Sofia Turati

FRIULI / ARAGÓN-NAVARRA - Despite opposition from local communities, this investigation reveals the significant impact of infrastructure projects on the Tagliamento region in north-eastern Italy and the Ebro region in northern Spain. In both areas, these vital waterways form unique ecosystems.

BURGAS / SOFIA / DAMASCUS – Following Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen Area in 2025, its border with Turkey became the latest frontier for the European Union’s migration policy. Based on months of field reporting, this investigation reveals that the Bulgarian authorities are not required by the EU to investigate the series of human rights violations taking place in this border area.

ATHENS / DAMASCUS / FORLI – This investigation has uncovered the murky connections between the Greek airline Air Mediterranean and individuals and companies involved in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and other illicit activities in Syria.

CHENNAI – The investigation reveals illegal practices of leather production in the Indian province of Tamil Nadu: European brands continue to import leather from these polluting tanneries, taking advantage of opaque supply chains and prioritising profit over environmental concerns. 

BAKU – Under the pretext of reducing reliance on Russian gas, Italy and the European Union have planned to double gas imports from Azerbaijan since 2022, even as dictator Ilham Aliyev tightens his authoritarian grip and increases investments in fossil fuels.