As Spain Correspondent for The Times of London for 11 years, I covered the country's economic crisis, the  the corruption scandal which has rocked the monarchy and the rise Podemos and Vox, two parties on opposite sides of this polarized country.  Now I freelance for The Independent, the i paper, Read moreReuters, The Telegraph and Voice of America among others. 
I am available for reports on any breaking stories in Spain and Portugal.
My recent work includes a report for @VOANews on curbs on press freedom in Cuba after the most serious unrest in decades when journalists were arrested without charge simply for doing their job. https://www.voanews.com/press-freedom/cuba-detains-questions-dozens-journalists-over-protest-coverage

Journalist with special interest in social, scientific and cultural issues. 

Graduated in Biomedical science at Queen's University Belfast and master's journalism at Columbia Journalism School/University of Barcelona.

Michel Damian Suarez Sian is a Madrid-based journalist renowned for his expertise in the politics of Cuba, Spain, and Ibero-America. With a Doctorate in Communication from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Michel has established himself as a respected voice in journalism, focusing on Read moreinternational politics, human rights, and cultural issues. His work is particularly concentrated on the dynamics within the Latin American and Spanish contexts, where he has been a vocal critic of the policies of Spain and the European Union towards authoritarian regimes, such as the Cuban dictatorship.

Michel's reporting has shed light on the censorship within the Cuban film industry, the financial misappropriations by the Cuban military conglomerate GAESA, and the challenges to democracy in Latin America. He has also delved into the implications of Spain's Ley de Memoria Democrática and the country's immigration policy, especially its effects on the Cuban diaspora and the Spanish labor market. His articles have not only critiqued the appeasement strategies of Western nations but have also brought international attention to the regional response to global issues, including the war in Ukraine.

As a versatile media professional, Michel contributes to various platforms, including radio, print, and online outlets, crafting insightful articles, interviews, and reports. His presence extends to television, where he serves as a panelist and analyst on debate programs, bringing his informed perspectives to a wider audience. Michel Damian Suarez Sian's commitment to journalism is underscored by his dedication to uncovering the truth, advocating for democratic values, and defending human rights, making him a distinguished figure in the field of journalism and media.

Heather Galloway is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain. I write articles, translate and edit for El País,  and write features on political/social issues in Spain for Euronews and Hyphen Online as well as other outlets. I was senior writer on Hello! magazine but this does not reflect the material I Read moream now focusing on, which is of a much more general and news oriented nature. I have lived in Spain for 33 years and communicate in Spanish with ease.

Sally Davies is a journalist, editor, content creator and copywriter based in Barcelona, Spain.

Romain Chauvet is a French-Canadian journalist and producer based in Madrid, Spain.

He's studying "Journalism and refugees/migrations flow" at the University of Athens. He has a bachelor in communication and journalim from the University of Québec in Montréal, in Canada. 

 He speaks french, Read moreenglish and spanish.

I am a multilingual reporter currently on leave of absence from Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal, where I covered the European pharmaceutical industry, healthcare and various business topics for the past three and a half years.
 
At the moment I am pursuing freelance writing and Read moredocumentary projects out of Barcelona, Spain, though I am open to travel for assignments. 

My previous journalistic experience includes reporting on migration, human rights, technology, international affairs and culture, both in print and video.

Previously to joining The Wall Street Journal in 2020, I worked for Agence France-Presse, the Italian newspaper La Stampa, and on different international collaborative journalistic projects, including the investigative phase of a PBS Frontline production. I had my writing and videos published in Deutsche Welle, Foreign Policy, Coda Story, QuickTake by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal among others.

On the documentary side, three short films I co-produced and co-directed with the Barcelona-based production company Otoxo Productions have been recognized in international festivals.


My gear: Nikon D7200 with Sigma 18-300 /Nikon 50 mm, Røde shotgun mic / Synco radio mike, Manfrotto light tripod