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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 25, 2022

• Assembly to vote today on motion against energy price increase (media) • Rizvanolli: Energy tariff increase is inevitable (KTV) • COVID-19: 2,243 new cases, two deaths (media) • Kosovo defends new COVID-19 measures for visitors against backlash (BIRN) • Mehaj-Hovenier: KSF, partner of NATO for regional and global security (RTK) • Court closes ‘Pronto’ affair without convictions (Prishtina Insight) • Not wanted: Roma graduates remain jobless in Kosovo (BIRN) • Cameras blacklisted by the U.S. monitor the Government of Kosovo (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 24, 2022

• COVID-19: 2,957 new cases, one death (media) • Kosovo implements stricter measures as daily cases surpass 2,900 (Exit News) • Assembly to meet today over possibility of increased energy prices (Koha) • B2 block resumes operation; Kurti calls it “great news” (media) • U.S. Department of State: Kosovo and Serbia to prioritize dialogue (RFE) • Joseph: Ideally, the Association would be negotiated as a final status issue where Serbia recognizes Kosovo (Express) • Pro-Ukraine positioning; risk of Russian scenario unfolding at Kosovo-Serbia border (Koha Ditore) • Serb MP challenges Kosovo institutions with public position in Serbia (Koha)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 21, 2022

• COVID-19: 2,708 new cases, one death (media) • Kosovo considers new measures in light of increasing COVID-19 cases (media) • In Athens, Gervalla urges Greece to recognise Kosovo (media) • U.S. Ambassador at OSCE: Kosovo sets terms for elections of other states in its territory (media) • Konjufca: Kosovo has nothing more to give to Vucic (Telegrafi) • AAK-sponsored resolution on electricity price not approved by Assembly (RTK) • PSD to stage protest next week against electricity price increase (media) • Mehaj: NATO's base in Kucove, show of commitment to peace and stability in region (media) • Kosovo Public Broadcaster Board Sacks Director for Negligence (BIRN) • After Ban, Kosovo’s Crypto Miners Weigh Options (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 20, 2022

• Kosovo reports over 2,000 new daily COVID cases as Omicron surges (media) • New anti-Covid-19 measures to be discussed today (media) • Kurti: The government will increase support for consumers (media) • Kosovo’s electric bills could increase two-fold (Euractiv) • Hovenier: U.S. dedicated to strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo (media) • Gervalla in Athens to meet Dendias (Ekonomia) • EU millions for rule of law did not translate into substantive reforms (Koha) • RTK Director sacked; board cites numerous violations (media) • Serwer: Good on recognition but oversold on strategic impact (media) • Macron: Clear accession perspective of Western Balkans and EU reform (EWB) • Landscapes of industrial ruin (Kosovo 2.0)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, January 19, 2021

• COVID-19: 720 new cases, one death (media) • Latifi: Healthcare system prepared to handle increased hospitalisations (Koha) • The two-day rate of COVID-19 infections affects roughly 400 children (RFE) • Government pledges €75 million to subsidise energy for citizens and businesses (Kallxo) • LDK leader Abdixhiku opposes electricity price increase (media) • AAK ponders calling protests to oppose electricity price increase (Klan/RTK) • Lajcak, Peach discuss Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media) • Hovenier: KFOR enjoys U.S.'s steadfast support (media) • Xhacka at UN SC: Women in Kosovo raped, killed as part of ethnic cleansing campaign (Koha/Klan)