Albanian platform advocating for media freedom and journalists' national and regional safety, as part of the Safe Journalists Network. RTs ≠ endorsement
‼️🇦🇱We are closely monitoring the recent journalist dismissals in AL. While restructuring is normal, it must respect fair procedures and workers’ rights. We urge media outlets to ensure transparency, proper notice, and severance pay. If you’ve faced unfair treatment, reach out⬇️
Dënojmë me forcë kërcënimet me vdekje të bëra ndaj gazetares së portalit Standard, Kristina Perković, të cilat përfaqësojnë një tjetër sulm serioz ndaj gazetarëve në Mal të Zi.
🇲🇪📢We strongly condemn the appalling death threats made against Standard portal journalist Kristina Perković, representing yet another serious attack on journalists in Montenegro
https://t.co/rVjBu0Iu4E
📌SJN Albania has registered the case involving threats against journalist Fatjon Gjinaj in Tirana, which was reported on 19 May 2026.
https://t.co/mDotJYsq9z
Women journalists in 🇦🇱 face ongoing risks from online harassment, editorial pressure, unsafe conditions, & gender inequality. Our 2025 brief shows ongoing institutional gaps & a growing chilling effect on public-interest journalism. https://t.co/ywcLQyCGDw
@BlerjanaB
📢📢We express concern following the incident during the 8 May Democratic Party protest in Tirana, in which the Syri TV media crew was affected by the use of police water cannons while covering the protest live
https://t.co/IB05SfLuov
��@WBjournalists shpreh shqetësim pas incidentit në protestën e PD-së më 8 maj në Tiranë, ku ekipi i Syri TV u godit me ujë me presion nga policia gjatë raportimit live.
https://t.co/bCaRrQotoA
We express concern over the incident involving the Syri TV crew during the Democratic Party protest in Tirana on May 8, 2026. Journalists were hit by police water cannons while reporting live. Authorities must ensure media safety and protect press freedom during protests.
🇦🇱 #Albania: IPI condemns the suspected arson attack which destroyed the car of journalist Sami Curri and calls on Albanian authorities to carry out a thorough investigation to establish the motive and bring those responsible to justice.
https://t.co/Wu6FQsgTYQ
‼️SJN thekson se kufizimet ndaj përmbajtjes mediatike duhet të jenë të nevojshme, proporcionale dhe masë përjashtimore, duke garantuar standardet e lirisë së shprehjes dhe garancitë procedurale. https://t.co/gexCEIwXiP
‼️SJN po monitoron një vendim gjyqësor në Shqipëri që kërkon heqjen dhe bllokimin e përmbajtjes mediatike para shqyrtimit të çështjes në themel, në kuadër të një padie civile ndaj 10 mediave online.
https://t.co/gexCEIwXiP
📌The SafeJournalists Network is closely following a recent court decision in Albania concerning an interim measure requiring the removal of, and blocking access to, media content before a final judgment has been issued
https://t.co/wGf8bzVTBP
PM @ediramaal, RSF évalue la liberté de la presse, pas la communication du gouvernement. La 83e place de l’#Albanie (-3) dans le #RSFIndex2026 reflète des attaques politiques, des abus des forces de l’ordre & la faible transparence des médias. Mais il y a une voie à suivre��: https://t.co/8UACzrEMPF
PM @ediramaal, we measure media freedom, not government communication. #Albania's 83rd rank (-3) in the 2026 #Index reflects political attacks, abuse of law-enforcement, low media transparency & threats to journalists. There is a way forward, have a look:
https://t.co/MTab3Y8rqH
🚨On 2 May 2026, Sali Berisha labeled News24, BalkanWeb,& Panorama as “mafia of free speech,” accusing them of taking orders from the PM’s office.
@WBjournalists warn that such rhetoric goes beyond legitimate criticism & increases pressure on journalists.
https://t.co/WRo8bgWGvS
Findings for 🇦🇱 from the Journalists’ Safety Index 2025, presented by @BlerjanaB at the @WBjournalists conference, highlight ongoing systemic and often invisible pressures on journalists despite fewer physical attacks. Women journalists face ongoing risks.
https://t.co/peq5NOyiDr
Albania ranks 83rd in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by @RSF_inter, reflecting uneven progress & persistent structural challenges in the media environment. Political & economic pressures, alongside inconsistent application of legal safeguards, continue to affect media freedom