United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 20 April 2022

LOCAL PRESS

• Selakovic to attend UN SC session on Kosovo and Metohija (Tanjug)
• Clear support of United States to European path of Serbia (Politika/Tanjug)
• Vucic: Advancement of ties with US one of Serbia's priorities (Tanjug/RTS)
• Murphy: We understand Serbia's history with Russia, but... (Tanjug)
• Senators: Serbia has to align foreign policy with EU (N1)
• Joksimovic hands over to Cochard citizens' recommendations on future of EU (FoNet/RTV)
• Cochard: Russian invasion a threat to EU’s and Serbia’s security (Beta)
• UK Embassy denies claims of arms exports to Kosovo (Beta)
• EU: It's time to complete the whole process (Tanjug)
• Stano confirms Belgrade-Pristina meeting (N1/KoSSev)
• Greens MEPs to Borrell: Serbia arms program violates SAA (N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Russian Embassy: Russia suspends participation in financing of OHR due to violation of principles of consensus in work of PIC SB (BHT1/N1/FTV)
• Dodik participates at round table ‘War in Ukraine – what does the Serb neutrality mean’ (RTRS/BNTV)
• Cvijanovic: Sanctions against RS leaderships are equally pointless as requests of Bosniak politicians to impose them (Srna/RTRS)
Montenegro
• Abazovic: Minority government supports 46 MPs (CdM)
• Djukanovic: EU is our home, Montenetgro is a sovereign state, they failed to destroy our fundamental values (CdM)
• Strahinja Bulajic resigns (CdM)
• Who convicted Vesna Medenica in advance? (CdM)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic and the US Ambassador met (B92/Tanjug)
• Mihajlovic, Hill discuss strategic partnership (Tanjug/RTV)
• Dacic meets with Botsan-Kharcheko (Tanjug/RTV)
• Petkovic: Brussels agreement means defense of Serbian national interests (Tanjug/RTS)
• Office: Word “reciprocity” is not mentioned in agreement on license plates (RTS)
• Ukraine dismisses Vucic’s accusations in relation to hoax threats (Beta)
• Petition against sanctions to Russia presented in Belgrade (Beta)
• They are overthrowing Dodik by blocking projects! (Novosti)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• RS veterans invite citizens of RS to join them at protest on Wednesday due to HR Schmidt’s decision (ATV)
• Viskovic says PDP, SDS should explain to citizens why they do not support protest in Banja Luka (ATV/RTRS)
• PDP representatives hold press conference in relation to announced gathering in Banja Luka (BNTV)
• Mayor Stanivukovic says City of Banja Luka has not received application for permit to use Krajina Square at 1700hrs Wednesday (BNTV)
• Russians suspend financing of OHR (Nezavisne)
• Vucic is choosing between Dodik and West (Oslobodjenje)
Montenegro
• Minister Sekulovic on Medenica case (CdM)
• Police protect Medenica in the Clinical Centre, she was given detention order (CdM)
• SD’s priority state interest, not trading in positions (Pobjeda)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Osmani: I told them how wrong the name was, I even sent them Vanco Mihajlov’s CV (Republika)
• New scandal: Government dismisses financial police chief Arafat Muaremi (Republika/expres.mk)
Albania
• Rama: Albania needs a president that ensures a high level of professionalism (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic with Schmitt: Implementation of Bonn powers does not contribute to stability (RTS)
• Schmidt: I personally want to see Serbia in EU (Tanjug)
• Brnabic: No scenario ruled out for oil supplies problem (Tanjug/Politika)
• Petkovic and Botsan-Kharchenko on dialogue and repression in Kosovo and Metohija (Politika/Tanjug)
• Schieb: EU expects Serbia to join sanctions against Russia (N1)
• Serbia dedicated to fulfilling global sustainable development goals (Tanjug)
• EU grants €12 million to Serbia’s health system for pandemic relief (Tanjug)
• CoE supports Serbian authorities in fight against money laundering (Beta)
