Other threats to journalists, Leonora Kolukaj, Prishtinë, 02.08.2025
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) considers unacceptable the behavior and language used by the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama (LDK), toward Reporteri journalist Leonora Kolukaj.
The journalist attempted to ask Mr. Rama a question before a press conference but was met with inappropriate conduct from him and his staff. Rama can be heard referring to the journalist as “loçkë” (a term roughly translating to "babe" or "sweetie"), a term he has repeatedly used in a sexist tone toward female journalists. Furthermore, the journalist was also physically pushed by his team.
AJK strongly condemns the mayor’s and his staff’s actions and calls on him to respond to questions of public interest and to treat journalists and media outlets in a professional and respectful manner.
| Reporter Details | Other threats to journalists, Leonora Kolukaj, Prishtinë, 02.08.2025 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) considers unacceptable the behavior and language used by the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama (LDK), toward Reporteri journalist Leonora Kolukaj. The journalist attempted to ask Mr. Rama a question before a press conference but was met with inappropriate conduct from him and his staff. Rama can be heard referring to the journalist as “loçkë” (a term roughly translating to "babe" or "sweetie"), a term he has repeatedly used in a sexist tone toward female journalists. Furthermore, the journalist was also physically pushed by his team. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Leonora Kolukaj |
| Gender | Female |
| Date | 2.8.2025 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By public officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | Përparim Rama, Kryetar i Prishtinës |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Reporteri |
| Source | Reporteri |
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| Judiciary | |
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| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | AJK strongly condemns the mayor’s and his staff’s actions and calls on him to respond to questions of public interest and to treat journalists and media outlets in a professional and respectful manner. |