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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…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has been informed by journalist and head of the “Mitropol” portal in Mitrovica, Urall Boshnjaku, about the hacking of his personal account on the social network Telegram. AJK expresses its concern over this incident, considering that the account was used for carrying out the professional duties of the portal. AJK calls on the Kosovo Police and the Cybercrime Unit to take all necessary actions to restore the journalist’s account. Such…

AJK condemns the continued targeting of journalists and media by Vetëvendosje officials, including today's post by spokesperson Arlind Manxhuka, who, among other things, referred to the media as "parallel institutions." This dangerous rhetoric is unacceptable and further deteriorates the environment for practicing journalism in Kosovo.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is concerned about developments related to the launch of the campaign for the Parliamentary Elections on February 9. The ruling party, Vetëvendosje, has announced a boycott of several major television stations in the country, including Klan Kosova, TV Dukagjini, and T7. This move goes against transparency and undermines the role of journalists and media in holding the party accountable for its policies after leading Kosovo for…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is alarmed by the death threat received today by the journalist and head of the online media outlet "Periskopi", Ilir Mirena. Mirena has posted a comment on Facebook in which a person wrote: "He should get a bullet, he deserves it."

Kosovo Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has used the meeting of his party, Vetëvendosje, where he was nominated for prime minister, to make another unacceptable attack on the media. In his speech, among other things, Kurti said that “the media for every attack and aggression by Serbia against our state, always found the culprit in our government, but never in Serbia, they do not deserve your attention”.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns the attack that the chief executive of “Ibër Lepenci”, Faruk Mujka, has made against the journalist, Mimoza Koprani Muçaj, author of the show Konfront on KTV. Reacting to the journalist’s questions in an interview with the Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, Mujka, among other things, referred to the questions raised as something “extremely vile and extreme misuse of the public broadcaster with the aim of spreading lies…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is alarmed by the death threat made against journalist and founder of “Nacionale”, Berat Buzhala. He has published a message that he received on Facebook from a citizen who wrote: “I'm giving you the Albanian pledge that I will kill you and some of your kind, you should know that your days are numbered, you have regards not only from me but from the Kosovan people”.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, has received with concern the information regarding the lawsuit that the rapper Trim Ademi, known as Capital T, has filed against the journalist Robert Bojaj. The rapper claims that a question asked by Bojaj to a guest on an entertainment show has damaged Ademi's reputation. AJK considers this lawsuit to be a Strategic Lawsuit against Public Participation (SLAPP) and is an attempt to silence and intimidate the journalist.

A crew of Kanal10 television, consisting of journalist Naim Kryeziu and cameraman Fatos Rakovica, were prevented from carrying out their reporting duties by the director of the "Bajram Curri" School in Fushë Kosova, Fidan Hasani. Journalist Kryeziu and cameraman Rakovica were physically and verbally prevented by the school director, during their attempt to report on the lack of heating in this educational institution.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, strongly condemns the sexist language and the obstruction of duty faced by journalist Qliresa Hasani of the local TV Festina television in Ferizaj, from the KEDS officials during the coverage of the residents' protest in front of the corporation's headquarters. This incident constitutes a serious interference in the journalist's work and is an attack of discriminatory nature on a gender basis, directly on her professional as…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses concern regarding the case of the finding of a tracking device in the vehicle of Kosovan journalist, Vehbi Kajtazi. Considering it as an unprecedented case, AJK calls for the security authorities to investigate the case in detail and to clarify the circumstances of this event as soon as possible. AJK will follow closely the developments related to the case in question, until it is fully clarified by the security authorities…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, has sent a letter to the Chief Prosecutor of the Prishtina Basic Prosecutor's Office, asking for explanations regarding the investigations against journalists Vehbi Kajtazi and Lirim Mehmetaj. AJK is deeply concerned regarding this situation and wants to ensure that these investigations are not politically motivated, and that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fully respected.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns the act of vandalism on the car of the director of media outlet "KoSSev", Nevenka Medic, which occured in North Mitrovica. "I can't point the finger at anyone, I'm not involved in any illegal business, I don't have personal enemies, I'm sure this has to do with the work I'm doing," said Medic regarding the case. AJK asks the Kosovo Police to investigate and clarify the case in question.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is extremely concerned with the death threats received by journalist Vehbi Kajtazi. AJK asks the responsible authorities and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Kosovo to provide security for journalist Kajtazi and to urgently address the threat he received on the evening of October 8, through a message on his Facebook account. AJK has contacted the Kajtazi and he has already informed the responsible authorities about the…