The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia (NUNS)

In its response to the protest of journalists from the county of Toplice, the Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia (NUNS) called on all journalists to adhere to professional standards and ethical norms in their work and interpersonal communication. Six journalists that work in the municipalities of Prokuplje, Kursumlija and Blace sent to journalistic associations a complaint against the news agency Tanjug because of "frequent incorrect and unverified news published by the news agency Tanjug" which are "half-truths" or "completely false news". The editorial team of Tanjug rejected the criticism, describing the complaint as a "campaign against the correspondent of Tanjug from Kursumlija". NUNS reminds that journalists and the media are not allowed to disregard the fundamental professional rules – the full, timely and truthful information – to speed and exclusivity. Before the publication of new information, journalists are required to consult at least two independent sources."
(NUNS 09.10.2012)

The Journalists' Association of Serbia (UNS)

The Journalists' Association of Serbia (UNS) demands immediate investigation of anonymous threats against and the damaging of the car of the renowned journalist of TV Pink, Mladen Mijatovic. UNS also demands investigation of the last week's serious incident in Vranje which has resulted in serious injuries of members of the family of RTV B92 journalist Tanja Jankovic, and which involved a member of the Vranje police department, N. J.
(UNS, 01.10.2012,Beta, Danas, 02.10.2012)

Journalistic trade unions

The Trade Union "Independence" ("Nezavisnost") has informed the public that the strike that began on 3 September is still ongoing. Namely, the Managing Board of TV Mozaik still refuses to sign any agreement that would end the strike. The Striking Board has initiated communication with the management, but it has not reached the level of negotiations. Employees of TV Mozaik have not received their late salaries yet.
(Trade Union "Nezavisnost" – Mozaik TV, UNS, 08.10.2012)

The Republic Broadcasting Agency (RRA)

The second meeting of regulatory agencies from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia was held at the initiative of the Republic Broadcasting Agency (RRA). The meeting took place under the title "Regulation of Cable Broadcasting: Experience and Prospects". Participants of the meeting agreed that protection of copyright and related rights is a joint obligation of all regulatory agencies in the region and that such a form of cooperation should become a regular practice.
(RRA, 28.09.2012)

The Republic Broadcasting Agency (RRA) has published an invitation for nomination of candidates for members of the Programme Board of the Republic Broadcasting Agency.
(RRA, 03.10.2012)

The South East European Media Organization (SEEMO)

SEEMO urges Serbian police to investigate the latest attacks against journalists, find the perpetrators and bring them to justice. On 29 September 2012, Mladen Mijatovic, a reporter specialised in covering crime for the Belgrade-based TV broadcaster TV Pink found all four of his car tires slashed. Mijatovic had previously received verbal threats and had been physically assaulted. On 22 September 2012, a wedding in Vranje, Tanja Jankovic, a journalist with the Belgrade-based broadcaster TV B92, and her family family suffered concussions and other injuries.
(SEEMO, 03.10.2012)