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AJK condemns the inciting language of VV MPs Salih Zyba and Fitore Pacolli against Gazeta Express

AJK condemns the inciting language of VV MPs Salih Zyba and Fitore Pacolli against Gazeta Express

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is concerned about the ongoing incitement against the media by the political party Vetëvendosje. The AJK strongly condemns the language used by MP Salih Zyba, who shared an article from Radio Free Europe on his Facebook page.

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AJK condemns Deputy Minister Sylejman Elshani’s derogatory remarks against Romano Avazo

AJK condemns Deputy Minister Sylejman Elshani’s derogatory remarks against Romano Avazo

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns recent statements made by Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Sylejman Elshani, directed at the Roma-language radio station Romano Avazo, based in Prizren. In a televised interview…

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AJK condemns the language used by acting minister Faton Peci toward journalist Ermal Panduri

AJK condemns the language used by acting minister Faton Peci toward journalist Ermal Panduri

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) considers the language used by the Acting Minister of Agriculture and Member of Parliament, Faton Peci, against the host of the Debat Plus program on TV Dukagjini, Ermal Panduri, to be unacceptable and strongly condemns it. In a Facebook post, Mr.

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AJK stands with journalist Iliri Pireva in her legal battle against former employer

AJK stands with journalist Iliri Pireva in her legal battle against former employer

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses its full support for journalist Iliri Pireva in her legal case against her former employer, Klan Kosova. Pireva recently announced via social media that she has filed a lawsuit, citing repeated violations of her labor rights.

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Klan Kosova team obstructed in Strellc

Klan Kosova team obstructed in Strellc

A television crew from Klan Kosova, consisting of journalist Gremisa Latifi, camera operator Arbnor Ibriqi, and driver Gazmend Salihu, was physically obstructed by an individual during a live report from the village of Strellc, in the municipality of Deçan.

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Threats against the editorial office of Insajderi – AJK urges law enforcement to ensure security

Threats against the editorial office of Insajderi – AJK urges law enforcement to ensure security

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over the recent threat directed at the editorial office of the Insajderi. According to the media's report, an individual named A.I. went to the newsroom in Prishtina and threatened the journalists…

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Mbahet trajnimi “Roli i grave gazetare në proceset post-konflikt dhe tranzicionin e informacionit”

Mbahet trajnimi “Roli i grave gazetare në proceset post-konflikt dhe tranzicionin e informacionit”

U mbajt trajnimi me fokus në adresimin e rolit të grave gazetare në shoqëritë që kalojnë përmes periudhave të pas-konfliktit. Trajnimi u udhëhoq nga Masha Mileusniq, përfaqësuese e Rrjetit të Grave Gazetare të Serbisë…

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AJK condemns personal attacks by VV’s Dejona Mihali against journalist Adriatik Kelmendi

AJK condemns personal attacks by VV’s Dejona Mihali against journalist Adriatik Kelmendi

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned by the continued use of unacceptable and inflammatory rhetoric against journalists by the Vetëvendosje (VV) party. AJK strongly condemns the personal and familial attack launched by Dejona Mihali…

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AJK marks World Press Freedom Day with conference “Safeguarding Journalists and Advancing Gender Equality in Media”

AJK marks World Press Freedom Day with conference “Safeguarding Journalists and Advancing Gender Equality in Media”

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), in close cooperation with the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, and with support from the Council of Europe and the Community Development Fund (CDF), marked World Press Freedom Day today with the conference…

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SafeJournalists: Association of Journalists of Kosovo Targeted Amid Alarming Decline in Press Freedom Index Ranking

SafeJournalists: Association of Journalists of Kosovo Targeted Amid Alarming Decline in Press Freedom Index Ranking

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is facing a dangerous smear campaign together with its Board Chair, Xhemajl Rexha, by the largest political party MPs, following Kosovo’s significant decline in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

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AJK is deeply concerned over defamatory campaign against organization and Chairman of the Board, Xhemajl Rexha

AJK is deeply concerned over defamatory campaign against organization and Chairman of the Board, Xhemajl Rexha

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses its deep concern over the defamatory campaign and coordinated attacks against the organization and the Chairman of the Board, Xhemajl Rexha.

