AJM: Urgent and Serious Investigation Requested into the Fire at Koha TV in Tetovoнацрт

The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) calls for an urgent and thorough investigation into the fire that disrupted the signal of Koha TV in Tetovo. Journalists from the television station confirm that, due to this incident, citizens were deprived of crucial information for three days, representing a direct blow to media freedom and the right to information in our country.

According to Koha TV staff, the fire broke out on March 8, 2025, Saturday afternoon, in the Tetovo shopping center where the station’s offices are located, causing significant material damage. This incident poses a direct threat to the lives of journalists and employees of Koha TV.

AJM urges the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Public Prosecutor’s Office to conduct an immediate and efficient investigation to determine the cause of the fire, identify possible perpetrators, and take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The safety of journalists is crucial for the proper functioning of democracy. AJM remains committed to defending media freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists in North Macedonia.