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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…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting the social media accounts of the online news outlet Reporteri.net over the past 48 hours. As a result of these attacks, the outlet’s Instagram account has been temporarily suspended, and its Facebook page has also been taken down. The management of Reporteri.net has confirmed that the threats appear to originate from a phone number based in Canada. The…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) expresses concern regarding the reported physical assault against Alaudin Hamti of Klan Kosova. Such attacks are unacceptable. AGK calls on the Kosovo Police and the Prosecution to conduct an immediate investigation in order to clarify the circumstances of the case and bring the perpetrator to justice.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) expresses deep concern regarding the decision of the management of the public broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), not to renew the employment contracts of two journalists, Hana Marteti and Edina Avdiu. AGK considers that the termination of their engagement at RTK is directly connected to their professional work and their unwillingness to submit to pressure or compromise professional reporting standards. The failure to…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of a threat directed at journalist Kron Sadiku, a staff member of the television broadcaster Klan Kosova. Sadiku reported the threat to the Kosovo Police after receiving it in connection with his work on a television program. The AJK condemned all forms of threats and intimidation against media workers and called on the Kosovo Police and judicial authorities to investigate the case as a priority.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the serious threats directed at journalists from the online media outlets Nacionale and Betimi për Drejtësi at the Gjilan Basic Court, Viti branch. Journalist Eriola Cacaj and cameraman Drilon Namani from Nacionale, as well as journalist Flamur Kabashi from Betimi për Drejtësi, were threatened inside the courtroom at the conclusion of a hearing related to a property dispute. According to the journalists’…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has raised concerns over the alarming number of serious threats to life received in recent days by Kanal 10 journalist Kushtrim Sadiku. Sadiku has reported the threats to the Kosovo Police, while the AJK has urged security institutions to conduct a swift and thorough investigation and to provide protection, citing serious concerns for the physical safety of Sadiku and his family. The AJK also calls on the public to ensure that…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses its deep concern over a serious death threat made against journalist and founder of Vox Kosova, Lirim Mehmetaj. A threatening comment directed at Mehmetaj was posted on Facebook, containing explicit language that implies a violent killing threat. AJK strongly condemns this type of language and calls on the Kosovo Police and the State Prosecutor’s Office to take urgent action to identify and locate the individual…

Kosovo Police have arrested and taken into custody an individual who issued a series of online threats against Klan Kosova television and its staff. “By order of the State Prosecutor, a person has been arrested for 48 hours on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of ‘Threatening’ under Article 181 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo. The State Prosecutor is currently carrying out investigative actions in coordination with other relevant institutions,” the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the threats and abusive language directed at journalist Saranda Aliu, a reporter for the investigative program Kiks Kosova on Klan Kosova, while she was performing her professional duties. Aliu was threatened by a man who was the subject of her reporting on a domestic violence case. According to the information provided by the journalist, the incident occurred on 15 December during a professional phone call…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the irresponsible, offensive, and highly dangerous language used by Central Election Commission member Sami Kurteshi, representing the Vetëvendosje political party. In a public statement, Kurteshi labeled the AJK an “Alliance of Criminal Groups” and listed several media outlets which, according to him, operate as “hitmen for hire.” These accusations are not only baseless but also create a real risk of potential…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is shocked by the aggressive behavior and strongly condemns the physical assault on journalists by the Vetëvendosje member of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi. This behavior is unacceptable, and AJK calls on the CEC to provide conditions for journalists to report without obstruction. Mr. Kurteshi is a repeat offender in attacks against journalists, and Vetëvendosje should put an end to this practice.

Journalists and media crews encountered difficulties while covering the transport workers’ protest in Prishtina, on the second day of the Urban Traffic strike. In a video published by Koha.net, Ilmi Gashi, a representative of the Urban Traffic Union, is seen obstructing photojournalist Driton Paçarada from carrying out his work. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) condemns this interference with the free work of the media and calls on all parties to respect the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) deems the offensive remarks made by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Donika Gërvalla toward Television 7 and journalist Leonard Kerquki, host of the program Pressing, as unacceptable and unbefitting of her public office. AJK strongly condemns such language from a senior state official, as it seeks to undermine the work of both the media outlet and the journalist — particularly given that she herself has previously granted an…

The candidate of the political party Vetëvendosje for the municipality of South Mitrovica, Faton Peci, has continued his low and unacceptable attacks against TV Dukagjini through a post on his social media. Referring to the Exit Poll of October 12, Peci, among other things, called TV Dukagjini the “operational center of the criminal enterprise.” The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) considers Peci’s communication to be deeply irresponsible and an accusation with…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the intimidation and threats directed at the Tëvë1 television crew in northern Kosovo earlier today. Journalist Venhar Isufi and cameraman Valmir Gashi reported that they were followed by a black Audi A4 vehicle, which stopped in front of the Zvečan municipal building. There, an individual approached them and made a threatening remark referencing a police officer, G.K., who was the subject of a television…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over the recent statement by Faton Peci, the Vetëvendosje party candidate for the municipality of South Mitrovica, who announced his intention to sue several journalists for publishing exit poll results. AJK views this threat of legal action against journalists as an open attempt to intimidate and obstruct their professional work. Such actions by Mr. Peci represent a serious attack on press freedom in…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over the recent public statement by the leader of Vetëvendosje and acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, calling on “justice and security institutions” to investigate the publication of exit polls by three television stations following the local elections. Media outlets in Kosovo fully complied with the Law on Elections and the regulations of the Independent Media Commission (IMC). No exit poll results were…

At its Thursday meeting, the Central Election Commission (CEC) failed to approve accreditation for a small number of Albanian-language media outlets. Among those denied accreditation are Reporteri.net, based in Pristina, and Mitropol in Mitrovica. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) strongly objects to the CEC’s refusal to accredit these media outlets — a decision made without any legal basis or explanation — and calls on the Election Complaints and Appeals Panel…