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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 25, 2022

• Blinken: Pristina, Belgrade to peacefully resolve their dispute (media)
• Kosovo-Serbia relations, topic of discussion between Kurti and Peach (media)
• Osmani: Kosovo remains committed to peace and security (media)
• Kosovo authorities don’t expect quick agreement with Serbia (Koha)
• Osmani received Albanian representatives from Presevo Valley (media)
• Visas scrapped between Kosovo and Bosnia (BIRN)
• Von Cramon: Franco-German proposal should be considered (media)
• Ischinger: Because of history, Balkan region carries explosive potential (Klan)
• Ischinger: I believe a final agreement will be reached by 2024 (T7)
• Hasani: German-German model would be a disaster for Kosovo (media)
• Summit on security, economy, and peace to be held today in Pristina (Telegrafi)
• Mustafi: No Kosovo-Serbia agreement without U.S. involvement (Koha)
• Rohde: Germany will support Kosovo in building a solar park (media)
• Discussions over Kosovo-Serbia intensify, whispers of snap elections emerge (Exit)
• Military service could become compulsory in Kosovo (euronews.al)
• Greek, Kosovar ministers meet to enhance economic collaboration (Ekathimerini)
• Russia hopes to exploit conflicts in Balkans, British expert warns (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 24, 2022

• Osmani: U.S. never asked for agreement without mutual recognition (media)
• Kurti: We do not tolerate touching sovereignty and integrity of Kosovo (media)
• As Deadline Looms, Kosovo Licence Plates Push Falls Flat (BIRN)
• President Osmani held meetings with high officials of several countries (media)
• Vetevendosje Movement elects the new leadership (media)
• Lajcak: Up to Kosovo, Serbia to decide on final deal (Albanian Daily News)
• EP Rapporteur for Kosovo to hold press conference today in Pristina (media)
• EU-Balkans Summit will be held in Tirana (Gazeta Express)
• “UNMIK, EULEX criticised for doing little in addressing war crimes” (Koha)
• Serbia’s Electronic Registration to Legalise ‘Passivation’ of Albanians (Exit)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 21, 2022

• Government: Ethnicity-based associations, in conflict with Constitution (Koha)
• Vucic: “German” draft was written in Belgrade (Gazeta Express)
• Hasani: “German draft” is anti-constitutional; can lead to total paralysis (Koha)
• Escobar: I expect dynamic continuation of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (Euronews)
• Bislimi meets Hovenier: Kosovo remains an active party in dialogue (RTK)
• Rohde: Berlin Process is back, don't miss opportunity for cooperation (media)
• Svecla: Kosovo committed to the initiatives of the Berlin Process (media)
• Krasniqi rejects Kurti’s call: No reason to invite us for technical issues (Koha)
• LDK too rejects Kurti’s invitation to a meeting (Koha)
• Palokaj: If Germany authored the draft, govt should consider it (Koha)
• Rashiti: Postpone deadline on licence plates in exchange for Green Card (RTK)
• Body art ban: Kosovo Army expels recruits with tattoos (BIRN)
• War games: Replaying Yugoslavia’s military conflicts as entertainment (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 20, 2022

• Escobar: Agreement between Kosovo and Serbia - a matter of weeks (Kanal10)
• Kosovo ‘ready to intensify’ Serbia dialogue, President tells Escobar (BIRN)
• Kurti calls opposition leaders to meet, Haradinaj confirms participation (media)
• Escobar met with Serbian List representatives (Koha)
• After Pristina, Escobar will visit Belgrade (media)
• Agreement reached between KOSTT and Elektrosever (RTK)
• Kosovo Serb Ex-Minister Convicted of Inciting Hatred After Retrial (BIRN)
• Serbia reacts after Todosievic's sentence regarding Recak statements (BIRN)
• Civil society organisations sign joint statement on dialogue (media)
• Kosovo Police arrest war crimes suspect (media)
• Freedom of Information in the Balkans: No Access and no Progress (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, October 19, 2022

• SRSG Ziadeh: Leaders must find positive pathway for benefit of all (media)
• U.S. Ambassador to the UN: Mutual recognition is the solution (RTK)
• The President’s Office confirms: Osmani to meet Escobar on Wednesday (Zeri)
• Lajcak expected to visit Kosovo on Thursday, sources say (TeVe1)
• Berlin: Ongoing discussions on French-German proposals (Express)
• Svecla doesn’t indicate additional period for replacing license plates (media)
• “International offensive, agreement may happen before December” (Klan)
• Witness ‘fears for safety’ in trial for Kosovo politician’s murder (BIRN)
• Kosovo journalists ‘face threats and attacks’: Council of Europe (BIRN)
• Hungary arrests Serb for alleged Kosovo war crimes (BIRN)
• LDK leader calls for France’s support for visa liberalisation (RTK)
• Kurti expected to appoint new Health Minister soon (EO)