Philip Willan is a freelance journalist and author who has worked in Italy for more than 30 years. He has specialised in cold war intrigues and parapolitics. As well as reporting for electronic media, Philip writes for the Times of London and, on information technology, for IDG News Service.

Josephine McKenna is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Rome. She is bilingual and covers the Vatican, national politics, the migration crisis, the Mafia and other issues for print, radio and TV. The Costa Concordia disaster, the election of Pope Francis and Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' Read moreparties are among the stories she has covered for radio, print, TV and online media.
www.josephinemckenna.com

Sabina Castelfranco is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Saeid Jafari is an Iranian journalist and an analyst on Middle Eastern affairs. He is a contributor to various media outlets such as Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Atlantic Council, National Interest, Middle East Eye, and Euronews. He has also worked for many Iranian media outlets including Aseman, Read moreMehrname, Khabar Online, and Entekhab, among many others. He has two Master's degrees, one in Middle Eastern Studies from Tehran, and the other in European Studies from the University of Siena in Italy.

Chiara Giannini is a journalist based in Rome, Italy, but borned in Tuscany. Expert in politics, foreign affairs, Defence, Security and geopolitics. War reporter, photographer. She has good contacts in Italy. Good in writing and interviews. She has worked for the most important Italian newspapers Read moreand tv. She made many reportages from Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Kosovo, Lybia, Ukraine, Tunisia and in general Arabic Countries.

A British national, I’m based in Rome and have over 25 years of experience in broadcast journalism.  I worked for a television news agency in London before moving to Rome where I was employed as a journalist/presenter for Vatican Radio.   In the 1990’s I spent two years in France and worked for Read moreRadio France International in Paris in a similar capacity.  After returning to Rome I resumed working on a regular basis for Vatican Radio but also have contributed as a freelancer to other radio stations in Europe.  When a major story breaks here, I am often called by the BBC World Service to do Q & A’s when they are looking for an expert on Vatican affairs which is my speciality. Among the many stories I have covered were the deaths of Pope John Paul II, the resignation of Pope Benedict and the conclaves to elect their respective successors.  I speak fluent Italian and French.

Gabriele Barbati is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Aleksandar Brezar is a journalist, factchecker and debunker with experience in a variety of media outlets, ranging from print and radio to television and online/new media. He also co-hosts Sarajevo Calling, a podcast on Western Balkans affairs. His work was featured in The Guardian, The Washington Read morePost, Kosovo 2.0 and Balkan Insight, among others, while he was an advisor and contributor on several documentaries for PBS, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Al Jazeera English.

Gabriele Zagni is an accomplished journalist renowned for his insightful coverage of European politics, current affairs, and maritime disasters. Born in the small country town of Sospiro in northern Italy, Zagni's passion for storytelling and his penchant for unusual trips have informed his Read moredistinctive approach to journalism. His career has seen him co-author articles on pivotal events such as the French presidential elections, where he dissected the ideological clashes between candidates. He also helped in conducting in-depth investigations into Mediterranean maritime tragedies, shedding light on the humanitarian crisis and the systemic failures in search and rescue operations.

Based in Rome, Zagni has established himself as a versatile media professional, adept at producing content, managing communications, and coordinating projects. His problem-solving skills are often called upon to assist others, reflecting his collaborative nature and his ability to navigate complex situations. Zagni's work is marked by a unique blend of Italian flair and an occasional infusion of English expressions, a testament to his international outlook and engagement with a global audience.

Among his notable journalistic achievements is an exclusive interview with the President of the European Council regarding the Ukraine conflict, which underscored his expertise in political journalism and his skill in securing high-profile interviews. Zagni's commitment to his craft and his ability to articulate the nuances of political discourse have made him a respected voice in the field of journalism, particularly in the context of European affairs.

Simone Tedeschi is an Italian journalist based in Rome, Italy.
Freelance journalist since 1996, I have collaborated with newspapers, magazines and national TV (L'Unità, Diario della settimana, Sorgente di vita-Rai2 and others) dealing mainly with cinema, shows, culture, social aspects of the Read moreInternet and new media.
 
After graduating in History and Criticism of Cinema and attending courses for teaching, I held courses in "Education in cinema and television languages" and "History of cinema" in some high schools in Rome and Milan and at the European Institute of Design.

I combine and integrate the different experiences acquired in different sectors to create new ones. Curious by nature, chronic early adopter, born explorer, I also apply my acquired skills to Mobile Journalism.
Currently I am working on a new project to allow wide audiences to produce new video formats on Internet, on demand and on live streaming.