“Spain’s Position Helped Us Get Visas” – Joan Roura, Catalan Journalist on Reporting in Iran
Spanish journalists, including TV3's Joan Roura, secured rare visas to report from Iran after the U.S.-Israeli strikes began on Feb. 28, citing Spain's anti‑war stance as a key factor. They entered via Turkey’s Kurdistan region, faced a 12‑hour border delay, and spent about ten days covering the conflict. While official permits eventually allowed limited live streams, local police often blocked filming, and internet access via “white SIM” cards was cut after the killing of security chief Ali Larijani, forcing the team to leave early. Roura defends his coverage by referencing international humanitarian law amid accusations of bias.
In a More Anxious World, European Media Outlets Turn to Positive News
Amid war‑driven headlines, European publishers are countering news fatigue by spotlighting positive stories. France’s Libération introduced a “Ça va mieux en le lisant” label and daily push notifications, while Spain’s The Objective launched a dedicated Positive vertical and podcast. Both...
Ultra-Local Free Newspapers Are Flourishing in the Jura Region of Switzerland Despite the Media Crisis
Clement Charles has launched his third ultra‑local free newspaper, La Gazette de Moutier, in Switzerland’s Jura region, adding to L’Ajoie Magazine and La Vallée Magazine. The papers are printed in runs of 5,200‑6,000 copies and delivered to every mailbox in their...
FixEd Podcast: Women in Media Leadership with JournalismUK’s Marcela Kunova
The FixEd podcast features JournalismUK’s Managing Director Marcela Kunova discussing persistent gender inequality in media leadership. She highlights the motherhood penalty, the fact that women secure only 2 % of startup funding, and the critical role of sponsors over mentors. Kunova...
Russia’s Expanding Surveillance System Is Starting to Target the Audience
Russia is expanding a layered digital control system that now targets not only independent journalists but also the audiences that consume their content. A JX Fund study shows more than 1,000 journalists have fled and 63 exiled outlets still reach...
Satire in Print – French Satirical Outlet Le Gorafi Expands Beyond Digital
Le Gorafi, the French satirical outlet modeled on The Onion, is launching a 16‑page monthly print newspaper priced at €6.99, with all content original. The move follows a broader print resurgence, echoing The Onion’s successful 2024 relaunch and Der Postillon’s rapid subscriber...
FixEd Podcast: How Newsrooms Survive Crises
The International Press Institute’s Head of Innovation and Media Business, Ryan Powell, discussed how independent newsrooms are coping with a perfect storm of financial shortfalls, political pressure, and platform dependency. He highlighted that USAID’s 2025 aid gap stripped 20 investigative...
Why Russia’s Pro-War Military Bloggers Remain a Valuable Source on the Invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left independent reporting from the Russian side virtually nonexistent, prompting a surge of pro‑war “voenkory” military bloggers on Telegram. These channels, some with millions of followers, range from state‑embedded correspondents to active soldiers, veterans, volunteers,...
Can Curated Journalism Scale in Spanish? Inside Página Internacional’s Strategy
Página Internacional, launched in November 2025, is a Spanish‑language outlet that curates and translates top international journalism for a Spanish audience. Inspired by Courrier International and Internazionale, it aggregates content from about 500 sources, publishing 30‑45 foreign pieces and 60‑75...
FixEd Podcast: Zetland’s Global Ambitions
Zetland, the Danish reader‑funded digital publisher, has extended its membership‑only model beyond Denmark, launching Uusi Juttu in Finland and Demo in Norway. The Finnish outlet broke even within a year with a 25‑person team, while the Norwegian launch hit its...
How Ukrainian Media Are Surviving the 2025/2026 Winter Energy Crisis
Ukrainian newsrooms are battling a severe winter energy crisis after Russian attacks crippled roughly half of the country’s power infrastructure, dropping generation capacity to 14 GW. Outages of up to 20 hours a day forced outlets like Cukr and Babel to invest...
Russia’s Telegram Slowdown Draws the Loudest Complaints From Pro-Kremlin Media Makers
In February 2026 Russian authorities began throttling Telegram, causing messages and media to load slowly or appear offline for many users. The slowdown prompted the loudest complaints from pro‑Kremlin military bloggers and Russian Orthodox influencers, who argue the platform is...
Technical Assistance for Ukrainian Media: “Voices of Ukraine” By The Fix Foundation and ECPMF
The Fix Foundation and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom have launched the “Voices of Ukraine” programme to provide equipment grants to Ukrainian media operating inside the country. The initiative targets regional, frontline and hyper‑local outlets, offering up...
Denník N Goes to Brussels: Why the Slovak Daily Acquired EUobserver
Slovakia’s independent publisher Denník N has acquired Brussels‑based EUobserver, converting the latter from a Belgian NGO into a commercial company. The deal, structured as an asset‑and‑liability takeover, brings Denník N’s technology platform, cash injection of several hundred thousand euros, and subscription expertise...
FixEd Podcast: The Guide to Running Newsletters in 2026, with Dan Oshinsky
In a FixEd podcast episode, newsletter veteran Dan Oshinsky outlines how AI, quality content, and strategic partnerships will shape newsletters in 2026. He warns that AI‑powered inbox tools could either elevate newsletters into curated feeds or diminish engagement if they...
FixEd Podcast: How Tribuna Leans on Tech to Build a Global Sports Publisher
Tribuna, a Ukrainian‑founded sports publisher, reaches 12 million monthly visitors across eight languages with a 200‑person, fully remote team. The company blends journalism, product engineering, and community to deliver a "second‑screen" platform that can launch club‑specific apps in 24 hours. Revenue comes...