Radio STAR Gjilan
Radio Star has been a prominent local radio station in Gjilan for the past 15 years, providing a diverse range of entertainment, information, cultural, and sports programs. The station has applied to the Independent Media Commission (IMC) to acquire a license as a regional frequency radio, showcasing its commitment to expanding its reach.
With a team consisting of 2 regular staff members and 2 interns, Radio Star actively contributes to the dissemination of news, covering daily events at the national, regional, and global levels on its website.
Originally founded in 2009 by Xhavit Salihu, Radio Star has recently undergone a change in ownership. As of September 1, 2023, the IMC decision facilitated the transfer of ownership from the late Xhavit Salihu to Arbresh Salihu, who is the son of the former owner. This change in ownership signifies a new chapter for Radio Star in Gjilan under the leadership of Arbresh Salihu.
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Ownership Type
Private
Geographic Coverage
Local
Content Type
Free Content
Media Companies / Groups
Radio Star B.I.
Ownership Structure
Arbresh Salihu is the owner and director of Radio Star Gjilan since September 2023.
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General Information
Founding Year
2009
Affiliated Interests Founder
Established Radio Star in August 2009, through the Independent Media Commission (IMC). Following the passing of the founder, Xhavit Salihu, the ownership of the radio was transferred to his son, Arbresh Salihu.
A decision made by the IMC on September 1, 2023, formally finalized the transition of ownership from the late Xhavit Salihu to Arbresh Salihu.
The IMC renewed the license of the radio in August 2016.
Affiliated Interests Ceo
Assumed the roles of Owner and Director of Radio Star Gjilan in September 2023. Salihu was active with a band called "Tarabuka Band & Dj Star", which consisted of three people. The latter has since disbanded
Affiliated Interests Editor-In-Chief
Is the Editor-in-Chief at Radio Star Gjilan.
He is the brother of the owner, Arbresh Salihu.
Contact
Address: Str: Gjilan, nn, Gjilan, Kosovo 60000
Phone: 048 150 160
Email: radiostargjilan@yahoo.com
Websitesite: radiostargjilan.com
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Further Information
Meta Data
Radio Start partially responded to BIRN's request for information. Data from the Business Registration Agency of Kosovo (BRAK), license document issued by the Independent Media Commission, IMC.Some data was accessible on the official page of the Radio, as well.
https://arbk.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=1,38,2932
http://Profile of Radio Star, Business Registration Agency, Accessed on October 31, 2023
