Today is World Radio Day, which remains a vital medium for spreading awareness, educating audiences and encouraging collective action.
Citizens interviewed by KosovaPress say that despite the fact that it is not heard as much as in the past, radio remains a part of everyday life, considering it an important source of information.
Blerta, a citizen, says that she listens to the radio very often while driving.
Edor Dyla also says that he regularly follows various radio shows while driving.
While Shefki Buzhala emphasizes that he doesn't have much time to listen to the radio, and that he usually watches television.
While another citizen, Nasuf Mjekiqi, thinks that the radio is not heard as much as before.
Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as the United Nations International Day, February 13 became World Radio Day (WRD).
The theme of World Radio Day 2025 is Radio and Climate Change: A Powerful Tool for Climate Action.
As the Paris Agreement assumes great importance, radio contributes to achieving its international objectives by supporting the population in the face of climate change through the dissemination of fact-based information, listener voices, and dedicated radio broadcasts.
In 2025, radio's role in addressing climate change is more important than ever, providing a platform for conversations that promote environmental sustainability and inspire action.
Whether through community radio stations broadcasting local climate news, national networks raising awareness of global environmental challenges, or global stations promoting international climate agreements, radio helps amplify voices and unite people around a shared commitment to protecting our planet.
