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The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has been informed by journalist and head of the “Mitropol” portal in Mitrovica, Urall Boshnjaku, about the hacking of his personal account on the social network Telegram. AJK expresses its concern over this incident, considering that the account was used for carrying out the professional duties of the portal. AJK calls on the Kosovo Police and the Cybercrime Unit to take all necessary actions to restore the journalist’s account. Such…

AJK condemns the continued targeting of journalists and media by Vetëvendosje officials, including today's post by spokesperson Arlind Manxhuka, who, among other things, referred to the media as "parallel institutions." This dangerous rhetoric is unacceptable and further deteriorates the environment for practicing journalism in Kosovo.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is concerned about developments related to the launch of the campaign for the Parliamentary Elections on February 9. The ruling party, Vetëvendosje, has announced a boycott of several major television stations in the country, including Klan Kosova, TV Dukagjini, and T7. This move goes against transparency and undermines the role of journalists and media in holding the party accountable for its policies after leading Kosovo for…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is alarmed by the death threat received today by the journalist and head of the online media outlet "Periskopi", Ilir Mirena. Mirena has posted a comment on Facebook in which a person wrote: "He should get a bullet, he deserves it."

Kosovo Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has used the meeting of his party, Vetëvendosje, where he was nominated for prime minister, to make another unacceptable attack on the media. In his speech, among other things, Kurti said that “the media for every attack and aggression by Serbia against our state, always found the culprit in our government, but never in Serbia, they do not deserve your attention”.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns the attack that the chief executive of “Ibër Lepenci”, Faruk Mujka, has made against the journalist, Mimoza Koprani Muçaj, author of the show Konfront on KTV. Reacting to the journalist’s questions in an interview with the Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, Mujka, among other things, referred to the questions raised as something “extremely vile and extreme misuse of the public broadcaster with the aim of spreading lies…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is alarmed by the death threat made against journalist and founder of “Nacionale”, Berat Buzhala. He has published a message that he received on Facebook from a citizen who wrote: “I'm giving you the Albanian pledge that I will kill you and some of your kind, you should know that your days are numbered, you have regards not only from me but from the Kosovan people”.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, has received with concern the information regarding the lawsuit that the rapper Trim Ademi, known as Capital T, has filed against the journalist Robert Bojaj. The rapper claims that a question asked by Bojaj to a guest on an entertainment show has damaged Ademi's reputation. AJK considers this lawsuit to be a Strategic Lawsuit against Public Participation (SLAPP) and is an attempt to silence and intimidate the journalist.

A crew of Kanal10 television, consisting of journalist Naim Kryeziu and cameraman Fatos Rakovica, were prevented from carrying out their reporting duties by the director of the "Bajram Curri" School in Fushë Kosova, Fidan Hasani. Journalist Kryeziu and cameraman Rakovica were physically and verbally prevented by the school director, during their attempt to report on the lack of heating in this educational institution.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, strongly condemns the sexist language and the obstruction of duty faced by journalist Qliresa Hasani of the local TV Festina television in Ferizaj, from the KEDS officials during the coverage of the residents' protest in front of the corporation's headquarters. This incident constitutes a serious interference in the journalist's work and is an attack of discriminatory nature on a gender basis, directly on her professional as…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses concern regarding the case of the finding of a tracking device in the vehicle of Kosovan journalist, Vehbi Kajtazi. Considering it as an unprecedented case, AJK calls for the security authorities to investigate the case in detail and to clarify the circumstances of this event as soon as possible. AJK will follow closely the developments related to the case in question, until it is fully clarified by the security authorities…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, has sent a letter to the Chief Prosecutor of the Prishtina Basic Prosecutor's Office, asking for explanations regarding the investigations against journalists Vehbi Kajtazi and Lirim Mehmetaj. AJK is deeply concerned regarding this situation and wants to ensure that these investigations are not politically motivated, and that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fully respected.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns the act of vandalism on the car of the director of media outlet "KoSSev", Nevenka Medic, which occured in North Mitrovica. "I can't point the finger at anyone, I'm not involved in any illegal business, I don't have personal enemies, I'm sure this has to do with the work I'm doing," said Medic regarding the case. AJK asks the Kosovo Police to investigate and clarify the case in question.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is extremely concerned with the death threats received by journalist Vehbi Kajtazi. AJK asks the responsible authorities and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Kosovo to provide security for journalist Kajtazi and to urgently address the threat he received on the evening of October 8, through a message on his Facebook account. AJK has contacted the Kajtazi and he has already informed the responsible authorities about the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned by the obstructing act of the chief of staff of the mayor of North Mitrovica towards Florinda Kelmendi, journalist of Kallxo.com and Blinera Mehmeti, journalist of Telegrafi. Journalists have the right to exercise their duty unhindered, and any attempt that undermines such a right is unacceptable, it worsens the environment of performing journalistic duties and prevents fair informing and the objective coverage of events.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned by the incident that occurred on October 1, in the town of Vitija, where the police official M. S., obstructed the work of PlusTv journalist, Irfan Maliqi, during the coverage of a breast cancer awareness march. According to this media, the footage of the police official’s behavior shows that he approached the journalist in a threatening manner, by telling him: “Do not ever tell me to wait again, for this you…

The Football Federation of Kosovo has issued a new press release using unacceptable language towards the media outlet "Albanian Post," linking it to "criminal structures." AJK condemns this dangerous language towards the media from the highest football authority in the country. AJK invites FFK to address the reports in this and other media about the functioning of this important institution, instead of resorting to attacks and harsh language.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo strongly condemns the latest attack towards the media made today by the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti. AJK is thoroughly concerned to see such unacceptable attempts made to undermine the credibility of media in Kosovo, without presenting any facts or arguments, by accusing the media of “being paid by past regimes”, for the alleged fake news and disinformation related to the Bureau for Verification and Confiscation of…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has accepted a request from the Football Federation of Kosovo, which expresses displeasure about the discussions occurring in sports broadcasts regarding this institution and the Kosovo National Team. In the letter, FFK unfoundedly accuses some sports shows of running a "media campaign against the FFK." AJK considers this open letter from the FFK unacceptable and sees it as an attempt to pressure journalists and media in Kosovo.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is alarmed by the serious accusations made against Berat Buzhala in the case of the murder of Sadri Sadriu. The son of the victim, Ilir Sadriu, recently made a public accusation on Facebook, alleging that Buzhala, a journalist and founder of Nacionale, was involved in his father's murder. Sadriu wrote that "the fact that the case was not denounced before the courts of the Republic of Kosovo but before those of Serbia, and taking…