MEP Tineke Strik calls on Croatia to reconsider entry ban for Avdi Avdić

(Patria) - Member of the European Parliament Tineke Strik sharply reacted to the decision of the authorities of the Republic of Croatia to ban entry to journalist and editor of the portal Istraga.ba, Avdi Avdić.

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NATIONAL SECURITY Avdi Avdić banned from entering Croatia

(Patria) - Journalist Avdo Avdić was denied entry today when attempting to enter the Republic of Croatia at the Gradiška border crossing, with the explanation that his name is on the list of persons banned from entering the country because they threaten national security. Scan

"If we demand from candidate countries to respect media freedom, EU Member States should do the same.

If we demand from candidate countries to respect press freedom, EU Member States should do the same.

Issuing entry bans for journalists stands in stark contrast with that principle. I urge the Croatian authorities to reconsider this decision. https://t.co/vmJcYLvKrk

— Tineke Strik (@Tineke_Strik) November 13, 2025

Issuing entry bans for journalists stands in stark contrast with that principle. I urge the Croatian authorities to reconsider this decision," Strik wrote on platform X.