Journalists subjected to power attacks, Haxhiu on World Press Freedom Day: Accurate information is a pillar of democracy

Haxhiu, as the president reported, spoke of cases where <x0 news is confused with manipulation” and when “the townman loses orientation”.

“Our age is marked at a fast pace of information, so the challenges of discerning the fact from the interpretation are ever greater. The role of professional media and dedicated journalists remains essential for fair information of citizens because when truth is violated, when news is confused with manipulation, when half the truths replace facts and when hidden interests speak in the public's name, the citizen loses orientation and democracy weakens”, Haxhiu said.

According to her, public space needs honesty, facts, verification and responsibility, adding that these are values that strengthen trust and keep the country's democracy healthy.

It has thanked all media employees who verify the facts, broadcast the news and serve the public honestly!”, the Presidency reports.

“Arteria with integrity is service for citizens and for Republic”, U.D. said. The President.

Kosovo this year marked progress in media freedom, according to the World Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index, ranking 84th place 15 places better than last year.

Last year, the country had marked the largest regress in the organisation's media freedom index Reporters Without Borders, ranking 99th in the world from 180 states.

According to Reporters Without Borders' 2026 report, even though the media managed to hold politicians accountable, journalists “continue to be subject to political attacks”.

“They are unjustly accused of co-operating with the enemy), rhetoric used by political and religious groups”, said in this year's report.