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Numerous colleagues, state officials, politicians, organizations and public figures expressed their condolences for the sudden death of the editor-in-chief and one of the founders of the Beta agency, Dragan Janjic.
The Independent Association of Journalists said goodbye to its colleague, Dragan Janjic, with the words:
“He was our role model in every way and we will remember him as a noble man and an uncompromising fighter for freedom of public expression, truth and justice. We share the pain of the family and the journalistic community.”
The Minister for Culture and Information, Maja Gojković, sent a telegram of condolences on her own behalf and on behalf of the Ministry.
“To this day, journalism does not have an experienced journalist and editor, who left a mark on the media scene with his work,” Gojković said in a telegram.
On the occasion of Janjic’s death, the European Union delegation in Serbia expressed its condolences to the family and employees of the Beta news agency.
“It is a great loss, human and professional. His work will be remembered, as much as missed,” said the head of the EU Delegation, Ambassador Sam Fabrizi.
Together for Serbia President Nebojsa Zelenovic stated that “Janjic was an uncompromising fighter for media independence and freedom, for objectivity, professionalism and ethics, for the highest standards and qualities of the journalistic profession” .
The leader of the Serbian Renewal Movement, Vuk Draskovic, also joined in the expressions of condolences.
“With the sudden departure of Dragan Janjic, our journalism lost a quiet, but famous, persistent and tireless reporter, chronicler, critic and editor. He was rare among the rare and the best, “Drašković said.
The president of the municipality of Cajetina, Milan Stamatovic, on his own behalf and on behalf of all employees of the municipality of Cajetina, sent a telegram of condolences on the death of the editor-in-chief of the Beta agency, Dragan Janjic.
“Dear friends, we were deeply shocked and touched by the news of the sudden death of our friend Dragan Janjic, with whom we had much more than just business cooperation. With his great journalistic and life experience, he always had the will and the time to speak a nice word to us and give us useful advice, for which we will be eternally grateful, ”Stamatović said.
Transparency Serbia expressed its condolences to the family and the Beta agency.
“We have lost a wonderful colleague, teacher, associate, friend. Beta and Serbia have lost an excellent and dedicated journalist and editor. We received the news of Dragan Janjic’s death with disbelief, great pain and shock.
The Freedom and Justice Party (SAA) sent its condolences to the family and employees of the Beta agency on the death of its editor-in-chief, Dragan Janjic.
“Dragan Janjić, a great professional, a great journalist, a man of commitment and tolerance, but also a steadfast fighter for freedom of public expression and democracy, is gone. His departure is a great loss, mainly for his family, but also for the journalistic profession and all free-spirited Serbian citizens. “
The SAA stated that Janjic’s journalistic and editorial approach, as well as his valuable social activism, will be an important indicator for generations to come.
“Thanks for everything, Dragan Janjic!” He expresses condolences.
Aleksandar Stefanović, Executive Director of the Demostat Research and Publications Center, expressed his condolences to the Janjić family and the Beta editorial office on his own behalf and on behalf of his staff.
“On my personal behalf, on behalf of the owner and the entire Demostat team, and on the occasion of the passing of Dragan Janjic, our long-time friend and partner, I accept my deepest condolences. God always takes the best. eternal glory ”, is affirmed in the declaration of condolences.
The U.S. Embassy in Serbia also expressed regret at Janjic’s sudden death.
The great fighter for objectivity and professionalism in the media as well as for the rights and position of all journalists is over. Rest in peace, Dragana, announced the US embassy.
On the occasion of Janjic’s death, German Ambassadors Thomas Schieb and Belgian Ambassadors Kun Adam also sent their condolences.
“I am very sorry, my thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues in Beta. It is a great loss. I admired him very much as a staunch defender of professional journalism and independent media. We will miss Mr. Janjic very much,” said the German ambassador. Shib in his letter.
Belgian Ambassador Adam said that for years he appreciated Janjic’s contribution to the development of quality journalism, based on professionalism and personal integrity.
“The daily struggle to defend independent, reliable and free media, which are the cornerstone of any democracy, is losing one of its most prominent representatives and an excellent journalist, whose opinions will be lacking,” Adam said.
The president of the European Movement in Serbia, Jelica Minić, also sent a telegram of condolences, estimating that everyone will miss Janjić immensely.
Prince Aleksandar Karadjordjevic and his wife Katarina expressed their condolences for the death of Dragan Janjic and estimated that he will be remembered as a great professional.
“There are no real words that can ease that pain, especially among his loved ones. Mr. Janjic will be remembered as a great professional, who worked as a reporter, journalist, and editor during his rich career. We pray that his family and those closest to him find the strength to overcome these difficult times, “said Karadjordjevic in the letter.
Employees of the Media Department of the OSCE Mission stated that they were deeply moved by the departure of “a wonderful friend, a true professional and a great journalist”, Dragan Janjic.
“We will all miss him and remember him for the many good things he did for his profession, for his courage and respect for journalism, for the ethics with which he did his work, for his self-denial and understanding of others,” they said.
The Free Serbia Movement also expressed its condolences and assessed that Serbia lost a great fighter for the truth with the departure of Janjic.
“His example will continue to light the way for all of us in that fight,” the movement said.
Gornji Milanovac’s GM information portal estimated that with Janjic’s departure, journalism was left without an experienced journalist and editor.
