Reporters Without Borders reports declining press freedom in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia. Factors contributing to this regression include political pressure, direct attacks on journalists, and restrictions on media outlets. Kosovo and BiH experienced significant drops, with concerns over political influence on public broadcasters and harassment of journalists. Albania faced challenges such as intimidation and the politicization of public media. Serbia’s decline results from a polarized political climate leading to attacks on journalists by ruling party members. Meanwhile, Greece, Turkey, and Moldova showed improvements, though issues such as government control of media persisted. The report underscored the importance of safeguarding journalistic independence and ensuring access to unbiased information in the region. Read more here.
Source: Balkan Insight