Albanian Language Media: Kurti welcomes Bosnian citizens, first visa-free visitors to Kosovo (media) Osmani: Time for Kosovo to receive status of EU candidate country (media) Svecla and Aliu visited the Jarinje border crossing (RTK) U.S. troops conduct security patrolling in north of Kosovo (media) Osmani visits shelter of victims of domestic violence in Pristina (media) Pristina, sixth in the world with most polluted air (Koha) Osmani extends condolences after tragic shooting in Montenegro (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: Discussions with US about energy due on Thursday, we will preserve stability (Tanjug, RTS) Gasic: Situation in Kosovo sensitive, cooperation with KFOR on high level (Tanjug, Radio Mitrovica sever, KiM radio) Bocan-Kharchenko: Russia will not change its position regarding Kosovo and the RS (Kosovo Online, Tanjug) Arsenijevic detained again then released, this time because of the protest during Svecla and Atic's visit (Radio Mitrovica sever, Danas) Xhemail Rexha: Journalism’s fight against propaganda must continue (KoSSev) Two different gatherings on New Year’s Eve in Belgrade (N1) Haaretz: Serbia buying artillery systems, UAVs from Israel’s Elbit (N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 31, 2024 Albanian Language Media: Kurti: Seems our international partners don’t want to blame Serbia (media) Osmani: Protecting our territory in cooperation with partners, priority (Klan) Haxhiu: Reserves case was last year, why is Kurti being invited to testify now (EO) Gruda: Kurti without any result; PDK will implement full vetting in judiciary (KTV) Rohde: Germany, Europe want Kosovo in EU, CoE, but steps are needed (media) Kurti visited Adem Jashari memorial complex on Veterans Day (media) Serbian Language Media: Journalism under siege: The fight against propaganda in northern Kosovo (KoSSev) Vucevic: Protests in Serbia undeniably carry foreign signature (Tanjug) Oliver Ivanovic Street renaming revoked by North Mitrovica MA (KoSSev) Arsenijevic detained because of the drone, then released (KoSSev) Court convicts parents of teenage school shooter (N1)

Albanian Language Media: Kurti to prosecution: They want to make this international news (media) Barduani: KFOR continues to play a crucial role (media) Kurti: Ambassadors to react swiftly against Serbia’s attacks and lies (media) Osmani: Kosovo belongs to all its citizens, but above all our children (media) Kosovo leaders’ condolences on passing of former US President Carter (media) KFOR troops conduct a series of patrol and surveillance activities in Istog (media) Serbian Language Media: Zaporozac: Employees expelled from Serbian institutions in Kosovo will receive salaries until they return to work (Radio Mitrovica sever, RTS) Gervalla on the promenade of North Mitrovica (KoSSev) Milos Jovanovic: The international conference would not bring "God knows what", the occupation should be declared (Danas, FoNet) Jesic: A referendum on Kosovo would be pointless, like if there was a vote on merging with the USA (N1, Danas, FoNet) Duda Kavecka: Overcome obstacles in Dialogue, refrain from unilateral actions (Kosovo Online) Students announce protest for New Year’s Eve (N1, nova.rs) International Media: Kosovo counts children’s wounds from Tik Tok challenges as Albania takes drastic measures (Prishtina Insight)

Albanian Language Media: Vetevendosje won’t appeal ECAP decision on Serbian List (media) Hovenier holds farewell meeting with Kurti (media) Maqedonci: Attacks from Serbia possible while Radoicic and his group are at large (media) Munter: U.S. will no longer have traditional approach vis-à-vis Kosovo and Serbia (RFE) Hetemi: War crimes in Kosovo, documented more than of other wars in former Yugoslavia (Koha) CEC fails to hold meeting, LVV calls absence dishonest (RTK) Over 90,000 registered to vote from abroad (media) Serbian Language Media: Vucic: More countries will withdraw recognition of Kosovo (Kosovo Online, RTS) Vucic: Good, substantial discussion with Zelenskyy about important matters of cooperation (Tanjug, Kosovo Online) L.D. from Zvecan released from prison; Lawyer: Released two months early for good behavior (KiM radio, KoSSev) Mayor of Gracanica:  The police did not question the work of the municipality of Gracanica; the arrested worked on their own initiative (Kosovo Online) KP: Officials in Gracanica arrested for abuse of office and accepting bribes (KiM radio) Serbian national flag returned on Zvecan fortress, police drone raised (KoSSev) Sarajevo students rally in solidarity with Serbian protesters (N1)

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti warns of new attacks in Kosovo before and after the New Year (media) • Kurti: Let prosecutors come to prime minister's office to interview me (media) • CEC decision on non-certification of Serbian List, annulled (media) • Svecla denied visit to the Valley: Serbia continues with provocations (media) • MFA rejects Serbian minister's request to visit Kosovo (Albanian Post) • Haxhiu: Serbia is obliged to arrest Radoicic according to Extradition Convention (EO) • Government allocates €1,108,529 support for Albanian families in the Valley (RTK) • Constitutional Court of Kosovo Specialized Chambers rejects Thaci’s referral regarding violation of fundamental rights (Klan) • Kosovo leaders participate in Christmas celebrations (media) Serbian Language Media: • Minister Ristic denied entry to Kosovo (Tanjug, RTS) • Svecla refused permission to visit southern Serbia (N1, KoSSev) • Appeals panel certifies Serbian List election ticket (N1) • Serbian List: Our appeal accepted, CEC required to certify our list (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, KiM radio) • Igor Simic denies reports of physical assault at Rudare celebration (Kosovo Online) • UNMIK: CEC to support integrity of Kosovo electoral process (Kosovo Online) • Djuric thanks Russian, Belarusian ambassadors for support on Kosovo issue (Tanjug, Danas, media) • The light of good (KoSSev) • Vucic: Under no circumstances will we recognize the independence of Kosovo (Kosovo Online) • Ferguson: Serbs in northern Kosovo need special support; we strive to help (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, RTV)