UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 19, 2024 Albanian Language Media: Kurti: I cannot impose an Association, it’s up to the municipalities (media) Kurti: We have strengthened our ties further with North Macedonia (media) Kurti, Mickoski reiterate joint commitment to EU membership (media) Osmani meets EU ambassadors, talks accelerating Kosovo's EU integration (Klan) Estonian Riho Terras appointed EP Rapporteur for Kosovo (media) Rohde on election campaigns in Kosovo that take place in Germany (media) Haradinaj: I would send Association to court on first week in government (media) KFOR Latvian soldiers patrol in Leposavic municipality (media) Senator asks Blinken to keep eyes on Kosovo during transition of power (media) Osmani congratulates Latvian leaders and people on Independence Day (media) Serbian Language Media: Putin invites Vucic to Moscow on the occasion of Victory Day (Tanjug, media) Kazakh President Tokayev arrives in Belgrade (Tanjug, media) Serbia, Kazakhstan sign 2025 military cooperation plan (N1) Djuric meets with Koopman (media) Strpce mayor signs proposal to declare “Stojko’s House“ cultural heritage site (KoSSev) Serbian Culture Protection Agency against Government’s decision to remove general staff buildings from cultural heritage register (KoSSev, N1) Latvian KFOR soldiers patrol in Leposavic (Kosovo Online, social media) International Media: Balkan countries at UN Climate Summit: Touting renewables, chasing gas deals (Balkan Insight) Opposition in Serbia’s Novi Sad demands mayor’s dismissal as death toll rises (Balkan Insight)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 18, 2024 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Kosovo can unilaterally implement agreement, with guarantees from partners (media) Kurti says there was propaganda about handbook on sexual education (media) Kosovo and North Macedonia governments to meet today in Pristina (media) Krasniqi: Joint meeting of govts to discuss arrest of KLA veterans (media) Govt adopts two initiatives for cooperation with North Macedonia (Telegrafi) Kurti: Solidarity for football team’s stance in match against Romania (media) Kosovo institutions closed for the citizen of Tajikistan facing deportation (RFE) Serbian Language Media: Municipal SUV recovered in Mitrovica: Alleged ties to Ex-Mayor Goran Rakic (KoSSev) The Football Association of Romania disappointed by the "premeditated behavior" of the Kosovo team: There were no racist chants (Beta, KoSSev) Election Campaigns in Kosovo: Is the North being used as a battleground? (KoSSev) M.D. arrested and detained for 30 days; lawyers argue prosecution's evidence baseless (Kosovo Online) Distrust and cultural stigma: Challenges faced by victims of sexual violence in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) Opinion: Weber on Propaganda: How Kosovo Narratives Fuel Division (KoSSev, KiM radio) International Media: UEFA to rule after Kosovar players walk off in Romania amid claims of ‘racist’ chants (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 18, 2024 Albanian Language Media: Osmani: Kosovo can unilaterally implement agreement, with guarantees from partners (media) Kurti says there was propaganda about handbook on sexual education (media) Kosovo and North Macedonia governments to meet today in Pristina (media) Krasniqi: Joint meeting of govts to discuss arrest of KLA veterans (media) Govt adopts two initiatives for cooperation with North Macedonia (Telegrafi) Kurti: Solidarity for football team’s stance in match against Romania (media) Kosovo institutions closed for the citizen of Tajikistan facing deportation (RFE) Serbian Language Media: Municipal SUV recovered in Mitrovica: Alleged ties to Ex-Mayor Goran Rakic (KoSSev) The Football Association of Romania disappointed by the "premeditated behavior" of the Kosovo team: There were no racist chants (Beta, KoSSev) Election Campaigns in Kosovo: Is the North being used as a battleground? (KoSSev) M.D. arrested and detained for 30 days; lawyers argue prosecution's evidence baseless (Kosovo Online) Distrust and cultural stigma: Challenges faced by victims of sexual violence in Kosovo (Kosovo Online) Opinion: Weber on Propaganda: How Kosovo Narratives Fuel Division (KoSSev, KiM radio) International Media: UEFA to rule after Kosovar players walk off in Romania amid claims of ‘racist’ chants (RFE)

Albanian Language Media: • Barduani: Kosovo-Serbia problems cannot be solved by military means (media) • Kurti and Clark discuss regional developments (media) • Osmani hopes Kosovo will continue to be in focus of USA (media) • Bislimi meets deputy head of U.S. mission, talk about dialogue (RTK) • PDK, LDK reject Haradinaj’s proposal for PM post (RTV21) • Kurti hosts NDI Director in Kosovo Nancy Soderberg (media) • Maqedonci meets Clark, briefs him on progress of Kosovo Security Force (media) • Kosovo adapts 30% rebate on cinematography and audiovisuals works (media) • Police distribute flyers to encourage police-citizen cooperation, Arsenijevic criticises law enforcement agencies(Kallxo) Serbian Language Media: • Serbia, Hungary ink several agreements, Vucic, Orban sign political declaration (Tanjug) • Vucic: Serbia-Hungary ties stronger than ever (media) • Orban: Europe must realise Serbia does not need EU, but that EU needs Serbia (Tanjug) • Brnabic receives French senator (media) • Serbian Government adopts Strategy on Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (RTS, media) • Mijacic: Regardless of dialogue format, Pristina cannot avoid its obligations (Kosovo Online) • KFOR Commander meets Raska-Prizren Eparchy Bishop Teodosije (media, social media) International Media: • What is the take of the MEPs in charge of the Western Balkans on the hearing of Kaja Kallas? (EWB)

Albanian Language Media: • COMKFOR meets Osmani, talks about importance of communication and coordination (media) • Osmani: Investigation of war crimes, important to document truth (Reporteri) • Lajcak meets Barbano in Brussels, “appreciate our excellent cooperation” (media) • Kurti talks with Qatar Charity representatives about new investments in Kosovo (media) • Finnish Ambassador: Careful with the discourse during election campaign (media) • PDK committed to empowering women in politics and decision-making posts (media) • Discussion in Pristina on Russia’s influence on Kosovo’s security (RFE) • One month detention for person who stabbed four people in Ferizaj (media) Serbian Language Media: • Vucevic: News of further resignations due by end of week (Tanjug, media) • Djuric: Washington Agreement undermined only by Albin Kurti (RTV, Kosovo Online) • Brnabic: Italy's stance is that Serbia should join EU even before 2030 (Tanjug, RTS, Danas) • Petkovic: School Principal from Gojbulja detained at Jarinje, then released; KP confirmed: "Seals of parallel structures in Serbian" (Kosovo Online, KoSSev) • The Court of Appeal confirmed the acquittal in the case of Zlatan Arsic (KiM radio, KoSSev, Kosovo Online) • KBS takes over the airport near Podujevo: What can be seen from Dumosh? (Kosovo Online) Opinion: • Ursula von der Leyen, Miss Universe of the European Union (newsocialinitiative.org)