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The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the physical attack on a Klan Kosova news crew in the village of Prelez e Muhaxherëve, near Ferizaj, on Thursday afternoon. In footage released from the scene, a man can be seen striking cameraman Arben Restelica on the back with a stick. Journalist Qëndresa Tërshani and the cameraman have reported the incident to the police. Restelica was filming in a public area when the attack occurred. Such acts are…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of an incident involving the obstruction of journalist Benjamin Kurti of Gazeta Ekskluzive by Sheqet Maloku, director of the Water Utility in Vushtrri. The incident reportedly took place at the utility’s offices, where the official allegedly attempted to take Kurti’s phone after the journalist asked about complaints raised by local residents. The AJK condemns the official’s behavior, describing it as…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the obstruction of the Betimi për Drejtësi monitoring team while carrying out their professional duties during a court hearing by lawyer Besnik Berisha, President of the Kosovo Bar Association. According to the outlet’s report, Mr. Berisha removed and stopped the monitors’ audio recorder during a break in a court session in which he was acting as defense counsel for an accused individual. AJK strongly condemns this…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the inciting and accusatory rhetoric used by Prime Minister Albin Kurti against the media and journalists. On Thursday, Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, used the floor of the Kosovo Assembly to continue his attacks on the media and journalists, referring, among other things, to the “invisible flow of money.” In his remarks, the Prime Minister stated that “a misinformed citizen is not a free citizen, but a…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned about a new wave of cyberattacks targeting the media outlet Vox Kosova. AJK has been informed that the outlet’s Facebook account has recently been shut down twice, its TikTok account twice, and its Instagram account once. AJK strongly condemns these attacks against Vox Kosova, which undermine media freedom and freedom of expression in Kosovo, and aim to obstruct the free flow of information. AJK calls on the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over a new wave of attacks targeting the media and journalists, initiated by officials from the country’s largest political party, Vetëvendosje. Members of parliament and other party officials, including Adnan Rrustemi, Mefail Bajqinovci, and Dejona Mihali, have written and shared content alleging that journalists are involved in “cash-in-bags” payments. Such defamatory campaigns by representatives of the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned after being informed that the personal data of Kiks Kosova journalist Ardiana Thaçi‑Mehmeti — specifically her phone number — was illegally shared in a Discord group with approximately 70,000 members. On Thursday evening, the journalist received dozens of messages containing explicit sexual content from members of the group. This comes only a few months after Thaçi-Mehmeti reported extensively on a similar…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AjK) strongly condemns the repeated accusatory rhetoric used by the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lumir Abdixhiku, against media outlets and journalists in Kosovo. During a televised interview last night, Abdixhiku once again referred to journalists as “media mercenaries,” claiming that they “very easily spread defamation and irresponsibility, simply because their bank accounts grow through sponsors and various…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the actions of members of Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s close protection team, who physically obstructed Klan Kosova journalist Vesa Hoda. While attempting to ask questions about the ongoing political crisis surrounding potential new elections after a public event, the journalist was physically pushed by a member of the police. This behavior is unacceptable and represents a serious obstruction of journalists’ work and…

Burim Pacolli, a journalist at Nacional, was physically assaulted by several individuals on Monday afternoon, according to reports from his media outlet. According to the report, the attack is suspected to have been carried out by a rapper whose work Pacolli had reviewed. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns this attack, which endangered Pacolli’s physical integrity, and calls on the Kosovo Police to locate and apprehend the perpetrator(s)…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the behaviour of the Mayor of Peja, Gazmend Muhaxheri (LDK), toward journalist Shpresë Hasimi of Betimi për Drejtësi. According to video footage broadcast by the outlet, Mr. Muhaxheri is heard addressing the journalist in a dismissive and agitated tone before forcefully closing the door of the official vehicle he was entering. The incident followed a series of questions posed by the journalist regarding…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting the social media accounts of the online news outlet Reporteri.net over the past 48 hours. As a result of these attacks, the outlet’s Instagram account has been temporarily suspended, and its Facebook page has also been taken down. The management of Reporteri.net has confirmed that the threats appear to originate from a phone number based in Canada. The…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) expresses concern regarding the reported physical assault against Alaudin Hamti of Klan Kosova. Such attacks are unacceptable. AGK calls on the Kosovo Police and the Prosecution to conduct an immediate investigation in order to clarify the circumstances of the case and bring the perpetrator to justice.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) expresses deep concern regarding the decision of the management of the public broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), not to renew the employment contracts of two journalists, Hana Marteti and Edina Avdiu. AGK considers that the termination of their engagement at RTK is directly connected to their professional work and their unwillingness to submit to pressure or compromise professional reporting standards. The failure to…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of a threat directed at journalist Kron Sadiku, a staff member of the television broadcaster Klan Kosova. Sadiku reported the threat to the Kosovo Police after receiving it in connection with his work on a television program. The AJK condemned all forms of threats and intimidation against media workers and called on the Kosovo Police and judicial authorities to investigate the case as a priority.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the serious threats directed at journalists from the online media outlets Nacionale and Betimi për Drejtësi at the Gjilan Basic Court, Viti branch. Journalist Eriola Cacaj and cameraman Drilon Namani from Nacionale, as well as journalist Flamur Kabashi from Betimi për Drejtësi, were threatened inside the courtroom at the conclusion of a hearing related to a property dispute. According to the journalists’…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has raised concerns over the alarming number of serious threats to life received in recent days by Kanal 10 journalist Kushtrim Sadiku. Sadiku has reported the threats to the Kosovo Police, while the AJK has urged security institutions to conduct a swift and thorough investigation and to provide protection, citing serious concerns for the physical safety of Sadiku and his family. The AJK also calls on the public to ensure that…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses its deep concern over a serious death threat made against journalist and founder of Vox Kosova, Lirim Mehmetaj. A threatening comment directed at Mehmetaj was posted on Facebook, containing explicit language that implies a violent killing threat. AJK strongly condemns this type of language and calls on the Kosovo Police and the State Prosecutor’s Office to take urgent action to identify and locate the individual…

Kosovo Police have arrested and taken into custody an individual who issued a series of online threats against Klan Kosova television and its staff. “By order of the State Prosecutor, a person has been arrested for 48 hours on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of ‘Threatening’ under Article 181 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo. The State Prosecutor is currently carrying out investigative actions in coordination with other relevant institutions,” the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the threats and abusive language directed at journalist Saranda Aliu, a reporter for the investigative program Kiks Kosova on Klan Kosova, while she was performing her professional duties. Aliu was threatened by a man who was the subject of her reporting on a domestic violence case. According to the information provided by the journalist, the incident occurred on 15 December during a professional phone call…