Al Jazeera Balkans (AJB) is an international news television channel headquartered in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on current affairs and news coverage for audiences in the countries of the former Yugoslavia. As part of the Al Jazeera Media Network, AJB broadcasts in local variants of the Serbo-Croatian language, catering to a diverse regional viewership.
Launched on November 11, 2011, the channel has established broadcast centers in Belgrade (Serbia), Skopje (North Macedonia), and Zagreb (Croatia). Its coverage area spans Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and North Macedonia, reaching nearly 4 million households in the Balkans and audiences in over 30 countries worldwide.
The programming includes news analysis, documentaries, live debates, current affairs, business, technology, and sports. In addition to original content produced in the region, AJB also airs selected subtitled programming from Al Jazeera English.
With correspondents based in Sarajevo, Belgrade, Skopje, Zagreb, Podgorica, Pristina, Banja Luka, Ljubljana, and international bureaus in Washington, D.C., London, Berlin, Vienna, Moscow, Istanbul, and Jerusalem, AJB maintains a global news network enriched by regional perspectives.
Al Jazeera Balkans emerged in a media landscape marked by political influence and ethnic divisions. The channel was established to provide a neutral news platform that transcends national boundaries, aiming to foster dialogue and understanding through balanced and comprehensive reporting.
AJB is recognized as a noteworthy presence in the Balkan media market, offering an independent and reliable perspective. It presents a new approach to journalism in the region by encouraging a sense of connection and providing objective information in a complex media environment.
