The brutal physical attack on journalist Ana Raičković has been an unpleasant reminder that in Montenegro, journalists remain unprotected and are exposed to all forms of aggression, from insults to physical assaults. The Media Council for Self-Regulation strongly condemns last night’s attack on journalist Ana Raičković.

The Media Council for Self-Regulation strongly condemns the latest attempt to intimidate journalists and media by Special State Prosecutor Miloš Šoškić. Just a few months after labeling the respected journalist and writer Milorad Popović as being under the influence of a criminal organization, Prosecutor Šoškić has once again directly targeted Pobjeda and journalist Draško Đuranović.

At today’s annual Assembly of the Media Council for Self-Regulation, several issues regarding the work and activities of this body were discussed. The focus was on applications for new membership. After a detailed review of all submitted requests, the Assembly of this media organization decided to grant full membership to 32 media outlets.

The Media Council for Self-Regulation expresses deep concern over the latest actions of the Special State Prosecutor’s Office and Supreme Court judges, who, by extending the pre-trial detention of former Special Prosecutor Milivoje Katnić, used the opportunity to criminalize a group of well-known Montenegrin journalists, intellectuals, and writers.

The Media Council for Self-Regulation recently translated and published the UNESCO study “Handbook for Journalism Educators – Reporting on Artificial Intelligence.” This publication is part of the UNESCO project “Building Trust in Media in Southeast Europe: Supporting Journalism as a Public Good,” supported by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen public trust in media and support quality journalism that serves the public interest.

The Board of the Media Self-Regulation Council held its second meeting of the year on June 28. A wide range of topics concerning the ongoing work of the organization were discussed.