We are pleased to announce the selection of 10 fellows for the iMEdD International Journalism Forum, which will take place in Athens from 26 to 28 September.
Ten journalists from Thessaloniki, Crete, Komotini, Xanthi, Volos, Patra and Kozani will attend this annual journalism meeting, where they will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful, open discussions on new trends in journalism, to attend workshops, and to network with professionals, exchanging ideas and discussing concerns for the promotion of local news.
Here is the list of the 10 fellows:
- Christos Mitsiakis
Journalist, Freelancer
- Konstantinos Kechagias
Reporter, Voria.gr
- Thenia Vassiliadou,
Journalist, Editor, Reporter, O Hronos of Kozani
- Konstantinos Markendoudis,
Journalist - Editor, Observer of Thrace
- Anastasia Patrinou,
Journalist, Ionian TV
- Zoe Bouroutzi,
Journalist, Onlarissa.gr
- Evi Spanou,
Editor in Chief, cretaone.gr
- Evi Charakianaki
Reporter, KRITI TV
- Alexandros Litsardakis
Reporter, Videographer, Freelancer
- George Mavrides
Journalist, XanthiNea
The fellows were selected after the iMEdD team evaluated the applications through an open submission process that ended on 3 September.
This initiative, which covers the participants' travel and accommodation expenses for the duration of the Forum, aims to strengthen and support local and regional press journalists in Greece.
