reporter by Giulia Penta Rarely without a guitar in one hand and a computer in the other, Raffaele Angius has been drifting for years, seeking new contexts of community resistance to immerse himself in and learn from. ‘Leaving one’s homeland should be required by law. For us islanders, the motivation also comes from wanting to escape … Read more
In the shadowy world of espionage, financial fraud, and high-stakes corruption, Belgian investigative journalist Kristof Clerix (47) has made a career out of uncovering secrets that some would rather keep buried. Kristof Clerix has reported from more than 40 countries, covering terrorism, human and drug trafficking, illegal arms deals, financial fraud and more. For the … Read more
By Joe Skillicorn “I actually think being a supporter of a club you’re covering can be both a blessing and a curse”. Since 2019, Patrick Boyland has worked as Everton’s correspondent for The Athletic, a subscription-based sports department linked with The New York Times. Today, we delve into his career, but we’re pushed for time. … Read more
Débora Votquenne © VRT By Hanne De Coninck “With the right image, you can save so many words.” This motto defines Flemish investigative journalist Débora Votquenne. She is well known for her natural ability to transform the rawest research into the most compelling visual story, captivating the Flemish audience time and time again. Her powerful … Read more
Dan Josefsson: “I belonged to a loose left where it was obvious that Hanna Olsson was a hero” The captivating narrative voice from the SVT documentaries is recognizable, though the words come faster. Dan speaks with engagement, and sometimes the intensity of his Halland accent rises noticeably. Especially when we discuss people whose thoughts and … Read more
Text and photo: Clara Fors Wisbyse BORÅS • The media leader of the year 2024, Lena Kvist, knows how to celebrate good work and award nominations. Her team of all-female investigative reporters always celebrate the end of an investigation. “Once we were out celebrating a story and at the table beside us sat a fairly … Read more
By Rodrigo Costa Ribeiro Stéphane Horel has no tolerance for convention: “I’m not interested in doing something I already know how to do.” Horel, whose prize-winning investigative work has been praised for its innovative nature, carries a solid sense of humor as her armor and indignation as her fuel: “I’m doing the circular economy of … Read more
Source: Walid Batrawi March 2024. Award Winning investigative journalist Walid Batrawi (1969, Jerusalem) left his home in Ramallah after working for almost 30 years as a journalist and witness of modern day Palestine. As one of the few Palestinian voices left he continues his work from his new home in Toronto. His most recent project … Read more
By Owen Carpenter-Zehe Joe Sexton did not become an investigative journalist to “fucking save democracy.” He didn’t even intend to work in the news; from what he describes as accidents of good fortune and bad, life led him to create thoughtful, and revelatory stories throughout his forty-plus-year journey in the “newspaper racket.” Joe, 65, discussed … Read more
By: Alexander Nicolas Khan “I know that my work, by itself, doesn’t account to much. It is by being part of acommunity of like-minded people that keep working and sharing information andresources that my work becomes significant, important, and in some ways evenreal.” Photo: PrivateBorn: Ibi/SpainLives: BerlinWork: Freelance investigative journalistAwards: European Press Prize Innovation & … Read more