Investigating Syria after Assad: A Black Box, Opened
I was about to start covering Syria as an investigative journalist at Reuters — just as the brutal Assad regime that had ruled Syria for more than five decades collapsed dramatically in a battle that lasted a mere 11 days.
Foreign aid freeze decimates investigative news outlets internationally
Investigative news organizations across the globe are scrambling to survive and fearing a backlash from authoritarian regimes following the Trump administration’s foreign assistance freeze and other moves to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development.
From Migrants to “Neighbors”: Fence, Edirne, and the Fire That Threatens Tomorrow
Pro-fence or anti-fence? Does it bolster regional security, or does it compromise territorial integrity? In the third and final episode of "Evros behind the fence" audio documentary, we delve into different perspectives on the subject.
From Sugar to Garlic: A Story of Abandonment, Opportunity, and Evros Traditions
In this second episode of "Evros Behind The Fence" audio documentary, we explore the region’s economy. We also follow the steps of 1,500 dancers who came together in Orestiada.
Evros Behind The Fence
What happens in Evros when the wildfires die down and the border fence slips out of the spotlight? Journalist Apostolos Staikos travels to Northern Evros, exploring life in the remote border villages. He delves into issues of demographic collapse, the local economy, wildfires, and the border fence.
A new Guide to Investigative Journalism
The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) in collaboration with iMEdD have co-produced the guide "Introduction to Investigative Journalism", written by some of the world's leading investigative journalists.
Defending Press Freedom: Szabolcs Panyi
Szabolcs Panyi, Budapest-based Hungarian investigative journalist details how he found out that he was targeted with the spyware Pegasus.
Collaborative Journalism with Frederik Obermaier
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and bestselling book author Frederik Obermaier speaks to iMEdD about the present and future of investigative journalism and the power of collaboration.
“Ask a journo” by iMEdD and EPP
Four award-winning journalists attending the 2024 iMEdD International Journalism Forum sat-down with iMEdD and the European Press Prize to discuss the most pressing issues faced by journalists today.
“Through food, you can see where the power lies”: Lessons from investigating the food industry
How can journalists use creative formats more strategically to educate the public and combat food industry misinformation? Isaac Pollock, a University of Pennsylvania student, highlights key points on the importance of transparency, collaboration, and innovative storytelling in investigating journalism about the food industry from a panel of investigative journalists during the 2024 iMEdD International Journalism Forum for the Forum’s Pop-up Newsroom.