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The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over the recent threat directed at the editorial office of the Insajderi. According to the media's report, an individual named A.I. went to the newsroom in Prishtina and threatened the journalists, demanding the removal of a video featuring a Kosovar participant in the Iraq war. "Blerim Heta is alive, remove that video or else you won’t be safe. You have greetings from Blerim Heta," he reportedly told the…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned by the continued use of unacceptable and inflammatory rhetoric against journalists by the Vetëvendosje (VV) party. AJK strongly condemns the personal and familial attack launched by Dejona Mihali, a representative of this political party, against journalist and host of the television program Rubikon, Adriatik Kelmendi. Mihali, along with other VV officials, has persisted in making serious attacks on…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses its deep concern over the defamatory campaign and coordinated attacks against the organization and the Chairman of the Board, Xhemajl Rexha. Rather than acknowledging and reflecting on the alarming 24-place drop—which positions Kosovo below all countries in the region and alongside states with longstanding records of censorship and violence against journalists—elected officials from the ruling party, Lëvizja…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the obstruction that the close protection of Prime Minister Kurti made today to the journalist of T7, Genc Godanci, while he was trying to ask him questions about the Reporters Without Borders' Media Freedom Index. One of the members of the close protection is seen twice physically grabbing the journalist's hand, and another presents the second obstacle in the attempt to get answers. This is not the first time…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed about the lawsuit filed by journalist Naim Kryeziu and camera operator Fatos Rakovica against their former workplace, Kanal 10 (Java Multimedia Production). Both stated in a Facebook post reaction that they "were arbitrarily dismissed from work, were not paid their last two salaries, and their pension contributions were not paid" during their time working for this media outlet. AJK supports their legal battle…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned about the systematic campaign by the largest parliamentary party, Vetëvendosje, against the national private broadcaster Klan Kosova. The party’s Secretary General, Alim Rama, in a post this Monday, called on VV members to boycott this television station. Such a lynching campaign is unacceptable. Publicly targeting the station—and, by extension, its journalists, camera operators, and other staff—endangers…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has received with concern and strongly condemns the obstructive action of the Member of Parliament from the Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo (KDTP), Fikrim Damka, against KALLXO.com journalist Shqipron Xhema, while he was carrying out his professional duties during today’s constitutive session of the Assembly of Kosovo. According to reports, journalist Xhema, while attempting to obtain a statement from MP Damka regarding…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) welcomes the organization and response of journalists from Kosovo's media in demanding transparency from the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO). Last week, ERO invited only journalists to a “consultative meeting,” without the presence of cameras and media, to discuss the potential increase in electricity prices. Today, journalists refused to participate in the meeting without the presence of cameras. AJK welcomes this action by…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has received with concern the defamatory campaign directed against the Serbian-language radio station, Radio Gorazhdeci (Goraždevac), based in the municipality of Peja. According to reports, a portal named SrpskiGlas.rs published an article calling for a boycott of this media outlet, claiming that they are “serving independent Kosovo.” The Editor-in-Chief of Radio Gorazhdeci, Darko Dimitrijević, stated that the media outlet he…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed that the journalist from the Kossev portal in North Mitrovica, Dragana Vukosavleviq (Dragana Vukosavljević), has been threatened by an official of the North Mitrovica municipality and has been subjected to pressure. Vukosavljević had reported on the failure to register newborns in this municipality, using the responses of the civil registry official, F. Stavileci, after several attempts to obtain official…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the sexist, unacceptable, and degrading language used by Visar Geci against KOHA journalist Meridiana Statovci. Geci, who serves as an advisor to the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, attacked journalist Statovci with derogatory language due to her reporting on the construction work on “George W. Bush” street in the capital. AGK demands that Mayor Rama clearly distance himself from and condemn this language…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern following the confirmation of the punishment of three editors of the Public Broadcaster, RTK, by the Television Director, Rilind Gërvalla. Jehona Zhitia, Valon Bajrami, and Arton Mulliqi were sanctioned for not airing a report about the Government and Prime Minister Kurti in the late-night news edition. One of the editors stated that the report "did not meet professional standards" and was therefore not…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the repeated insults and threats made by the member of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi, against the media, including a scandalous statement made this Wednesday. During a question addressed to him by Gazeta Nacionale journalist Besarta Hoti, Kurteshi responded with the words: "You are a criminal media, hired killers." AGK considers this statement to be irresponsible, unacceptable, and…

The Acting Prime Minister and leader of the Self-Determination Movement, Albin Kurti, continued his attacks on the media this Tuesday. "My judgment is that the Prosecutor's Office is more interested in filling the headlines of some oligarch's portal than in bringing justice," Kurti stated in Gjilan. He made this statement when asked by journalists about his failure to appear as a witness in the case of the State Reserves, an interview scheduled for 10:00 AM. The AGK…

AJK has expressed concern over the obstruction of the T7 team by the manager of the Counting Center in Pejë, Abdurrahim Haxhisefa. According to reports, journalist Arianitë Zhegrova and cameraman Gjens Karaqi were stopped and hindered in carrying out their duties, and were even threatened with having their camera broken. This act represents an unacceptable attack on press freedom and the work of journalists, who have the responsibility to inform the public about important…

On Sunday, February 9th, the Klan Kosovo team, consisting of Qendresa Tershani, Sala Gashi, and cameraman Rron Salihu, faced continuous provocations and offensive words from supporters of the Vetëvendosje party right from the early hours of their fieldwork. During Tershani’s first live connection at the largest voting center in Prizren, while attempting to interview a voter, the latter stated: "We boycott Klan Serbia." In the same city and center, a VV official insulted…

On Sunday in Ferizaj, after 10:00 PM, journalists Saranda Aliu and Gremisa Latifi were obstructed from performing their duties by activists of the LVV. The two attempted to go to the headquarters of this political party, but one of the members resisted, telling them: "You don't belong here," and even closed the office door on them. The same individual went outside and alerted others who were celebrating, saying, "Oh people, they are from Klan." As a result, they were…

After the completion of the electoral process, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of journalists Agan Hajdarhoxha, Nita Ilazi, and cameraman Florian Syla, went to cover the celebrations of the supporters of "Vetëvendosje". They were obstructed, initially with flags and then with fireworks, along with chants of "Klan Serbia" and insults directed at their mothers and sisters, while a pyrotechnic device was thrown towards the team.

Yesterday, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of Gresa Nitaj, Blerina Doshlaku, and cameraman Mirand Karamani, faced verbal obstruction while reporting at the LVV headquarters in Vushtrri. Initially, they were subjected to insults and chants, mainly "Klan Serbia," but later, militants approached the camera, verbally attacking the television station and demanding that they leave the area. The pressure was not only verbal but also physical, with vehicles approaching the team…

The team, consisting of journalists Flamur Gajtani and Herolind Ademi, and cameraman Bardh Stublla, covered the Gjilan region on the voting day, February 9, 2025. After the voting centers closed, the team went to the Gjilan square to follow the gathering called by Mayor Alban Hyseni to celebrate the victory. Once the speech concluded, supporters of VV started insulting the team, approaching them and shouting phrases such as: "You don't belong here," "Down with Klan Serbia…