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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 15, 2023

Albanian Language Media:
Kosovo Police press conference on incident involving three police officers (media)
Kosovo leaders react to incident involving three police officers (media)
EU: We are in contact with both sides to understand what happened (Koha)
KFOR: In contact with Serbia about the three police officers (media)
Security Council of Kosovo to meet today (media)
Svecla: We don’t know where officers are, we’re coordinating with intls (Koha)
Svecla: Serbian goods cannot enter Kosovo (media)
Gervalla: Vucic will fuel destabilization further if not stopped by NATO (media)
Kearns: Very serious escalation, if Serbian forces entered Kosovo illegally (Klan)
Rama: We are not silent, waiting for KFOR reaction (media)
Begaj: Kidnapping of police officers a serious act of provocation (media)
Borrell: Severe consequences if Kurti doesn't de-escalate situation (Reporteri)
U.S. ambassador to NATO requests restart of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media)
Kurti-led government revokes Klan Kosova license (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic: I am afraid that we have crossed the Rubicon, Kurti wants to provoke a war at any cost (RTS)
Vucic again today to meet Giaufret and representatives of Quint (media)
Pristina bans goods from Serbia, entry to vehicles with Serbian license plates (media)
Momirovic: Pristina's decision to stop the flow of goods contrary to all European principles (KiM Radio)
Stano on KP officers' arrest: EU in communication with both sides, we are trying to understand what exactly happened (Blic)
Petkovic: “Kurti's special forces were in the territory of central Serbia; our police did not cross the administrative line even a millimeter” (Radio Mitrovica sever)
Brkic: Kosovo special forces under full war gear, with automatic rifles entered the territory of central Serbia (Blic, Kosovo Online, N1)
Ristuccia spoke with Vucic and Mojsilovic: KFOR ready to face any scenario (KiM radio)
SafeJournalists: Safety of journalists in Kosovo still threatened (KoSSev, safejournalists.net)
Basic Court in Pristina: Milenkovic charged with "committing a terrorist act" in December 2022 (KiM radio)
International Media:
Kosovo says 3 border police officers 'kidnapped' by Serbia; Belgrade says they crossed illegally (AP)
Serbian arrest of three Kosovo police officers triggers new row (Reuters)
Kosovo, Serbia, Trade Conflicting Accounts Over ‘Kidnapped’ Police Officers (BIRN)
Serbia and Kosovo exchange barbs after policemen arrested in border area (euronews)
Kosovo Says Serbia 'Kidnaps' Three Police Officers In Volatile North (RFE)
EU to get tougher on Kosovo as tensions flare (Politico)
EU Announces Measures Against Kosovo Over Unrest in North (BIRN)
EU hits Kosovo with sanctions after Serb tensions flare up again (Financial Times)
EU Takes Rare Steps Against Kosovo for Failure to Lower Tension (Bloomberg)
Kosovo’s President Urges EU to Deliver a Credible EU Roadmap for Western Balkan’s Future (Schengen Visa)
Muslim-majority Kosovo wants ‘strategic partnership’ with Israel — former PM (Times of Israel)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 14, 2023

Albanian Language Media:

• EU is preparing a package of sanctions against Kosovo (RFE)
• EU on Kurti’s plan: We haven’t seen decisive steps towards de-escalation (media)
• U.S. calls again on parties to reduce tensions in the north of Kosovo (Koha)
• Geoana: NATO and the EU are making efforts for de-escalation (Koha)
• UK: First steps should be taken to de-escalate the situation (media)
• Lajcak's report, Osmani closer to EU requirements (Top Channel, Koha)
• Albania-Kosovo meeting cancelled! Rama: I asked Kurti for bilateral meet (media)
• Kosovo govt reacts: First time a joint meeting is canceled unilaterally (media)
• AAK to Kurti: Urgently work with allies, Kosovo is in a difficult situation (Klan)
• Krasniqi reacts to not holding the meeting of governments: Alarming! (media)
• Osmani: Membership in the Council of Europe, an important step (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Peaceful night in the north of Kosovo; Vucic today with the representatives of the Quint countries (Danas)
• Vucic discussed situation in Kosovo with US senators (Tanjug)
• Brnabic: Kurti causing fresh escalation to avoid commitments (Tanjug)
• Petkovic: Situation in north of Kosovo toughest to date (Tanjug, media)
• Decani: The situation on the verge of a serious escalation, we pray to prevent deaths (KoSSev, Twitter)
• SNF: The Serbian List has lost credibility to represent Serbs from Kosovo (KoSSev)
• Serbian List leader Rakic assaulted by Kosovo Serb protesters (N1, nova.rs)
• RFE: Borrell cabinet to impose sanctions on Pristina (N1)
• Lajcak briefs North Atlantic Council on developments in Kosovo (N1)

International Media:

• Kosovo PM presents plan to defuse tensions in Serb-majority area (Reuters)
• The United States Is Creating a Kosovo Crisis (Financial Times)
• Kosovo proposes 5-point plan to defuse tensions with Serbia (Euractiv)
• Arrest in Northern Kosovo Tests De-Escalation Efforts (BIRN)
• Witnesses Accuse Serbian Ex-Police Officer of Abuse and Murder (BIRN)
• Kosovo PM Presents Plan to Defuse Tensions in Serb-Majority Area (VoA)
• Kosovo: Why is tension flaring up again? (DW)
• Plan To Defuse Tensions In Northern Kosovo Presented As Arrest Made In Clash With Peacekeepers (RFE)
• 3 Kosovo police officers injured during arrest of alleged organizer of Serb protests (AP)
• US Senator: Kosovo to establish Association and hold elections in north (euronews.al)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 13, 2023

