Albanian Language Media: 

• Kosovo, Albania, Croatia publish full text of military agreement (media)
• Former NATO Spokesperson: Agreement between Kosovo, Albania and Croatia is not directed against Belgrade (media)
• MEP Reuten: Kosovo should not fall for Serbian provocations (Reporteri)
• Hartwell: EU should focus on mutual recognition, not on vague concept of normalization (Albanian Post)
• Osmani remembers Albright: In our darkest hours, she became beacon of hope (media)
• Thaci leaves EULEX offices, returned to The Hague (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• The first meeting of the Initiative Committee for the establishment of the "Movement for the People and the State" held (KiM radio, media)

• Vucic threatens dismissals for police officers and prosecutors who don’t “protect order” (N1)
• Elek in disbelief: "Violence against honest people from SNS", supports them on behalf of 40,000 Serbs from Kosovo (KoSSev)
• Prince Philip: Calls for the demolition of the Church of Christ the Savior in Pristina are a blow to the soul of the people (KiM radio)
• Only one border crossing still open for Serbian goods – Who should act? (Kosovo Online)
• A test for Europe: Will the EU defend media freedom in Serbia? (N1)

Albanian Language Media 

Kosovo, Albania, Croatia publish full text of military agreement (media)

Kosovo, Albania and Croatia on Saturday published the full text of the military alliance agreement, which was signed by the defense ministers of the three countries on March 18 in Tirana. The full text, which contains four points, was published due to “great public interest.” There have been numerous reactions from Serbia to the agreement. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said that this is a violation of the subregional arms control agreement from 1996. But officials from Kosovo, Albania and Croatia have denied that this agreement is hostile in nature to the neighbors. In a Facebook post on Saturday by the Kosovo Ministry of Defense, it is stated that these three countries aim to reaffirm to increase security and stability in Southeast Europe and the Adriatic-Ionian region.

Read the agreement here: https://tinyurl.com/mr4yvxe4

Former NATO Spokesperson: Agreement between Kosovo, Albania and Croatia is not directed against Belgrade (media)

Former NATO Spokesperson Jamie Shea has commented on the defense agreement signed on March 18 in Tirana by the Defense Ministers of Kosovo, Albania and Croatia. According to him, this agreement aims to strengthen regional cooperation and is not directed against Serbia. “All three countries have made it clear that this alliance is aimed at increasing cooperation in the field of defense and not at confronting Belgrade. It is encouraging to see that the countries of the region are taking more responsibility for their security and are doing so by helping each other,” Shea told RTK.

He also praised the rapid interest of other Balkan countries in joining this initiative, describing it as an important step towards regional stability and security.

MEP Reuten: Kosovo should not fall for Serbian provocations (Reporteri)

Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten has called for NATO to support Kosovo institutions in carrying out their duties. He said that in Kosovo there is always a risk of provocation by Serbia, trying to link one issue to another. “We know this, and we have seen this in advance. We have even seen attacks on the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, in order to divert attention from internal developments in Serbia. We must always be ready, but I hope and call on our friends in Kosovo not to be provoked and not to allow this to drive your agenda,” he said, among other things. 

Furthermore, MEP Reuten said that it is important for Kosovo to invest in bilateral relations with EU member states, in order to focus on reforms in the country “and not be provoked by actions that can always happen”. “We must stand together in this: to avoid any unnecessary tension in different relations. This does not mean that the relationship in question will not remain difficult for a while. But I hope that the approach of the new envoy for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue can lead to different results”, stated Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten. He told Klan Kosova that a different approach is needed in the dialogue process because, as he said, “the approach we had so far did not bring us the results we were hoping for”. MEP Reuten also said that Kosovo’s application for candidate country status should be processed.

Hartwell: EU should focus on mutual recognition, not on vague concept of normalization (Albanian Post)

Leon Hartwell, a senior fellow at the London School of Economics, has stressed the importance of mutual recognition in the dialogue process between Kosovo and Serbia. He considered that ‘normalization of relations’ is a vague concept, without a clear goal, and as such, concrete results cannot be achieved. “It is really important that mutual recognition is put at the forefront of this dialogue, because the idea of ​​normalization is very vague. If you don’t have a clear goal, you don’t even try to achieve something specific,” he stated.

“So, I think Sorensen should set this objective in front, so that he can move the parties in a certain direction and resolve this conflict once and for all,” Hartwell added in a response to Radio Free Europe’s Expose program.

If the dialogue fails, he said, one potential solution could be for the five EU countries that have not yet recognized Kosovo – Spain, Greece, Romania, Slovakia and Cyprus – to do so, putting pressure on Serbia to work with a Kosovo that is recognized by all EU member states. “Serbia cannot say that the issue of recognizing Kosovo is still up in the air. It would have to deal with a Kosovo that is recognized by all EU member states. And if it really wants to join the EU, Serbia will have to work within this framework,” Hartwell stressed, speaking about the EU’s “stagnation” in the dialogue.

