At the residence of the German ambassador in Kosovo, Jorn Rohde, together with representatives of the Association of Journalists and the European Center for Freedom of the Press and Media, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, met the journalists from Ukraine and Afghanistan who are taking refuge in Kosovo through the Journalists-in-Residence program (JiR Kosovo).

According to the Government, before thanking them for their service, not only to the country but also to the universal principles of democracy and human rights, Prime Minister Kurti assured them that they are welcome in Kosovo and that the people of Kosovo understand very well that what it's like to be away from your hometown and family, not knowing when you'll be able to come back again.

He wished that next year it will be possible for them to return safely to their countries of origin, but until then and always consider Kosovo as their second home.

"Journalists-in-Residence (JiR Kosovo) is a program that is financed by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and which covers the cost of living, salaries and offices, to enable the housed journalists to work remotely. From February 2022, until now there are 23 beneficiary journalists, of which 18 Ukrainians and 5 Afghans. 15 journalists still live in Kosovo. This program is implemented by the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, with the support of the Hannah Arendt initiative", the communiqué states.