Cases

Asociacioni i Gazetarëve të Kosovës (AGK) dënon fuqishëm gjuhën e papërgjegjshme, sulmuese dhe shumë të rrezikshme të anëtarit të KQZ-së, Sami Kurteshi, nga partia politike Vetëvendosje. Kurteshi, në një reagim publik, e quajti AGK-në “Aleancë të Grupeve Kriminale” dhe listoi një sërë mediash, që sipas tij operojnë si “vrasës me pagesë”. Këto akuza, përveç që janë të pabaza, paraqesin rrezik real për sulme të mundshme në të ardhmen ndaj gazetarëve dhe pjesëtarëve të mediave…

AGK-ja është e shokuar me sjelljen agresive dhe dënon ashpër cenimin fizik të gazetarëve nga ana e anëtarit të Vetëvendosjes në KQZ, Sami Kurteshi. Kjo sjellje është e papranueshme dhe AGK i bën thirrje KQZ-së që të ofrojë kushte për raportim të papenguar të gazetarëve. Zoti Kurteshi është recidivist në sulmet ndaj gazetarëve dhe Vetëvendosje duhet ta ndalojë këtë praktikë.

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, is seen obstructing photojournalist Driton Paçarada from carrying out his work. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) condemns this interference with the free work of the media and calls on all parties to respect the…

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. AJK strongly condemns such language from a senior state official, as it seeks to undermine the work of both the media outlet and the journalist — particularly given that she herself has previously granted an…

The candidate of the political party Vetëvendosje for the municipality of South Mitrovica, Faton Peci, has continued his low and unacceptable attacks against TV Dukagjini through a post on his social media. Referring to the Exit Poll of October 12, Peci, among other things, called TV Dukagjini the “operational center of the criminal enterprise.” The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) considers Peci’s communication to be deeply irresponsible and an accusation with…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the intimidation and threats directed at the Tëvë1 television crew in northern Kosovo earlier today. Journalist Venhar Isufi and cameraman Valmir Gashi reported that they were followed by a black Audi A4 vehicle, which stopped in front of the Zvečan municipal building. There, an individual approached them and made a threatening remark referencing a police officer, G.K., who was the subject of a television…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over the recent statement by Faton Peci, the Vetëvendosje party candidate for the municipality of South Mitrovica, who announced his intention to sue several journalists for publishing exit poll results. AJK views this threat of legal action against journalists as an open attempt to intimidate and obstruct their professional work. Such actions by Mr. Peci represent a serious attack on press freedom in…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over the recent public statement by the leader of Vetëvendosje and acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, calling on “justice and security institutions” to investigate the publication of exit polls by three television stations following the local elections. Media outlets in Kosovo fully complied with the Law on Elections and the regulations of the Independent Media Commission (IMC). No exit poll results were…

At its Thursday meeting, the Central Election Commission (CEC) failed to approve accreditation for a small number of Albanian-language media outlets. Among those denied accreditation are Reporteri.net, based in Pristina, and Mitropol in Mitrovica. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) strongly objects to the CEC’s refusal to accredit these media outlets — a decision made without any legal basis or explanation — and calls on the Election Complaints and Appeals Panel…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AGK) is deeply concerned about the unprecedented decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) to deny accreditation to all Serbian-language media for coverage of the October 12 elections. Requests for accreditation as observers from dozens of Serbian-language media outlets operating in Kosovo were collectively rejected during today’s CEC meeting. From the discussions among members of the commission, the rejection appears to be…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of a serious threat made against Vox Kosova journalist Valon Rashiti by Lulzim Berisha, the leader of the Kosovo National Team supporters group. According to Rashiti’s account, during a public ceremony, Berisha approached him and said: “I’ll drag you along the ground — I’ll tear you apart like a frog.” The AJK strongly condemns this public threat, which poses a serious risk to the journalist’s physical safety…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the behavior of Radoica Radomirović, a candidate for the Municipal Assembly of Leposavić, toward the editorial team of the “Kossev” portal based in North Mitrovica, Kosovo. Radomirović, a former Deputy Minister in the Government of Kosovo who is currently running on the “Novo Lice – Narodna Prava” electoral list, reportedly exerted pressure on a Kossev journalist following questions posed at a press conference. He…

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. AJK expresses deep concern over this arbitrary detention and calls on the Kosovo Police to release Muji immediately. He was filming a report on the schooling of President Osmani’s daughters when her close protection officers stopped him, confiscated his camera, and demanded that he delete…

Shefi i shtabit zgjedhor të Aleancës për Ardhëmërinë e Kosovës në Deçan, Hajdar Sutaj, ka shpërndarë në Facebook, një bisedë private me gazetaren e ATV-së, Albina Haliti rreth ftesës për debat për kryetarin e kësaj komune, Bashkim Ramosaj. Në këtë mënyrë, ai ka shpërndarë numrin personal të gazetares Haliti, duke bërë që ajo të marrë shumë mesazhe, duke përfshirë ofendime dhe kërcënime. AGK-ja e dënon fuqishëm këtë veprim të Sutajt, dhe kërkon hetim dhe masa nga Agjencia për…

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. The message Menxhiq sent to Kajtazi on Facebook stated: "Vehbi, I will find you in some position in Pristina, I will not let you go without harming your face and stomach, or without putting…

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, online portals and so-called journalists have continuously insulted me in the most degrading ways, even citing sources from Belgrade-based newspapers. Let us not forget that you are using the same sources that lobbied…

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, Jehona Zhitia, and Valon Bajrami reported that RTK management, without prior notice, informed them last Friday that they were excluded from moderating the 17:00 and 23:00 news magazines. AJK…

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. Journalist Uka had asked Kurti about the lack of medical supplies at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (QKUK), to which he responded in an arrogant tone, saying: “Forget the albumins. Tell your owner, your television station, to return the 62 million to Telekom.” This…

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. Rama a question before a press conference but was met with inappropriate conduct from him and his staff. Rama can be heard referring to the journalist as “loçkë” (a term roughly translating to "babe" or "sweetie"), a term he has repeatedly used in a…

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. MP Pacolli targeted the public broadcaster’s journalist just hours after a joint interview on the program “Info Plus,” during which Foniqi-Kabashi asked questions about current developments, including reports regarding potential financial benefits received by Pacolli’s…