Larnaca:"Facts, not noise" is the role of news agencies in the geopolitical landscape, emphasized Stefano De Alessandri, President of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), during a conference in Larnaca. De Alessandri highlighted the importance of tackling sensitive issues amidst the current technological and economic challenges faced by news organizations.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the conference, hosted by the Cyprus News Agency, focused on the geopolitics of news and the challenges for news agencies. De Alessandri stressed that geopolitics is integral to the daily news cycle, affecting topics such as energy, migration, and war. He noted that news agencies must remain part of the critical infrastructure of democratic societies, maintaining editorial independence to ensure credibility.
Andreas Frangos, President of the Cyprus News Agency's Board of Directors, emphasized the relevance of the conference's theme, noting the influence of geopolitical developments on information flow and its impact on public opinion and international relations. He highlighted the significance of Cyprus's geographical position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Theodora Konstantinidou, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined Cyprus' foreign policy priorities, emphasizing respect for sovereignty, international law, and human rights. She stressed the importance of diplomatic means and international synergies to secure a peaceful future, urging collaboration among states and organizations like EANA.
Researcher Nikos Sarris discussed the EU Digital Services Act's impact on online platforms and the need for collaboration to tackle disinformation, particularly in the Mediterranean region. Dinos Phinicarides, Director of the Cyprus News Agency, presented the agency's history and international collaborations.
The conference also included presentations from Finnish and Norwegian news agency representatives and a tour of Nicosia's Old Town for delegates.
Source Cyprus News Agency