Albanian Language Media: • EU Special Representative Sorensen to visit Kosovo next week (media) • Kurti and Kapetanovic discuss regional cooperation and economic integration (RTK) • AAK’s Isufi says opposition is meeting to form new government (Klan) • 25 attacks against journalists in Kosovo in last three months (KTV) • Hamza criticizes strict measures for Thaci’s visit to ailing father (media) • Osmani congratulates Tasoulas on inauguration as Greek President (media) • U.S. General meets Barduani, discuss security situation in Kosovo (Reporteri) • How Vucic used Trump's son's platform to send messages to White House (Express) Serbian Language Media: • SafeJournalists: Threatening rhetoric by public official puts journalists at risk in Kosovo (KoSSev, media) • Kusari: Since end of conflict this is most dangerous period for journalists owing to Self-determination (KoSSev, media) • Prosecution authorizes police to open investigation against Sami Kurteshi (Kosovo Online) • From Kosovo to Belgrade to "protect the president" and with students who want to "learn" (RFE, KiM radio) • The trial of Milos Pleskovic from Prizren postponed in the Basic Court in Pristina; Lawyer: Pleskovic's right to defense violated because the prosecution does not submit evidence (Kosovo Online) • Trial of four Serbs for alleged involvement in attack on Municipal Election Office in Mitrovica North continues (Kosovo Online) • Ahead of Saturday's gathering, parliament buildings closed for security reasons (Tanjug) • Vucic asks Students 2.0 group to go home on Saturday (N1) • Warn the Serbian Government before March 15: MEPs write to von der Leyen (N1) • Donald Trump Jr. published an interview with the President of Serbia (NMagazin, Beta, media) • Vucic to make public address on Friday evening (Tanjug) International Media: • Serbia’s capital Belgrade on edge ahead of a major rally testing the ruling populists (AP)

Albanian Language Media: • Germany: We remain firmly committed to peace and stability in Kosovo (media) • AJK reacts to Kurteshi’s remarks against Nacionale reporter (media) • Court orders RTK to reinstate Berisha to his position and compensate him (media) • “Vucic has engaged retired police officers from Kosovo for March 15” (media) • Thaci in Kosovo to visit ailing father (media) • Calls for boycotting all supermarkets in Kosovo on March 15 (Albanian Post) • Kurti meets Yaroslav, son of late journalist from Ukraine, Olga Priadko (media) Serbian Language Media: • Law students call on minister to move people from park before March 15 (N1) • Belgrade University chief calls for easing of tensions (N1) • Pavkovic: Rasic’s election with votes from Albanian municipalities calls his mandate’s legitimacy into question (Kosovo Online) • AJK condemns Self-determination CEC member telling Nacionale journalist she works for media of ‘paid assassins’ (KoSSev) • Flutra Kusari reacts to Kurteshi’s remarks, says it reflects ‘oppressive way of thinking’ of Self-determination (Kosovo Online) • AJK: RTK director sanctioned three editors over not broadcasting reports on government and Kurti (KoSSev) • 15 Minutes of Silence vigil held in Mitrovica North (media) • Fatherland movement called the Serbs from Kosovo to leave the Pioneer Park (Danas, Beta) • United Media condemns blockade of N1 as pressure (N1) Opinion: • Will Donald Trump ride to embattled Serb Leaders’ rescue? (BIRN) International Media: • Britain’s potential arms export to Kosovo, strategic support or regional gamble? (PI) • Kosovo media ignoring ethics in rush to publish photos of the dead (BIRN) • What can Ukraine learn from NATO's peacekeeping mission In Kosovo? (RFE) • Record-Breaking demonstrations expected in Serbia on Saturday: “Serbia’s future as a free country is at stake” (crd.org)

