a state for us, but not for Serbia, that’s the big problem (media) • U.S. Law aims to oppose border changes in Balkans (Koha) • Kurti congratulates Turkiye on 102nd anniversary of Republic (media) • Vasfije Krasniqi in Netherlands to speak about sexual violence victims (media) Serbian Language Media: • Vucic: Syria under the influence of Turkey, expected recognition of Kosovo (Kosovo Online) • Petkovic met Konrad: Kurti disrupting the peace with unilateral moves, Belgrade committed to dialogue (Kosovo Online, Radio Mitrovica sever) • Vucic to participate in UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand (RTS, Beta, Danas) • Daily progress and “behind-the-scenes” developments: What does Sorensen consider a success in the dialogue? (Kosovo Online) • Spahiu: All municipal decisions can be annulled if they are illegal (Kosovo Online) • Bells stolen from Roman Catholic church in Urosevac (RTS, Kosovo Online) • Marches from across Serbia press on toward Novi Sad (N1) Opinion: • New elections are unlikely to resolve Kosovo’s dysfunctional politics (Balkan Insight) International: • Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans (Atlantic Council) • Serbia: A year-long war on journalism (International Federation of Journalists)

Albanian Language Media:  Syria becomes 120th country to recognize Kosovo as independent state (media) Kurti in Paris: Balkan integration in EU, NATO serves Europe’s interests (media) Kurti received by Macron at the presidential palace (media) Krasniqi meets German Ambassador, discuss political developments (media) Grenell criticizes European justice system: “Brutal and elite-driven” (media) Rubin: Convicting former KLA leaders without evidence would be stain on international justice (media) Foundation stone laid for KTA building in North Mitrovica (media) Northern mayors face dilemma over handing sensitive documents to Serb officials (Koha) Serbian Language Media: Osmani: Syria recognizes Kosovo (N1, FoNet, Danas, media) The first defense witness in the case of Sladjan Trajkovic: I did not see him in custody in 1999 (Radio Mitrovica sever, KiM radio, RTS, Kosovo Online) Another cornerstone, now for the Tax Administration in North Mitrovica (KoSSev) Toughest EC Report on Serbia yet: Belgrade delivered on less than half its promises (N1) International Media:  New elections on the horizon in Kosovo, but the crisis may continue (EWB) US suddenly lifts sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik (Balkan Insight) United States to withdraw some troops from Romania (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani and Bulgaria’s President discuss lifting of EU measures (media) Kurti: Europe needs clear stand against authoritarianism and support for Democracy (media) German Ambassador: KFOR, pillar of security in Western Balkans (media) Maqedonci and Rudolph discuss security and challenges (media) War veterans to hold protest in Strasbourg on November 16 (media) AJK condemns Faton Peci’s intimidation campaign against TV Dukagjini (media) Serbian Language Media: Serbian List official: Kurti using children and school in Mikronaselje for pre-election campaign in Mitrovica South (Kosovo Online) Whose interests do International Crisis Group’s recommendations serve, and are they feasible? (Kosovo Online) Two marches: Students honor victims, Kosovo Serbs walk for Vucic (KoSSev) Vucic asks US not to impose secondary sanctions on banks working with NIS (N1) Has the relationship between Aleksandar Vucic and Milorad Dodik irretrievably broken down? (serbianmonitor.com) RSF: Serbian journalists suffer record number of attacks (N1) International: Insider stories: How Belgrade’s boiler room fraud hubs work (Balkan Insight) Serbian capital hails students marching north to join disaster commemoration (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media:  Osmani to urge political “compromise” among parties to avoid deadlock (media) Kurti travels to Paris to attend the Paris Peace Forum (media) Osmani meets Crown Prince of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and President of Mauritania (media) Citaku: No budget vote before new government formed (media) Cakolli: No parliamentary session without new mandate holder (media) Assembly Presidency to meet Thursday to review 2025 municipal budgets (media) Possible war victims’ remains found in North Mitrovica cemetery (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Political cooperation agreed with Uzbekistan, FTA to be signed in future (Tanjug, RTS, media) The trial of Pantic and Zaric begins anew due to a change in the court panel (KiM radio, KoSSev, Radio Mitrovica sever) Another school project launched in North Mitrovica — “for all children,” says outgoing mayor (KoSSev) Klokot: Threats and pressures ahead of the second round of local elections (KiM radio, KoSSev) International Media:  Montenegro introduces visas for Turkish citizens (EWB) Hungary plans new anti-Ukraine bloc with Czechia, Slovakia (Politico)