Maria Liliana Fiasconoaro is a news producer based in Jerusalem, Israel.
 with more than 30 years of experience in working with a major US news organization in Israel.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian

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.

Selene Verri is an Italian journalist with over two decades of experience covering the Kurdish issue. Based in Lyon, France, and frequently working from Brussels, her reporting has taken her across Turkey, Iraqi Kurdistan, and Rojava in Syria.

In addition to her journalistic endeavors, Verri has Read moremade significant contributions to the field through her creative works. She is the author of a book that chronicles her travels along the borders of the Kurdish-populated regions and has produced a film titled "The Flowers of Rojava," which focuses on the women's revolution in Northern Syria. Her interests also extend to the realms of science fiction and dystopia, as demonstrated by her university dissertation on politics in science fiction and her published short stories in Italy and France.

Fluent in Italian, English, and French, and with a working knowledge of Turkish and Spanish, Verri's linguistic skills have undoubtedly enriched her reporting and storytelling. Currently, she is engaged in EU-financed innovation projects, with a focus on environment and sustainability, showcasing her versatility and commitment to addressing a broad range of critical issues through her journalistic expertise.

I am a multimedia journalist based between Catania, Italy and in Geneva, Switzerland. After obtaining a master's degree from City, University of London. I've worked at CNN and the World Economic Forum, where I honed my skills in breaking news, long-form features, and corporate communications. My Read moreexpertise includes filming, video and audio editing, scripting, and engaging with audiences through social media. I bring a diverse skill set to the table and a passion for storytelling that informs, engages, and captivates. As a professional journalist, ensuring impartiality and making ethical choices in my work is of utmost importance to me.

Sabina Castelfranco is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Matteo Fraschini Koffi was born on July 10th, 1981 in Lomé, Togo (West Africa). At ten months old he was adopted by a family from Milan (Italy). Before moving to Africa in 2005, he has traveled to countries such as the occupied territories of Palestine, Israel, Romania, South Africa, Kosovo, Iraq, Read moreand Tajikistan. At 24 years old he returned to Togo. In May 2016 he won the Premiolino and published an investigative diary on the mafia inside the "ghetto" of Rignano (Apulia) called "Campi d'oro rosso" ("Fields of red gold", GSA Edizioni). In 2019 he published the autobiography "The call of the black elephant, Confessions of a journey in search of one's identity" (Libraccio Editore). In 2023 he published the book "Oggi non muoio" ("Not gonna die today", Libraccio Editore) co-written with Mohamed Abukar Barrow, a Somali. As a freelance journalist he writes, photographs and produces radio and TV reports, collaborating with Italian and foreign media and dealing exclusively with sub-Saharan Africa matters. He is based in Lomé (Togo).

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.

Clara Preve is a bilingual journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina who has reported from several countries including Australia, Ukraine and India. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in social communications from Universidad Read moreAustral, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Hafida Benyacoub is a seasoned journalist-reporter, translator, digital trainer, fixer, and photographer with a rich background in journalism and communication. Fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Italian, Benyacoub has built a career that spans various facets of media and content creation. Read moreAfter initially working for international companies in Europe, she transitioned to journalism in 2013, reporting from Brussels on Belgian and EU institutions for a British digital media outlet. Her work has been pivotal in covering a wide array of subjects, including international relations, politics, technology, health, and more.

Benyacoub's reporting has been instrumental in providing insights into significant global and regional events. She has covered the US Capitol invasion on January 6, 2021, offering detailed accounts of the protests and their implications for American democracy. Her investigative work into the applications of AI, such as ChatGPT, has revealed innovative 'meta' use cases. In the realm of international politics, she has shed light on the political dynamics of Northern Cyprus, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the strategic partnerships between Iraq and EU/NATO. Her journalism has also touched on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) investments in Ukraine, the Belgian military's NATO exercises, and the digital transformation in the Central Republic of Congo.

Beyond her reporting, Benyacoub has developed two media platforms: a tourism-focused outlet at www.traveltopcountrymag.com and redaconewsmedia. Since the onset of COVID-19, she has independently worked for digital media in the UK, Belgium, and other international outlets, covering diverse topics such as health, economy, transport, cybersecurity, intelligence, environment, food, and EU relations with foreign countries including Africa, the Middle East, China, and Vietnam. Additionally, she has leveraged her multilingual skills to moderate debates primarily in French and English, further establishing her as a versatile and influential voice in the field of journalism and media.

Nicole Di Ilio is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.
Her work focuses on conflicts, radicalism, migrations, and marginalized groups. Her writing has appeared in Sky, Al Jazeera, Al Monitor, New Lines Magazine, VICE, among other publications. In recent years, she has been on the ground covering Read morethe war in eastern Ukraine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the political and socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon, and religious extremism in Tunisia.

Isidoro Patalano is a journalist based in Naples, Italy.

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

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.

Gabriele Barbati is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Eleonora Vasques is a journalist based in Brussels, covering EU affairs and migration. I have been working in Brussels for more than two years, where I developed experies in EU policies and politics. I also worked as a press officer at the European Parliament before lading in the international Read morejournalism world.

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.