Albanian Language Media:
Kosovo leaders thank NATO for military intervention in 1999 (media)
U.S. and UK remember 12 June 1999 (media)
Osmani: Arrest of criminal groups, necessary for non-repetition of actions (Koha)
Rama: Kurti, Vucic to decide for themselves, but region is not only theirs (media)
Palokaj: Suspension of visa liberalisation not an option (KTV)
Osmani talks with Milanovic, thanks Croatia for continued support (media)
Abazovic: I don't like Kurti's disagreement with internationals (media)
Belgium to open its embassy in Pristina (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Vucic says talks with Serbs from Kosovo difficult, concerned over situation (RTS, Tanjug)
Brnabic: Situation in Kosovo to be main topic of House of Lords dinner (Tanjug)
Quint ambassadors did not attend ceremony organized by Osmani and Kurti (Kosovo Online, N1)
International Media:
The Pursuit of ‘Stabilocracy’ in Kosovo has Failed (BIRN)
Kosovo: Decades-long search for missing persons continues (Al Jazeera)
Voices from Prishtina Pride (Kosovo 2.0)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 12, 2023

Albanian Language Media:
Kurti says removing ‘criminal gangs’ resolves tensions in north Kosovo (media)
Escobar on Kurti: Sometimes he’s a difficult partner, but he’s a partner (RFE)
Rama’s draft statute for association, Kosovo government reacts (media)
Konjufca on Rama’s draft statute: Unilateral action (media)
Lajcak: We hoped for more, tensions remain high (media)
Leaders pay homage at Rugova’s grave on Day of Liberation (Klan Kosova)
A few Serbs protested in Zvecan, while in Zubin Potok, none (Klan)
Milatovic: First elections in north, then the Association (Reporteri)
Police confiscate cryptocurrency production equipment in Zubin Potok (media)
Presevo Valley Albanians to raise their concerns at European Parliament (media)
Serbian Language Media:
Elections in northern Kosovo only half-solution, Kurti took over role of a judge (KoSSev)
Lajcak on outcomes of Pristina and Belgrade visits, says tensions still high (Kosovo Online)
Jevtic responds to Kurti’s chief of cabinet about Serbs “being the most protected ethnic group” (social media, media)
Prosecution in Vranje refutes allegations that cultural house director in Bujanovac was arrested (Radio KIM)

International Media:
Pride Parade Shines Under Rainbow Flags in Prishtina (Prishtina Insight)
For Some, Kosovo’s NATO Anniversary Stirs Mixed Emotions (BIRN)
US-Kosovo Diplomatic Spat Casts Shadow on Bilateral Relations (VoA)
Bitter at US Snub, Kosovo Leader Signals Hard Line Amid Flareup (Bloomberg)
The West has lost the plot in the Balkans (Aljazeera)
'Monotony And Tension': Life's On Pause As Familiar Unrest Roils Kosovo (RFE)
“Rama’s draft leads to Kosovo-Serbia mutual recognition” (Euronews Albania)
Serbia's Vucic demands Kosovo concessions on autonomy for local Serbs before new vote (Reuters)
Montenegro's Europe Now Movement Wins Snap Vote (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, June 9, 2023

Albanian Language Media:

Kurti to Cleverly: Only rule of law can pave way for early elections (Koha)
Osmani talks to Senators Shaheen and Ricketts (media)
Abdixhiku calls on Osmani to have clear position on the north (T7)
Hill: Vucic, a good partner - I don't know if we can consider Kurt as such (VoA)
Abbott: Difficult time, Kosovo should listen to advice of friends (Express)
Muja: Police, mayors won’t withdraw as long as there are ‘criminal gangs’ (media)
Hungarian President: Situation in Kosovo can quickly escalate (NZZ/Klan)
Limaj: Resolution 1244 is becoming current again in north (TV Dukagjini)

Serbian Language Media:

Lawyer: Serb from Zvecan arrested at Jarinje yesterday released (Kosovo Online)
KFOR removed barbed wire in Leposavic (Kosovo Online, KoSSev)
Lajcak and Escobar to report on outcomes of talks in Belgrade and Pristina today (RTS)
“Self-determination Movement with new video – “fascist militia”, “genocidal Serbia” and “triumph” of Kosovo” (KoSSev)
US Ambassador: Serbia is our partner, the question is whether Kurti is (N1, BETA)
British Ambassador to Kosovo Govt: Listen to international friends (FoNet, Radio Free Europe)
RS Parliament adopts Resolution on Protection of Serbs in Kosovo (N1)

International Media:

Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe (AP)
Kosovo Cautious on Albania PM’s Plan for Serb Municipalities Association (BIRN)
Fewer sticks, more carrots (peacefare.net)
Behind the Renewed Troubles in Northern Kosovo (ICG)
Fears simmer as an interethnic conflict brews in Kosovo (Aljazeera)
Kosovo adopts IHRA antisemitism definition (The Jerusalem Post)