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SafeJournalists: Closure of Radio Nacional is Another Blow to Independent Journalism and Media Pluralism in Croatia

SafeJournalists: Closure of Radio Nacional is Another Blow to Independent Journalism and Media Pluralism in Croatia

The SafeJournalists network expresses deep concern and solidarity with the journalists and media workers of Radio Nacional, who were abruptly left without jobs following the sudden decision by management to shut down the independent digital radio station.

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AJK Condemns the Language and Behavior of the Mayor of Pristina Toward Reporteri Journalist Leonora Kolukaj

AJK Condemns the Language and Behavior of the Mayor of Pristina Toward Reporteri Journalist Leonora Kolukaj

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.

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Joint Statement on the Draft Penal Code and Its Implications for Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Albania

Joint Statement on the Draft Penal Code and Its Implications for Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Albania

We, the SafeJournalists Network, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), and civil society organizations in Albania, express utmost concern regarding the proposed amendments to the Penal Code. Several provisions within the draft published by the Ministry of Justice…

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AJK and EFJ repeat their call to the caretaker Government: Allocate the budget for RTK

AJK and EFJ repeat their call to the caretaker Government: Allocate the budget for RTK

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) express concern that no visible action has been taken regarding the need to prevent the financial collapse of the public broadcaster, RTK.

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AJK Strongly Condemns MP Fitore Pacolli’s Attacks Against Journalist Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi

AJK Strongly Condemns MP Fitore Pacolli’s Attacks Against Journalist Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is shocked by the unprecedented, personal, and highly dangerous attack by Vetëvendosje party MP Fitore Pacolli against RTK journalist Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi.

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Mbahet moduli i tretë i Akademisë për Ndërtimin e Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit

Mbahet moduli i tretë i Akademisë për Ndërtimin e Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit

Si pjesë e Akademisë për Gazetarë dhe Studentë të Gazetarisë: Ndërtimi i Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit, moduli i tretë mblodhi 20 gazetarë të rinj për të eksploruar mjete dhe teknika për raportim etik dhe praktika të përgjegjshme mediatike bashkë me Gjylbehare Murati.

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AJK writes an open letter to Acting Prime Minister Kurti and President Osmani regarding the situation in Gaza

AJK writes an open letter to Acting Prime Minister Kurti and President Osmani regarding the situation in Gaza

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) has joined national journalist associations from many European countries in writing to the central institutions of their respective states, urging a response to the unacceptable humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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AJK Expresses Concern Over RTK’s Financial Situation

AJK Expresses Concern Over RTK’s Financial Situation

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned about recent developments involving Kosovo’s public broadcaster, RTK. The warning that RTK may run out of funding within days and be unable to pay its employees for the month of July is alarming.

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SafeJournalists: Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

SafeJournalists: Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

The SafeJournalists Network expresses deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation.

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Mbahet moduli i dytë i Akademisë për Gazetarë dhe Studentë të Gazetarisë: “Ndërtimi i Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit”, që bashkoi rreth 20 gazetarë të rinj nga komunitete të ndryshme

Mbahet moduli i dytë i Akademisë për Gazetarë dhe Studentë të Gazetarisë: “Ndërtimi i Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit”, që bashkoi rreth 20 gazetarë të rinj nga komunitete të ndryshme

Moduli u zhvillua në kuadër të projektit rajonal “Youth 4 Inclusion, Equality & Trust”, i implementuar nga UNDP dhe UNFPA, në partneritet me AGK-në, dhe trajtoi një nga sfidat më të mprehta të gazetarisë sot, gjuhën e urrejtjes. Nën udhëheqjen e trajnerit Jeton Mehmeti…

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SafeJournalists: Threats Against Journalists from N1 Television and Soinfo Portal Require Immediate and Decisive Response from Serbian Authorities

SafeJournalists: Threats Against Journalists from N1 Television and Soinfo Portal Require Immediate and Decisive Response from Serbian Authorities

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the latest threats directed at journalists in Serbia—specifically, against the newsroom of N1 television and Sava Majstorov, a journalist from the Soinfo portal in Sombor.

