Skopje, 12 November 2023 – With regard to the court verdict pronounced by Judge Jovanka Spirovska Paneva in the case “Feroinvest vs IRL,” for their story “Conspiracy against the Air,” the Agency informs the public that it joins in the reactions that the freedom of expression is a constitutionally guaranteed category and, as such, is inviolable. This freedom can be restricted only in certain, precisely defined, cases when public safety and peace, public health, etc. are threatened.
Citizens have the right to be objectively, promptly and accurately informed about all issues that are of utmost importance and refer to the public interest. The exercise of this right should be urged and encouraged by all relevant stakeholders in society.
The publication of editorially shaped content that does not violate the professional journalistic standards, and is also aired by the public broadcasting service, is aimed at realizing freedom of speech and freedom of information and at protecting the citizens’ interest.