Silence is not an option – Journalists forced into exile in Central America drew strength from collaboration and regional cooperation networks
The operational environment for the free media in Central America deteriorated dramatically in 2025. Authoritarian governments in Nicaragua and El Salvador drove independent media outlets into exile, but journalists continued their work nonetheless and strengthened…
Make media more diverse now! ”Praktikantit” mentoring programme started
Finland’s media landscape needs diversity. Vikes’ new Praktikantit mentoring programme supports journalists with an immigrant background and promotes diversity in editorial work.
How can the media promote constructive debate on emotive issues?
Is the solution to be found in turning middle-class bewilderment into genuine curiosity? A panel discussion at the Media Museum and Archive Merkki explored the visibility of religion in Finnish society.
Development Journalism Award to Tommi Nieminen and Sami Kero for the Helsingin Sanomat article “Maapallon mahtavin vaalisirkus”
The award-winning article dealt with the theme of freedom of expression and democracy in an insightful way, bringing the biggest elections in world history close to the reader.
Volunteering in Nepal
Saga Sinisalo who got selected in our volunteer call spent five weeks in Nepal getting to know the work our partners are doing and doing journalism on the spot.
Freedom of expression and a safe media environment
Vikes Board Chairman Jarmo Koponen reflects on freedom of expression and a safe media environment in his blog post.
