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RTK Employees Two Weeks Unpaid — Government Urged to Release Budget

RTK Employees Two Weeks Unpaid — Government Urged to Release Budget

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned that 700 RTK employees have gone unpaid for the month of July. AJK is worried about the financial wellbeing of these workers, who continue to perform their duties throughout August without compensation.

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SafeJournalists: Police Once Again Failed to Protect Journalists During Protests in Several Serbian Cities

SafeJournalists: Police Once Again Failed to Protect Journalists During Protests in Several Serbian Cities

The SafeJournalists Network states that last night’s incidents in Vrbas, Bački Petrovac, Novi Pazar, and Belgrade demonstrated that the police are unable to ensure the unhindered work of journalists reporting from protests and public events. During a citizens’ protest on August 12 in Vrbas…

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U.S. Department of State Report: Journalists in Kosovo Face Pressure and Defamatory Attacks

U.S. Department of State Report: Journalists in Kosovo Face Pressure and Defamatory Attacks

The U.S. Department of State has published its 2024 Human Rights Report for Kosovo. In the section on media freedom and freedom of expression, the report highlights findings from the Kosovo Journalists Association (AGK…

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Albania: Urgent answers needed on Focus Media Group blockade and journalists’ right to work

Albania: Urgent answers needed on Focus Media Group blockade and journalists’ right to work

We, the SafeJournalists Network, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and Albanian media freedom organisations, express shared concern over the police blockade and subsequent events affecting Focus Media Group, News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama…

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Përfundoi Akademia për Gazetarë dhe Studentë: Ndërtimi i Paqes dhe Lufta kundër Gjuhës së Urrejtjes

Përfundoi Akademia për Gazetarë dhe Studentë: Ndërtimi i Paqes dhe Lufta kundër Gjuhës së Urrejtjes

Me përfundimin e modulit të katërt nga Adea Beqaj, mbyllëm me sukses Akademinë për Gazetarë dhe Studentë të Gazetarisë: Ndërtimi i Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Uritjes dhe Dezinformimit. Ky modul solli një pasqyrë të qartë mbi: ????

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SafeJournalists Network Condemns Police Blockade of Albania’s Largest Informative TV, News24

SafeJournalists Network Condemns Police Blockade of Albania’s Largest Informative TV, News24

The SafeJournalists Network is gravely concerned by the police operation carried out in the early hours of 9 August 2025 against Focus Media Group in Tirana, namely News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama, and Gazeta Shqiptare. According to the official communication by Focus Media Group…

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SafeJournalists: We Condemn the Attack on Montenegrin Photojournalists and a Grave Violation of Media Freedom

SafeJournalists: We Condemn the Attack on Montenegrin Photojournalists and a Grave Violation of Media Freedom

The SafeJournalists Network expresses its grave concern and strongly condemns the violent assault on photojournalists Boris Pejović (Vijesti) and Stevo Vasiljević (Pobjeda), which occurred on August 8, 2025, in a village near Berane, in the north of Montenegro.

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SafeJournalists and EFJ: Immediately release and drop charges for journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac in Bosnia and Herzegovina

SafeJournalists and EFJ: Immediately release and drop charges for journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The SafeJournalists Network (SJN) and European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) demand immediate release and charges to be dropped for journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac. Late last night, Miljanović Zubac was transferred from Trebinje to Sarajevo…

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AJK expresses full support for RTK Employees

AJK expresses full support for RTK Employees

The Chairperson of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), Xhemajl Rexha, along with board members and Executive Director Getoarbë Mulliqi, participated on Wednesday in a protest organized by the RTK Workers’ Union (SPERTK).

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Unacceptable Behavior by Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti Toward Journalist Arbëreshë Uka

Unacceptable Behavior by Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti Toward Journalist Arbëreshë Uka

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.

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SafeJournalists: State Must Protect Journalists in Serbia and Urgently Investigate the Attack on Darko Simić

SafeJournalists: State Must Protect Journalists in Serbia and Urgently Investigate the Attack on Darko Simić

The SafeJournalists Network strongly condemns the attack on “Politički Globus” journalist Darko Simić and demands that the police finally ensure the unobstructed work of journalists when covering events of public interest. During a civil protest in New Belgrade…

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SafeJournalists: Closure of Radio Nacional is Another Blow to Independent Journalism and Media Pluralism in Croatia

SafeJournalists: Closure of Radio Nacional is Another Blow to Independent Journalism and Media Pluralism in Croatia

The SafeJournalists network expresses deep concern and solidarity with the journalists and media workers of Radio Nacional, who were abruptly left without jobs following the sudden decision by management to shut down the independent digital radio station.

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AJK Condemns the Language and Behavior of the Mayor of Pristina Toward Reporteri Journalist Leonora Kolukaj

AJK Condemns the Language and Behavior of the Mayor of Pristina Toward Reporteri Journalist Leonora Kolukaj

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) considers unacceptable the behavior and language used by the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama (LDK), toward Reporteri journalist Leonora Kolukaj. The journalist attempted to ask Mr.

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Joint Statement on the Draft Penal Code and Its Implications for Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Albania

Joint Statement on the Draft Penal Code and Its Implications for Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Albania

We, the SafeJournalists Network, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), and civil society organizations in Albania, express utmost concern regarding the proposed amendments to the Penal Code. Several provisions within the draft published by the Ministry of Justice…

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AJK and EFJ repeat their call to the caretaker Government: Allocate the budget for RTK

AJK and EFJ repeat their call to the caretaker Government: Allocate the budget for RTK

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) express concern that no visible action has been taken regarding the need to prevent the financial collapse of the public broadcaster, RTK.

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AJK Strongly Condemns MP Fitore Pacolli’s Attacks Against Journalist Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi

AJK Strongly Condemns MP Fitore Pacolli’s Attacks Against Journalist Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is shocked by the unprecedented, personal, and highly dangerous attack by Vetëvendosje party MP Fitore Pacolli against RTK journalist Blerta Foniqi-Kabashi.

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Mbahet moduli i tretë i Akademisë për Ndërtimin e Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit

Mbahet moduli i tretë i Akademisë për Ndërtimin e Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit

Si pjesë e Akademisë për Gazetarë dhe Studentë të Gazetarisë: Ndërtimi i Paqes në Luftimin e Gjuhës së Urrejtjes dhe Dezinformimit, moduli i tretë mblodhi 20 gazetarë të rinj për të eksploruar mjete dhe teknika për raportim etik dhe praktika të përgjegjshme mediatike bashkë me Gjylbehare Murati.

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AJK writes an open letter to Acting Prime Minister Kurti and President Osmani regarding the situation in Gaza

AJK writes an open letter to Acting Prime Minister Kurti and President Osmani regarding the situation in Gaza

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) has joined national journalist associations from many European countries in writing to the central institutions of their respective states, urging a response to the unacceptable humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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AJK Expresses Concern Over RTK’s Financial Situation

AJK Expresses Concern Over RTK’s Financial Situation

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned about recent developments involving Kosovo’s public broadcaster, RTK. The warning that RTK may run out of funding within days and be unable to pay its employees for the month of July is alarming.

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SafeJournalists: Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

SafeJournalists: Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

The SafeJournalists Network expresses deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation.

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