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco is a freelance journalist and fixer based in Rome, Italy, focused on investigations and stories on environmental crimes, housing, religion, politics, and social justice.

He has covered Italian affairs for US and UK news outlets, including the Daily Dot, Jacobin, Euronews,Read more the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and New Humanist.

In Italy, where he has mainly touched on culture, his stories have appeared on La Repubblica, L'Espresso, Rivista Studio, Rolling Stone Italia, and Mashable Italia.

Laura Loguercio is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Lucía Riera is a journalist and news editor based in Madrid, Spain. She worked for six years for the Spanish and English services at European Television channel Euronews.

With ten years of experience, she has covered mostly international, politics and human rights related information for TV and Read moreradio. She also collaborates for the national Spanish radio Cadena SER as a producer for the programme "Punto de Fuga" and working as a correspondent from France.

Savin Mattozzi is a journalist based in Naples, Italy. He covers history, culture and politics in southern Italy and the Mediterranean region. His work has been featured in National Geographic, Al Jazeera, Euronews, Are We Europe and Hyphen among others.

Massimo Mucchiut is a freelance video-maker specialised in documentary filmmaking, both as CINEMATOGRAPHER and VIDEO EDITOR, and a PHOTOGRAPHER specialised in reportage photography.

In the past years, he's been active in the field of human rights, collaborating with established NGO's especially Read morein the Middle-East, and producing content in the form of DOCUMENTARY, VISIBILITY and PROMO VIDEOS for fund rising campaigns.

He's been working also in the field of advertising for several years with Google Partner Ad Agencies.

He's a flexible and independent traveller with high social and humanistic skills. 
His office fits in a backpack, so to reach easily the most remote corners of the globe and produce independently a comprehensive range of different types of productions, and deliver assignment from anywhere with flexibility.

He can produce tailored content with the highest standard for moving and still picture, sound and aerials.
He's fluent (speaking/writing) in English, Spanish, Slovene and Italian (mother tongue).

Flexible, reliable and easy going.

Among his former clients/collaborations/publishers: Un Ponte Per, United World Colleges, Replay, Springfestival, Toyota, Current TV, Erasmus+, Internazionale.


Shooting equipments:

CAMERAS
Panasonic GH6 (4K)
Canon XF400 (4K)

LENSES
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm 2.8
Panasonic Lumix DG Vario 12-60mm 2.8-4.0
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Panasonic Lumix 25mm 1.7
Panasonic Lumix 20mm 1.7
Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm 2.8
Olympus Digital 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

MICS & TRANSMITTERS
Røde VideoMic NTG
Røde VideoMic Pro
Sennheiser lavalier mic + EW100 g2

SOUND RECORDER
Tascam DR-05X

LIGHTS KIT
NEEWER 2 Packs RGB660 PRO LED

GIMBAL
Zhiyun Crane 2s

ACTION CAM
GoPro Hero

DRONE
DJI Mini 2

Giovanni “Gianni” Sorrentino is an experienced broadcast journalist, having worked for Italian broadcasting companies for many years as a TV producer, reporter, editor and filmmaker, dealing with all areas of interest – from politics to culture.
Born near Naples, after high school he moved to the Read moreUK, where he specialized in Italian Neorealism and European Cinema, getting a degree at the University of Reading with a dissertation on the cinema of Italian director and actor, Nanni Moretti. After he moved back to Italy, he wrote articles for cinema magazines, until he began a freelance reporter for a minor satellite broadcasting company. His next step was a contract with the most important Italian private broadcasting company Mediaset, where he worked as a producer for a sport and showbiz-themed daily program. 
Curious about the evolution of Italian society in the new millennium, he did extensive research into Italian youth, in particular education and the employment system. This led to a decade-long collaboration with Okkupati, a weekly program about job opportunities and work policies on the Italian public television channel, Rai Tre. After just a few months of working as a reporter and filmmaker, he became head producer and creative director, deciding content and hosting his own on-air video segment.
As a TV format creator, he recently worked for companies such as Zodiak Media group and Rai World.
He lives in Rome with his best friend and wife Federica, and continues to pursue his passions: cinema, Italian regional cuisine and sport. He never loses his analytical approach, unless he is watching matches played by Napoli football team, of which he is an enthusiastic fan.

Based between South Africa and Italy 
with 3 decades experience delivering quality news packages 
and live transmissions to a global audience across various International networks from any location
worldwide using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Pro, Bgan, Aviwest and LiveU.
Covering hard news, feature Read morestories and more

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) Certified

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I am a journalist based in Bologna, Italy.
Voices and sounds have always been my passion. Telling stories, getting to know new sounds, keeping people company and having fun are what I've been doing for over 20 years, and I know how to handle these things in the best way possible. I’d like to think Read moreof the person who listens to me on the radio as someone with an open mind, someone awake, curious and cheerful. Just like me.

Check out my CV:
https://www.soluzioniradio.it/carlomagistretti/index-en.html

Alex Sakalis is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in the BBC, The Economist and The Guardian among others. He was previously the Europe Editor at openDemocracy and lives in Bologna, Italy.

Portfolio: https://alexsakalis.com/published-work/

Twitter: @alexsakalis
Instagram: @Read moresakalisalex