Other threats to journalists Arbëreshë Uka, Prishtinë, 06.08.2025
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) strongly condemns the behavior and attitude of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti toward Klan Kosova journalist Arbëreshë Uka during a public statement.
Journalist Uka had asked Kurti about the lack of medical supplies at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (QKUK), to which he responded in an arrogant tone, saying: “Forget the albumins. Tell your owner, your television station, to return the 62 million to Telekom.”
This response by Kurti represents an unacceptable approach toward the media and journalists, and a clear attempt to undermine their work and deflect attention from the government’s lack of transparency during his time in office.
Such attacks by Kurti, his government, and his political party have significantly contributed to Kosovo’s drastic decline in the media freedom index.
| Reporter Details | Other threats to journalists Arbëreshë Uka, Prishtinë, 06.08.2025 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) strongly condemns the behavior and attitude of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti toward Klan Kosova journalist Arbëreshë Uka during a public statement. Journalist Uka had asked Kurti about the lack of medical supplies at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (QKUK), to which he responded in an arrogant tone, saying: “Forget the albumins. Tell your owner, your television station, to return the 62 million to Telekom.” |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Arbëreshë Uka |
| Gender | Female |
| Date | 6.8.2025 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | Aggressive public declarations by state officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | Albin Kurti |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Klan Kosova |
| Source | Klan Kosova |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | This response by Kurti represents an unacceptable approach toward the media and journalists, and a clear attempt to undermine their work and deflect attention from the government’s lack of transparency during his time in office. Such attacks by Kurti, his government, and his political party have significantly contributed to Kosovo’s drastic decline in the media freedom index. |