Four large Serbia Against Violence gatherings were held in Belgrade in the past month and the N1 television station provided live coverage of all four.

Audience measurement results show that, during these live broadcasts, N1 had by far the largest number of viewers.

The protests that attracted great public attention were held on May 8, May 12 and May 27 and, on those days, from 18h to 21h, N1 was the television station with the largest viewership share. According to TV Beat audience measurements, in the SBB network N1 had the highest ratings and was ahead of the Serbian public broadcasting service and all television stations with national frequencies.

Our reporting from the Serbia of Hope gathering organized by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) also attracted significant attention of the audience. With a 16.35 percent share, we were the television station with the second highest ratings.

This fact testifies to N1’s commitment and ability to meet the needs of the audience with continuous reporting at a time when timely and accurate information is essential. Our reporters reported from all locations in the city, spoke with the organizers and participants of the protests, analyzed the situation with the guests in the studio and each time realized a live program lasting up to four hours.

During these major events in society N1 repeatedly proved to be an irreplaceable source of information and a news platform, which the audience trusts the most and which they turn to for the latest news, analyses and commentary.

The events of the past month remind us that professional and independent media are a pillar of democracy and are vital to society’s progress. We did our best to provide objective, professional and balanced reporting on a daily basis, leaving room for all sides of stories and views, and we will continue to do so in the future.