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BIRN Kosovo Trains Journalism Students on Gender Sensitivity, Ethics and Safety
BIRN Kosovo held a workshop with 19 students from the Journalism Department of the University of Pristina, focusing on responsible journalism, gender-sensitive reporting, ethics and safety in the field.
BIRN Kosovo Holds Workshop on Strategies to Counter Disinformation
BIRN Kosovo concluded its initiative to work with justice and security institutions on developing pre-debunking and debunking strategies.
BIRN Kosovo Meets with Local Communities on Digital Rights
On October 21, BIRN Kosovo organised a meeting in Pristina for local communities, including representatives from civil society organisations (CSOs), media professionals, and students. The meeting aimed to strengthen their capacity to understand digital rights and advance their skills in identifying and protecting these rights.
Call for Support for Journalists and Media Professionals: MIDWatch Fellowship
Between October 2025 and January 2026, BIRN will support 15 enthusiastic journalists in conducting investigations and producing journalistic content focused on fact-checking and disinformation.
BIRN Kosovo Holds Workshop for local CSOs on terrorism and extremism monitoring
On September 23, 2025, BIRN Kosovo organized a one-day workshop in Prishtina for local civil society organizations (CSOs), aimed at strengthening their capacity to develop monitoring and research projects in the field of terrorism and violent extremism.
BIRN Kosovo Launches the Initiative “Remembering the Missing People”
On August 29, 2025, BIRN Kosovo, in cooperation with the North Mitrovica-based NGO ACDC, launched a campaign to document the trauma of families of missing persons as part of the EU-funded project “Uncovering the Truth: Combating Mono-Ethnic Journalism and Advocacy for Missing Persons in Kosovo,” in an event at the Reporting House Museum in Prishtina.
Meet the People Behind BIRN: Jeta Xharra
This year marks BIRN’s 20th anniversary. From exposing corruption to promoting human rights, BIRN’s investigative journalists collaborate across borders to find out the facts and tell people’s stories.
BIRN Kosovo Conducts Training on Countering Extremism and Terrorism
BIRN Kosovo last week conducted a one-day training session on countering terrorism and security threats at a local level.
BIRN Kosovo Concludes Series of Property Rights Workshops
Several hundred participants upped their skills and knowledge on property-related issues at BIRN-led workshops held all over the country.
Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence – Applications Open
BIRN Kosovo is pleased to announce the official launch of the Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence 2025. The program is modelled on the renowned Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence, which has been supporting investigative journalism since 2007.
BIRN Kosovo Trains Judges and Prosecutors on Violent Extremism and Terrorism Challenges
BIRN Kosovo, in cooperation with the Kosovo Academy of Justice, organized a four-day intensive training on the challenges of violent extremism, radicalism, and terrorism in Kavajë, Albania, from 13-16 April.
Call for Proposals Aimed at Strengthening Investigative Journalism in Kosovo
Call for Proposals for EU-Funded Project to “Strengthen the Role and Capacities of Investigative Journalism in Kosovo”.
Hate Speech Marred Kosovo’s 2025 Election, BIRN Report Finds
Election oversight bodies need new powers to tackle the falsehoods, disinformation and ‘dehumanising’ abuse that tarnished February’s parliamentary polls, a new BIRN report says.
BIRN Kosovo Launches Documentary, ‘The Impact of Money Laundering on Poverty’
A new documentary investigating how illicit financial flows deepen poverty and inequality in the Western Balkans premiered on Friday at the Reporting House in Prishtina.
BIRN Kosovo Conducts Training on the Role of the Local Level in Countering Extremism and Terrorism
On March 26, 2025, BIRN Kosovo conducted a one-day training session for officials from the Municipality of Istog/Istok aimed at deepening their understanding of the State Strategy for Preventing and Countering Terrorism and strengthening local capabilities in tackling the pressing security challenges posed by extremism.
