Record Number of Verbal Attacks by Officials on Journalists in February

The Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation recorded at least 171 verbal attacks by high-ranking state and party officials on critical media and journalists in February 2026, marking the highest monthly number since monitoring began.

5 Mar, 11:50 — 5 Mar, 12:27

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Why this matters

Verbal attacks by officials on journalists can undermine press freedom, intimidate critical reporting, and erode public trust in independent media. This record number indicates a worsening environment for journalists and potentially signals a broader threat to democratic values.

ℹAll sources from Serbia region

ℹOnly 2 sources cover this story

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Both N1 Serbia and Danas report that the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation recorded a record 171 verbal attacks by high-ranking officials on critical media and journalists in February 2026. The articles highlight this as the highest monthly number since monitoring began, with specific officials named as leading the attacks.

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Specific officials leading the attacks, such as Bakarec, Jovanov, and Brnabić

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What sources agree on

The Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation recorded at least 171 verbal attacks on critical media and journalists in February 2026.
This number represents the highest monthly total since the foundation began monitoring such incidents.
The attacks were carried out by high-ranking state and party officials.

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At least 171 verbal attacks by high-ranking officials on critical media and journalists occurred in February 2026.

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February 2026 saw the highest monthly number of such attacks since monitoring began.

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Bakarec, Jovanov, and Brnabić are among the officials who led the verbal attacks.

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Specific officials leading the attacks, such as Bakarec, Jovanov, and Brnabić

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n1-serbia

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija: U februaru više od 170 verbalnih napada visokih funkcionera na kritičke medije

danas

Najveći broj verbalnih napada funkcionera na novinare u februaru: Bakarec, Jovanov i Brnabić prednjače

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Fondacija Slavko ĆuruvijaMonitored and reported on verbal attacks against journalists BakarecOfficial named as leading verbal attacks JovanovOfficial named as leading verbal attacks BrnabićOfficial named as leading verbal attacks

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First report: danas · 5 Mar, 11:50|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 37m|Window: 37m

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danas5 Mar, 11:50First to report

Najveći broj verbalnih napada funkcionera na novinare u februaru: Bakarec, Jovanov i Brnabić prednjače

n1-serbia5 Mar, 12:27Latest update

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija: U februaru više od 170 verbalnih napada visokih funkcionera na kritičke medije

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n1-serbia18h ago

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija: U februaru više od 170 verbalnih napada visokih funkcionera na kritičke medije

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija zabeležila je u februaru 2026. najmanje 171 verbalni napad visokih državnih i partijskih funkcionera na kritičke medije i no

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danas18h ago

Najveći broj verbalnih napada funkcionera na novinare u februaru: Bakarec, Jovanov i Brnabić prednjače

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija zabeležila je u februaru 2026. najmanje 171 verbalni napad visokih državnih i partijskih funkcionera na kritičke medije i novinare, što je najveći mesečni broj od početka monitoringa, saopšteno je danas iz te organizacije.

By Katarina Zivanovic

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Record Number of Verbal Attacks by Officials on Journalists in February

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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How outlets covered this

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Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija: U februaru više od 170 verbalnih napada visokih funkcionera na kritičke medije

Najveći broj verbalnih napada funkcionera na novinare u februaru: Bakarec, Jovanov i Brnabić prednjače

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Najveći broj verbalnih napada funkcionera na novinare u februaru: Bakarec, Jovanov i Brnabić prednjače

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija: U februaru više od 170 verbalnih napada visokih funkcionera na kritičke medije

Read at source (2 outlets)

Fondacija Slavko Ćuruvija: U februaru više od 170 verbalnih napada visokih funkcionera na kritičke medije

Najveći broj verbalnih napada funkcionera na novinare u februaru: Bakarec, Jovanov i Brnabić prednjače

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