In Vucic's Shadow: Media Manipulation in Kosovo

New revelations expose Berat Buzhala's media outlets receiving Serbian funding, raising serious concerns about his role in manipulating Kosovo's political landscape for foreign interests.

In the intricate political landscape of the Balkans, the recent allegations of media manipulation and political manoeuvring have sparked heated debates and fierce rebuttals. At the heart of this controversy lies Berat Buzhala, a former politician and media mogul, whose actions and connections are under intense scrutiny.

Who is Reporting What?

On July 22, 2024, Bosnian news portal "Slobodna Bosna" published a revealing article titled "EKSKLUZIVNO / NAJVEĆA TAJNA VUČIĆEVE (SR)BIA-e (I): Šta je predsjednik Srbije zatajio Scholzu i zašto se Dodik nije mogao suzdržati…" In this piece, they highlighted a disturbing trend of media control by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, extending beyond Serbia to influence media in Montenegro and Kosovo. Particularly alarming was the claim that Vučić had orchestrated a significant financial transaction to bring Kosovan media outlets like Periskopi and Nacionale under his control.

In swift response, Nacionale, on July 23, 2024, published a defensive artic…