UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, November 14, 2025

Albanian Language Media:

Osmani and Hargreaves discuss Kosovo–United Kingdom cooperation (media)
Bedri Hamza officially announces his candidacy for PDK leader (media)
Haradinaj: We will not meet with Konjufca, we will run alone in elections (media)
Police and KFOR discuss security and cooperation in the north (media)
LDK: Kurti himself should have been among the accused for state reserves (media)

Serbian Language Media:

Djuric receives American University Centre students, tells them Kosovo most important issue for Serbia (Tanjug, media)
CASA research: Deep divide between Serbian and Albanian communities, ethnic distance high (Kosovo Online)
Macut, UN's Mordt discuss projects carried out by Serbian gov't, UN agencies (Tanjug, media)
Vucic arrived in Paris, working dinner with Macron planned (Tanjug)
Freedom House: Serbia ranks partly free (N1)
Rio Tinto to RTS: We’re staying in Serbia (N1)

International Media:

Kosovo public broadcaster’s staff protest over unpaid wages (Balkan Insight)

Albanian Language Media

Osmani and Hargreaves discuss Kosovo–United Kingdom cooperation (media)

Kosovo President, Vjosa Osmani, met on Thursday with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Kosovo, Jonathan Hargreaves. According to the announcement from the Presidency, the meeting focused on recent political and security developments in Kosovo. “The President also discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in the field of transitional justice, including support for the Institute for Crimes Committed During the War in Kosovo, as a key institution for documenting the truth and promoting justice,” the statement said.

It further noted that Osmani reaffirmed Kosovo’s commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation with the United Kingdom, particularly in the areas of security, defense, economy, trade, and human rights. The meeting also included discussions on preparations to advance the President’s initiative for establishing a strategic partnership agreement with the United Kingdom, as previously discussed with the UK Foreign Secretary during his visit to Kosovo.

Bedri Hamza officially announces his candidacy for PDK leader (media)

Bedri Hamza has officially announced his candidacy for the position of the leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK). “With responsibility and confidence in the future of our party, I announce my candidacy for leader of the PDK. I believe that PDK has the strength to unite, reform, and return as the leading party in the country,” Hamza wrote on Facebook.

He stressed that now is the time for a united PDK focused on Kosovo’s development. “Now is the time for a united PDK, one that fights for justice, development, and a European Kosovo. PDK is our family, and together we will open a new chapter of victories,” he wrote.

Hamza pledged to work to preserve the party’s values and create new opportunities for younger generations. “I believe that PDK has the strength to unite, reform, and return as the main party in the country. From the struggle for freedom to state-building, democratization, and integration, PDK has left an indelible mark in Kosovo’s history. With deep gratitude to our founders, Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veseli, and Jakup Krasniqi, whom I hope will soon be among us again, I commit to a PDK that preserves its values and creates new paths for the younger generations. A special thanks also to my two friends, Enver Hoxhaj and Memli Krasniqi, for their dignified leadership in challenging times,” he stated.

Haradinaj: We will not meet with Konjufca, we will run alone in elections (media)

The leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), Ramush Haradinaj, has after the meeting of the party’s leadership that his party will not meet with the nominee for prime minister, Glauk Konjufca, and that his party will run independently in the upcoming parliamentary elections, entering no pre-election coalition. “We have respect for Mr. Konjufca as a figure, that’s true. But the formation of a government is another process. Whoever takes on the responsibility must also secure the votes. We have not had any proposal or request from Vetevendosje for any kind of cooperation. There have been requests for meetings, but I don’t think such meetings are worthwhile. We are praying for new elections as soon as possible. Mr. Konjufca or his office has requested communication, there have been requests for meetings, but we don’t see any reason to go to such meetings, as the saying goes, ‘give me your vote, brother, because I love Kosovo.’ It’s not only one person who loves Kosovo. We all do, some perhaps even more,” Haradinaj said.

“But there’s nothing serious in their approach. If there had been a proposal, you would know our position. But there has been no proposal for cooperation or sharing of responsibilities, I want to be honest. I haven’t met him, and I have no plans to meet him even for a coffee,” he added.

