Political and economic interests in media ownership are squeezing Kosovar journalism
New and old ownership models present their own challenges to quality independent reporting.
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In 2015 there were 15 cases of threats, assaults, intimidation, property damage and even armed attacks on journalists.
The independent news portal business model is despised by many in Kosovo and the region.
The challenge remains with the smaller news portals that are neither members of the Press Council nor any other regulatory body.
Abit Hoxha
Abit Hoxha is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Agder in Norway. He has academic experience in media research in conflict in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
He holds a master's degree in Journalism and one in Defense and Development Policy. Currently, is doing his PhD at LMU Munich in the field of conflict news production. He is a co-researcher for the Worlds of Journalism Study on Kosovo.
You can follow him on Twitter at @abithoxha.
DISCLAIMERThe views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Kosovo 2.0.
This story was originally written in English.