Narrative Journalism: A discussion with Cristian Lupsa
Can narrative journalism offer a solution to news avoidance? Cristian Lupsa, Chair of the European Press Prize Preparatory Committee, speaks with iMEdD at the 2024 International Journalism Forum about the value and distinctive features of long-form journalism.
Telegram: Extremism, organised crime, and a billionaire in Paris
Pavel Durov’s recent arrest in Paris, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has sparked reactions about the platform's use by extremist groups and organised crime. Experts in internet security and freedom issues, along with Durov's former spokesperson, speak to iMEdD.
Marine heatwaves threaten the Mediterranean
In July, sea temperatures reached their highest levels on record, posing a significant threat to marine life and accelerating climate change.
US-China: The trade war from the Chinese point of view
Western media often portrays the trade conflict between the United States and China from an American perspective. However, how are these same events depicted in Beijing? Dr. Ian Chong, Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore, speaks to iMEdD.
Special Report: US – China Trade War
In mid-May 2024, US President Joe Biden announced plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric cars. This was just the latest episode in the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing. Through interviews with Greek and foreign experts, analyses of geopolitical balances, and examination of the truth behind the numbers, iMEdD attempts to decode what has been described as the “New Cold War.”
Special Report: US-China Trade War
In Greece, more people abstained from voting than participated in the European elections
Although abstention from European elections remained essentially stable in the European Union as a whole compared to 2019, in Greece, it increased by 17.3 percentage points from the previous European elections.
Increased risk of fires this summer after three years of drought in Greece
This winter's high temperatures and lack of rainfall are a troubling recipe for the summer ahead.
Airbnb professionals are driving up rental prices in Athens
It is estimated that, in central Athens, one out of every two Airbnb properties are owned by "professional" hosts, who charge higher rates compared to hosts offering up to two properties on the short-term homestay platform