Police and KFOR discuss security and cooperation in the north (media)

The General Director of the Kosovo Police, Colonel Gazmend Hoxha, met on Thursday with the KFOR Commander, General Ozkan Ulutas, to discuss current security developments in Kosovo and the ongoing cooperation between the two institutions. According to the announcement by the Kosovo Police, the meeting was also attended by associates from both sides. “During the meeting, various topics of mutual interest were discussed, particularly those related to the security situation in the Republic of Kosovo,” the statement said.

Both parties confirmed their commitment to continue cooperation and to further enhance the exchange of information, aiming to maintain a calmer and safer environment for all people without distinction. According to the Police, one of the discussion points was the joint activities between the Kosovo Police and KFOR, which have an impact on the security situation throughout Kosovo, including the northern region.

LDK: Kurti himself should have been among the accused for state reserves (media)

The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) has stated that the indictment raised by the Special Prosecution against the caretaker Minister of Industry, Rozeta Hajdari, in the case of state reserves “shows the corrupt and criminal governance of Kurti’s government” and that caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti himself should also have been charged in the case. LDK MP Alban Zogaj said that the state reserves case, according to him, demonstrates corrupt governance and that the damage caused to the state budget amounts to three million euros. Zogaj also called it a scandal that individuals who did not hold official positions were involved and that state-related communications were conducted through the social network “WhatsApp.”

Member of the LDK leadership Berat Rukiqi, also stated that in the Special Prosecution’s indictment over the state reserves case, the caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti should also be included.

The Special Prosecution this week filed an indictment against Minister Rozeta Hajdari, two officials from her ministry, Irfan Lipovica and Hafiz Gara, as well as businessman Ridvan Muharremi, in relation to the state reserves case.

Serbian Language Media

Djuric receives American University Centre students, tells them Kosovo most important issue for Serbia (Tanjug, media)

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric hosted on Thursday a group of forty students from the Brussels branch of the American University Centre who are on a study visit to Serbia to gain deeper insight into the political, economic and social developments in the country and the wider region, Tanjug news agency reported.

Djuric said he was pleased to have an opportunity to "speak with young people preparing for careers in international affairs, noting that dialogue and the exchange of views with future leaders are among the best ways to strengthen mutual understanding", the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

Speaking of regional policy, Djuric emphasised that preservation of peace and stability is one of the most crucial issues for Serbia, along with respecting principles of political and military neutrality. When it comes to the Kosovo issue, Djuric underlined that “it is the most important national issue, and also a greatest challenge Serbia is facing”, adding Belgrade is guided with principles of international law in resolving it.

CASA research: Deep divide between Serbian and Albanian communities, ethnic distance high (Kosovo Online)

The non-governmental organization Centre for Affirmative Social Actions (CASA) presented in a Barabar Centre in Pristina on Thursday its Research on the State of Ethnic Relations in Kosovo. The Trust Index outlines the key factors influencing relations between Serbs and Albanians and the prospects for improving those relations, Kosovo Online portal reported.

According to the CASA survey, which included 300 Serbs and 500 Albanians from Kosovo, as many as 51.7 percent of Serbian respondents expect relations between Serbs and Albanians to deteriorate, while 28.7 percent of Albanian respondents share that view.

A large number of respondents highlight media propaganda as a driver of tensions, as well as political tensions between Belgrade and Pristina. Among Serbian respondents, 61.8 percent identified nationalism as a driver of conflict, while 77.4 percent of Albanian respondents see differing views of the wartime past as a source of tension.

International Media

Kosovo public broadcaster’s staff protest over unpaid wages (Balkan Insight)

At a rally in Pristina, unions said staff at Radio Television of Kosovo will take strike action if they have not received their October salaries by Monday.

Employees of the public broadcaster in Kosovo, Radio Television of Kosovo, RTK, staged a protest on Thursday, demanding their overdue salaries and warning of a one-hour strike on Monday if they do not receive their October salaries by then.

Gezim Bimbashi, from the RTK union, said that the “situation at RTK has worsened, while institutions continue to remain silent. Over 700 families of RTK employees are dealing with the problem of survival.”