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The Mayor of Obiliq, Halil Thaçi, today publicly attacked the online media outlet KALLXO.com, casting doubt on its reporting on the land expropriation process in the village of Shipitullë. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns this unprecedented statement, which employs threatening rhetoric against the media outlet, its journalist, and the author of the article, Shqipron Xhema. Such conduct seeks to undermine media freedom and the ability of…

Journalist Arlinda Sejda has announced her resignation from Kosovo’s Public Broadcaster, RTK, where she had worked for 10 years. “I made this decision in order to protect the fundamental principles on which journalism is based. It comes as a result of my inability to perform my work in line with my professional convictions, ethical standards, and the responsibility I feel toward the public,” Sejda wrote. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses regret over…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of an organized campaign of attacks, pressure, and defamation targeting journalist Hateme Smajli and the newsroom where she works, Gazeta Infokus. The campaign follows the publication of a series of investigative reports concerning the privatization of land in the Municipality of Ferizaj, in which, according to the reporting, the Ramadani family of Vetëvendosje MP-elect Valon Ramadani is implicated. As reported…

Journalist Blerta Zuka and cameraman Enkelej Shaljani were attacked today while reporting in Gjilan. The incident occurred while the TV Dukagjini team was producing a news report on construction works in the city’s main square. A worker from the company carrying out the works physically pushed the team and prevented them from continuing their work. AJK strongly condemns this attack and considers it a violent obstruction of professional journalistic activity and an attack on…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned by and strongly condemns an article published by the Serbian tabloid Informer, which targets the Executive Director of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, Getoarbë Mulliqi, and journalist and university professor Dinko Gruhonjić. In the article titled “Dinko and the ‘Shiptar’ journalist support the blockers and attack Serbia: Good that they say Serbia is guilty of the wars in Yugoslavia,” the tabloid…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned by today’s discussion at the Independent Media Commission (IMC), during which Deputy Chairperson Drita Morina proposed that the potential closure of the Debat Plus programme on TV Dukagjini be discussed at the Commission’s next meeting. AJK considers this statement unacceptable, irresponsible, and a direct attack on media freedom and freedom of expression in Kosovo. Today’s discussion follows a series of…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) stands in full solidarity with the journalists, camera operators, and other employees of the Public Broadcaster of Kosovo (RTK), who have still not received their salaries for the previous month. The three RTK unions—the Independent Trade Union of RTK, the RTK Employees’ Union, and the Radio Kosovo Trade Union Association—have announced a protest for Tuesday. AJK supports this protest and will join it. The Association of…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) condemns the obstruction of the online media outlet Shënjestër.net by members of the acting Prime Minister’s close protection team. Footage released by the outlet shows a member of the Kosovo Police obstructing one of the crew members, physically pushing him and threatening him with arrest. AGK considers this conduct unacceptable and unprofessional. The Association calls on the Government to distance itself from such behavior…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed about repeated incidents involving the cutting of internet cables in the building where the newsroom of the online media outlet “Paparaci” is located. Another disruption occurred today, marking at least the third such incident in a short period of time. These acts have caused serious difficulties for the normal and uninterrupted work of the journalists and staff of the outlet. The newsroom had informed the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the physical attack on a Klan Kosova news crew in the village of Prelez e Muhaxherëve, near Ferizaj, on Thursday afternoon. In footage released from the scene, a man can be seen striking cameraman Arben Restelica on the back with a stick. Journalist Qëndresa Tërshani and the cameraman have reported the incident to the police. Restelica was filming in a public area when the attack occurred. Such acts are…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of an incident involving the obstruction of journalist Benjamin Kurti of Gazeta Ekskluzive by Sheqet Maloku, director of the Water Utility in Vushtrri. The incident reportedly took place at the utility’s offices, where the official allegedly attempted to take Kurti’s phone after the journalist asked about complaints raised by local residents. The AJK condemns the official’s behavior, describing it as…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the obstruction of the Betimi për Drejtësi monitoring team while carrying out their professional duties during a court hearing by lawyer Besnik Berisha, President of the Kosovo Bar Association. According to the outlet’s report, Mr. Berisha removed and stopped the monitors’ audio recorder during a break in a court session in which he was acting as defense counsel for an accused individual. AJK strongly condemns this…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the inciting and accusatory rhetoric used by Prime Minister Albin Kurti against the media and journalists. On Thursday, Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, used the floor of the Kosovo Assembly to continue his attacks on the media and journalists, referring, among other things, to the “invisible flow of money.” In his remarks, the Prime Minister stated that “a misinformed citizen is not a free citizen, but a…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned about a new wave of cyberattacks targeting the media outlet Vox Kosova. AJK has been informed that the outlet’s Facebook account has recently been shut down twice, its TikTok account twice, and its Instagram account once. AJK strongly condemns these attacks against Vox Kosova, which undermine media freedom and freedom of expression in Kosovo, and aim to obstruct the free flow of information. AJK calls on the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over a new wave of attacks targeting the media and journalists, initiated by officials from the country’s largest political party, Vetëvendosje. Members of parliament and other party officials, including Adnan Rrustemi, Mefail Bajqinovci, and Dejona Mihali, have written and shared content alleging that journalists are involved in “cash-in-bags” payments. Such defamatory campaigns by representatives of the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned after being informed that the personal data of Kiks Kosova journalist Ardiana Thaçi‑Mehmeti — specifically her phone number — was illegally shared in a Discord group with approximately 70,000 members. On Thursday evening, the journalist received dozens of messages containing explicit sexual content from members of the group. This comes only a few months after Thaçi-Mehmeti reported extensively on a similar…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AjK) strongly condemns the repeated accusatory rhetoric used by the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lumir Abdixhiku, against media outlets and journalists in Kosovo. During a televised interview last night, Abdixhiku once again referred to journalists as “media mercenaries,” claiming that they “very easily spread defamation and irresponsibility, simply because their bank accounts grow through sponsors and various…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the actions of members of Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s close protection team, who physically obstructed Klan Kosova journalist Vesa Hoda. While attempting to ask questions about the ongoing political crisis surrounding potential new elections after a public event, the journalist was physically pushed by a member of the police. This behavior is unacceptable and represents a serious obstruction of journalists’ work and…

Burim Pacolli, a journalist at Nacional, was physically assaulted by several individuals on Monday afternoon, according to reports from his media outlet. According to the report, the attack is suspected to have been carried out by a rapper whose work Pacolli had reviewed. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns this attack, which endangered Pacolli’s physical integrity, and calls on the Kosovo Police to locate and apprehend the perpetrator(s)…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the behaviour of the Mayor of Peja, Gazmend Muhaxheri (LDK), toward journalist Shpresë Hasimi of Betimi për Drejtësi. According to video footage broadcast by the outlet, Mr. Muhaxheri is heard addressing the journalist in a dismissive and agitated tone before forcefully closing the door of the official vehicle he was entering. The incident followed a series of questions posed by the journalist regarding…