🇷🇸 N1 Serbia

About N1 Serbia

N1 Serbia was founded in 2014 as a 24-hour cable news channel and is the Balkan affiliate of CNN International. It is part of United Group, a telecommunications and media conglomerate, with the international investment firm BC Partners as the majority owner and Dragan Šolak holding a minority stake.

N1 is widely recognized as a leading independent news outlet in Serbia, known for its critical and investigative reporting, particularly concerning government actions. It operates in a media environment where independent outlets face significant pressure, including smear campaigns, verbal attacks, and alleged attempts at political interference from high-ranking officials, including President Vučić, who has labeled it 'opposition' and 'treasonous'. Despite these challenges, N1 has maintained its independent editorial policy, often covering stories and providing platforms for voices critical of the government, which distinguishes it in Serbia's polarized and largely pro-government media landscape. Recent controversies include alleged attempts by the state-owned Telekom Srbija and the Serbian president to influence United Group's media outlets, including N1, by seeking to replace key executives.