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AJK condemns the obstruction of the T7 journalist, Genc Godanci by Kurti's close protection

AJK condemns the obstruction of the T7 journalist, Genc Godanci by Kurti's close protection

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the obstruction that the close protection of Prime Minister Kurti made today to the journalist of T7, Genc Godanci, while he was trying to ask him questions about the Reporters Without Borders' Media Freedom Index.

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Alarming New Drop for Kosovo in Reporters Without Borders Ranking – Ranked 99th for Press Freedom

Alarming New Drop for Kosovo in Reporters Without Borders Ranking – Ranked 99th for Press Freedom

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is alarmed by a new, drastic drop for Kosovo in the new ranking of the annual World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders. From the 75th position where it had fallen last year…

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Constitutional Court of Albania Strengthens Freedom of Expression in Elton Qyno Case

Constitutional Court of Albania Strengthens Freedom of Expression in Elton Qyno Case

Joint Statement by the SafeJournalists Network, partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), welcoming the decision of the Constitutional Court of Albania…

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Mbahet Konferenca “Fuqizimi i Bashkëpunimit Ndëretnik në Mediat në Kosovë”

Mbahet Konferenca “Fuqizimi i Bashkëpunimit Ndëretnik në Mediat në Kosovë”

Asociacioni i Gazetarëve të Kosovës organizoi sot konferencën “Fuqizimi i Bashkëpunimit Ndëretnik në Mediat në Kosovë”, ku gazetarë dhe përfaqësues të institucioneve e organizatave diskutuan mbi rëndësinë e raportimit gjithëpërfshirës dhe bashkëpunimit ndërmjet komuniteteve etnike në media.

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Yll Zekaj continues legal support for AJK and the journalists' community

Yll Zekaj continues legal support for AJK and the journalists' community

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), with the support of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, is pleased to announce the continued engagement of Yll Zekaj as a legal consultant for the organization and its members. His contribution is vital for strengthening the legal protection of journalists.

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SafeJournalists: Dënojmë dhunën policore dhe kërcënimet me vdekje ndaj gazetarëve të N1 në Serbi

SafeJournalists: Dënojmë dhunën policore dhe kërcënimet me vdekje ndaj gazetarëve të N1 në Serbi

*Correction: Journalists Žarko Bogosavljević is from the portal Razglas-news, not portal 021.rs. The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the brutal use of force by the police and Gendarmerie against journalists…

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AJK in support of media workers in labor rights violation case

AJK in support of media workers in labor rights violation case

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed about the lawsuit filed by journalist Naim Kryeziu and camera operator Fatos Rakovica against their former workplace, Kanal 10 (Java Multimedia Production). Both stated in a Facebook post reaction that they…

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Akademia në fushën e raportimit për ballafaqimin me të kaluarën (BmK) dhe raportimin e sensibilizuar për konflikt vazhdoi me modulin e saj të dytë

Akademia në fushën e raportimit për ballafaqimin me të kaluarën (BmK) dhe raportimin e sensibilizuar për konflikt vazhdoi me modulin e saj të dytë

Akademia në fushën e raportimit për ballafaqimin me të kaluarën (BmK) dhe raportimin e sensibilizuar për konflikt vazhdoi me modulin e saj të dytë, "Lajmet e Rrejshme në Ballafaqimin me të Kaluarën," me trajnerin Kreshnik Gashi.

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SafeJournalists: Discriminatory Decision of Council for National Minorities Further Threatens Media Freedom in Croatia

SafeJournalists: Discriminatory Decision of Council for National Minorities Further Threatens Media Freedom in Croatia

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the decision of the Council for National Minorities of the Republic of Croatia, which reduced the funds of the Independent Serbian weekly Novosti by 35 percent compared to last year.

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