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Naoussa Journalism Festival Greece

The Municipality of the Heroic City of Naoussa and the European Communication Institute (E.C.I.) are co-organizing for the first time the 1st Naoussa Journalism Festival (NJF), a new and ambitious event dedicated to journalism, news and information, communication, and content creation.

The Festival will take place in Naoussa fand aims to evolve into a high-quality institution that will bring journalists, academics, experts, students, creators, and citizens from across the country into a creative dialogue.

Main theme of the first edition:

Communication – Journalism – Democracy
More Freedom VS More Security

At a time when technology, artificial intelligence, and misinformation deeply influence the way information is produced and distributed, the Festival seeks to open a meaningful dialogue about the role of journalism and communication in the functioning of democratic societies.

At the same time, the Naoussa Journalism Festival develops a modern identity that connects journalism, public dialogue, and the experience of a place. With this philosophy, the Festival is not simply a journalism conference, but an event where journalism meets place, creating an environment for meaningful exchange of ideas within a vibrant community.

An event with institutional standing and a modern identity

The 1st Naoussa Journalism Festival aims to:
  • highlight the role of quality information
  • address the challenges of misinformation and emerging technologies
  • shed light on the future of journalism in the digital era
  • create an annual space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration

The co-organization by the Municipality of the Heroic City of Naoussa and E.C.I. ensures an institutional character from the very first year, with a clear focus on education, democracy, and international outreach.

A three-day program with substantial content

Panels & Roundtables
Topics include:
  • Journalism & Democratic Institutions
  • Fake News, Misinformation & Artificial Intelligence
  • Local journalism and social cohesion
  • The evolution of news in the age of social media
  • The next generation of journalists and content creators

Workshops & Practical Activities

  • Field reporting
  • Podcasting & digital audio
  • Social media storytelling
  • Photojournalism
  • Short documentary creation

Parallel experiences

The Festival is closely connected with the identity of Naoussa and the wider region through activities that highlight the city’s culture and history.
The program includes:
  • Official guided tours of cultural sites in the municipality
  • Guided tour and traditional celebration at a local winery
  • Opening reception
  • Networking activities for educators, professionals, and students

Within the framework of the Festival, the exhibition “Front Pages” will also take place, featuring selected newspaper front pages that capture important moments in the region’s modern history.

The exhibition will also present works created by students from Naoussa schools under the theme “The Front Page of Tomorrow”, strengthening the connection between the Festival, the local community, and the younger generation.

Three participation categories

  1. Delegates / Journalists / Students
    For students and professionals in journalism, communication, and social sciences.
  2. Students & Graduates of the European Communication Institute (E.C.I.)
    Including an exclusive E.C.I. Masterclass as part of the official co-organization.
  3. Local Participants (Municipality of Naoussa & surrounding area)
    Full participation in the Festival without overnight stay, including all meals, guided tours, and the winery celebration.

More details regarding registration and the detailed program will be published on the official Festival website.

A new institution for journalism and the public sphere

The 1st Naoussa Journalism Festival establishes a modern space for thought, dialogue, and education, bringing together professionals, students, and citizens in a high-level meeting point.
Through the co-organization of the Municipality of the Heroic City of Naoussa and the European Communication Institute (E.C.I.), the NJF aims to become an annual reference point for the journalistic community and for public dialogue in Greece.
The 1st Naoussa Journalism Festival marks a new era for the Municipality of the Heroic City of Naoussa, strengthening its role in the public sphere, education, culture, and international outreach.

The countdown has already begun.

NJF is coming!

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