Cases

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the sexist, unacceptable, and degrading language used by Visar Geci against KOHA journalist Meridiana Statovci. Geci, who serves as an advisor to the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, attacked journalist Statovci with derogatory language due to her reporting on the construction work on “George W. Bush” street in the capital. AGK demands that Mayor Rama clearly distance himself from and condemn this language…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern following the confirmation of the punishment of three editors of the Public Broadcaster, RTK, by the Television Director, Rilind Gërvalla. Jehona Zhitia, Valon Bajrami, and Arton Mulliqi were sanctioned for not airing a report about the Government and Prime Minister Kurti in the late-night news edition. One of the editors stated that the report "did not meet professional standards" and was therefore not…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the repeated insults and threats made by the member of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi, against the media, including a scandalous statement made this Wednesday. During a question addressed to him by Gazeta Nacionale journalist Besarta Hoti, Kurteshi responded with the words: "You are a criminal media, hired killers." AGK considers this statement to be irresponsible, unacceptable, and…

The Acting Prime Minister and leader of the Self-Determination Movement, Albin Kurti, continued his attacks on the media this Tuesday. "My judgment is that the Prosecutor's Office is more interested in filling the headlines of some oligarch's portal than in bringing justice," Kurti stated in Gjilan. He made this statement when asked by journalists about his failure to appear as a witness in the case of the State Reserves, an interview scheduled for 10:00 AM. The AGK…

AJK has expressed concern over the obstruction of the T7 team by the manager of the Counting Center in Pejë, Abdurrahim Haxhisefa. According to reports, journalist Arianitë Zhegrova and cameraman Gjens Karaqi were stopped and hindered in carrying out their duties, and were even threatened with having their camera broken. This act represents an unacceptable attack on press freedom and the work of journalists, who have the responsibility to inform the public about important…

On Sunday, February 9th, the Klan Kosovo team, consisting of Qendresa Tershani, Sala Gashi, and cameraman Rron Salihu, faced continuous provocations and offensive words from supporters of the Vetëvendosje party right from the early hours of their fieldwork. During Tershani’s first live connection at the largest voting center in Prizren, while attempting to interview a voter, the latter stated: "We boycott Klan Serbia." In the same city and center, a VV official insulted…

On Sunday in Ferizaj, after 10:00 PM, journalists Saranda Aliu and Gremisa Latifi were obstructed from performing their duties by activists of the LVV. The two attempted to go to the headquarters of this political party, but one of the members resisted, telling them: "You don't belong here," and even closed the office door on them. The same individual went outside and alerted others who were celebrating, saying, "Oh people, they are from Klan." As a result, they were…

After the completion of the electoral process, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of journalists Agan Hajdarhoxha, Nita Ilazi, and cameraman Florian Syla, went to cover the celebrations of the supporters of "Vetëvendosje". They were obstructed, initially with flags and then with fireworks, along with chants of "Klan Serbia" and insults directed at their mothers and sisters, while a pyrotechnic device was thrown towards the team.

Yesterday, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of Gresa Nitaj, Blerina Doshlaku, and cameraman Mirand Karamani, faced verbal obstruction while reporting at the LVV headquarters in Vushtrri. Initially, they were subjected to insults and chants, mainly "Klan Serbia," but later, militants approached the camera, verbally attacking the television station and demanding that they leave the area. The pressure was not only verbal but also physical, with vehicles approaching the team…

The team, consisting of journalists Flamur Gajtani and Herolind Ademi, and cameraman Bardh Stublla, covered the Gjilan region on the voting day, February 9, 2025. After the voting centers closed, the team went to the Gjilan square to follow the gathering called by Mayor Alban Hyseni to celebrate the victory. Once the speech concluded, supporters of VV started insulting the team, approaching them and shouting phrases such as: "You don't belong here," "Down with Klan Serbia…

The team consisting of Agon Bejtullahu and Altiana Zogaj, who reported from the Mitrovica area and northern municipalities, faced resistance from an official at the polling center in Mitrovica, specifically at the "Frang Bardhi" high school. The other incident occurred at the headquarters of Vetëvendosje in Mitrovica, where the team encountered insults, offensive language, and various forms of verbal abuse, such as: "Klan Serbia," "workers of Serbia," "Is Vučić paying you?…

During the election day coverage, Klan Kosova journalists faced obstruction while carrying out their duties. In two instances, journalists Qëndresa Tërshani and Sala Gashi were subjected to verbal abuse, insults, and offensive language. In the first case, the journalist was obstructed at a voting center in Dragash. She was confronted with discriminatory, gender-based insults such as "the girl from Serbia," "wh**e," and "you are sold out." The second case occurred during the…

The Klan Kosova team, consisting of Qëndresa Bellagoshi, Gentiana Gashi, and Labeat Krasniqi, faced verbal abuse throughout the day at several polling stations, primarily targeting the television station, from citizens/voters. After the polling stations closed, as the team approached the offices of “Vetëvendosje” in Pejë, they were met with chants from a crowd celebrating in front of the office, mostly shouting "Klan Serbia." During the filming, a young man approached and…

On election day in Istog, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of Amantina Hasani, Endrita Bajrami, Arben Restelica, and Gazmend Salihu, faced verbal abuse and insults directed at the television station both on the streets and inside the voting centers. Phrases such as “Klan Serbia,” “get out of here,” and “go to Serbia” were used against them. When the results were being announced, at the LVV headquarters, journalist Amantina Hasani was subjected to gender-based and morally…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has expressed concern and condemned the attack on TV Syri Vision in Gjakova, where, just minutes after midnight, an individual entered the television station’s premises with a heavy vehicle, causing significant damage to the newsroom and surrounding property. AJK considers this a threat to the security of the media and freedom of expression, particularly on such an important day for the country’s democratic process. Attacks on…

Continuing the four years of governance, the political party Vetëvendosje and its leader, Prime Minister Albin Kurti, have intensified unacceptable attacks on the media and journalists throughout the entire election campaign month for the national elections of February 9. In an interview with a local television, Prime Minister Kurti stated that "the portals are part of the Bermuda Triangle that want to sink Kosovo." Almost in all election rallies in different cities, Kurti…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the act of vandalism against the offices of the news portal Veriu.info, where unidentified individuals shattered the building’s windows. This attack, which occurred on the last day of the election campaign, represents yet another attempt to intimidate and obstruct the work of journalists in Kosovo. AJK has contacted the director of this media outlet, Gazmend Morina, to express its support and calls on the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) has been informed about the obstruction faced by a team from Nacionale newspaper while covering an electoral rally of the Vetëvendosje political party in the city of Malisheva. Several participants and Vetëvendosje officials obstructed journalist Besarta Hoti and cameraman Kushtrim Zenuni, including by addressing them with the phrase: "You are worse than Serbia!" Additionally, a Vetëvendosje supporter named Filiz Mustafa…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns the series of online attacks against journalists from the media outlet “Betimi për Drejtësi,” Betim Musliu and Diellza Luzha. Both journalists have filed a criminal complaint against three online pages on social networks due to continuous attacks and harassment. According to the “Betimi për Drejtësi” team, the defamatory and slanderous attacks followed the publication of their investigative report, "The Departure of Doctors…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) expresses concern over the suspension of journalist Vehbi Kajtazi’s Facebook account. According to the journalist and founder of the “Paparaci” portal, this suspension comes as a result of continuous reports against his posts related to the February 9 elections, as well as numerous actions from automated accounts (bots) that harassed and disturbed him on his platform before and during the election campaign. AGK emphasizes the…