UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 25, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Osmani meets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York (media)
Osmani’s advisor: Vucic and Marko Djuric’s “fake-news factory” running overtime (media)
Caretaker PM Kurti travels to the United States (media)
Osmani meets Finnish President Stubb, discusses security and cooperation (media)
Svecla accuses Serbia of violating Kosovo’s airspace with drones (Reporteri)
Osmani: No aggression from Serbia can stop the truth of Kosovo (media)
Gervalla: 2023 aggression organized and financed by Serbia (media)
EU concerned that Banjska perpetrators take part in protests in Serbia instead of facing justice (Koha)
Orav honors Afrim Bunjaku, urges Serbia to prosecute attackers (media)
EULEX calls for justice for fallen sergeant Afrim Bunjaku (media)
Italian Embassy urges justice on second anniversary of Banjska attack (media)
Spiropali: EU must lift sanctions against Kosovo (Indeksonline)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic at the UN: ''Kosovo and Metohija is an inseparable part of Serbia, we expect all countries to respect our territorial integrity'' (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, RTS, Tanjug, media)
Vucic: Osmani can only go to the UNGA hall for a tourist tour and will stay that way “for a long time” (Kosovo Online)
Petkovic: Kurti attacks Serbia out of powerlessness (KiM radio, Kosovo Online, Radio Mitrovica sever)
EU on Banjska anniversary: We are concerned by participation of offenders during demonstrations, we expect Serbia to prosecute them (N1)
Mijacic on the Banjska case: Serbia losing credibility by not solving this case (N1)
Manojlovic: On the anniversary of Banjska, the regime not fighting for Serbian faculties and healthcare in Kosovo (KiM radio, KoSSev)
“Banjska mystery” two years on: Analyst says Radoicic could not act alone, sees US satisfaction with Vucic (KoSSev)
International:
Kosovo arrests seven in major drug raid following ‘Sky ECC’ decryptions (PI)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 25, 2025
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 24, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Trump at UN says he ended seven wars, mentions Kosovo and Serbia too (media)
Osmani: There is a constant threat coming from Serbia (media)
Advisor to Osmani reacts to statement by Serbia’s Djuric (media)
Osmani meets Hanrahan, reaffirms “vital importance of alliance with US” (media)
Osmani meets Prime Minister of the Bahamas (media)
U.S. State Department official: Kurti crossed "red line" by attempting to block Serbian List (Koha)
Kos: We are waiting for new government to engage more on Dialogue (Reporteri)
Barduani: Mitrovica bridge, political issue, solution through dialogue (Express)
Maqedonci represents Kosovo at Defense Ministerial in Bratislava (media)
EULEX deploys reserve unit to boost security ahead of local elections (media)
Hargreaves: Constitutional Court decisions must be respected (media)
Hargreaves at institute for documenting crimes committed during war (media)
Dasic: “When army returns to Kosovo” murals financed by Serbian state (media)
Serbian Language Media:
President Vucic meets with UN SG Guterres, other world leaders in New York (Tanjug, media)
Djuric: Osmani's statements show she stands in opposition to US policy (Tanjug, media)
Djuric with Ramdin: Within OAS there are countries that understand Serbia’s position (Kosovo Online)
Indictment filed against six over 2021 North Mitrovica clashes (KoSSev)
Hunger strike in Ranilug: Petrovic and Ristic dismissed over candidacy on opposition lists? (Radio KIM, media)
COM KFOR met Montenegrin Defense Minister and Chief of Defense, discussed situation in Kosovo (Radio kontakt plus, social media)
EULEX deploys reserve formed police unit ahead of local elections (Radio KIM, media, social media)
PARTNER 2025 defense exhibition opens in Belgrade (N1)
International:
President of Kosovo touts Trump's 'peace through strength' positioning ahead of UN address (Fox News)
KLA Had no Hierarchical Structure, Third Thaci Witness Tells Trial (BIRN)
Urban chaos: Prishtina’s struggle to prioritise people over cars (Prishtina Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 23, 2025
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 23, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Duncan: I’ve seen no evidence that Thaci was KLA commander in chief (media)
Kurti: My position on Special Court has not changed, I followed Rubin’s testimony partially (AP)
Kurti: Kosovo among the safest countries, sign of strong institutions (media)
Svecla: Kosovo ranked first in Europe for safety, extraordinary success (media)
U.S. Amendment on Kosovo seen as key test for NATO enlargement policy (AP)
