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President’s Daughters Not Filmed; Prosecutor Says Public Footage No Offense

President’s Daughters Not Filmed; Prosecutor Says Public Footage No Offense

The news portal Paparaci has published footage filmed on Wednesday near the private school attended by President Vjosa Osmani’s two daughters. The broadcasted footage shows no children, including the President’s daughters.

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President Osmani’s Reaction: A New Attack on the Media and Journalists

President Osmani’s Reaction: A New Attack on the Media and Journalists

Following the arrest and unlawful detention of cameraman Jetmir Muji, the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the unacceptable attack by President Vjosa Osmani against journalists and the media. In a lengthy Facebook post, the President claimed she was responding “to the ongoing…

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Cameraman Jetmir Muji Released After Detention

Cameraman Jetmir Muji Released After Detention

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed that Paparaci cameraman Jetmir Muji was released after several hours of detention at the Qendër Police Station. He had been held without explanation and released following a prosecutor’s order.

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AJK Condemns Arrest of Cameraman Jetmir Muji, Demands Immediate Release

AJK Condemns Arrest of Cameraman Jetmir Muji, Demands Immediate Release

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has learned that cameraman Jetmir Muji, of the portal Paparaci, was arrested and is currently held at the Qendër police station in Prishtina.

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AJK Condemns Arbitrary Detention of Cameraman Jetmir Muji by President Osmani’s Close Protection

AJK Condemns Arbitrary Detention of Cameraman Jetmir Muji by President Osmani’s Close Protection

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of a serious obstruction of the work of Paparacicameraman Jetmir Muji while filming the presidential family, Osmani–Sadriu.

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Open call for applications - Are We There Yet?: What Are the Road Signs to the EU

Open call for applications - Are We There Yet?: What Are the Road Signs to the EU

The Embassies of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Western Balkans are inviting young photographers aged 18 to 30 to participate in a photography competition focused on addressing disinformation in the context of the EU integration process.

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Man Arrested After Threatening Journalist Vehbi Kajtazi

Man Arrested After Threatening Journalist Vehbi Kajtazi

Kosovo Police have arrested 61-year-old Hysni Menxhiq from North Mitrovica following several days of investigation, in connection with a serious murder threat against journalist Vehbi Kajtazi, founder of the "Paparaci" news portal. Menxhiq has been placed under a 48-hour detention order.

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Mbështetje për redaktorët e RTK-së të larguar nga ekrani televiziv

Mbështetje për redaktorët e RTK-së të larguar nga ekrani televiziv

Organizatat e poshtështënuara të shoqërisë civile, qëndrojnë në solidaritet të plotë me gjashtë redaktorët e Radio Televizionit të Kosovës (RTK) pas njoftimit se janë larguar nga moderimi i magazinave informative që kanë drejtuar. Sipas njoftimit të gazetarëve Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi…

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AJK Condemns Speaker Basha’s Attacks on Journalists

AJK Condemns Speaker Basha’s Attacks on Journalists

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns and expresses deep regret that Speaker of the Assembly Dimal Basha has begun his new and highly important role by attacking the media. During a press conference, Mr. Basha stated: "For six years…

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RTK Management Statement Amounts to Public Intimidation of Six Editors

RTK Management Statement Amounts to Public Intimidation of Six Editors

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) has expressed concern over the public intimidation of six RTK editors through a statement issued by RTK management. In its statement issued earlier today, management stated that…

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SafeJournalists Network Condemns the Arbitrary Suspension of Six RTK Journalists

SafeJournalists Network Condemns the Arbitrary Suspension of Six RTK Journalists

The SafeJournalists Network expresses deep concern regarding the arbitrary suspension of six journalists from the public broadcaster RTK. Blerta Foniqi Kabashi, Meneta Zekaj Nushi, Arton Mulliqi, Edona Musa-Mustafa, Jehona Zhitia…

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SafeJournalists Network Condemns the Killing of Five Journalists in Gaza

SafeJournalists Network Condemns the Killing of Five Journalists in Gaza

The SafeJournalists Network, representing more than 8,200 members across the Western Balkans, strongly condemns the killing of five journalists in an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on 25 August 2025. According to international media reports…

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AJK and German Embassy Pristina mark Ukraine’s Independence Day in Prishtina together with Ukrainian journalists sheltered in Kosovo

AJK and German Embassy Pristina mark Ukraine’s Independence Day in Prishtina together with Ukrainian journalists sheltered in Kosovo

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), in partnership with the German Embassy in Kosovo, the European Union in Kosovo the British Embassy Pristina, and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom ECPMF organized on August 25 a special event to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.

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AJK Strongly Condemns Arbitrary Removal of Six RTK Journalists from the Screen

AJK Strongly Condemns Arbitrary Removal of Six RTK Journalists from the Screen

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has received with concern the announcement from six RTK journalists regarding their removal from the screen and the programs they hosted on the Public Broadcaster. Blerta Foniqi Kabashi, Meneta Zekaj Nushi, Arton Mulliqi, Edona Musa-Mustafa…

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Press Freedom Groups Demand Urgent Action to Enforce Court Ruling and Protect Journalists in Albania

Press Freedom Groups Demand Urgent Action to Enforce Court Ruling and Protect Journalists in Albania

Leading international and regional press freedom organizations have issued an urgent appeal to Albanian authorities to immediately enforce a court ruling that protects the journalistic work of Focus Media Group, which includes News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama, Gazeta Shqiptare…

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SJN and EFJ: We demand urgent investigation into the attack on editor Avdo Avdić

SJN and EFJ: We demand urgent investigation into the attack on editor Avdo Avdić

The SafeJournalists Network (SJN) and European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) strongly condemn the physical attack on Avdo Avdić, editor of the Istraga portal, and demand an urgent investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Sarajevo Canton (MUP KS…

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AJK Welcomes Temporary Financial Solution for RTK

AJK Welcomes Temporary Financial Solution for RTK

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) welcomes today’s decision by the Government of Kosovo to approve a €2.5 million loan for Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK).

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SafeJournalists Network Condemns Homophobic Attack on Head of Association of Journalists of Albania

SafeJournalists Network Condemns Homophobic Attack on Head of Association of Journalists of Albania

The SafeJournalists Network expresses deep concern over a derogatory and homophobic article targeting journalist Isa Myzyraj and the Association of Journalists of Albania (AGSH).

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Journalistic and Media Organizations: Red Line Has Been Crossed — Brutal Attacks on Journalists and Media Workers During Protests in Serbia

Journalistic and Media Organizations: Red Line Has Been Crossed — Brutal Attacks on Journalists and Media Workers During Protests in Serbia

Journalistic and media organizations from Serbia and the region strongly condemn the continuous attacks on journalists and media workers during coverage of events of public importance, as well as the brutal assaults by police officers.

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SafeJournalists: Precedent in Croatia – Journalist and Cameraman Indicted for Performing their Professional Duties

SafeJournalists: Precedent in Croatia – Journalist and Cameraman Indicted for Performing their Professional Duties

The SafeJournalists Network expresses serious concern over the decision of the Split Municipal State Attorney’s Office to file an indictment against journalist Danka Derifaj Mikulaš, cameraman Petar Janjić…

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