Skopje, 11 January 2023 – With reference to the attempts at hindering the reporters’ crews of “Lider” Radio and “Kurir” from covering the government representatives’ visit to “Pekabesko” Plant, the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services wishes to remind that hindering the work of journalists jeopardizes the freedom of and the right to information.
Media workers must not be hindered for a single moment in the performance of their work tasks, but should be provided with free access to all events, considering their role in raising questions of public interest and ensuring transparency and accountability of the public bodies.