Avrupa Ajansı (AVA) - Rome — The second edition of the Euro-Mediterranean Journalism Award drew significant attention and strong attendance in Rome, held in the prestigious setting of the Circolo degli Esteri.

Bringing together representatives from the media, public institutions, academia, and civil society, the event further solidified its role as an important platform for journalism across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Avrupa Akdeniz Odulleri

The ceremony stood out for its international participation and was organized under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Prime Minister’s Office Department for Information and Publishing, and the Ministry of Culture’s CUG.

During the event, numerous journalists from national and international media organizations were honored for their professional achievements, independence, and commitment to high-quality journalism.

Avrupa Akdeniz Odul Eva Murati

The most emotional moment of the evening was the presentation of the “Memorial Award” dedicated to the late veteran journalist Alessandro Tiberti. The award was received by his children, Lavinia and Gabriela.

Founded by journalist Dündar Kesaplı, the award aims to promote accurate and responsible journalism while strengthening international dialogue.

Avrupa Akdeniz Odul Dundar Kesapli

Vatan Öz Named Journalist of the Year in Europe
Vatan Öz Named Journalist of the Year in Europe
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2026 Award Winners and Roles

  • Alberto Barachini – State Secretary for Information and Publishing, Italian Prime Minister’s Office
  • Emilio Carelli – Director, L’Espresso
  • Alessia Lautone – Director, LaPresse
  • Angela Mariella – Editorial Director, RAI
  • Soledad Alvarez – Rome Director, EFE Agency (Spain)
  • Tiziano Carmellini – Il Tempo
  • Stefano Chioffi – Corriere dello Sport
  • Gianluca Perino – Il Messaggero
  • Eva Murati – Albania
  • Marina Perna – ANSA / ANSAmed (Foreign News)
  • Emanuele Rizzi – Adnkronos
  • Barış Seçkin – Anadolu Agency (Türkiye)
  • Andrea Bonini – Sky TG24
  • Stefania Cavallaro – Deputy Editor-in-Chief, TG4 News
  • Romano Bolković – Zagreb, Croatia
  • Alberto Rimedio – Rai Sport
  • Francesca Benvenuti – SportMediaset
  • Gianfranco Coppola – President, USSI / AIPS Europe
  • Herman Grech – Malta
  • Trevisa Tufa – Albania
  • Mahdi El Nemr – Egypt
  • Zouhir Louassini – Morocco
  • Emine Kavasoğlu – Türkiye
  • Marco Lollobrigida – Special Award for “Sports Commentary” (USSI), Director, Rai Sport
  • Alessandro Tiberti – RAI (Memorial Award)
  • Luigi Crippa – Head of Sports Communications, Inter
  • Roberto Coramusi – Press Office Head, Italian Football Federation