The Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism (MOST) project aims to strengthen investigative reporting and cross-border collaboration by supporting journalists working on critical social, political and economic topics.
Through the project, BIRN awarded grants to 20 journalists, selected through three rounds of an open call.
Each selected journalist received financial support of €1,140 along with editorial mentoring provided by experienced editors from BIRN. The supported projects are implemented over a period of three to six months, allowing journalists to develop in-depth investigative stories.
First Round of Grants
The following journalists were selected in the first round:
- Kristina Bohmer (Slovakia)
- Seda Karatabanoglu (France)
- Laura Carrer (Italy)
- Stefania D’Ignoti (Italy)
- Clémentine Méténier (France)
- Harun Dinarević (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Ana Ćurić (Serbia)
Second Round of Grants
The following journalists were selected in the second round:
- Zhaoyin Feng (Netherlands)
- Alina Yanchur (Poland)
- Stavros Malichudis (Greece)
- Siarhei Kuzniatsou (Lithuania)
- Marta Abbà (Italy)
- Tomislav Kukec (Croatia)
- Dejan Rakita (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Third Round of Grants
The following journalists were selected in the third and final round:
- Sergei Panov (Spain)
- Wouter Massink (Turkey)
- Nemanja Marinović (Serbia)
- Maja Boričić (Montenegro)
- Đurđa Radulović (Montenegro)
- Ersan Pajaziti (North Macedonia)
Supporting Investigative Journalism Across Europe
The selected journalists produce investigative stories that contribute to a better understanding of key developments across EU and EU-aspiring countries, with a focus on underreported issues and cross-border relevance. They also receive continuous editorial support and mentoring throughout the production process, strengthening both the quality of reporting and professional capacities.
The MOST project brings together a network of media organisations working to foster innovation, collaboration and the exchange of best practices in investigative journalism. The project is implemented by a consortium comprising: 1) Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), 2) Centro per la Cooperazione Internazionale (CCI/OBCT); 3) El Orden Mundial – EOM, Spain; 4) European Pravda, Ukraine; 5) New Eastern Europe; 6) Le Courrier des Balkans – Courriers D’Europe et D’Orient – DcB, France; and 7) Stichting the Tactical Technology Collective – TTC, Netherlands. The project is funded by the European Commission through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).