Sofia Cherici

Sofia Cherici is an Italian investigative journalist currently based in Istanbul.

As a freelancer, her work has been published in various Italian newspapers and international outlets such as La Repubblica, IrpiMedia, Are We Europe, Transitions, and Earth Island Journal.

Sofia specializes in multimedia longform and narrative reportage, combining extensive fieldwork with data and OSINT tools.

Her current focus is on uncovering stories related to corrupt schemes and shady businesses, environmental and social damages, as well as reporting on the intricacies of modern societies in complex lands.

Before starting her journalism career, she graduated from Sciences Po Paris and worked in the humanitarian and development sectors in Libya, Tunisia, and Turkey.

Basic information

Name

Sofia Cherici

Title

Investigative and Multimedia Journalist

Expertise

Human Rights, Corruption, Environment, and Social Issues

Country

Turkey

City

Istanbul

Sofia Cherici

Links

Supported projects

Biomass: The Green Mirage

Environment

CROTONE - STRONGOLI - LYNEMOUTH - This extensive, months-long investigation by a cross-border team of journalists from five countries and in collaboration with Follow The Money, scrutinizes EPH – one of the largest biomass operators in Europe – to unveil the loopholes in EU regulation and verify the company’s sustainability claims.

Behind The Flames: Wildfires in Turkey and Italy

Climate
Environment

IZMIR / CATANIA – Forest wildfires have increased in size and impact. Every year, 375,000 hectares of land in Mediterranean countries are scorched. Journalists tried to identify the main factors that lead to these disasters, which treaten entire ecosystems.

Parasite Waters: Roman and Istanbul Water Mismanagement

Climate
Environment
Exploitation

ROME, ISTANBUL - As big cities try to cope with population growth, climate change, and more frequent droughts, the grasping for available water sources wears out small communities and ecosystems.