Friday 28 November 2025
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, information, communication, and content creation.
The Festival will take place in October 2026 and aims to become a high-quality institution, bringing together journalists, academics, experts, students, creators, and citizens from across the country in a creative dialogue.
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 outreach.
A three-day program with substantive 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
- Official guided tours of the municipality’s cultural sites
- Guided tour and traditional celebration at a local winery
- Opening reception
- Networking activities for educators, professionals, and students
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.)
Includes 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 posted on the Festival’s official website.
A new institution for journalism and the public sphere
The 1st Naoussa Journalism Festival establishes a modern space for thought, dialogue, and education, offering a high-level meeting point for professionals, students, and citizens.
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 public dialogue in Greece.
The 1st Naoussa Journalism Festival inaugurates a new era for the Municipality of the Heroic City of Naoussa, enhancing its role in the public sphere, education, culture, and outreach.
The countdown has already begun.
The NJF is coming!
