This membership of Reporting House in NEMO places the museum within a wider European network, strengthening its role as both a site of remembrance and a contributor to ongoing discussions on history, memory and journalism. Established in 1992, NEMO brings together national museum organisations representing more than 30,000 museums in over 40 countries.
In its announcement, NEMO welcomed Reporting House as a new member, noting the museum’s focus on the 1998–99 war period and its continued relevance 25 years after the end of the conflict. The museum, developed by BIRN Kosovo and the Prishtina Biennale, combines journalism, photography and media artefacts from the 1990s with contemporary artworks addressing the war’s long-term impact.
Gazmend Ejupi, curator of Reporting House, said for Prishtina Insight, the development reflects both recognition of the museum’s work and a new level of responsibility. He added that joining NEMO places Kosovo’s recent history within a broader European context, enabling comparisons with other museum practices and approaches to memory and the past.
In addition to its exhibition programme, Reporting House is also developing as a platform for research and collaboration with students, scholars and doctoral researchers from Kosovo and abroad. Its archives, documentary materials and artistic programming provide a basis for work on topics related to memory, war, resistance and journalism.
Jeta Xharra, executive director of BIRN Kosovo, notes that the NEMO membership creates opportunities to exchange expertise on museum management and audience engagement. She also highlighted practical needs, calling on members of the NEMO network to support the museum with equipment donations, such as video projectors that may no longer be in use in other European institutions but remain functional and useful in Kosovo.
Since its opening in June 2024, the Reporting House has received more than 20,000 visitors, with a significant share made up of young people attending in school groups despite the museum not being part of the formal curriculum.
The development also underscores the importance of continued support from its donors in sustaining and expanding Reporting House’s work, particularly as it strengthens its international collaborations and long-term educational and cultural programming.