Kosovo
75
The RSF index annually assesses press freedom worldwide by analyzing pluralism, media independence, and the pressures faced by journalists. In 2024, Kosovo ranked 75th out of 180 and was among the countries in problematic situations.
24
IREX Vibrant Barometer
The Vibrant Information Barometer analyzes the production, dissemination, consumption, and use of information. In 2024, Kosovo is classified in the “Fairly Vibrant” category (21-30) : the country has high-quality, relatively independent information that is accessible to the majority.
40
Media Education
The 2023 Media Literacy Index ranks countries based on their resilience to disinformation and misinformation.
Kosovo is ranked among the countries most vulnerable to disinformation , where media literacy is developing but still limited.
83
Perception of corruption
The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories worldwide according to their perceived levels of public sector corruption, scoring them on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In 2024, Kosovo scored 41/100
A pluralistic but pressured media landscape
Kosovo has a vibrant media landscape, marked by notable pluralism. However, ethnic and political tensions strongly influence the news sector. The public broadcaster RTK, which is supposed to guarantee impartial information, faces accusations of political bias. Private media outlets, although numerous, are often polarized.
Persistent threats to press freedom
Kosovar journalists are facing increasing pressure: physical attacks, gag orders, and a lack of access to public information. In 2024, Kosovo dropped 19 places in the World Press Freedom Index, ranking 75th out of 180.
Insufficient media education
Media literacy in Kosovo remains inadequate, partly due to a lack of coordination between the education sector and non-governmental actors. Initiatives are attempting to raise awareness among young people about fake news and disinformation, but progress is still needed to structure MIL at the national level.
fact-checking sites in Kosovo
KALLXO.com
Operated by Internews Kosova and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), KALLXO.com is an online platform for citizens to report cases of corruption, fraud, and other offenses. It includes a fact-checking section, “ Krypometri ,” which verifies information and debunks misinformation.
Hibrid.info
Launched in 2021, Hibrid.info is a Kosovo-based fact-checking platform
focused on identifying and combating misinformation and fake
news. It is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and works with social media platforms to flag misleading content.
