UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 18, 2026 Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders (Reuters) ‘Not in our name’: Kosovars protest Hague war crimes trial (BIRN) KLA War Veterans to Specialist Chambers: Count all these opposing voices (all media) Konjufca in the Hague, “optimistic that KLA leaders will soon return to Kosovo” (RTK) Albanian PM shares video of call with former President Thaci (all media) Kurti: On 18th anniversary, Kosovo is stronger than ever (all media) Erdogan congratulates Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (RTK) British MP Kearns writes about her stay in Kosovo (Express) Rasic: Problems of Serbs are result of inadequate political representation (RTK2) Police find weapons and ammunition in three separate locations in the north (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 17, 2026 Leaders send letters to Osmani on anniversary of declaration of independence (all media) Prattipati: Kosovo continues to build a secure future (RTK) Kosovo Assembly adopts draft budget law in first reading (RFE) Kurti hosts Albanian PM Rama, discuss relations and shared projects (Koha) 200,000 people expected to take part in today’s protest in support of former KLA leaders (Sinjali) Kosovo ex-guerilla leaders’ defence claims prosecution failed to prove guilt (BIRN) Osmani awards British MP Kearns with Presidential Medal of Merit (Telegrafi/Reporteri) Kosovo canal attack suspects plead not guilty to terrorism charges (Prishtina Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 16, 2026 Kosovo MPs meet today to discuss €4 billion budget (Telegrafi) Osmani commends assembly for ratifying EU Growth Plan agreements (media) Kurti: Radoicic must be handed over to Kosovo; Basic Agreement must be signed (media) Kurti meets UNDP Administrator, “Kosovo has enjoyed fruitful collaboration with UNDP” (media) Congressman Self: Extremely strong, bipartisan confidence in Osmani’s leadership (media) Gucati: Presidents Begaj and Osmani expected to take part in February 17 protest (media) From Central Europe, Rubio rejects NATO exit talk, calls for stronger European role (RFE) Rama: We’ll send budget law to court, if Pristina budget law is not concluded (KTV) Kosovo leaders’ messages on the Day of the Ashkali Community (media) As Kosovo tries war crimes in absentia, experts urge strict safeguards (PI)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 13, 2026 UNMIK chief welcomes establishment of Kosovo’s new institutions (Kosovapress) US Embassy welcomes formation of assembly and govt of Kosovo (media) Kosovo Assembly adopts resolution in support of former KLA leaders in the Hague (media) Haradinaj says he will withdraw as leader of the AAK (RFE) Hargreaves: Kurti signaled close cooperation and protection of minorities (Kanal 10) SL opposes integration of healthcare and education in the north in Kosovo’s system (Kallxo) US Embassy: Authorities should find a solution that enables continuation of educational services (Kossev) German embassy: We’re closely monitoring situation regarding Faculty of Technical Sciences (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 12, 2026 Kosovo forms new Assembly and Government (media) Kosovo MPs elect new government ending year-long deadlock (Prishtina Insight) Kallas congratulates Kurti; “a new momentum to advance EU-Kosovo relations and the dialogue” (media) Mucunski congratulates Kosovo on formation of new government (media) Hamza calls for resolution about the trial in the Hague (Telegrafi) Osmani backs march in support of former KLA leaders (media) EU special representative for dialogue’s mandate extended for two years (Kossev) Kosovo included on “EU safe countries list” under new asylum rules (European Western Balkans) Osmani: Kosovo stands firmly with Canada in this time of sorrow (media) Kosovo, Albania and Croatia to hold joint training this year (RFE) Serbia: Albania, Croatia and Kosovo meeting, gross violation of 1244 (Kosovo Online) Teacher in Serbia fined for covering graffiti calling for Serbian army return to Kosovo (media)