Other threats to journalists, RTS, Belgrade, 16.4.2025.

IJAS •︎ 16/04/2025

Other threats to journalists, RTS, Belgrade, 16.4.2025.

Translations: Beograd 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Belgrade
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Employees at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS)

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    RTS
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    Employees at RTS

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    16.04.2025
  • City
    Belgrade
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - institutions
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Telephone (Call or sms)
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists
  • Type of threat
    Aggressive, harassing or discriminatory statements

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly
    The association informed international organizations and institutions
    The association provided legal support

After a employee assembly was held at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), at least five colleagues from the public broadcaster were invited for informative interviews by the Security Information Agency (BIA). The RTS staff assembly took place on April 16 at 1:30 PM in the parking lot of the broadcaster’s building, with more than 50 employees in attendance.

It is particularly concerning that among those summoned are individuals affiliated with the informal group of RTS employees called “Naš pRoTeSt,” which advocates for greater professional accountability and freedom of expression within the public broadcaster.

Calling employees in for informational interviews due to legitimate and peaceful expression of opinion raises serious concerns about pressure on freedom of expression and the right to union organizing.

Media workers, like all citizens, can only be summoned for informational interviews in accordance with legal procedures and with a clear explanation of the reason for the summons. Any deviation from this may constitute a form of intimidation or an attempt to exert pressure—especially if it is connected to their professional work, union activities, or public statements.