Albanian Language Media:

• Osmani meets Meloni, “count on leadership” (media)
• Kurti travels to Brussels, invited by leader of European Socialists (media)
• Kurti: Serbia still hiding the truth about Panda case (media)
• Haxhiu: Early marriages in RAE communities, most unaddressed issue (media)
• KSF and Albanian Army hold joint drill in Albania (media)
• European Judo Championship to be held in Pristina on Saturday (media)
• KSC President grants Naim Haradinaj modification of sentence (media)
• Appeals Panel pronounces judgment in Salih Mustafa case (media)
• AAK’s Tahiri criticizes govt: 80% of capital projects haven’t started (Nacionale)
• Nissinen: We need strong democracies like Kosovo and Finland (Kosovapress)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: If EU message was that we have to recognise Kosovo, that will not happen (Tanjug)
• Brnabic: Serbians oppose sanctions on Russia (N1, FoNet)
• O’Brien: US expect calm and fair elections in Serbia, OSCE carefully monitors process (Voice of America)
• Six months since ban on importing Serbian goods in Kosovo was imposed (Radio KIM)
• Gogic, Rakic on non-acceptance of petitions to resolve mayors in north (Kosovo Online, social media)
• Memorial service to six murdered Serb boys served at Orthodox cemetery in Pec (KoSSev, Radio KIM)
• Election silence begins at midnight and lasts until closure of polling stations on December 17 (KiM radio, Beta)
• CRTA: Election campaign in a fog of unanswered questions (N1)
• Presevo, Bujanovac, Medvedja KLA veterans called on Albanians to boycott elections on December 17 (Kosovo Online, bujanovacke.co.rs)
• Pointing a finger at Serbian “state security”, Kurti installs a memorial plaque on the anniversary of the Panda case (KoSSev)

International:

• Kosovo Charges Four With Terrorism Over Election Office Bombing in North (BIRN)
• Hague Court Cuts Kosovo’s Commander Cali’s Sentence by Four Years (BIRN)
• Ex-Guerrilla-Turned-MP Does not Plead in First Hague Appearance (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 13, 2023

Albanian Language Media:

• Hovenier: Surprised by criticism about the draft statute of the Association (RFE)
• European legislators to Borrell and Lajcak: Remove "sanctions" on Kosovo (AP)
• Kearns: Radoicic should be extradited to Kosovo, no justification for Serbia (AP)
• Osmani: The unjust measures against Kosovo must go (media)
• Selimi: “Sources say Serbia trained and armed Radoicic terrorists” (media)
• Kurti congratulates Tusk on appointment as Polish Prime Minister (media)
• Svecla gives details about “draft law for control of state border” (Indeksonline)
• Maqedonci: By investing in the army, we’re investing in safety of citizens (Klan)
• BIRN publishes Media Ownership Monitor in Kosovo (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Pristina’s lack of goodwill to start the election process in the North is clear (KoSSev, N1)
• Hovenier: Kosovo officials at all levels to make additional efforts and enable citizens to replace mayors (KoSSev)
• What does Hovenier say about INTERPOL's "red notice" for Radoicic (KoSSev)
• Dacic: No discussion about the Franco-German plan until the CSM is formed (N1, Beta)
• Milivojevic: The EU's attempt to include the Ohrid Agreement in Chapter 35 a test for Belgrade (RTS)
• Dacic: Attitude of Caribbean states to our strategic interests important to us (Tanjug)
• Covic: EU has unrealistic approach in relation to Kosovo issue, additional pressure to come (RTS)
• The leaders of the EU and the Western Balkans meeting in Brussels, a declaration on the table (RTS)

International:

• Unclear signals from Austria ahead of Western Balkans summit (EWB)
• Wider Europe Briefing: A Crucial Week In Brussels (RFE)
• Western Balkans' integration into EU in focus at Albania summit (rfi.fr)
• EU Urged to Link Serbia’s Negotiations to Action on Kosovo Deal (BIRN)
• For Serbia’s Campaigner-in-Chief, Elections Buy Time (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media:

• President Osmani travels to Brussels (RTK)
• EU measures against Kosovo can be removed "if there is progress in meeting the demands" (RFE)
• Mitrovica North doesn’t accept request of initiative to remove mayor Atiq (Koha)
• Cakolli: rejection of request for Atic's removal, violation of law (Koha)
• Court cancels hearings in trial of former KLA leaders until next year (media)
• Haxhi Shala sent to Specialist Chambers in the Hague (Koha)
• Maqedonci traveled for an official visit to the USA (media)
• Survey: Only 20% of Europeans want Kosovo to join EU (Kallxo)
• “Opposition will enable Vetevendosje to win over 50% in next elections” (EO)
• Kurti discusses permanent shelter for 60 families from RAE communities (RFE)
• Malaj: Albania-Kosovo relations very good, not determined by a moment (Klan)
• Special Prosecutor's Office invites Serb accused of war crimes to appear in court (Klan)

