University of Nicosia: The New Era of Storytelling Begins, iStream Transforms Journalism at the University of Nicosia

In a digital age where information multiplies and audiences become increasingly disengaged, journalism faces a critical challenge: transforming understanding into lived experience. Immersive journalism, using virtual (VR), augmented and mixed reality technologies, emerges as a powerful and timely solution. The European iStream project, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA220-HED), focuses precisely on this transition, transforming media and …

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Commission makes €13.8 million available for cross-border journalism partnerships and pluralism

The European Commission has made a total of €13.8 million available for cross-border journalism collaboration and media pluralism through the sixth annual call for proposals, under the Creative Europe programme. Part of the funding comes via a call to fund journalism collaborations and support news media partnerships across borders. It aims to boost the resilience of the …

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€3 million EU funding for a European media freedom festival

The Commission launched a call for proposals for three editions of a European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom. Worth €3 million, this festival is aimed at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and partnership among journalists, media outlets, civil society organisations and media professionals in the European Union. The festival will support discussions on the legislation related …

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Commission makes €16 million available to support journalism and media literacy across Europe

The Commission has published three calls for proposals under the Creative Europe programme, aiming to support media freedom and pluralism, increase media resilience and help enhance media literacy. The first call for proposals will fund pluralism and collaboration actions to promote journalism partnerships with a total amount of €10.5 million. The pluralism action is aimed at organisations that can set up …

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