Pedro Vargas David, executive director of Alpac Capital, has publicly dismissed an open letter from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Communications Boris Bratina, stating that no attempt at political influence or pressure will succeed.

Luxembourg-based United Media Group is selling its channels broadcasting in the former Yugoslavia, including Adria News Network, to Portuguese investment fund Alpac Capital, which is reportedly close to a political leader.

The manager of Alpac Capital, owner of Euronews, is the new CEO of Adria News Network's media companies. He assumes control before the purchase is approved by regulators, causing concern among journalists.

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has formally requested that the European Commission investigate Alpac Capital's acquisition of the Albanian News Network (ANN). The EFJ seeks scrutiny into the takeover, citing concerns about media pluralism and independence.

The owner of Alpac Capital, Pedro Vargas Santos David, was registered as the CEO of all of Adria News Networks (ANN) independent media outlets, United

The head of Montenegro's Agency for the Protection of Competition (AZZK) stated that they received a request for approval of a concentration through which 'Alpac Capital' plans to acquire several Montenegrin media outlets, promising thorough analysis due to potential market impact.

Alpac Capital has reached an agreement to acquire Adria News Network media, including N1, prompting concerns about 'neutral journalism' and a pledge from N1's editorial team not to allow changes to its editorial policy.

Alpac Capital has received approval to acquire N1 and Nova television channels in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following the acquisition, Amir Zukic has been reappointed as the Head of News for the channels.

Serbian Minister Boris Bratina sent a letter to the owner of Alpac Capital, the new owner of N1, Nova, Danas, and Radar, which has been widely condemned by media associations as unacceptable political pressure on independent media outlets.

The European Democratic Party has expressed concern over Alpac Capital's acquisition of Adria News Network, emphasizing that independent Serbian voices must remain free. They highlighted worries about media ownership concentration.

A Portuguese company is set to acquire several independent media outlets in Serbia, including N1, Nova, Danas, and Radar, raising concerns about the future of independent media in the country. The deal was confirmed by Alpac Capital and United Group's ultimate shareholder, with completion expected in late 2026.

Cenzolovka reports that Alpac Capital is seeking to take over management of independent media outlets in Serbia, including ANN and N1, with N1 stating it will continue to operate under the same professional standards.

One of the founders of 'Vijesti' warned European interlocutors in Brussels that non-transparent arrangements involving BC Partners and Alpac Capital threaten independent media in Montenegro and Serbia, implying an attempt by Vučić to gain control.

Media ownership group Alpac Capital has appointed Amir Zukić to lead the news division of N1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina following recent management changes.

The president of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) criticized a letter from a Serbian minister to the owner of Alpac Capital, urging the registration of N1 and Nova S with the Serbian media regulator, calling the move "absolutely surreal."

Portugalska kompanija Alpac capital preuzela je kontrolu nad brojnim medijima u Srbiji te je mandat započela smjenom svih direktora.

A Portuguese regulator previously fined 'Alpac Capital,' a potential new media player in the Balkans, for poor control over the origin of investor funds, raising new questions about its dossier.

Pedro Vargas David, Executive Director of Alpac Capital, announced the initiation of a process to acquire unnamed media outlets in Montenegro, stating that editorial policy would remain with journalists. This follows his previous remarks on Montenegro's potential as a pro-European media hub.