Investigating data available on social media platforms
Although social media is an important “channel” for publishing journalistic investigations, it is also a rich source of information for all kinds of journalistic research. At the Dataharvest 2025 conference, we learned useful ways in which journalists can gather data from platforms for their investigations.
Investigating Artificial Intelligence: What lies beyond the algorithm
Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives — but the real cost is often borne by others. At the Dataharvest conference, journalists presented their investigations and shared tips on how to dig deeper into this technology.
Vacant Houses and Real Estate Transactions in Evros
The investigation for the podcast "Evros Behind the Fence" began by exploring the problems and the ambitions of the residents of Evros. The subsequent journey and the data research revealed details about vacant or for-sale houses, which captured the public's attention due to their possible buyers.
How did we analyse the armed groups conflicts in the Middle East
The methodology for the data analysis on violent interactions involving armed non-state actors in the Middle East in 2023 and 2024.
Rebels, Militias and Terrorists: The Non-State Agents in the Middle East
Armed groups outside state control compete to seize power the day after. What is the relationship between them and which countries support them?
Houthi Weapons and the Two Deaths in the Gulf of Aden
What a private security executive in the Gulf of Aden reveals. The court documents on the Houthi weapons seizure operation in which two American commandos died.
Can the fashion industry meet its climate goals?
In 2021, the fashion industry committed to aligning with the Paris Agreement, vowing to cut its carbon footprint and achieve the ambitious goal of "net zero." Three years later, the question remains: Are the industry's efforts genuinely on track to meet the ambitious climate goals set by the United Nations (UN), or is the fashion world falling short of its promises?
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.
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