• Dveri, Oath-Keepers from Alliance (Beta/RTV)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Dodik says RS law on immovable property will certainly come in effect on Thursday as it will be published in RS Official Gazette, all bodies in RS will have obligation to act accordingly (RTRS/ATV)
• Tegeltija condemns HR Schmidt’s decision on RS Law on Immovable Property (AJB)
• Viskovic: RS has constitutional right to dispose of its property (ATV)
• RS MPs comment on HR’s decision on RS Law on Immovable Property (ATV)
• RS opposition is against imposing of decisions and use of Bonn powers (FTV)
• RS Attorney General Govedarica: Schmidt cannot abolish constitutional categories (ATV)
• HR Schmidt on reactions from RS: This is marathon, I am patient (AJB)
• US Embassy: With its unilateral and unconstitutional actions, the RS authorities practically forced international community to react (BHT1)
• SDA calls on HR to react and annul some other RS parliament’s decisions (Nova BH)
• Komsic: Schmidt’s use of Bonn powers expected, it is important as it shows Schmidt’s position is there for reason (O Kanal)
• Russian Embassy’s comment on HR’ decision sparks reactions among Bosniaks (Dnevni avaz/Oslobodjenje)
• OSCE Ambassadors: Elections in B&H must be held on time (Dnevni list)
Croatia
• Knezevic: Izetbegovic is main culprit for collapse of electoral reform talks (Vecernji list)
• Milanovic talks about Serbia's armament (Hina)
Montenegro
• Jokovic: Signing the Fundamental Agreement is one of our conditions (CdM)
• Konjevic: Relations with CPC and SPC, census and Open Balkans will be voted on by a two-thirds majority in the government (Antena M)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Radev supports separating North Macedonia and Albania from EU enlargement group (Republika)
• Kovacevski blames Russia for disinformation in the media (Republika/Die Presse)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 13 April 2022

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic reacted: Leave Serbia alone (B92)
• Stefanovic: Kurti is the last man to have right to speak about the Serbian Army (RTV/Tanjug)
• Petkovic and Shieb about course of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (Tanjug/RTV)
• Covic: They are constantly fixated on Serbia (Novosti/Tanjug)
• Portal Demostat: Azerbaijani SOCAR eyes takeover of oil and gas company NIS (Beta)
• US State Department Report: Serbia has issues with corruption, political pressure and limited freedom of expression (Beta)
• State Department: Serbia should beware of risks of doing business with China (Beta/VoA)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• HR Schmidt suspends RS Law on Immovable Property until decision of B&H CC concerning state property issue; Schmidt: Only state can have right to disposal of state property (BN TV)
• US and UK Embassy comments Schmidt’s decision (FTV)
• Russian Embassy: Decision to suspend Republika Srpska law illegitimate (N1)
• Dodik: RS property is RS property, and not even Bonn Powers can change that (RTRS)
• Mazalica: Schmidt’s decision and move is in no way legally grounded (RTRS)
• Dzaferovic and Komsic welcome HR Schmidt’s decision to suspend RS Law on Immovable Property Used for Functioning of Authorities (BHT1)
• Bosniak officials welcome HR Schmidt’s decision to suspend RS Law on Immovable Property used for functioning of authorities (BHT1)
• DF submits to B&H HoR amendments to Constitution of B&H aimed to protect state property (Hayat)
• State Department: Tadic protected political allies in exchange for post; Media bring details of illegal activities of Tadic and Sarajlic (N1)
• Tadic reacts to US’ sanctions imposed against her (FTV)
• Linde pays visit to B&H (BN TV/Dnevni avaz)
Croatia
• Russian diplomats have until 25 April to leave Croatia (Hina/TASS)
Montenegro
• Djukanovic: Serbia is arming itself from enemy countries of Europe and NATO (CdM)
• Ministry of Justice again requested Serbia to extradite Svetozar Marovic; Djukanovic: Serbia’s a major bottleneck (CdM)
• Minority government composition: Krivokapic, Konjevic and Adzic possible ministers (CdM)
