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Of nearly two billion dinars of public money that has flowed into the media just this year, a significant portion has ended up in the accounts of editorial offices that regularly violate professional standards and spread misinformation. The propaganda conducted by pro-regime media is not only recognized by what is published but often also by what is systematically omitted.

Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) has reported to the Special Public Prosecutor's Office for High-Tech Crime (VTK) a threat of severe violence directed at Nemanja Šarović, the host of KTV from Zrenjanin and leader of the political movement founded in 2020. The contentious comment was made under a post on ANEM's Instagram profile, which condemned the police's prevention and obstruction of the KTV team from reporting on a public gathering of supporters of the ruling party. Such a threat poses a serious risk to Šarović's safety, especially considering that it followed an incident in which members of the riot police physically pushed back the KTV team, who reported being subjected to assaults by police officers. ANEM has requested the prosecutor's office to establish the identity of the individual who made the comment and to prosecute them.

A meeting was held in the offices of the Nova.rs editorial team with representatives from journalistic and media organizations, including the Coalition for Media Freedom (NUNS and the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation), UNS, and ANEM, regarding events in recent days that have raised serious concerns among employees about the future and editorial independence of the portal.

The Coalition for Media Freedom condemns the attacks and obstruction faced by ZOOMER correspondent Alekse Nikolić and Pravo u centar associate Tanja Dimitrijević while reporting in front of the National Theatre in Niš.

Journalists and media representatives describe how unfounded legal proceedings, online threats, and physical attacks have increased in recent years.

After the text was published, I received inappropriate messages from Koluvija every day. He wanted to meet, to go for drinks and take walks. He manipulates emotional pain. Someone who is emotionally hurt cannot send me such messages, said the author of the text, Sara Smolović, during the trial in the case of Predrag Koluvija against KRIK.

The Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation (SĆF) recorded at least 108 verbal attacks by state officials, other representatives of the government, and officials of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) against journalists and media in September 2026, which is approximately the same number recorded in July and August. This continues the trend of a reduced number of verbal attacks compared to the first half of the year, during which the Foundation recorded an average of 163 attacks per month.

The Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) warns of a serious abuse of personal data and political profiling of citizens in Čačak, including fellow journalists, after a list titled "Blockers Verification - Čačak" surfaced in the public domain. The list, which is being widely circulated among the citizens of Čačak and beyond, contains information about alleged "capillary votes" and citizens who are marked on this list as "blockers." The list includes the names of voters, date of birth, phone number, address, polling place, VDV status, and indicates whether it pertains to a secure vote, a party member, or those who are opposed. ANEM demands urgent action from the relevant authorities due to violations of several laws and the endangerment of journalists' safety.