By: Sebastian Christensen “I woke up at five a.m. in Sassnitz because men – or boys, rather – in fake leather coats walked around with mirrors on sticks to check under the trains in search of countrymen clinging to the brakes to get out of East Germany. It was formative,” Fredrik Laurin recalls when asked … Read more
by Guokai Sun Before joining Open Contracting Partnership, where he focuses on coordination and communication in many investigations, Georg Neumann started his career as a journalist for a German online media start-up, contributed to several magazines and worked in Mexico and Morocco for some time before initiating Transparency International’s Young Journalists. So what in his … Read more
Delphine Reuter manages the data and research team at the global non-profit International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Her road into investigative journalism was not always easy. She believes a human-centered way of working and a good work-life balance are possible in journalism. By Stephanie Jauss When Delphine talks about her work at the ICIJ, she … Read more
By: Ingrid Gätjens Mark Lee Hunter is a master storyteller in investigative journalism, where the search for truth is the ultimate goal. Having covered stories across different continents and cultures, Hunter’s narrative is diverse and captivating, just like the stories he uncovers. His career is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and unwavering … Read more
For three decades, Pedro Coelho has been an accomplished journalist in a country where work conditions challenge the practice and growth of investigative journalism. Written by: Gabriela Ângelo Growing up in a quaint town in a remote part of Portugal, Pedro spent his spare time working in his father’s shop, which sold both decorative items … Read more
By: Ellen Hagström, Photo: Ellen Hagström & Magnus Svenungsson The live TV coverage of the Norrmalmstorgsdrama in the 1970s, which later came to define the Stockholm syndrome, was pivotal in Magnus Svenungsson’s youth. He understood that he wanted to become a journalist. Today, he is considered one of Sweden’s star investigative reporters, frequently recognized as … Read more
By: Märta Bonde As the war between gang criminals spirals and gun violence surges, inside sources are crucial for Swedish newsrooms. Ahmed Abdigadir is one of few investigative reporters with vast insight into the gangs. Stockholm, Tuesday morning. Ahmed Abdigadir arrived at the site when everyone else did. Scared residents, glass on the ground, and … Read more
by Xinheng Zhai “Returning to China and going home now is a big challenge for me. I probably won’t be able to go back,” Muyi Xiao said, her tone heavy. “But I hope to become a champion of justice. No, not exactly a champion of justice, just an ordinary journalist.” Muyi Xiao is an investigative journalist … Read more
By Kilian Schroeder “I mean, I just want a big story”, Dan McCrum says. “That’s what it is all about, isn’t it?” The 45-year-old Brit is on the way and has only time for a 20-minute phone call – being an investigative journalist for the Financial Times is a busy life. When he talks in … Read more
by Guokai Sun As more government documents being public, there are places with low transparency. How should investigative journalists react, especially in cross-boarder projects? Here is what Georg Neumann, Head of Communications from the Open Contracting Partnership says. According to Georg, it is important to have government documents open. When taxpayers’ money turns into the … Read more