Albanian Language Media: NATO reaffirms its commitment to Western Balkans stability (media) U.S. Mission: Since 99, NATO has led a peace support operation (media) Orav: EU-facilitated Dialogue remains only path to lasting stability (media) Dragone: Unwavering dedication of all KFOR personnel (media) NATO DSG: Commitment to Balkans remains strong (Reporteri) Govt adopts initiative for cooperation agreement with U.S. in defense (KSP) Maqedonci says U.S. will support Kosovo to build air defense capacities (Express) U.S. Army General for Europe and Africa visits KSF (Sinjali) Kurti: Kosovo and Ireland have potential to build a strong bridge (media) Kosovo and Slovenia with agreement on exchange of classified information (Klan) Krasniqi: I will be part of government only with Kurti as PM (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucevic: They are planning 72-hour blockade of Belgrade on Saturday, ‘attacks on Assembly, Constitutional Court, RTS’ (Tanjug) Students in blockade officially addressed citizens of Serbia: Saturday is not a final meeting (nova.rs) EU calls for de-escalation of tensions ahead of March 15 protest in Belgrade (NMagazin, RFE, media) Djuric: Donald Trump Jr. visit is significant resource for Serbia amid complex geopolitical relations (Kosovo Online) 15 Minutes of Silence vigil today and tomorrow in Mitrovica North (Radio kontakt plus) Djindjic assassination anniversary marked (N1) International Media: NATO SG urges leadership and dialogue for lasting peace in the Balkans (PI) Book of family photos tells ‘personal’ story of 1990s Kosovo (BIRN) Kosovo’s post-election calculations: Will Albin Kurti return as PM? (EWB) Being a Trump fan isn’t enough to get US support (bne.eu) Emboldened by Trump, Serbia’s leader cracks down on activist groups (NY Times) Arrest warrant issued for Bosnian Serb leader Dodik (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti: We witnessed strong and direct interference by Serbia in elections (media) • Rutte: "Kosovo is a very important country" (RTK) • Zemaj: Rutte’s visit to Kosovo is historic (media) • Government to review Kosovo - US framework agreement on defense (Reporteri) • Kurti commemorates 1981 demonstrations (Albanian Post) Serbian Language Media: • Vucic calls on all stakeholders on political scene not to use violence (Tanjug) • Kosovo Police Inspectorate confirmed it received complaint related to juvenile treatment; says it will undertake actions envisaged by law (Alternativna.com) • Petkovic: As March 15 approaches, Kurti is increasing his support for blockades in Belgrade (Kosovo Online) • Andjelkovic: I expect Rutte to confirm NATO stands behind Brussels agreement and CSM (Tanjug) • Media: Trump's son landed in Belgrade, a meeting with Vucic expected (N1, media) • Students spent night in front of RTS, all three entrances were blocked (KiM radio, N1) • Students of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts responded with a video to Vucic's accusations of attacking a police officer (NMagazin, N1) • MIA on incident in front of RTS – Lie that Gendarmerie attacked anyone (N1, media) • "You are not authorized to judge how much of a Serb I am": Arsenijevic replied to Vucic's name-calling (Danas) International Media: • Kosovo’s PM accuses Serbia of interfering in parliamentary elections (PI) • NATO’s Rutte backs Bosnia after separatist moves by Serbian region (Al Jazeera) • Serbian students blockade public broadcaster, frustrated over protest reporting (BIRN) • Serbia: Stop targeting and intimidating journalists (article19.com) • European civil society stands in solidarity with the people of Serbia (fidh.org) • Unity in diversity: Bosniak students join Serbian fight for ‘Better society’ (Balkan Insight) Humanitarian: • ‘Today we march, every day we fight’ (Kosovo 2.0)

Albanian Language Media: NATO SG Rutte to visit Kosovo on Tuesday (media) Kurti: Results first, certification, then government led by VV and me (media) Konjufca: Aim to form government with support of non-Serb communities (media) CEC decides to recount 50 polling stations - 35 of them in Vushtrri (media) LVV warns of appeal to Supreme Court on issue of postal voting (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic attends Serbian Government session, says particular focus on security challenges in Kosovo, BiH (media) Students in blockades: "What's the next step? All in the citizens’ assembly" (NMagazin, media) Trial of Milorad Djokovic from Vitomirica for alleged war crimes continues (Kosovo Online, RTS, media) Zaporozac: Kurti trying by all means to push Rasic into parliament and form a Government through him (Kosovo Online, TV Prva) Arsenijevic reacts to Kurti’s claims that Belgrade pressured him (social media) Rubio: The US officially suspending 83 percent of USAID programs (Kosovo Online, Tanjug, RTV) Opinion: Trump, people/authority, and Kosovo: A missed opportunity, turning point, or final collapse? (KoSSev) EU mustn’t betray Serbian protesters’ clarion call for change (Balkan Insight) International Media: Delay in certifying election results puts Kosovo coalition talks on holds (BIRN) Kosovo: a new government or a political crisis (balcanicaucaso.org) Street protests aren’t enough to transform Serbia (Foreign Policy) Heightened political tensions in Serbia spill over into the national and local parliaments (EWB)