NGO AKTIV HELD A WORKING MEETING ON CRISIS COMMUNICATION, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND ADVOCACY IN GRAČANICA
NGO Aktiv organized a working meeting in Gračanica focused on strengthening crisis communication, strategic planning, and advocacy capacities of civil society organizations and media. The meeting was held at the Civic Energy Center (CEC) and brought together representatives of NGOs and media operating in different communities across Kosovo. This event followed up on a meeting […]
Reaction of Non-Governmental Organizations to the Absence of Serbian Translation During the Opening of the Ibar River Bridge
During yesterday’s ceremonial opening of the new bridge over the Ibar/Ibër River which connects North and South Mitrovica, the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, and members of his government addressed journalists exclusively in Albanian. The event, presented as a symbol of connection and cooperation between communities, was in reality largely a campaign event by officials, […]
ROUND TABLE “POST-ELECTION GOVERNANCE IN NORTHERN KOSOVO: CHALLENGES, DIALOGUE, AND NEXT STEPS” HELD
The roundtable “Post-election Governance in Northern Kosovo: Challenges, Dialogue, and Next Steps” was held on 4 December 2025 at the Civic Energy Center in North Mitrovica, within the project “Cohesive futures – Building Resilient Communities through Social Cohesion and Inter-ethnic/Inter-religious Exchange”, implemented with GCERF support by NGOs Syri i Vizionit, Edutask Institute and NGO Aktiv. […]
NGO AKTIV REACTION TO THE PRESS COUNCIL OF KOSOVO DECISIONS ON ITS COMPLAINTS
NGO Aktiv informs the public that the Press Council of Kosovo, at its session held on 30 October, adopted two separate decisions based on complaints concerning serious violations of professional standards and journalistic ethics committed by several Kosovo media outlets from NGO Aktiv. 1. Decision on the complaint against Gazetaexpress.com, Kosova.info, Radiokosovaelire.com and Faktiditor.ch The […]
MEDIA BRIEFING: RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM AND SOLIDARITY IN THE DEFENSE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST
The discussion titled “Responsible Journalism and Solidarity in the Defense of the Public Interest”, organized by NGO Aktiv and AMPEK, was held on 24 November 2025 in Pristina. The event brought together journalists, editors, and civil society representatives with the aim of strengthening professional solidarity and examining mechanisms for protecting journalists from pressure, disinformation, and […]
NGO AKTIV AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE BELGRADE–PRISTINA DIALOGUE
On 13 November, the Annual Conference of the Working Group of the National Convention on the European Union for Chapter 35 was held in Belgrade, dedicated to the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. This year’s event, titled “Towards the Agreement”, gathered representatives of civil society, institutions and the diplomatic corps to discuss the state of […]
EXPERT DISCUSSION: POLITICAL AND SECURITY INFLUENCES CONTINUE TO SHAPE RELATIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
Political, media, and economic influences of various actors continue to strongly define the region’s security landscape — this was concluded at the workshop on security and stability in the Western Balkans, held on October 23, 2025, at the Civic Energy Center (CEC) in North Mitrovica. The discussion was substantive and dynamic, with participants exchanging views […]
DIGIPATH PROJECT AND PLATFORM PRESENTED, A NEW DIGITAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
At the Civic Energy Center (CEC) in North Mitrovica, hosted by NGO Aktiv, a roundtable discussion was held on October 20, dedicated to presenting the DigiPath platform, developed within the project of the same name implemented by NGO Aktiv and Youth Alliance, with the support of the Erasmus+ program. The DigiPath platform aims to provide […]
PUBLIC REACTION: KFOR Must Take Responsibility and Ensure Effective Security Oversight in Northern
Today, on October 16, 2025, an incident occurred in which members of the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) entered the territory of northern Kosovo. The police explained that it was a unit that had “strayed”. Such an explanation is unacceptable and raises serious concern among citizens, as it demonstrates a profound lack of institutional control and […]
DECISION WITHOUT PRECEDENT: THE CEC CARRIES OUT OPEN DISCRIMINATION AGAINST JOURNALISTS AND BRUTALLY UNDERMINES THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY AND FREE ELECTIONS
We strongly condemn the decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kosovo to deny accreditation to journalists and media outlets from the Serbian community for covering the upcoming local elections scheduled for Sunday, 12 October 2025. Such a decision constitutes a form of systemic and institutional discrimination against journalists reporting in the Serbian language […]