Albanian media in relation to the principles of the right to information in the Republic of Albania

Abstract

The right to information is a fundamental human right, protected by international acts ratified by the Republic of Albania, and also from our constitutional right, protected by the highest organic law. As such, this right also involve priori institutional obligations on all organizations that have the object of their work or sustain its exercise ( the media and organizations "controlling" them). In the digital era, as many other aspects of the exercise of professions in the media, and the right to information put forward different challenges. The level of respect for this right and the emergence of various shades of ignoring or leaving in limbo, to the recommendations of international organizations, we will examine in more detail in this reference. The methodology used will be of a qualitative nature, combined with quantitative elements of empirical observations about the reality of the Albanian media. Theoretical literature in order to achieve this reference will be made up of books and studies journalism and communication fields, as well as concepts and principles of international law and Albanian on this topic specific search. At the end of reference will conclude with concrete recommendations.