BIRN Kosovo

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

📌 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐍 𝐊𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓𝟎𝟎+ 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 🔍

BIRN Kosovo wrapped up its major Anti-Corruption Forum in Prishtina, capping off a 2-year initiative that empowered investigative journalists across the region and included eight media & civil society organizations. 💡

Present at the concluding event were prosecutors, auditors, journalists, representatives of diplomatic missions in Kosovo, and civil society leaders to address one of the region’s toughest challenges: institutional accountability. ⚖️ 🏛️ 🔒

𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮::
🔍 Assett declarations and audit are imporant in the transparency in public spending and asset declarations can stop illicit enrichment before it starts.
⚠️ Bureaucratic hurdles and limited cooperation between rule-of-law institutions remain major obstacles in tackling cross-border organized crime.

BIRN Kosovo continues to empower grassroots media while this project supported by the U.S. Department of State (DRL), included 8 local outlets (including Kosovo 2.0, Sbunker, Radio Gorazdevac, and ACDC) which worked to expose corruption in healthcare, public procurement, environmental crime, and public finances.📰

For more, see the article: https://birn.eu.com/news-and-events/birn-kosovo-concludes-anti-corruption-forum-in-prishtina/

29/09/2026

BIRN Kosovo dhe Advocacy Center For Democratic Culture kanë nisur një iniciativë të re për forcimin e transparencës dhe llogaridhënies së institucioneve të sundimit të ligjit në veri të Kosovës.

Në kuadër të iniciativës, është themeluar një ekip i përbashkët shumetnik për monitorimin e gjykatave, i cili synon të kontribuojë në rritjen e transparencës gjyqësore, besimit të publikut dhe bashkëpunimit ndëretnik në rajonin e Mitrovicës.

Iniciativa zbatohet me mbështetjen e German Embassy Pristina.

----

BIRN Kosovo i ACDC pokrenuli su novu inicijativu za jačanje transparentnosti i odgovornosti institucija vladavine prava na severu Kosova.
U okviru inicijative formiran je zajednički multietnički tim za praćenje sudskih postupaka, čiji je cilj da doprinese većoj transparentnosti pravosuđa, poverenju javnosti i međuetničkoj saradnji u regionu Mitrovice.
Inicijativa se sprovodi uz podršku Ambasade Nemačke u Prištini.

-----

BIRN Kosovo and ACDC have launched a new initiative to strengthen the transparency and accountability of rule-of-law institutions in northern Kosovo.
As part of the initiative, a joint multi-ethnic court-monitoring team has been established, aiming to contribute to greater judicial transparency, public trust and inter-ethnic cooperation in the Mitrovica region.
The initiative is implemented with the support of the German Embassy in Pristina.

02/09/2026

Mesazh edukues për raportimin e korrupsionit

----

Edukativna poruka o prijavljivanju korupcije

02/09/2026

Mesazh edukues për adresat ku mund të kërkohet qasja në dokumente publike

--------

Edukativna poruka o adresama na kojima se može podneti zahtev za pristup javnim dokumentima

17/07/2026

BIRN Kosovo continues to implement the project "Promoting Community Engagement, Public Safety, and Women's Empowerment for a Resilient Security Sector in Kosovo."

Our Embassy 🇳🇱 team visited North Mitrovica to meet with our MATRA implementing partners from BIRN Kosovo and ACDC and the Kosovo Police as part of the project "Promoting Community Engagement, Public Safety, and Women Empowerment for a Resilient Security Sector in Kosovo."
The visit focused on reviewing progress, exchanging perspectives, and reaffirming our shared commitment to strengthening trust between communities and institutions, enhancing public safety, and promoting inclusive security for all communities in the North of Kosovo.
We thank our partners and the Kosovo Police for the productive discussions and continued cooperation.

