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The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the sexist and vulgar insult publicly directed by Dr. Boris Havel, professor at the Faculty of Political Science of the University of Zagreb (FPZG), towards journalist Maja Sever, President of the Croatian Journalists’ Union (SNH…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK), in partnership with JTI, organized today’s ceremony in which the submitted stories from the open call held between 19 and 30 November were evaluated. During this period, we received 22 applications. The jury for this edition consisted of: Agon Sinanaj…

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the latest verbal attack by the Mayor of Mostar, Mario Kordić, as well as his direct public targeting of journalist and co-owner of Hercegovina.info, Mario Ćosić. In a statement posted on the Mayor’s official Facebook page on 2 December…

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the reckless and very dangerous statements made by Sami Kurteshi, a member of the ruling Vetëvendosje party in Kosovo’s Central Election Commission, against the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) and the media in Kosovo. Mr.

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…

U mbajt tryeza “Gratë dhe Hapësirat Digjitale: Fuqizimi, Siguria dhe Dukshmëria Online”, ku u mblodhën gazetare, profesioniste të mediave, udhëheqëse të reja dhe partnerë të shoqërisë civile për të diskutuar një nga sfidat më të rëndësishme të epokës digjitale: sigurinë…

The SafeJournalists network strongly condemns the latest announcement by prominent members of Croatia’s ruling coalition party, the Homeland Movement (Domovinski pokret), regarding their intention to abolish all budgetary funding for the minority weekly Novosti in 2026.

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…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) welcomes today’s decision by Kosovo’s caretaker government to allocate the budget for the Public Broadcaster, RTK, from the savings category. This decision is a long-overdue relief for RTK’s 700 employees and their families.

The Government of Kosovo announced on Tuesday that it had approved the Ministry of Finance, Labor, and Transfers’ request regarding savings and allocations. This decision, worth over €8 million, applies only to the Clinical University Hospital Service of Kosovo.

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…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), in partnership with JTI, is pleased to launch the 2025 Best Reporting in Economy Award, aimed at promoting high-quality and impactful economic journalism in Kosovo. The award highlights stories that inform, analyze…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned about the situation at Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), which has now entered its third week of unpaid salaries for its 700 employees. The AJK calls on all institutions, including the Assembly of Kosovo and the Government of Kosovo…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is launching the Fact-Checking Award 2025, aimed at promoting excellence in journalism that counters disinformation and strengthens media integrity in Kosovo.

The SafeJournalists Network expresses serious concern over the decision of the institutions of the Republic of Croatia to ban Avdo Avdić, journalist and editor of the portal Istraga.ba from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from entering Croatia. On November 12, at 1:28 p.m.…

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.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), in close partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission in Kosovo, and with the support of UN Women – Office in Kosovo, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH…

The SafeJournalists Network expresses deep concern over the decision of the Municipal Court in Zadar, which found journalist Melita Vrsaljko, a contributor to Faktograf and Klimatski portal…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) stands in full support of the journalists, editors, camera operators, video editors, and all staff of Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), ahead of Thursday’s protest. AJK expresses solidarity with RTK employees, who once again, within only a few months…

The European Commission’s report has found that last year’s recommendations regarding media freedom and the safety of journalists in Kosovo have not been implemented and remain valid. The published report emphasizes that Kosovo must strengthen the capacities of the prosecution, courts…