Telegrafi.com recently hosted a specialized one-day training focused on advancements in local news reporting and the creation of video stories. The initiative, organized under the umbrella of the SustainMedia Programme, received co-financing from the European Union and the German Government, with implementation support provided by GIZ and DW Akademie. The training convened a diverse group of participants, including journalism students, emerging journalists, and students from various non-journalistic academic backgrounds.
Held on Friday, June 19, 2026, the core objective of the session was to educate attendees on the evolving practices of journalism within the context of rapid digital transformation. A central component of the program involved a lecture delivered by Besnike Salihu, the responsible editor at Telegrafi.com. Salihu concentrated her presentation on the foundational principles of professional journalism, dedicating significant time to journalistic ethics and rigorous information verification techniques.
During the session, Salihu underscored the necessity of maintaining high professional standards when reporting in the digital landscape. Her instruction emphasized that ethical practice and factual accuracy remain paramount, regardless of the medium. The engagement provided a comprehensive overview of modern media responsibilities for the participating students.
Salihu noted that lecturing to the students on the basic principles of journalism was a valuable experience, highlighting the commitment of the next generation of media professionals. The event successfully equipped the students with updated knowledge relevant to contemporary journalistic demands.
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