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During the local elections in Kosovo, Serbian media outlets close to the government once again carried out a coordinated propaganda campaign in Belgrade’s service.
The Geopost provides an overview of Serbian media coverage on the day of the local elections in Kosovo on October 12:Informer
Kurti sent armed special forces to northern Kosovo – Informer on site: This is what frightens the Albanians the most. Kurti sent his special forces to the north to intimidate voters. They are stationed at all polling stations, patrol the city and main roads in armored vehicles, and are strict. But the people are not afraid, and their behavior has contributed to the high voter turnout among Serbs,” Informer correspondent Lazar Stević explained, according to Informer.
https://informer.rs/politika/vesti/1057849/izbori-na-kosovu-2025-srpska-lista-lokalni-izbori
Analysis: The Informer portal claims that Kurti sent special forces to northern Kosovo to intimidate Serbs, even though voter turnout did not decline at all. The police presence around polling stations was a normal security measure and not an act of intimidation.
Blic
“KURTI WITH MALICIOUS INTENTIONS TOWARDS THE SERBS ON THE EVENING OF THE LOCAL ELECTIONS
He made life difficult for them at every turn and even went so far as to ban the media: did he have another DANGEROUS GAME up his sleeve on election day?”
“… He began with almost daily harassment, then wanted to exclude two Serbian parties from participating in the election, and even went so far as to ban the Serbian media from doing their work.”
Analysis: The pro-government portal Blic claims that Kurti treats Serbs badly and tries to block the work of Serbian parties and media. These accusations are unfounded—there has been no ban on media work or blocking of party participation.
Kosovo Online
“CEC continues to ignore CPAC decision, Kosova Online is the only media outlet without accreditation”
“Despite yesterday’s decision by the Complaints and Appeals Commission (CPAC) to accept the complaint filed by VIM INFO, the founder of the Kosova Online portal, and to overturn the Central Election Commission’s decision to deny our portal accreditation for journalists covering tomorrow’s local elections, the CEC has still not reviewed our portal’s accreditation.”
Analysis: Kosova Online was not accredited as a media outlet for election coverage because it did not meet the formal, technical, and procedural criteria set by the Central Election Commission (CEC) for media outlets. According to the CEC’s decision prior to the appeal, Kosova Online was rejected because the commission believed that the company had not provided sufficient evidence of compliance with all formal requirements.
Kurir:
“Until 5 pm voter turnout in northern Kosovo was high, but many citizens in northern Mitrovica complained that they were unable to exercise their right to vote.”
https://www.kurir.rs/vesti/srbi-na-kim/9799815/lokalni-izbori-na-kim-2025
Analysis: The Kurir portal, known for its propaganda, reports high voter turnout among Serbian voters in northern Kosovo and claims that citizens were unable to “exercise their right to vote.”
The problem with the voter lists is real, but it is being portrayed as deliberately created to deter Serbs.The chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, stated that no rregularities had been found that could jeopardize voting or the smoothrunning of the election process.
Alo
“NORTH OF KOSOVO IS THE PREY TARGETED BY ALBIN KURTI Revealed: This part is especially important to him”
“Advisor to the Minister of Information, Miloš Garić, said today that Albin Kurti needs the north of of Kosovo as prey, and that the southern part of Mitrovica is particularly important to him because of the attack on the northern part and the pressure on the Serbs.”
Analysis: Alo writes that Kurti wants to take control of northern Kosovo and is putting pressure on the Serbs. This is a classic narrative about the vulnerability of the Serbs, with the Serbian List still dominating Serbian communities.
“Albanians want to take Gracanica with dirty intentions” – “A well-thought-out strategy”
The chairman of the parliamentary committee for defense and internal affairs, Milovan Drecun, said today that he expects the Serbian List (SL) candidates for mayor to win in all ten municipalities in the first round of voting. He emphasized that it is important for Serbs to have political power that fights for the interests of the Serbian people.
Analysis: The portal published this statement and claimed that Albanians were planning a “dirty and targeted strategy” to take over Gracanica. However, there is no evidence that Albanians are planning a violent takeover of the municipality of Gracanica. The elections in Gracanica were conducted in accordance with the law and without any reported irregularities.
Telegraf
“Macut: Elections in Kosovo are of extraordinary importance to all of us”
“Today’s elections in Kosovo are of extraordinary importance to our people, but also to all of us,” said Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut on the occasion of today’s elections in Kosovo.
SNM
“Dodik: Serbs in Kosovo are not only electing representatives today, they also have the right to survive on their land.”
Analysis: Dodik claims that the Serbs have decided to survive in Kosovo. They are involved in local political life, so their survival is not threatened, according to Dodik.
Novi Magazin
Local elections in Kosovo: Vučić – Albanians nervous about high Serbian turnout; Osmani accuses Serbia of election interference (BLOG)
Analysis: Novi magazine writes that Albanians are nervous about Serbian voter turnout. Official data shows stable turnout. The elections are important for the local population, but they will not determine the survival of the Serbs.
RTV
Petkovic: Pristina’s attack on the Srpska Lista due to high Serbian voter turnout leads to even higher Serbian voter turnout
“The Serbian List (SL) knows that today we are finally getting rid of Kurtis Gauleiters,” Petkovic explained on Network X.
Sputnik Srbija
Local elections in Kosovo: Turnout significantly higher in Serbian areas than in Albanian areas
Analysis: Turnout in Serbian municipalities was high, but overall turnout in Kosovo was around 32%. The differences between municipalities are not significant and have not been confirmed by official data.
Local elections in Kosovo, highest turnout in Serbian areas
Novosti
“LOCAL ELECTIONS IN LEPOSAVIQ: The election process is running smoothly, with more than 50 percent of registered voters having cast their ballots by 5:00 p.m.”
Politika
“KOSOVO ELECTIONS IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF FEAR
Victory for the Serbian List for the Protection of Communities
We must not allow them to steal our will and our votes and destroy so-called democracy,” said Igor Simić, deputy chairman of the Serbian List.
https://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/703174/po-be-da-srp-ske-li-ste-za-od-bra-nu-op-sti-na
Analysis: The deputy chairman of the Serbian List warned of allegations of irregularities, but international observers did not report any serious abuses. The elections proceeded largely in an orderly manner.
Pink.rs
“ELECTIONS IN KOSOVO: High voter turnout in northern Kosovo until 5 p.m., with many citizens in northern Mitrovica complaining that they were unable toexercise their right tovote.”
Tanjug
“A large number of citizens in Mitrovica stated that they were unable to vote.”
B92
Local elections in Kosovo: Polling stations closed; increased police presence in Kosovo
https://www.b92.net/info/kosovo/171614/lokalni-izbori-na-kosovu-i-metohiji/vest
Analysis: Police presence was increased as part of the usual security measures. There were problems with the electoral registers, but this did not prevent most citizens from voting.
RTRS
https://www.rtrs.tv/vijesti/vijest.php?id=618009
“Due to problems with the electoral rolls, many Serbs are unable to vote.”
“A large number of Serbs in North Mitrovica were unable to vote at their polling station.”
/The Gepost/
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