Janjic: Radoicic and Banjska group were trained by Serbian army (media)
Serbian Language Media:
President Vucic arrives in New York, to take part in UN General Assembly session (Tanjug, media)
Djuric meets OSCE Secretary General in New York, discusses human rights situation of Serbs in Kosovo (media)
Djuric: Serbia sees Adriatic–Ionian Initiative as a key platform for regional cooperation (media, social media)
Serbian Democracy: Decision to register residence for ‘foreigners’ jeopardize work of Serbian University (Radio KIM, social media)
Kosovo Football Federation organizes tournament in North Mitrovica amid tight security (KoSSev)
Grbovic: Decline in EU popularity in Serbia due to numerous actors and factors (N1)
International:
Kosovo mourns legendary actor and director Enver Petrovci (Balkan Insight)
Kosovo court’s ‘lenient’ plea deal with BIRN journalist’s harassers criticized (Balkan Insight)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 22, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Osmani meets Secretary General of the Arab League in New York (RTK)
Kurti: Russia’s violation of Estonia’s airspace is concerning (media)
President Trump again claims he stopped war between Kosovo and Serbia (RTK)
Rubin: I hope to shake hands in freedom with Thaci (media)
U.S. Congressman proposes amendment to prioritize Kosovo’s NATO membership (AP)
Kupchan: It would be self-destructive if Kosovo’s government continues to harm relations with U.S. (RFE)
Serwer: In absence of U.S. focus, Kosovo should strengthen ties with Tokyo and Seoul (RFE)
Citaku: New elections inevitable, could be held at end of this year (media)
Rexhepi: Belgrade parade - anti-Albanian march, provocation for region (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Djuric from today at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York (Radio Mitrovica sever, Tanjug, media)
Stoned bus with pilgrims in front of the church of St. Sava in South Mitrovica (KoSSev)
Jevtic: Participation in elections is the only correct decision (Kosovo Online, Blic TV)
"Movement for the defense of KiM'': Serbs from Kosovo will soon be without their health care and education (KoSSev)
CI "North for All": Citizens must know the truth about the integration of health and educational institutions (Alternativna)
Petkovic: “When Rohde calls for restraint from malicious statements, it would be good if he started from himself” (Kosovo Online)
Belgrade hosts “Strength of Unity” military parade as police block student protesters (N1, Beta)
Opinion:
Rama: What the UN can listen from the world's cities (Washington Reporter)
International:
"Ordinary Citizens in Kosovo Pay for Millions of Euros of Stolen Electricity" (PI)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 19, 2025
Albanian Language Media:
Osmani to travel to New York for UN General Assembly high-level week (media)
Kurti addresses Kosovo Serbs: Don’t trust warmongering cries of senior Belgrade officials (media)
Kosovo wants international reaction to Serbia’s derecognitions campaign (media)
Haradinaj: AAK will contribute to overcoming the deadlock (media)
Orav meets President of Election Complaints and Appeals Panel (media)
Svecla: Ammunition found in property of key suspect for killed policeman (media)
Qalaj: Serb community in Kosovo under Belgrade’s pressure and terror (media)
KLA War Veterans meet Guerot, express concerns related to special court (media)
Rohde urges Kosovo to respect Rule of Law and form new government (Klan)
KFOR and British Army Commanders discuss security in Kosovo (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Petkovic: Pristina's new threats aimed at new expulsions of Serbs (Tanjug, media)
Serbian List: People noticed armed civilians without any markings in Mitrovica North, call upon EULEX and KFOR to react (Tanjug, media)
Serbian List: Kurti’s threats on integration of healthcare and education are not part of any negotiations (Kosovo Online)
Jovanovic meets UN Office in Belgrade Head, says Serbia highly appreciates presence of UNMIK (Kosovo Online, media)
Vucic receives recognition for cooperation through Serbia-Ohio partnership program (media)
Fatherland Movement alleges police raid on Serbian Health Fund building in north “result of Belgrade - Pristina deal” (KoSSev, media)
Kosovo police warn of scams involving impersonation of senior official Veton Elshani (KoSSev)
Biznis.rs: Serbia in talks with Russia on nuclear power plant construction (N1)
Students plan rally on day of military parade (N1)
Gathering in support of journalists killed in Gaza (N1)
International:
Thaci ‘lacked decision-making authority’ during Kosovo war: trial witness (BIRN)
Albanian opposition furious as AI ‘minister’ makes Parliament ‘speech’ (Balkan Insight)