Albanian Language Media: Kosovo Assembly fails to constitute even after 50 attempts (media) PDK: We won’t vote for any former VV minister for Assembly Speaker (media) Abdixhiku: I don’t expect any solution in the remaining days of deadline (media) Bahtiri: No agreement between Kurti and Limaj (media) Peci: If parties don’t reflect this week, we need to look into elections (media) Rasic: If VV proposes Limaj for Assembly Speaker, I will vote in favor (Express) Attorney shaves head in protest over repeated failures to form Assembly (media) Kurti meets OSCE Head of Mission Gerard McGurk (media) NATO official: Our engagement for regional stability is unwavering (Klan) Police Inspectorate arrests police officer over suspected abuse of duty (media) Serbian Language Media Rushing to build bridges over the Ibar – As the main one remains closed (KoSSev) Two houses demolished because of bridge construction, one of the owners said no decision, alternative or compensation were given to him (Alternativna.com) Serbian Democracy calls on KFOR to block new bridge for traffic if it opens (KoSSev, social media) Reactions to Popovic’s case continue (media) Lawyer in Popovic’s case: We have reached a point where you can't say anything public here dislikes (Kosovo Online) OSCE Mission in Kosovo on Popovic: It is important to ensure fair and impartial judicial proceeding (media, social media) German Embassy: We took note of Popovic’s arrest, will continue monitoring course of event (Kosovo Online) Trial in Banjska case continues today (Radio KIM) Concert of Dragica Crnogorcevic in Prizren cancelled over security warning (KoSSev, media) International: Kosovo Serb police officer detained over spying allegation (PI) Animal welfare concerns in Kosovo over ‘business’ of stray dog adoption (BIRN) Kosovo’s ANIBAR animation festival questions everything (PI)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani hints that she has authority, but conditions for new elections have not yet been met (Express) Murati accuses Supreme Court of violating the Constitution: “An absurd decision” (media) Court session for 'Banjska' case postponed (media) Police officer arrested for espionage to appear in Court today (Reporteri) Kosovo Police Inspectorate opens new offices in North Mitrovica (RTK) AAK MP: We will not vote for Limaj as Assembly Speaker (media) Ferid Agani forms a new political party in Kosovo (Reporteri) Serbian Language Media Petkovic met UK Special Envoy for WB Pierce, discussed Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (media) Memorial to Serbs killed and kidnapped in Orahovac in 1998 held today (TV Most, Tanjug) Milenkovic: Political actors aware new elections are only option, but no agreement on date (media) KDI: As never before, this government has ignored recommendations of civil society (Kosovo Online) Deputy mayor of South Mitrovica unveils animation of new bridge over Ibar River (KoSSev, media) Hearing in Banjska case adjourned, new one to take place on Monday (media) Outgoing EU Ambassador says Serbia’s progress is common goal (N1, media) PM denies repression against universities (N1) EP initiates resolution on protests in Serbia (N1) Opinion: Al Jazeera Balkans’ closure adds to regional media’s woes (Balkan Insight) International: Kapetanovic: The Growth Plan has injected fresh energy into our region’s EU path (EWB)

Albanian Language Media: MPs fail again, Assembly not constituted after 48 attempts (media) IMF also removes Kosovo from list of conflict-affected states (media) Kosovo to benefit from EU financial framework (RTK) Osmani meets Prattipati, discuss security developments (media) Slavisa Filic sentenced to 15 years in prison for war crimes in Kosovo (media) Anti-espionage operation in Kosovo (media) Kusari-Lila: Unblocking would have been easy if MPs commenced constitutional obligation, vote (media) Uran Ismajli announces candidacy for Mayor of Pristina (media) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic meets Cypriot Ambassador, says Pristina wishes no peace or solution, but tensions (Tanjug) Serb sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison, lawyer says proceeding staged (KoSSev, Kosovo Online) Media: Serb, lieutenant in Kosovo police arrested at Bella Zemlja crossing, under espionage allegations (Kosovo Online) Poll shows students see fight against repression and for justice as top priorities (N1, BETA) Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia meets preconditions for electricity market integration (Tanjug) International: Kosovo languishes as a day-trip destination (Balkan Insight) Burning question: Balkan countries scramble to confront rising wildfire threat (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Kosovo remains reliable ally in defending democratic values (media) Kosovo’s Supreme Court strongly responds to government attacks (media) LDK submits Supreme Court decision to Special Prosecution (media) KLI reacts to caretaker government's attacks on judiciary (media) Special Chambers reject defense motion of former KLA leaders (media) Krasniqi on Special Court decision: Justice may be delayed, but truth does not change (media) Kosovo Writers’ League reacts to Hague trial of former KLA leaders (RTK) Serbian Language Media: Petkovic informs Dutch Ambassador of situation in Kosovo (Tanjug) Drecun: Kurti is trying to prevent the Serbian List from protecting the interests of Serbs in any way (RTS) Raska-Prizren Diocese on meeting with UK Special Envoy: It is necessary to regulate legal position of SOC (KoSSev, media, social media) Peci: Disrespecting Supreme Court decision represents “dictatorship of authorities” (Kosovo Online, media) Lucic: EU should protect Telekom Srbija, Pristina does not respect its own laws when it comes to our company (Kosovo Online, Prva TV) Raids at three locations in Kosovo due to suspicion of abuse of official position (KoSSev) International: European Commission takes no position on Kosovo-Telekom Serbia dispute (Euronews)

Albanian Language Media: • Osmani: Serbia is continuously trying to destabilize Kosovo (RFE) • 47th failed attempt to form new Kosovo Assembly (media) • Haxhiu: We have readiness to cooperate with NISMA (media) • Limaj: I’ll meet Kurti this week, let’s see how we can overcome crisis (media) • Citaku: VV has not offered any solution; we never avoid meetings (media) • Two LDK MPs against early national and local elections at same time (media) • Quni: Kosovo is faced with serious threats, unity is needed (AP) • Kosovo Democratic Institute “Announces Job Call” for new MPs (media) • Svecla: Exceptionally grateful for US support throughout Kosovo’s history (media) • Kurti highlights necessity of implementing Berlin Process agreements (media) • Osmani on a working visit to the Republic of Latvia (media) • US Embassy congratulates Ibrahimi on completing Army Ranger School (media) • Kosovo Accreditation Agency becomes a full member of EQAR (media) Serbian Language Media: • Sentic: Question of legal position of Serbian Orthodox Church should not be a subject of politicization (Radio Mitrovica sever, Kosovo Online) • Raska-Prizren Eparchy legal advisor: Legal status of SOC should be resolved with strong guarantees (Kosovo Online) • Serbian Democracy Vice President met UK Special Representative for WB (social media) • Democracia.com: How much do two small bridges over the Ibar River cost? (media) • Hearing of first witness in case against Pantic and Zaric started today (Radio KIM) • Students of veterinary medicine in the blockade diverted part of the aid to Metohija villages (KoSSev) International: • Admit Kosovo to the Council of Europe (ESI/media)