• Djukanovic on minority govt: DPS is going to fill in most seats in parliament – what do you think, do we have impact or not? (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski and Djukanovic confirmed excellent relations between Skopje and Podgorica (Libertas)
• Pendarovski: I do not see anything disputable in Rama’s statement if the blockade from Bulgaria continues (Republika)
Albania
• Rama believes Serbia's armament isn’t cause for concern (ADN)
• Rama: We still have doubts that Bulgaria will lift veto on North Macedonia (Radio Tirana)
• Baerbock: EU should start negotiations with Tirana and Skopje (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS

• New president of Presevo municipality elected (RTS)
• Djilas: New elections only solution for Belgrade (Tanjug/N1)
• Drecun: Threats to Marty not coming from Belgrade, aimed at compromising Serbia (Politika/Tanjug)
• Macron for Serbia continuing on road to EU, restoration of peace in Europe (Beta)
• German President congratulates Vucic on presidential win (Beta)
• Propaganda war against Serbia? Procurement of Chinese air defense agreed 3 years ago (Novosti)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• UK imposes sanctions against Cvijanovic an Dodik; UK Foreign Secretary Truss: Dodik and Cvijanovic are deliberately undermining hard won peace in B&H Ambassador Field: Sanctions were imposed after detailed legal consultations (O Kanal)
• HR Schmidt: UK’s sanctions are result of Dodik and Cvijanovic’s repeated violation of B&H Constitution and rule of law; They are directed against individuals, not against the RS as a whole (FTV)
• Dodik on UK sanctions: This is attempt to politically eliminate me and Cvijanovic; Cvijanovic: PDP and Bosniaks demanded and UK delivered sanctions (ATV)
• RS ruling coalition condemns UK sanctions against Dodik and Cvijanovic (ATV)
• RS opposition denies accusations that their people are involved in decision on UK sanctions against Dodik and Cvijanovic (ATV)
• Dzaferovic, Komsic welcome sanctions against Dodik and Cvianovic; Komsic calls on HR to immediately put out of force anti-constitutional laws that undermine B&H (FTV)
• FB&H opposition parties welcome sanctions against Dodik and Cvijanovic (N1)
• RS parliament fails to support Dodik’s veto to five decisions of B&H Presidency (ATV)
• Law on immovable property is supposed to come in effect in RS on Thursday, there are two possible solutions – reaction of HR or adoption of state-level law on immovable property (FTV)
• SDA, SDP, Our Party and SBB B&H send proposal of technical changes to Law on Elections to B&H HoR (Dnevni list/Klix.ba)
• Karamatic: Croats have possibility to make Donetsk and Lugansk within the FB&H if another outvoting of Croats takes place in elections (Nezavisne)
• SDA delegate in B&H HoP Sarajlic, former Chief B&H Prosecutor Tadic included in list of sanctions of US Department of the Treasury’s OFAC (FTV)
Croatia
• Plenkovic with Sarrazin, stresses importance of electoral reform talks (Vecernji list)
• Grlic Radman prior to EU FAC meeting: B&H is in deep political crisis (Vecernji list)
• Croatia expels 18 Russian diplomats (Hina)
Montenegro
• US imposes sanctions on Svetozar Marovic (CdM)
• US Embassy: Marovic to return to Montenegro to face justice and public from which he stole (CdM)
• Vukovic: We expect minority government to be formed these days (CdM)
• The SDP will be part of the minority government, scheduling a session soon (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Gruevski and Mijalkov blacklisted by the United States (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Gruevski: The State Department succumbed to incorrect information (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• Germany supports Albania's negotiations (ADN)
• Albania expected to receive the green light in June (Radio Tirana)
• Ylli Ndroqi, Aqif Rakipi declared non grata by US (ADN)
• Ylli Ndroqi convinced his name will be removed from non-grata list (ADN)