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SafeJournalists Network Condemns the Killing of Five Journalists in Gaza

SafeJournalists Network Condemns the Killing of Five Journalists in Gaza

The SafeJournalists Network, representing more than 8,200 members across the Western Balkans, strongly condemns the killing of five journalists in an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on 25 August 2025. According to international media reports…

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AJK and German Embassy Pristina mark Ukraine’s Independence Day in Prishtina together with Ukrainian journalists sheltered in Kosovo

AJK and German Embassy Pristina mark Ukraine’s Independence Day in Prishtina together with Ukrainian journalists sheltered in Kosovo

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), in partnership with the German Embassy in Kosovo, the European Union in Kosovo the British Embassy Pristina, and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom ECPMF organized on August 25 a special event to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.

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AJK Strongly Condemns Arbitrary Removal of Six RTK Journalists from the Screen

AJK Strongly Condemns Arbitrary Removal of Six RTK Journalists from the Screen

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has received with concern the announcement from six RTK journalists regarding their removal from the screen and the programs they hosted on the Public Broadcaster. Blerta Foniqi Kabashi, Meneta Zekaj Nushi, Arton Mulliqi, Edona Musa-Mustafa…

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Press Freedom Groups Demand Urgent Action to Enforce Court Ruling and Protect Journalists in Albania

Press Freedom Groups Demand Urgent Action to Enforce Court Ruling and Protect Journalists in Albania

Leading international and regional press freedom organizations have issued an urgent appeal to Albanian authorities to immediately enforce a court ruling that protects the journalistic work of Focus Media Group, which includes News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama, Gazeta Shqiptare…

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SJN and EFJ: We demand urgent investigation into the attack on editor Avdo Avdić

SJN and EFJ: We demand urgent investigation into the attack on editor Avdo Avdić

The SafeJournalists Network (SJN) and European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) strongly condemn the physical attack on Avdo Avdić, editor of the Istraga portal, and demand an urgent investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Sarajevo Canton (MUP KS…

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AJK Welcomes Temporary Financial Solution for RTK

AJK Welcomes Temporary Financial Solution for RTK

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) welcomes today’s decision by the Government of Kosovo to approve a €2.5 million loan for Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK).

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SafeJournalists Network Condemns Homophobic Attack on Head of Association of Journalists of Albania

SafeJournalists Network Condemns Homophobic Attack on Head of Association of Journalists of Albania

The SafeJournalists Network expresses deep concern over a derogatory and homophobic article targeting journalist Isa Myzyraj and the Association of Journalists of Albania (AGSH).

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Journalistic and Media Organizations: Red Line Has Been Crossed — Brutal Attacks on Journalists and Media Workers During Protests in Serbia

Journalistic and Media Organizations: Red Line Has Been Crossed — Brutal Attacks on Journalists and Media Workers During Protests in Serbia

Journalistic and media organizations from Serbia and the region strongly condemn the continuous attacks on journalists and media workers during coverage of events of public importance, as well as the brutal assaults by police officers.

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SafeJournalists: Precedent in Croatia – Journalist and Cameraman Indicted for Performing their Professional Duties

SafeJournalists: Precedent in Croatia – Journalist and Cameraman Indicted for Performing their Professional Duties

The SafeJournalists Network expresses serious concern over the decision of the Split Municipal State Attorney’s Office to file an indictment against journalist Danka Derifaj Mikulaš, cameraman Petar Janjić…

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RTK Employees Two Weeks Unpaid — Government Urged to Release Budget

RTK Employees Two Weeks Unpaid — Government Urged to Release Budget

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned that 700 RTK employees have gone unpaid for the month of July. AJK is worried about the financial wellbeing of these workers, who continue to perform their duties throughout August without compensation.

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SafeJournalists: Police Once Again Failed to Protect Journalists During Protests in Several Serbian Cities

SafeJournalists: Police Once Again Failed to Protect Journalists During Protests in Several Serbian Cities

The SafeJournalists Network states that last night’s incidents in Vrbas, Bački Petrovac, Novi Pazar, and Belgrade demonstrated that the police are unable to ensure the unhindered work of journalists reporting from protests and public events. During a citizens’ protest on August 12 in Vrbas…

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U.S. Department of State Report: Journalists in Kosovo Face Pressure and Defamatory Attacks

U.S. Department of State Report: Journalists in Kosovo Face Pressure and Defamatory Attacks

The U.S. Department of State has published its 2024 Human Rights Report for Kosovo. In the section on media freedom and freedom of expression, the report highlights findings from the Kosovo Journalists Association (AGK…

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Albania: Urgent answers needed on Focus Media Group blockade and journalists’ right to work

Albania: Urgent answers needed on Focus Media Group blockade and journalists’ right to work

We, the SafeJournalists Network, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and Albanian media freedom organisations, express shared concern over the police blockade and subsequent events affecting Focus Media Group, News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama…

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Përfundoi Akademia për Gazetarë dhe Studentë: Ndërtimi i Paqes dhe Lufta kundër Gjuhës së Urrejtjes

Përfundoi Akademia për Gazetarë dhe Studentë: Ndërtimi i Paqes dhe Lufta kundër Gjuhës së Urrejtjes

Me përfundimin e modulit të katërt nga Adea Beqaj, mbyllëm me sukses Akademinë për Gazetarë dhe Studentë të Gazetarisë: Ndërtimi i Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Uritjes dhe Dezinformimit. Ky modul solli një pasqyrë të qartë mbi: ????

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SafeJournalists Network Condemns Police Blockade of Albania’s Largest Informative TV, News24

SafeJournalists Network Condemns Police Blockade of Albania’s Largest Informative TV, News24

The SafeJournalists Network is gravely concerned by the police operation carried out in the early hours of 9 August 2025 against Focus Media Group in Tirana, namely News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama, and Gazeta Shqiptare. According to the official communication by Focus Media Group…

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SafeJournalists: We Condemn the Attack on Montenegrin Photojournalists and a Grave Violation of Media Freedom

SafeJournalists: We Condemn the Attack on Montenegrin Photojournalists and a Grave Violation of Media Freedom

The SafeJournalists Network expresses its grave concern and strongly condemns the violent assault on photojournalists Boris Pejović (Vijesti) and Stevo Vasiljević (Pobjeda), which occurred on August 8, 2025, in a village near Berane, in the north of Montenegro.

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SafeJournalists and EFJ: Immediately release and drop charges for journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac in Bosnia and Herzegovina

SafeJournalists and EFJ: Immediately release and drop charges for journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The SafeJournalists Network (SJN) and European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) demand immediate release and charges to be dropped for journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac. Late last night, Miljanović Zubac was transferred from Trebinje to Sarajevo…

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AJK expresses full support for RTK Employees

AJK expresses full support for RTK Employees

The Chairperson of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), Xhemajl Rexha, along with board members and Executive Director Getoarbë Mulliqi, participated on Wednesday in a protest organized by the RTK Workers’ Union (SPERTK).

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Unacceptable Behavior by Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti Toward Journalist Arbëreshë Uka

Unacceptable Behavior by Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti Toward Journalist Arbëreshë Uka

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) strongly condemns the behavior and attitude of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti toward Klan Kosova journalist Arbëreshë Uka during a public statement.

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SafeJournalists: State Must Protect Journalists in Serbia and Urgently Investigate the Attack on Darko Simić

SafeJournalists: State Must Protect Journalists in Serbia and Urgently Investigate the Attack on Darko Simić

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the attack on “Politički Globus” journalist Darko Simić and demands that the police finally ensure the unobstructed work of journalists when covering events of public interest. During a civil protest in New Belgrade…

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