Serbian media groups report rising threats and violence against journalists

Serbian press organizations have reported a surge in intimidation and physical assaults against journalists throughout July and early August 2026.

The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia registered 19 security incidents in July, including two physical assaults and 14 death threats. Separately, the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation documented over 100 verbal attacks attributed to government and ruling party officials. Specific incidents include an online death threat against the editor of local outlet Volim Zrenjanin and a physical attack in Belgrade on film director Stevan Filipović, which prompted a prosecutorial investigation.

Concurrently, media associations condemned harassment targeting pro-government figures, including an uninvited individual visiting the home of Informer editor Dragan J. Vučićević. Media groups have urged law enforcement authorities to swiftly investigate all threats and prosecute perpetrators.

Sources: Beta, CDM, Danas, N1, Tanjug