Osmani remembers Albright: In our darkest hours, she became beacon of hope (media)

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has written about the figure of the former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on the third anniversary of her death. In a post on “X”, she said that she stood by Kosovars when they were the most in need. “In our darkest hours, she became a beacon of hope, a voice of courage, a champion of freedom,” she wrote. “Albright’s legacy is the foundation of the Republic of Kosovo,” Osmani said. “We move forward today, guided by the light she left behind,” she said. 

We join you in marking the third anniversary of the passing of Secretary Madeleine Albright. In Kosovo, she stood with us when it mattered most. In our darkest hour, she became a beacon of hope, a voice of courage, a champion of freedom,” Osmani said among others.

Thaci leaves EULEX offices, returned to The Hague (media)

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on Saturday concluded his two-day visit to Kosovo. He left the EULEX offices in Fushe Kosove, where he stayed overnight. A large number of citizens were present outside the EULEX offices, chanting his name and that of the KLA. On the second day of his stay in Kosovo, Thaci was visited at EULEX premises by his wife and brothers.

Thaci’s brothers did not provide any details about the meeting, since according to them, they do not have the right to make any announcement.

While Thaci was at the EULEX headquarters in Kosovo, some young people from the Youth of the Democratic Party of Kosovo organized a peaceful protest at the EULEX offices in Fushe Kosove. “We have no heroes to sacrifice”, “Freedom has a name”, “Justice”, were some of the slogans being held in the hands of the young people of the PDK.

Thaci arrived in his hometown a few days after the death of his father. Under strict security escort, he visited his father’s grave in Buroje. He had been denied access to attend the funeral of his father, on Tuesday of this week. While at his father’s grave, he also laid a wreath with the inscription: “I came to your grave the last, father”. After paying homage at his father's grave, Thaci visited his home in Buroje to console his family. After about two hours of stay, Thaci left there to spend the night at the EULEX offices.

Serbian Language Media  

The first meeting of the Initiative Committee for the establishment of the "Movement for the People and the State" held (KiM radio, media)

The first meeting of the Initiative Committee for the establishment of the "Movement for the People and the State", led by the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, was held yesterday in Belgrade.

As reported among the board members are some members of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU), several faculty professors, the president of "Matica Albanaca'' in Serbia, as well as other individuals from the academic and public sphere.

Among the participants of the meeting was prof. Dr. Boris Bratina, associate professor at the University of Pristina based in north Mitrovica and acting director of the Institute for Serbian Culture Pristina-Leposavic.

"Symbolically, in the house of King Peter the First, we started a big job. To offer hope, stability, security and a future to Serbia and our children. Today we held the first meeting of the initiative committee for the establishment of the nationwide Movement for the People and the State. It is time to articulate the great strength of our people and to unite all the wisdom and patriotism of our people, to shape the future we all want," Aleksandar Vucic wrote on Instagram.

He added that among other things, "this movement invites all honorable citizens to contribute to Serbia with their abilities and knowledge and to help our country become the most successful in its history."

The Serbian List supported the establishment of the "Movement for the People and the State"

The Serbian List supported the establishment of the "Movement for the People and the State", stating that this initiative ''must be the home of all of us who love Serbia and the rampart that should protect the Serbian people in Kosovo''.

They invited "all honorable Serbian patriots and citizens of Serbia" to be part of this movement and take part in "shaping the future of our Serbia and all its citizens".

Vucic threatens dismissals for police officers and prosecutors who don’t “protect order” (N1)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated in Leskovac, during a conversation with citizens, that he has "learned a lesson" from the protests in Serbia and will demand that all state institutions react at every moment and at every location.

“Those who fail to do so will be replaced. Police officers who do not want to protect order and law will be changed, and prosecutors who do not want to protect order and law will be changed,” Vucic told the citizens at the National Theater in Leskovac.

He once again reiterated that everything happening is a result of a “colored revolution”.

Addressing the gathered citizens in the National Theater in Leskovac, Vucic expressed his shock at the “horrific news” that the main assailant from Nis, who allegedly assaulted the mayor of Nis, was released and that the prosecutor did not even request detention.

Protesters gathered near the theater, expressing discontent over Vucic’s visit to Leskovac. A police cordon stopped them on their way to the theater, with the crowd chanting “leave”.