Serbian Language Media:

• North Mitrovica municipality did not accept the request for Atiq's dismissal (RTK2, Danas, media)
• Residents in north summoned for questioning in connection with December barricades? (KoSSev)
• Constitutional Court says verdict against Zoran Djokic is not in contradiction with Constitution (Radio KIM)
• The EU calls on Serbia, Kosovo to fulfill their obligations, the EC to supplement the criteria for Chapter 35 (NMagazin, Beta, media)
• Vucic meets Molina, thanks him for Spain’s principled stance on territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia (Kosovo Online)
• BBC: Vucic’s biggest test in Belgrade, Serbia Against Violence riding high in polls (N1, BETA)
• The family of Sladjan Trajkovic sent a request to international factors (KiM radio)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 11, 2023

Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti returns from visit to Berlin, describes meetings with German officials (media)
• Lajcak: Preparing for separate discussions with chief negotiators (media)
• Rohde welcomes KEDS-Elektroserver commercial contract (media)
• Schmid: Western Balkans belong to the EU (media)
• Ex-KLA senior member Haxhi Shala interviewed by Specialist Chambers (RFE)
• Abbott: Impunity is becoming cornerstone for corruption (EO)
• Isufaj elected for another term as head of Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (media)
• Osmani meets Qatar Prime Minister, discuss efforts to further cooperation (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Lajcak announces separate discussions with chief negotiators of Belgrade, Pristina (Tanjug)
• Jeremic: Kosovo must not join UN, we must reject Franco-German proposal (Kosovo Online, Danas)
• Vucic: All important topics of mutual interest discussed with Aliyev (Tanjug, media)
• Dveri Movement: Elektrosever has become part of Kosovo (Radio KIM)
• Lepaja: Serbs from Kosovo hostages of bad relations between Pristina and Belgrade (KiM radio, Slobodno Srpski)

Opinion:

• Vasic: Serbs are losing fear of regime’s election scare tactics (BIRN)

International:

• 24-year electricity dispute in northern Kosovo resolved thanks to Türkiye's intensive efforts (AA)
• Prishtina Named European City of Sports 2024: A Boost for Sports in Kosovo’s Capital (Prishtina Insight)
• With Leak Of Private Video, The Dirty Tricks Begin In Key Belgrade Election Battle (RFE)

Albanian Language Media:

• State Department expects Kosovo and Serbia to implement all obligations (VoA)
• Stano on Association's draft: It is new, balanced and European proposal (RTV21)
• Tahiri outlines some of the “serious problems” of the draft statute (media)
• Haliti: Not President’s competency to call parties to discuss draft statute (media)
• Lekaj doesn’t rule possible protests if Association draft statute is signed (RTV21)
• Krstic: If Trump comes to power, division of Kosovo will be discussed (Kanal 10)
• Lajcak: First time in a while EU is ready for enlargement (media)
• Special Prosecution: We have filed 33 indictments for war crimes in Kosovo (RFE)
• Rafuna: Economic integration of Western Balkans bring stability (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic: I will protect national interests, our people in Kosovo (Tanjug)
• Orban: If the Brussels and Ohrid agreements enter the negotiation framework, Belgrade can count on Hungary (KiM radio, Tanjug)
• Hill: Recognition of Kosovo is not on the table, but normalization of relations (euronews.rs)
• Two-hour restrictions over malfunction at Valac power station (KoSSev)
• Xhufka: Do not dare to approach the church in Rakinica, because hellfire awaits you; The Diocese filed a criminal complaint
• Kurti video in Serbian: Thanks for faith in better Kosovo (N1)
• Hill: The US supports Serbia's bid to become a member of the EU (KiM radio, RTS, media)

Opinion:

• Bjelos: Pro-Democracy Forces in Serbia Targeted with Spyware (BIRN)

International:

• Week in Review: Uphill Struggles and Low Expectations (Balkan Insight)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Kurti meets Soderberg, focus on non-majority communities (media)
• Just transition roadmap sought for coal town in Kosovo* (balkangreenenergynews.com)