15/07/2026

Kallxo ofron provat, paralajmërohet padi për shpifje ndaj kryetarit të Obiliqit, Halil Thaçi

BIRN Kosova dhe Internews Kosova kanë reaguar ndaj deklaratave të bëra nga kryetari i Komunës së Obiliqit, Halil Thaçi, sot para Prokurorisë Speciale, në të cilat ai ka pretenduar se është shantazhuar gjatë hulumtimit të rastit që lidhet me shpronësimet në Shipitull. Reagimi i plotë...

03/07/2026

🚨 BIRN Kosovo publishes "Systematic Challenges in Addressing Occupational Safety and Health Crimes in Kosovo". 🚨


📘 The core findings of the report reveal a severe lack of institutional coordination, weaknesses in the legal framework, and systemic challenges within the justice system ⚖️ that prevent effective accountability. By tracking 37 completed court cases and 25 administrative files from the Labor Inspectorate, the project team exposed how employers routinely fail to implement legally obligated safety measures under Article 358, directly leading to frequent workplace fatalities and severe, lifelong physical injuries.

During the launch event, key speakers emphasized the urgent need for reform.
👉 Jeta Xharra, Executive Director of BIRN Kosovo, highlighted the severity of the situation and the challenge of implementing existing labor laws.
👉 Agon Dobruna, Deputy Minister of Labor, Family, and War Values, shared the ministry's commitment to creating safe workplaces, noting that they are actively drafting amendments to modernize the Labor Law and upgrade legislation for the Central Labor Inspectorate.
👉The report's authors, Kreshnik Gashi and Laurant Berisha, detailed the rigorous case-tracking process from initial inspection to final court decisions, urging faster enforcement, better coordination, better communication, and an urgent need to make workers' rights a priority.

🔍 This was followed by a panel discussion which included: Judge Burim Ademi from the Supreme Court, Prosecutor Egzon Jakupaj from the State Prosecution, Jusuf Azemi from the Independent Union of Private Sector Workers, and Kreshnik Gashi, managing editor at Kallxo.com - who discussed improving communication and handling cases more efficiently to prevent future tragedies. 🏛️

The full report is available in three languages. 🌐
Albanian language: https://shorturl.at/eWFft
Serbian language: https://shorturl.at/UypRC
English language: https://shorturl.at/8q7kv

Do you need more details? https://birn.eu.com/news-and-events/birn-kosovo-publishes-fourth-report-on-workers-rights/

This activity was part of the European Union 🇪🇺 supported project “Labor Rights for All” , implemented by BIRN Kosovo, ATRC, and Jahjaga Foundation.

01/07/2026

30/06/2026

📘 BIRN Kosovo Launches Report on Countering Extremism and Terrorism in Kosovo 📘

🔍BIRN Kosovo launched its fifth and concluding monitoring report on the National Strategy for the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism (2023–2028) titled Institutional Challenges and Progress in Prevention of Terrorism in Kosovo. The report highlights key findings on the implementation of prevention mechanisms, institutional coordination, and local-level responses, while providing recommendations to strengthen early prevention efforts and build more resilient communities. 🛡️

🌐 BIRN Kosovo has also launched an educational platform designed primarily for journalists, offering accessible training at no cost. This platform includes three training modules specifically tailored to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex issues related to extremism and terrorism. 🤝

🗣️ During the launch event, speakers emphasized that preventing extremism requires stronger cooperation between institutions, municipalities, civil society, local communities, and the media, highlighting that early prevention, evidence-based policymaking, and coordinated local action are essential for building resilient and inclusive communities. 📊

Activities such as this help strengthen public awareness, promote informed dialogue, and support a collaborative approach to preventing violent extremism, ensuring that prevention efforts are sustainable, community-driven, and grounded in reliable research and practical solutions. 🌱

📚 The report is available in three languages:
Albanian: https://shorturl.at/WWxXY
Serbian: https://shorturl.at/DqsqL
English: https://shorturl.at/zOKki

💻 Explore the educational platform here: https://kallxo.com/platforme-edukative/

This project is part of the ‘Resilient and Inclusive Community Program’, funded by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) led by Advocacy Training and Resource Center - ATRC, and implemented by BIRN Kosovo.