Author: Zoran Bojarovski, Research assistant: Slavco Milenkovski The quality of journalism and media education in the Republic of Macedonia is one of the first questions being asked when seeking answers why the assessments of journalism in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as for the professional standards in media, are at such a low […]
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Media Literacy and Education needs of journalists and the public in Albania
Authors: Remzi Lani and Ilda Londo, Albanian Media Institute (Albania) Media literacy has not yet become part of the public debate. An accurate term for the concept has not been yet translated into Albanian language. Thanks to the overall debate on media professionalism, especially ethics, there is a degree of reflection and discussion on […]
Regional Report: Time Zero of the Digital Switchover in SEE
When it comes to the digital switchover, it seems that the common feature across the SEE region is the delay. Out of the seven countries included in the study “Time Zero of the Digital Switchover in SEE“, only two managed to keep up with the initial plan and, by June 2015, there were still […]
Regional Report: The Charlie Hebdo Effect in the Balkans
The attacks against the French journalists stirred vivid emotions and considerable reactions, without, however, increasing the Islamophobia in the region. The debates failed to critically tackle the role and limits of the freedom of expression in relation to the freedom of religion. Apparently, the freedom of expression has fewer and fewer supporters even among […]
Regional Report on Employment Conditions of Journalists in SEE
A crowded and rather poor media market, unable to secure the sustainability of media operations, a high level of job insecurity making the journalists vulnerable to political and economic pressures and – more often than not – leading to self-censorship – are some of the conclusions of the Regional report on the Employment Conditions […]
National Report – Working Conditions for Journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Author: Radenco UDOVIČIĆ Main points of the National Report: In BiH the general political and social environment is unfavorable for the development of independent, professional and free journalism. Ethnic divisions and conflicts, along with all other controversies of BiH society, have threatened or even stalled the implementation of very good media legislation. A […]
National Report – Labor Relations in the Media in Albania
Author: Ilda Lindo The conclusions of the National Report are: The situation regarding labour relations in the media section is certainly not better than that of the private sector in the country in general. The main problems witnessed include the lack of work contracts, fictitious contracts, significant violation of contract terms, especially delays in […]
National Report – Employment and Working Conditions for the Journalists in the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Marina TUNEVA and Slavco MILENKOVSKI The conclusions of the National Report are: Media and journalists are faced with a difficult working environment in Macedonia, which is characterized by a lack of social and economic stability. This also results in pressure exerted over the media and journalists by editors, media owners and other centers […]
National Report – Labour and Legal Status of Journalists in Montenegro
Author: Marijana CAMOVIC The conclusions of the National Report are: 1.At the state and institutional level there are no official statistics on the mass media and media employees and if there are any they are often out of date. This makes it difficult to have any serious insight into the state of the media industry […]
National Report – Working Conditions for Journalists and Other Media Workers in Serbia
Author: Dejan KOŽUL The conclusions of the National Report are: It is necessary to rebuilt strong journalist union. The existing few lack organizational capacity and credibility. They are unable to give full protection to the journalists and all media employees. It is necessary to work with students and faculties to prepare them […]