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n-ost hosted the 3rd study visit to Kyiv for journalists from the EU
Published on Feb 20, 2025
The participants comprised editors and senior journalists from the following media outlets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain: 444.hu, Magyar Narancs, Magyar Hang, Bulgarian National TV, Dnevnik (BG), Factcheck.bg, Club Z, Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, Tracks East (Arte), taz, Le Nouvel Obs, Courrier International, EUObserver, El Periódico de España, El Español, El Confidencial, Voxeurop, Linkiesta, EuropaToday.it, and Internazionale.
The programme included expert discussions, workshops, meetings, and networking opportunities with Ukrainian media professionals.
Key topics encompassed media safety in war zones, Ukraine’s economic and demographic trends, cultural resilience, and the challenges of reporting on Russian-occupied territories and human rights violations.
The visit featured a tour of Kyiv locations impacted by Russian missile attacks, including meetings with witnesses and journalists who documented the destruction. Additionally, a screening of Editorial Office, a Berlinale 2024-selected film, provided insights into the challenges faced by local media in Ukraine’s southern regions.
I am deeply grateful to the n-ost program for giving me the opportunity to come to Kyiv and gain a deeper understanding of the country's reality. This is especially significant at such a pivotal moment in its history, with Trump further fuelling uncertainty. I feel that this experience will substantially enhance my work as both an editor and a reporter.
Jorge Raya Pons (World Editor, El Español)
Discussions on Ukraine’s military needs and civil society’s response were also included, with sessions featuring representatives from the Come Back Alive Foundation and the Third Assault Brigade. Journalists engaged with Ukrainian experts on energy security and internal affairs.
For me, it was a privilege to meet so many people from different parts of Ukrainian society. I learned a lot and will be able to be more pertinent as a journalist covering Ukraine.
Francesca Barca (Editor, Voxeurop)
The study visit concluded with a panel discussion at Kyiv Media Hub, where Ukrainian war reporters shared their experiences covering the military aggression for over a decade. This event reinforced n-ost’s mission to foster collaboration among European journalists, ensuring a nuanced portrayal of Ukraine in international media.
The Europe-Ukraine Desk remains committed to supporting cross-border journalistic cooperation, strengthening networks, and promoting in-depth reporting on Ukraine.
The Europe-Ukraine Desk project is funded by the European Commission and will run until the end of April 2025.
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