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BIRN Kosovo publishes report on the procedures of release of individuals convicted of terrorism
On December 28, 2023 BIRN Kosovo has published a report titled “Conditional Release and Supervision of Persons Convicted of Terrorism” based on its direct monitoring of the advantages and disadvantages of the management of the process of the release of individuals convicted of terrorism.
Meet the People Behind BIRN: Aleksandar Djordjevic
Aleksandar Djordjevic has worked as a journalist since 2009, mainly covering politics and public finance.
Digital Rights Violations Surged in Balkans in 2023: BIRN, Freedom House
In a joint X Space event, BIRN and Freedom House digital rights research teams reported a worrying a spike in digital rights violations in the region this year, comprising different types of online threats and methods.
Handbook on Reporting on Missing Persons in Bosnia Introduced
The handbook ‘Media Reporting on Persons Missing Due to Conflicts in BiH 1992–1995’ was promoted at the Political Sciences Faculty of Sarajevo University.
BIRN Holds Digital Security Training for Balkan Journalists
BIRN organised four online training sessions to give journalists and journalism students from across the Balkans the most important tips and tools for staying safe in the digital environment.
BIRN Macedonia Launches Media Ownership Monitor Database
The Media Ownership Monitor (MOM) database for North Macedonia, with information about 11 television channels, five radio stations, 13 online media outlets and five newspapers, was launched in Skopje on December 14 by the non-governmental organisation Global Media Register, GMR and BIRN Macedonia.
BIRN Launches Media Ownership Monitor in Montenegro
Balkan Investigative Reporting Network in Montenegro on Friday presented a register of media owners in Montenegro compiled through a regional project of monitoring media ownership done in collaboration with the Global Media Registry, GMR.
BIRN Publishes 2023 Report on Handling of Workers’ Rights Cases in Kosovo
On December 14, BIRN held a conference in Kosovo to launch a report, “Victims of Injustice”, which covers the performance of institutions such as the judiciary and the Labour Inspectorate in handling workers’ rights in Kosovo.
BIRN BiH Presents ‘Verdict against Stanisic and Simatovic’ Digital Narrative
The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network of Bosnia and Herzegovina presented a multimedia research into Serbia’s role in the Bosnian war through international tribunal verdicts – with reference to the verdict against former Serbia State Security officials Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic.
Media Ownership Monitor Kosovo published by BIRN
Kosovo has not established the necessary mechanisms and legal framework to prevent the concentration of media ownership in the hands of a single business or individual. This finding was determined through research conducted by the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN Kosovo).
Call for Journalists From Western Balkans: One-Month Regional Exchange Programme
BIRN invites journalists and editors from six Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) to take part in its exclusive one-month regional exchange programme during 2024.
BIRN BiH Presents Media Ownership Monitor Database
Findings reveal worryingly high level of concentration and a lack of transparency over who owns and controls what.
Call for Applications: Reporting Democracy Grants for Journalists
Reporting Democracy is inviting journalists from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe to submit proposals for compelling stories that shed light on democracy issues facing the region.
BIRN Awards Best Stories From Western Balkans on Sustainable Energy
On December 11, the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, BIRN, in collaboration with the European Climate Foundation, rewarded three exceptional journalistic pieces on sustainable energy from the Western Balkans.
Media Innovation Europe: Balkan and Visegrad journalists Trained in Audience Engagement
Journalists from ten media outlets learned how to engage their audience using BIRN’s digital platform.