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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 29, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 29, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani has “long and very meaningful conversation” with Trump (media) Osmani: In Kosovo’s darkest hours, America stood with us (media) Kurti: I cannot make compromises on the rule of law (media) Kurti: Kosovo helped its people to face crisis without increasing tax rates or public debt (media) Kurti meets U.S. Congressman, discusses latest developments in Kosovo (RTK) Hargreaves: Political stalemate is leaving Kosovo without an international voice; Constitutional Court must be respected (RFE) Rama: Hague process not democratic, Albania–Kosovo resolution needed (RTK) Turkish NATO reserve troops arrive in Kosovo (media) Serbian Language Media: Svecla silent on South Mitrovica weapons cache, speaks out after North Mitrovica raid (KoSSev) KFOR: There have been no drone violations that could affect security across Kosovo (Kosovo Online) Serbian Democracy filed a criminal complaint against a municipal official in North Mitrovica (Kontakt plus radio, Kosovo Online) Kosovo Special Prosecutor's Office: Slavko Simic and Milos Perovic are not under investigation for the attack in Banjska (Beta, NMagazin, Radio Mitrovica sever) Milos Perovic rejects Albanian media reports linking him to Banjska attack (KoSSev, Radio Mitrovica sever) Grenell's round table with officials from the countries of the Western Balkans and Croatia in New York (NMagazin, Beta) SNP announced a protest in Zubin Potok: Until a just and sustainable solution is found measures to be withdrawn (Alternativna) SD: Brussels urgently to solve the issue of identity cards and driving with authorization, the Kosovo government to postpone the implementation (KoSSev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 26, 2025

Albanian Language Media:  Kurti meets Congressman Self on sidelines of UNGA80 High-Level Week (media) Kurti and Belgian PM De Wever hold first bilateral meeting in New York (media) Osmani invites Pope Leo to visit Kosovo (Koha) Gervalla: Without accountability there can be no lasting peace (media) Rohde: Kosovo, Serbia should meet their obligations from dialogue (media) VV expects Constitutional Court to confirm constitution of Parliament (Ekonomia) Milanovic calls on all countries to refrain from actions that damage stability (Express) Vucic warns of Kosovo derecognitions by African states (Klan) Janjic: Serbia selectively interprets obligations from agreement with Kosovo (RTK) Serbian Language Media: President Vucic met UN SG Guterres, discussed Kosovo, regional affairs and UN's role (Tanjug, media) Vucic: In all conversations in New York, I pointed out difficult position of Serbs in Kosovo (media) Rasic responds to Serbian Democracy, says government and ministers in technical mandate may implement programs (Kosovo Online, KoSSev, Radio KIM) Families of missing persons looking for answers: EULEX without a mandate, searches are slow and full of obstacles (Radio KIM) U.S. Embassy voices concern over alleged political dismissals in Kamenica (KoSSev) EPP: We will lead an internal scrutiny process regarding role of SNS within EPP (N1) International: Meetings with Rubio and relations with EU on the agenda (European Western Balkans)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, September 25, 2025

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 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)