Balkan Investigative Reporting Network
Krenare Ferati is part of the legal office at BIRN. She completed her Bachelor’s studies at the Faculty of Law, University of Hasan Prishtina and is nearing the completion of her Master’s studies in Criminal Law.
Krenare began her career at the Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo, where she monitored war crimes trials, including proceedings at The Hague.
She continues her work as a monitor at BIRN, focusing on cases related to abuse of official duty, terrorism, and war crimes trials. Dedicated to addressing irregularities in the justice system, Krenare is committed to reporting violations that occur within the system to ensure accountability and fairness.
Adile Agushi is part of the legal office at BIRN. She is on the verge of graduating with a law degree.
Advocacy for human rights and freedoms has always sparked her interest, which was one of the key reasons that motivated her to pursue legal studies.
Through her work monitoring court sessions, Adile has had the opportunity to closely observe whether the rights of parties in criminal proceedings are respected within the courtroom. In cases of non-compliance, she reports these violations, contributing to the promotion of justice and accountability.
Ernesa Aliu is a Junior Journalist at BIRN.
She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism at the University of Prishtina, where she is currently the final stages of her Master’s degree in Media and Communication at UBT – Higher Education Institution.
Jeta Gashi is a Finance Officer at BIRN. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, and Accounting from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Prishtina and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the same field. Additionally, she is a certified accountant.
With over five years of experience in auditing, accounting, and consultancy, she has developed into a precise and dedicated professional. Jeta is highly skilled in time management and prioritization, making her a reliable contributor to any project.
Her deep knowledge of economics enables her to provide innovative and detail-oriented solutions. She is a person who constantly seeks new challenges and is ready to explore uncharted opportunities. In her free time, she enjoys engaging in activities that challenge her and fill her with positive energy.
Flaka Isufi is a speech and language therapist and holds a master’s degree in Medical Sciences with a specialization in Speech Therapy from Lund University in Sweden.
With over 7 years of experience in civil society organizations, Flaka has worked to raise awareness for people with disabilities and to contribute to enhancing the child protection system in Kosovo.
Her most recent positions include impactful roles at SOS Children Villages Kosovo and NGO Autizmi Flet, where she has been involved in promoting inclusive practices and protecting vulnerable families and children, as well as individuals with disabilities in Kosovo. In her free time, Flaka is passionate about hiking, reading, and occasionally Latin dancing. Recently, she joined the BIRN team as a Project Coordinator.
Arton Hamiti is from Likoc village, Skenderaj municipality. He has finished his primary and secondary education in Skenderaj and currently is studying Mass Communications in Journalism at AAB College in Prishtina.
From 2021 until 2024, Arton worked as a Journalist with ATV. In addition to his professional engagements, he has attended dozens of trainings, mainly in the field of Public Procurement. In his free time, Arton enjoys playing football.
Dorina has been working in financial management since 2016, with extensive experience in managing projects funded by various donors within local NGOs.
She holds a degree in Banking, Finance, and Accounting from Iliria College and is also a member and student of the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK).
In addition to her native Albanian, Dorina is fluent in English and Serbo-Croatian.
In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog and playing basketball.
Laurant is nearing graduation in Criminal Law at the University of Hasan Prishtina.
His passion for human rights has been the primary motivation behind pursuing this field, aiming to contribute to a better future for everyone.
Laurant is part of BIRN’s Legal Office, where he focuses on monitoring court sessions.
Verona joined the BIRN team in July 2023, marking her first experience as a journalist.
She is currently studying in the Department of Journalism at the University of Prishtina.
Her work primarily focuses on local governance, with a particular interest in education, although her reporting also covers other sectors.
Journalism wasn’t her childhood dream but became a passion during her teenage years, which quickly turned into her profession.
Believing in the media’s role in society, she prioritizes fair and ethical reporting in her work.
Rexhep Maloku joined BIRN in July 2024 as a journalist and translator.
With a journalism career starting in 2007 at KOHA Group (Koha Ditore, KTV, koha.net), he worked as a feature journalist, international news translator and editor, and host of the Cosmo show until May 2023. Between 2009–2013, he taught English in Ferizaj schools, and from 2015–2017, he translated news for dialogplus.ch.
He served as Program Manager at INPO in Ferizaj (June–October 2023) and has been a journalist at Tema and a contributor to Kosovo 2.0 since November 2023.
Rexhep holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Prishtina in AAB College, where he is completing a master’s in Public Administration and Diplomacy.
Passionate about international relations and storytelling, he combines journalism and translation to explore global narratives. Known for quoting García Márquez on journalism and literature, he’s equally unwavering in his Arsenal fandom, despite the team’s long title drought.