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SafeJournalists: Physical Attack on ALSAT M News Crew in North Macedonia– Institutions Must Respond Swiftly and Decisively

SafeJournalists: Physical Attack on ALSAT M News Crew in North Macedonia– Institutions Must Respond Swiftly and Decisively

The SafeJournalists network strongly condemns the physical attack on the TV crew of ALSAT M TV from Skopje, that occurred today while they were covering the large fire at the illegal dumpsite in Vizbegovo, North Macedonia. According to information provided by our colleagues…

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AJK Condemns Threats Made by MP Kraki Against Journalist Xhezair Dashi

AJK Condemns Threats Made by MP Kraki Against Journalist Xhezair Dashi

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the threatening and intimidating language used by Vetëvendosje MP-elect Nezir Kraki against Nacionale journalist Xhezair Dashi. The journalist had sent Kraki questions regarding his doctoral studies in France…

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SafeJournalists: Situation Out of Control – Urgent Protection for Media Workers in Serbia Needed

SafeJournalists: Situation Out of Control – Urgent Protection for Media Workers in Serbia Needed

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the threats, intimidation, assaults, and detentions of journalists and other media workers reporting from protests across Serbia.

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SafeJournalists: Threats Against N1 Newsroom in Serbia Are a Result of Dangerous Targeting of Journalists – Authorities Must Act Urgently

SafeJournalists: Threats Against N1 Newsroom in Serbia Are a Result of Dangerous Targeting of Journalists – Authorities Must Act Urgently

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the brutal threats directed at the newsroom of television station N1, as well as the public accusation by the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, who described the reporting by N1 and Nova S television as “pure terrorism.…

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Është publikuar raporti mbi gjuhën e urrejtjes në mediat në Kosovë

Është publikuar raporti mbi gjuhën e urrejtjes në mediat në Kosovë

Ky raport ofron një analizë gjithëpërfshirëse të gjuhës së urrejtjes në peizazhin mediatik të Kosovës, me fokus në median shqipe dhe atë serbe. Përmes një metode krahasuese, trajtohet mënyra se si narrativat urrejtëse shfaqen…

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AGK prezanton Raportin dhe Indeksin për Lirinë e Medias dhe Sigurinë e Gazetarëve për vitin 2024

AGK prezanton Raportin dhe Indeksin për Lirinë e Medias dhe Sigurinë e Gazetarëve për vitin 2024

Asociacioni i Gazetarëve të Kosovës prezantoi raportin dhe indeksin vjetor për lirinë e medias dhe sigurinë e gazetarëve në Kosovë, i cili publikohet në kuadër të platformës rajonale SafeJournalists Network. Raporti u prezantua nga autorja dhe hulumtuesja, njëkohësisht Drejtorja Ekzekutive e AGK-së…

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SafeJournalists: Targeting NUNS Is an Open Call for Violence Against Journalists in Serbia

SafeJournalists: Targeting NUNS Is an Open Call for Violence Against Journalists in Serbia

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the targeting of the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (IJAS/NUNS) by the newly formed pro-government Association of Journalists of Serbia (AJS/ANS), which labeled NUNS as an organization that “supports the riot organizers.…

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AJK Condemns Obstruction of Radio Gorazdevac Team

AJK Condemns Obstruction of Radio Gorazdevac Team

Radio Gorazdevac (Gorazhdec) journalist Damjan Portić has reported that he was obstructed in his work on Tuesday while covering the removal of graffiti in this village in the municipality of Peja.

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SafeJournalists Network, Coalition for Media Freedom and AIEM: We Demand Immediate Action from Serbian Authorities in Response to Brutal Threats Against Journalist Nenad Kulačin and His Daughter

SafeJournalists Network, Coalition for Media Freedom and AIEM: We Demand Immediate Action from Serbian Authorities in Response to Brutal Threats Against Journalist Nenad Kulačin and His Daughter

The SafeJournalists Network, the Coalition for Media Freedom, and the Association of Independent Electronic Media (AIEM) strongly condemn the brutal threats made against journalist Nenad Kulačin and his daughter via the social network X, from the account @Alek_Patriota.

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