Threats against media outlets and organizations, Radio Romano Avazo,PRISHTINË, 09.05.2025

AJK •︎ 09/05/2025

Threats against media outlets and organizations, Radio Romano Avazo,PRISHTINË, 09.05.2025

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Romano Avazo

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Romano Avazo
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    ATV

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    09.05.2025
  • City
    Prishtine
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Politician(s) / political party(ies) (other than public officials)
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Through media outlets (broadcast, print, online)
  • Type of incident
    Threats against media outlets and organizations
  • Type of threat
    Other threats

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Unknown
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns recent statements made by Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Sylejman Elshani, directed at the Roma-language radio station Romano Avazo, based in Prizren.

In a televised interview, Deputy Minister Elshani questioned the professional qualifications of the journalists at Romano Avazo and cast doubt on the quality of the station’s work. Such statements are unacceptable and appear intended to undermine the efforts of journalists working at this important media outlet.

Romano Avazo is the only 24-hour Roma-language radio station in Kosovo. Through its online presence, it plays a vital role in informing and engaging the Roma community in their native language.

AJK calls on Deputy Minister Elshani to retract his derogatory remarks and to commit to supporting the advancement of Roma journalists and media within Kosovo’s broader media landscape.

AJK also expresses its full support for the dedicated team at Romano Avazo and encourages them to continue their invaluable work, especially given the difficult financial conditions under which they operate.