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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 4, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 4, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Constitution of Assembly within 30 days is an obligation (media) PDK addresses court over VV’s actions in the last three sessions (media) German embassy: Deadlock is hindering important legislative proposals (Express) Terras: Elections, last option; non-forming of institutions blocks integration (Klan) KFOR statement on construction of two bridges over Iber River (TeVe1) Tahiri: Two new bridges in Mitrovica will be completed by autumn (Express) Osmani meets Backe: Luxembourg, an unwavering supporter of Kosovo (media) Govt building lit with colors of US flag on US Independence Day (media) Serbian Language Media: Diocese files third criminal complaint against Xhufka for new break-in at St. Archangel Michael church near Podujevo (KoSSev) KFOR on the construction of two new bridges on the Ibar: There were no incidents, we continue to monitor the situation (Kosovo Online) Vucic pardons ruling party activists accused of attacking students, breaking a student’s jaw (N1, media) Macut: Dialogue amongst all necessary, I appeal for maintaining freedom of movement (Tanjug) EU Delegation to Serbia expects swift, transparent, credible investigation into allegations of excessive use of force during protests (N1, FoNet)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 3, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 3, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Osmani calls on leaders to form new Assembly within 30-day timeline (media) Krasniqi: PDK is ready for a political solution (media) Abdixhiku calls on parties to reach consensus to break deadlock (media) Kosovo’s caretaker PM Albin Kurti’s interview with TeVe1 Osmani and Prattipati discuss consultations for constitution of Assembly (media) German Embassy reacts to Petkovic: Sweep in front of your own door (media) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Construction of two new bridges a provocation – Serbia will not allow forced rewriting of reality in Kosovo (Kosovo Online, Tanjug, Danas, Blic) German Embassy: Failure to prosecute violent offenders is as regrettable as Pristina’s uncoordinated measures (KoSSev) Petkovic: "Mr. Rohde, Kosovo and Metohija are Serbian doorstep and Serbian backyard" (Kosovo Online) The Court of Appeal confirmed the verdict against Ekrem Bajrovic for war crimes (KiM radio) Kosovski Savez goes to the polls; Ristic: Enough of "chasing the carrot" (KiM radio, Alternativna)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 2, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 2, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Kurti: Construction of bridges increases cooperation (Koha) Prattipati on July 4 statement calls Kosovo “most pro-American country” (media) Kurti’s statement on eve of Western Balkans leaders meet on Growth Plan (media) Roads to Jarinje and Brnjak from Serbia freed for traffic (media) Citaku: Somewhat surprised by Hoxhaj’s remarks about coalition with VV (media) Who are the accused in Banjska attack seen near Serbia’s Presidency? (RFE) Serbian Language Media: Terras and Ziadeh on Kosovo’s political deadlock (Kosovo Online) Petkovic, Sorensen discuss continuation of Belgrade-Pristina technical dialogue (Tanjug, media) Petkovic on the start of construction of two bridges over the Ibar: Kurti is inciting conflict and unrest (Tanjug, Kosovo Online, Kontakt plus radio) Serbian Democracy party members detained again, this time on the Mitrovica promenade during protests against Kurti’s visit (KoSSev, KiM radio) Rohde: We support the EU's position that the Kosovo authorities refrain from building two new bridges over the Ibar (KoSSev, Kosovo Online, KiM radio) Durmishi: The deadline for the completion of the construction of two new bridges over the Ibar is 90 days (Kosovo Online) Djuric met with Czech special Western Balkans envoy (Tanjug, media) Vucic claims “long” discussion with von der Leyen, EC issues rebuttal: Casual chat in lounge before dinner (N1, KoSSev, Beta, NMagazin)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 1, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, July 1, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Another attempt today to form the new Kosovo Assembly (media) EU concerned with deadlock, mentions timelines of Reforms Program (Koha) CSOs react: Court ruling was clear; Assembly cannot be held hostage (media) Gashi: Any deviation from open vote procedure is unconstitutional (media) Barduani: Solution between Kosovo and Serbia is political not military (media) Association of Journalists: Safety of journalists remains fragile (EO) “Serb in the north against the Serbian List” (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: Vucic meets with von der Leyen, other officials in Seville (Tanjug) Djuric met with Szijjarto: Serbia and Hungary on the right side of history (Kosovo Online) Petkovic: "Kurti and his police are terrorists who persecute the Serbian people" (Tanjug) 70 percent of Albanians see the CSM as a threat to Kosovo, while 68 percent of Serbs expect the situation to worsen (Kosovo Online, KiM radio) Picula on Serbia protests: Vucic hesitant on elections, senses his grip on power is no longer secure (Beta, N1) Spokesman says EC closely monitoring situation in Serbia (N1)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 30, 2025

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 30, 2025 Albanian Language Media: Another failed attempt to constitute the new Kosovo Assembly (media) Murati: Sole violators of the Constitution today were the opposition (media) No agreement to break the deadlock in the Kosovo Assembly (media) Osmani on graduation of new KSF members: Our Army grows in strength (media) German MP calls for dissolution of Serbia’s structures in the north (Telegrafi) Musliu publishes video of Radoicic’s group during protests in Serbia (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: Djuric: Arrests of pilgrims on Vidovdan in Kosovo contrary to fundamental rights (Tanjug, RTS, Kosovo Online) Serbian Democracy party alleges Vice President attacked in politically motivated assault (KoSSev, KiM radio, Radio Mitrovica sever) Elshani: One person arrested for a physical attack on the SD vice-president Stefan Veljkovic (KoSSev) Office for KiM: KP harassed Serbs on Kurti’s orders while failing to react to Albanian provocations in Gracanica (Kosovo Online, Radio Mitrovica sever) SL: Pristina authorities once again shown disregard for the religious and civil rights of the Serbian people Kosovo police detain Serbian pilgrimage organizer near Gracanica monastery (N1, KiM radio) With the Albanian flag through Gracanica (KiM radio, Alternativna) 17 Detained During Vidovdan Commemorations in Kosovo (KoSSev, media) Vidovdan, the Serbian myth, and DNA (Kosovo Online)