Other threats to journalists Hana Marteti dhe Edina Avdiu, Prishtinë, 15.02.2026
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 renew the contracts without a performance evaluation bears the hallmarks of a premeditated and retaliatory decision against the journalists, including the fact that management was aware of Ms. Avdiu’s pregnancy.
This represents a harmful practice that undermines public trust in RTK.
AGK expresses full solidarity with colleagues Marteti and Avdiu and will provide them with legal assistance to challenge this decision.
| Reporter Details | Other threats to journalists Hana Marteti dhe Edina Avdiu, Prishtinë, 15.02.2025 |
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| Case description | 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 renew the contracts without a performance evaluation bears the hallmarks of a premeditated and retaliatory decision against the journalists, including the fact that management was aware of Ms. Avdiu’s pregnancy. This represents a harmful practice that undermines public trust in RTK. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Hana Marteti, Edina Avdiu |
| Gender | Female |
| Date | 15.2.2026 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | |
| The Offender / Suspect | RTK |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | RTK |
| Source | Gazetaret |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | AGK expresses full solidarity with colleagues Marteti and Avdiu and will provide them with legal assistance to challenge this decision. |