# Balkan journalist safety initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-journalist-safety-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-27T15:35:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, Greece and North Macedonia announced separate governmental initiatives to enhance the safety and protection of media workers.

In Greece, General Secretary of Communication and Information Dimitris Kirmikiroglou introduced a National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists. The plan includes 84 actions focused on providing protection and training for reporters in war zones, natural disasters, and climate emergencies. It also features psychological support, assistance for families, confidential reporting mechanisms for harassment, and anti-SLAPP protections.

North Macedonia established a National Committee for the Protection and Safety of Journalists to monitor media worker safety and foster institutional cooperation. The committee is tasked with developing a national action plan by December 15, 2026, centered on four pillars: prevention, protection, effective prosecution of perpetrators, and promotion and education. The protection strategy aims to include rapid response mechanisms, legal assistance, and safeguards against digital threats.

## Claims

- The North Macedonian government decided to form a National Committee for the Protection and Safety of Journalists. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The committee must develop a national action plan by December 15, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The national action plan will cover prevention, protection, prosecution of perpetrators, and promotion/education. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The committee will include representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The committee will address protection from threats in the digital space. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: North Macedonia forms National Committee for Journalist Safety

North Macedonia is establishing a National Committee for Journalist Safety to monitor media worker security and create a national action plan by December 2026.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-forms-national-committee-for-journalist-safety

### 2026-09-27: Greece announces National Action Plan for journalist safety

Greece is developing a National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists, featuring 84 measures to protect reporters during wars, natural disasters, and climate emergencies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-announces-national-action-plan-for-journalist-safety

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