Cases

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…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the threatening and intimidating language used by Vetëvendosje MP-elect Nezir Kraki against Nacionale journalist Xhezair Dashi. The journalist had sent Kraki questions regarding his doctoral studies in France, to which Kraki responded with a warning, suggesting that asking such questions could “get him into trouble.” In an audio message, Kraki can be heard telling Dashi that “people neither forget nor forgive.”…

Radio Gorazdevac (Gorazhdec) journalist Damjan Portić has reported that he was obstructed in his work on Tuesday while covering the removal of graffiti in this village in the municipality of Peja. Portić was asked by members of the Kosovo Police not to film the graffiti removal process and was told to leave the area, despite having clearly identified himself as a journalist. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has described this behavior as unacceptable and calls…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over a manipulated video targeting journalist Lirim Mehmetaj during a recent television appearance. In the video, a quote Mehmetaj read aloud, originally written by a third party on Facebook, is misleadingly presented as his own personal statement. The footage is edited to give the false impression that Mehmetaj insulted supporters of the Vetëvendosje political party. This fabricated clip has been widely…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed by the news portal "Peja në Fokus" that insulting and threatening language was directed at journalist Valdrin Daci by Tahir Shala, Director of Agriculture in the Municipality of Peja, during an official event today. According to Daci, who was the only media representative present, he was subjected to verbal threats and offensive language from the municipal official in a public setting, witnessed by many…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses deep concern over a series of cyberattacks targeting the online economic news outlet Buletini Ekonomik in recent days. The outlet has informed AJK that the persistent attacks over the past week have severely disrupted its ability to operate normally. AJK strongly condemns these coordinated attacks, which come at a time when journalists from Buletini Ekonomik have been publishing a series of articles on Kosovo’s energy…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) and the Network of Women Journalists of Kosovo (NWJK) strongly condemn the use of inappropriate and sexist language by the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama (LDK), directed at journalist Edona Gashi from the show Piranjat. Using terms such as “sweetie,” “darling,” and similar expressions when addressing a journalist is not only unprofessional but also serves to downplay the seriousness of the issue being addressed and to…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), has expressed concern over reports of ongoing attacks, insults, and threats against journalists and basketball commentators Agon Fehmiu and Ulpiana Emra. AsistOnline’s editorial team informed the AJK that, during the final series between KB Bashkimi and KB Trepça, Fehmiu and Emra were subjected to attacks. In Prizren, during the incident when objects were thrown onto the court following the suspension of center player Michael…

Vetëvendosje (Guxo) MP Donika Gërvalla Schwarz has publicly attacked journalists and media outlets in at least two Facebook posts, while defending fellow MP Faton Peci. The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs wrote, "You, who are anything but journalists, continue with lies and fabrications,"and further added, "Let me not call these people who are clearly not journalists, mercenaries of lies and deceit." AJK strongly condemns this unacceptable language from a senior official…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses its deep disappointment with the response of Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, one week after the release of the Reporters Without Borders report on Kosovo. In a speech delivered at a party gathering, Kurti failed to acknowledge or address the report’s findings. Instead, he shifted blame to the media and journalists for Kosovo’s ranking at 99th place in the global press freedom index. Kurti’s proposal to offer…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is concerned about the ongoing incitement against the media by the political party Vetëvendosje. The AJK strongly condemns the language used by MP Salih Zyba, who shared an article from Radio Free Europe on his Facebook page. The article was fully published by Gazeta Express. The article discussed the celebrations in Moscow marking the victory over Nazism, and Zyba used it to attack Gazeta Express, writing: "Pro-Russian…