Journalists Union condemns threats against female journalist

The Independent Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM) has issued a strong condemnation following social media messages sent by Petar Bogojeski to journalist Teodora Cvetkovska. Bogojeski reportedly threatened that Cvetkovska, host of the show “Fala mnogu, prijatno,” would be placed under “supervision” after she criticized his public stance that women require male supervision.

SSNM characterized the message as a serious attempt to intimidate and pressure Cvetkovska, impacting her freedom of expression and professional work. The union emphasized that journalists have the right to criticize public figures and that political disagreement should not serve as a basis for threats.

Furthermore, the union called for an investigation into whether Bogojeski, as a member of the academic staff at the country's only military academy, should continue teaching. They noted that the academy hosts students from Montenegro and Turkey, and that the Ministry of Defense promotes equal access to ranks and uniforms regardless of gender.