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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 12, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

• NATO: Security situation in Kosovo has not stabilised, there is possibility of deterioration (VoA)
• Osmani honours U.S. soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service of freedom (Kosovapress)
• Stano: EU does not participate in blame game, parties must fulfil their obligations (VoA)
• Assembly adopts laws on Prosecutorial Council and Independent Media Commission (media)
• PDK, LDK say they will send two laws to Constitutional Court (media)
• Reactions to adoption of draft law on the Independent Media Commission (media)
• Hamza: Kosovo must return to coordination with its partners (Reporteri)
• Haliti: We are not negotiating recognition with Serbia, but relaxation of relations (Telegrafi)

Serbian Language Media:

• Serbs from north facing eviction from their apartments: We are not criminals, but we will end up on streets (Kosovo Online)
• Stano: For Kosovo urgent priority is to establish CSM (Kosovo Online, VoA, media)
• Djuric with Blinken: Political dialogue between Serbia and USA prerequisite for continued economic growth and development (media, social media)
• NATO official: Deterioration of situation in Kosovo still possible (VoA, media)
• Sentic welcomes establishment of commission for better integration of non-majority communities in public administration (KoSSev)
• Rapajic: Life of Serbs in Kosovo has become very complicated (Kosovo Online)

International Media:
• Kosovo MPs Adopt Independent Media Commission Law Despite Misgivings (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 11, 2024

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 11, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

Osmani: We want international guarantees for the Association (media)
Rasic raises issue of coexistence in meeting of Kosovo government (RFE)
Kosovo declares July 11 as Remembrance Day for Srebrenica genocide (media)
KFOR Regional Command West conducts “Swift Rescue” exercise (media)
Aliu: Threat from Serbia; “they’re not buying weapons to take pictures” (Nacionale)
EBRD extends €5 million loan for Kosovo SMEs (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Djuric: Serbia strongly believes in power of dialogue (Kosovo Online)
Stuart: Ideal time for business in Serbia; Djuric: Serbia is a "booming destination" for investments (Kosovo Online)
State Department issued 2023 report on religious freedoms in Kosovo (Radio KIM)
Brnabic: Hungary's EU presidency an opportunity for Serbia (Tanjug)
Vucic responds to Clarke interview (N1)
Court dismisses indictment against one of defendants in Oliver Ivanović murder case due to delay (KoSSev)
Kosovo Government declares July 11th as “Day of Remembrance of Genocide in Srebrenica“ (KoSSev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 10, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

• Osmani meets Blinken: Alliance with USA is cornerstone for stability and global prosperity (media)
• Kurti calls for pressure on Belgrade to remove military bases from border (Koha)
• Kurti at Szunyog's farewell reception: Kosovo is the most pro-EU country (RTK)
• Szunyog at the end of his mandate: I want to see Kosovo in the EU (Koha)
• Osmani meets Croatian President, discuss Kosovo's aspiration towards NATO (RTK)
• Maqedonci: The West should put pressure on Serbia, Radojicic is just a tool (Albanian Post)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic meets with EBRD president (Tanjug)
• Vucevic, EBRD president discuss priority projects, cooperation (media)
• Dacic, Chinese Ambassador discuss security cooperation, fight against crime (media)
• Almost 2000 requests to switch Serbian to Kosovo driving licences (Radio kontakt plus)
• Shahini: In Kosovo, labour force cheapest in the region, costs of living also minimal (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 9, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

• Osmani meets Jim O'Brien, discuss about overcoming common challenges (media)
• Lajcak reports on talks of chief negotiators: After seven hours, we did not manage to make progress (Reporteri)
• Osmani on murder of Bytyqi brothers: Serbia glorifies war criminals (media)
• Kurti: The era of impunity for Serbian crimes must end (Koha)
• Gervalla: Vucic is Putin's extended hand - he is blocking the dialogue (ekonomia)
• British ambassador reacts to Ahmetxhekaj’s resignation from RTK (Reporteri)
• Police interview school principals in north who did not vacate facilities for April 21 referendum(Nacionale)

Serbian Language Media:

• Petkovic: Synchronised anti-Serbian campaign aimed at destabilising region (Tanjug, media)
• Szunyog on eviction orders in north: Each case should be resolved in accordance with European standards (Kosovo Online)
• O'Brien: North of Kosovo, threat of secession in BiH are primary risks (Tanjug, media)
• Kovac: Serbia hoping to open Cluster 3 during Hungary's EU presidency (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 8, 2024

Albanian Language Media:

Kurti: Nothing serves more peace than Kosovo in EU and NATO (media)
Ahmetxhekaj resigns post of RTK General Director (media)
Serwer on Lajcak: I always like surprises, but don’t expect anything new (media)
Kosovo and Albania to strengthen border cooperation (Telegrafi)
Pamphlets inciting hatred seen in the north of Kosovo (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Arrested juvenile released, proceeding of “inciting hatred” initiated against five juveniles (KoSSev)
“Continuation of instilling fear in citizens“: Principals of north Kosovo schools accused of obstructing elections (N1)
Vucic: I dream of developed Serbia, Kurti dreams of wars (Tanjug, media)
Djuric: Kurti's futile attempt to demonise Serbia, Pristina is a factor of instability (media, social media)
Marko Djuric will represent Serbia in Washington at NATO summit (N1, BETA)
Vucevic thanks Argentina for not recognizing Kosovo (Tanjug, media)
Serbian List: Beating and mistreatment of Serbs continue, high time for Quint to react (Kosovo Online)
Djosic: An Albanian neighbour attacked me in presence of my child, there is no protection for us (Kosovo Online)