Bomb attack targets Montenegro journalists
The South East Europe Media Organisation, an affiliate of the International Press Institute, has expressed alarm at a recent bomb attack targeting journalists from the daily Vijesti in Podgorica, Montenegro. The attack was the latest in a string of attacks on Vijesti and its employees in recent years.
NGO director confiscates journalists’ equipment in Montenegro
On 4 September 2013, an NGO-director and former government employee cursed at a photographer and reporter and subsequently confiscated their equipment.
Explosive device detonates in front of Montenegrin journalist’s home
An explosive device detonated in front of the home of Tufik Softic on the evening of 11 August 2013. Softic has previously published reports about criminal groups active in northern Montenegro.
Journalist sentenced to jail for libel
In July 2011, a few months after Petar Komnenic’s original conviction, the government passed a law decriminalizing libel and making it a matter of civil litigation.
IPI condemns physical attack on journalist Olivera Lakic
This was not the first time that Lakic had been threatened. In February 2011, she reported on illegal labelling of tobacco products. Both she and her family received threats. Two men are currently on trial for threatening her.
IPI releases report on press freedom mission
The mission concluded that quality journalism is scarce, competition between media outlets is fierce, and content is determined by media owners and powerful individuals.
Daily “Vijesti” attacked yet again
Despite the condemnation of prior attacks, the authorities have not created a setting in which the daily’s journalists can work free from pressure, says IPI.
IPI condemns recurring attacks on daily “Vijesti”
“The recurrent attacks on ‘Vijesti’ lead us to believe that this daily is a deliberate target,” says IPI affiliate SEEMO.
IPI condemns latest attack on daily “Vijesti”
“Vijesti” was the target of yet another attack as two of the daily’s cars were torched when they were parked across from the National Security Agency’s offices.
IPI welcomes decriminalisation of defamation
The decision marks a great advancement for free expression in the country, which is now one of the few in Europe where defamation is not a criminal offence.
World’s press groups assess media scene in European Union-hopeful country
WAN-IFRA, IPI and SEEMO recently sent a joint delegation to the southeastern European republic to assess the threats to a free and independent press, and determine how to improve conditions in which a free press can thrive.
Vijesti Publishing Group journalists receive threatening letters
Zeljko Ivanovic, Slavoljub Scekic, Balsa Brkovic, Ljubisa Mitrovic and Milan Popovic received letters by post containing threats such as “It is over, you are next”, according to IPI.
ARTICLE 19 provides analysis of draft Law on Electronic Media
The draft Law has a number of positive features, but ARTICLE 19 also highlights some shortcomings.
Two journalists assaulted, threatened by mayor
IPI is alarmed over an assault on two journalists from the independent Montenegrin daily “Vijesti” by the mayor of Podgorica and his son.
ARTICLE 19 urges parliament to adopt draft law on public service broadcasting
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: Montenegro: Draft Law on Public Service Broadcasting Should be Adopted by Montenegrin Parliament ARTICLE 19 calls on the parliament of Montenegro to adopt the draft law on Public Service Broadcasting. ARTICLE 19 supports the adoption of the draft Law on Public Service Broadcasting that […]
IPI and SEEMO concerned over proposed amendments to Public Service Broadcasting Law
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: IPI/SEEMO Expresses Concern at Proposed Amendments to the Public Service Broadcasting Law of Montenegro Vienna, 3 October 2008 The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from […]