Supported projects

TIRANA / MILANO – This is a cross-border investigative project focused on researching abuses and irregularities caused by the privatisation of immigration reception and detention centres across multiple countries. 

MARRAKESH – The aim of this investigation is to trace and shed light on the role of European funds and supplies played in strengthening the Moroccan regime's control capabilities in matters of security.

KIRUNA – Europe’s green ambitions are colliding with the Arctic’s oldest way of life. In Kiruna, Sweden, a massive rare earth mine promises a lot for the success of the green transition for the EU – but also cultural extinction for the Sámi. The fight over Per Geijer isn’t just about minerals: It’s about who pays the price for Europe’s “clean” future.

BRUSSELS / DUBLIN - For decades, European consumers have been warned about the dangers of smoking. Yet wine and beer still carry no clear health warnings, even though alcohol is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer. This investigation reveals how the European alcohol industry has fought to keep it that way. 

GŻIRA / ST JULIAN'S / ADEJE / ROQUETAS DE MAR - Amphora Media and Público’s investigation explores the factors attracting immigrants to Europe in the context of how public investments happen in specific localities.

MADRID / MILAN –In a disturbing trend dubbed “pop fascism”, Franco, Mussolini and Hitler are resurfacing on TikTok and beyond as memes, chants and emojis. A cross-border investigation by Maldita.es and Facta show that the idolisation of dictators and the spread of disinformation are becoming embedded in everyday digital culture.

MILAN/ BRUSSELS - As artificial intelligence expands across Europe, so does the demand for data centers. Traditionally hosted in cities like Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin, these hubs are nearing full capacity. Milan, with its strategic location in the Mediterranean, is emerging as a key player.

KYIV – The project focuses on the training and professional development of 20 regional journalists from Ukraine to conduct data-driven investigations.

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.

TENERIFE / NAPLES - Overtourism has turned destinations like Naples and Tenerife into hotspots of environmental degradation. The sea, which attracts millions of visitors to these destinations, is becoming increasingly polluted and unsafe. This cross-border journalistic investigation sheds light on the critical challenges faced by these two tourist destinations and emphasises their similarities and potential solutions.