Elek in disbelief: "Violence against honest people from SNS", supports them on behalf of 40,000 Serbs from Kosovo (KoSSev)

"With disbelief and sadness, with a terrible sense of shame, I witness the violence that is continuously carried out against honest and responsible people, honorable men and women who are part of the Serbian Progressive Party," said the president of the Serbian List, Zlatan Elek. Although he did not specify which specific violence he was referring to, in accordance with the narrative of the authorities in Belgrade, he said that it was being carried out "throughout our Serbia under the baton of the enemies of Serbia and the Serbian people, who are directly supported by the proven Serb-hater Albin Kurti".

In Saturday's announcement, Elek boasted that he is proud because he is a Serb, but also because he is part of the Serbian Progressive Party:

"Which, under the leadership of President Aleksandar Vucic, raised Serbia from the ashes and rose to the top of all economic ladders."

He then referred to "violence" again:

"I reject with disgust the violence promoted by those who, in these difficult and fateful times for the Serbs, especially in Kosovo and Metohija, would destroy, weaken and bring this country to its knees so that it would be easy prey for those who do not want anything good for our people," he said.

He also says that, as someone who lives in Kosovo, he knows very well what it feels like "while you suffer violence, terror, and the terror of extremists."

"Is it possible that any Serb who commits violence against honest and hard-working people is not ashamed of the fact that he is supported by Albin Kurti and other Serb haters? Where have we arrived as a society if terror and violence have become a legitimate political tool?" Elek said among other things.

Prince Philip: Calls for the demolition of the Church of Christ the Savior in Pristina are a blow to the soul of the people (KiM radio)

Prince Filip Karadjordjevic spoke about the call for the demolition of the Church of Christ the Savior in Pristina, expressing his full support for the announcement of the Diocese of Raska-Prizren and warned of the danger of humiliation of the holy places and the history of the Serbian people, reported KiM radio.

"I fully support the announcement of the Diocese of Raska-Prizren and raise my voice in defense of the holy places, the truth and the honor of our people. With pain, but also with determination, I watch the attempts to deny, erase and humiliate what is holy," said Prince Philip, his cabinet informed the media.

As it is added, he specifically referred to the intention to demolish the Temple of Christ the Savior in Pristina, calling it not only a "mindless provocation", but also "a blow to the very soul of a nation, to centuries of prayer, suffering and existence".

"He who touches the temples, touches the foundations of our being," said the prince, recalling the words of his great-grandfather, King Alexander the Unifier, who said that "Kosovo is not a question of the moment, but a question of eternity," it was stated.

In his address, among other things, the prince emphasized that Kosovo is not only a geographical concept, but the hearth of the spirit of the Serbian people.

"It is the place where the stone became a witness of God and man," he said, adding that "the desecration of the holy places, the denial of the historical presence of the Serbs and the revisionism that threatens to turn the victim into a criminal represent a danger that must not be ignored."

Only one border crossing still open for Serbian goods – Who should act? (Kosovo Online)

As the chair of CEFTA, Kosovo hosted a Joint Committee meeting in early March, presented without UNMIK. Meanwhile, at the Merdare border crossing, a long line of trucks carrying Serbian goods formed, with customs clearance taking up to three days. This situation has remained unchanged since October, when Pristina partially lifted the import ban on Serbian goods, promising that they would be allowed through other crossings once scanners were installed. However, the scanners have not arrived, transporters are discouraged from taking goods to Kosovo, and from October to February 2025, Serbian exports to Kosovo have dropped by one-third compared to the same period before the ban was introduced.

Read more at:https://tinyurl.com/bpmtbn7b

A test for Europe: Will the EU defend media freedom in Serbia? (N1)

Media freedom should be a pillar of democracy, yet it is under siege in Serbia.

Following last weekend’s historic protests, the Serbian government has intensified its crackdown on independent media, using state-backed disinformation, intimidation tactics, and commercial pressure to undermine journalistic integrity. Independent outlets have been directly targeted by a government-led smear campaign designed to delegitimize independent reporting and restrict public access to truthful information.

Between 9-15 March, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic and Speaker of Parliament Ana Brnabic publicly labeled independent channels such as N1, a CNN affiliate, and Nova S as “enemies of Serbia.” Pro-government media falsely reported that a United Media (owner of N1 and Nova S) employee attacked Minister Nikola Selakovic. Meanwhile, government-affiliated networks systematically harass UM journalists online. The European Federation of Journalists has warned that these tactics create a hostile environment for press freedom.

For months, Serbia has been in turmoil following the tragic collapse of a structure in Novi Sad that killed 15 people. What began as national mourning turned into a mass movement against corruption, demanding accountability and transparency. Instead of engaging in democratic dialogue, the Serbian authorities have responded with intimidation, legal threats, and open hostility toward independent journalists. President Aleksandar Vucic has labelled independent media and their reporters as enemies of the state and accused them of criminal activity without evidence. These are not just attacks on media – they are attacks on democracy itself.

Read more at:https://tinyurl.com/56m5233f