SDSM condemns organizer's conduct at David Guetta press conference
SDSM said the concert organizer must not be rude to journalists; the Association of Journalists of Macedonia also demanded respect for reporters.
Published: September 8, 2026, 15:43
SDSM issued a public condemnation on Tuesday after an incident surrounding the press conference for a David Guetta concert in North Macedonia, saying the event organizer behaved inappropriately toward journalists.
In its statement, SDSM said: "The organizer of the David Guetta concert must not behave rudely toward journalists."
Media association also protests
The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (ZNM) reacted following the press conference, stressing that "Journalists must be treated with respect." The association urged organisers of large cultural events to adopt clearer rules for media access and to ensure safe working conditions for reporters.
According to the reactions that followed the press conference, members of the media faced conduct by event staff that prompted both political and professional associations to speak out. Neither SDSM nor ZNM named an individual organizer in their public comments.
SDSM called on responsible parties to guarantee that journalists can carry out their work without intimidation or obstructions, and said such incidents undermine public trust in how large events are managed in the country.
Photo: press material from the event
