Serbia is once again in the spotlight over media freedom, but not because of a new law or political decision. This time, it’s because of chilling death threats publicly directed at Dragan J. Vučićević, the editor-in-chief of Informer. Dražoljub Draža Petrović, editor of Danas, didn’t hold back in his published verses, telling Vučićević that his “days are numbered.” Yes, you read that right — a direct death threat, right in Belgrade, in 2024! The Association of Journalists of Serbia (ANS) immediately demanded urgent action from the prosecutor’s office, stressing this is no satire but an open call for murder.
But wait, there’s more. Just one day after these horrifying words, Vučićević’s house was attacked — stones, eggs, paint thrown at his home. Is this a new level of violence against journalists or just another shocking event showing how media freedom in Serbia is under threat? ANS is clear: any further silence means supporting violence.
This situation shines a harsh light on the state of media and journalist safety in Serbia. Will the authorities finally step up against these threats, or will silence continue to fuel hatred and violence? If you think this is just another news story, think again. This is a wake-up call — because if we stay silent today, tomorrow might be too late. So, what do you think? Is this the end of media freedom as we knew it? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just say — “Days are numbered!”
