Submissions open for Voices Awards 2026!🏆 Honouring 25 projects across seven areas of various media practices! Winners get €1,200 and will be honoured at the European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom, 10–12 March 2026. Deadline: 12 January 2026. Apply here → voicesfestival.eu/voices-awards/

🎤 We are excited to share that Voices is coming back, and so are we! 📍 After an inspiring edition in Zagreb, the next Voices – European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom will be in Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Florence on 10–12 March 2026. Find the Voices website: voicesfestival.eu.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparks global debate. Supporters hail youth protection, critics fear flawed tech & lost freedoms. France, Spain & Greece push EU rules – real safeguard or risky quick fix? 🔗Visit the following link for the full story: lnkd.in/ernkvvgZ

Cyberviolence against women — from deepfakes to harassment — is rising across Europe, creating hidden barriers to equality. EAVI explores how it happens, what platforms and governments are doing, and why inclusive policy, accountability, and media literacy are key to change. eavi.eu/cyberviolenc...

In today’s digital age, learners shouldn’t just consume – they should decode, create, and participate. Module 8 of the Teachers 4.0 Curriculum, developed by EAVI, fosters critical digital media literacy to help learners navigate online spaces thoughtfully and responsibly. eavi.eu/teachers-4-0...

🔍Disinformation doesn’t spread by accident - it’s strategic. From Dividing societies to Dominating narratives, explore how the 5Ds shape what we see, think, and trust. 📊Check out this visual breakdown by EAVI!

🧠 What happens to our brains when we outsource thinking to AI? New MIT study reveals that frequent ChatGPT use weakens mental abilities like thinking, remembering, reasoning and paying attention – and may be making us mentally lazy. Read more here: eavi.eu/ai-tools-and...

🇪🇺 On June 16th, Semih Solmaz and Hetvi Chheda of EAVI delivered a workshop on understanding and tackling misleading information at the #INFORMEU Network’s 8th plenary meeting in Tallinn, led by the EC’s DG REGIO, in collaboration with the Republic of Estonia. For more: ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...

Fact-checking is key in a messy info world. The Verification Workflow helps you spot red flags fast: 🔹Source 🔹Date 🔹Location 🔹Intent Want to learn more? Join our workshop at InformEU on Digital Truths and Lies in Tallinn 🇪🇪 | June 16–18

🎙️ In the latest series of the EAVI Conversations 3, media literacy is more than a skill, it’s a way to question the systems shaping our digital lives. Watch the full series: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

🎙️ Can media literacy help fight the climate crisis? Antonio Lopez explores how shifting to an eco-centred worldview and rethinking tech use can drive real environmental change. 🌿 youtu.be/flFNJt0iVYc?...

✍️ Writing with AI, flying through paragliding content, and rethinking academia — Dr. Giovanni Spitale shares a fresh take on creativity, research, and digital life. 🎧 youtu.be/sS3xOebuuzg?...

🎙️ Where does journalism end and entertainment begin? Mehdi Khelfat shares how young journalists can stay authentic, navigate algorithms, and find their voice in today’s media landscape. 🎧 youtu.be/VRoojxMDt8o?...

🎙️ AI in classrooms is here—but are we teaching students to think critically about it? Lidija Kralj explains why AI literacy must start early, with ethics and human oversight at its core. 🎧 youtu.be/7EWfMv70DU4?...

ChatGPT said: 🎙️ “We are no longer in a game of self-regulation. We are in a game of co-regulation.” Paolo Cesarini breaks down how the EU is reshaping digital governance with laws like the DSA and EMFA, pushing platforms toward real accountability. 🎧 youtu.be/hM8gHA_0Hkc?...

🎙️ What does press freedom look like in the digital age? Journalists Georgine Kellermann and Maja Sever discuss online hate, open expression, and why smart regulation matters now more than ever. 🎧 youtu.be/RTE1d_lMLbI?...

How is masculinity shaped online? Sylvia Liuti dives into everyday content, hidden harms, and how young people can challenge toxic narratives and build a healthier digital culture. 🎧 youtu.be/wOHAu9dpzSA?...

📱How can parents set guilt-free digital boundaries at home? Journalist and parent Genie Godula shares tips on raising media-savvy kids in a tech-filled world. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?featur...

🎙️ What does healthy tech use look like for kids growing up with AI? Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov shares a powerful metaphor to help students feel empowered, rather than overwhelmed by technology. 🎧 youtu.be/iuSERncyKA8?...

🎙️ “And we thought tech was on our side...” In Ep. 1 of EAVI Conversations 2025, Paolo Celot breaks down how surveillance capitalism quietly shapes our lives—who profits, who loses, and how we reclaim control. 🎧 youtu.be/3SXr0smxqgc?...

"Peace in the Minds" and Media Now, a speech by Tapio Varis, President of EAVI’s Advisory Board at MIL and Global Understanding Conference 2025 in Barcelona explores the critical role of media in shaping peace, democracy, and global understanding in 2025. Read now at eavi.eu/peace-in-the...

Who runs the internet? Just 8 giants: Alphabet, Meta, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, TikTok & Disney+ drive 65% of traffic. 📊 Full 2024 Sandvine report: lnkd.in/evrTXzGR

🎙️Peter Porta, the director of The Click Trap, reflects on his documentary about how the digital advertising economy fuels scams, disinformation, and extremist content online, making unethical creators rich in the process. ✨ Stay tuned for more insights from the Festival!

We discussed anthropomorphism as the biggest misconception about AI with Dr Letitia Parcalabescu. 👤 She was a speaker on "Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword for Truth", where the panellists touched upon the opportunities and risks AI presents in shaping the information ecosystem.

During the Voices - European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy, Jasena Knez Radolović shared tips for parents on building trust and talking openly with kids about their online lives. ✨ Follow for more Festival highlights! #MediaLiteracy #DigitalParenting

Introducing Mind Your Media, a collection of 5 interactive games. From spotting misinformation to questioning AI, we’ve designed and curated these games to spark real reflection (and a lot of fun). For ages 12+, groups, or solo play. 💻 Try them out. 😉 👉 eavi.eu/mind-your-me...

🎙️ At Voices Festival, we spoke with UNESCO’s Samrita Menon about bringing media literacy into school curricula. 👤 Samrita Menon joined a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities in integrating media literacy in national education systems.

🎙️ At Voices Festival - European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy, we spoke with Prof. Boris Jokić on media literacy's role in democratizing society. 👤 On the "Looking for Harmony: Digital Well-Being for the World and Us" panel, he explored how tech and AI can serve people and the planet.

🎙️ At @voices_fest in Zagreb, we asked Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov for one key tip on digital parenting. 👤She moderated "Raising Digital Natives," where experts shared tools to help parents support kids online. #DigitalParenting #MediaLiteracy

The DSA is a major EU regulation aimed at making online platforms safer, more transparent, and accountable. It affects everything from how illegal content is removed to how algorithms recommend content to users. Know more about the act and its effects here: 🔗 eavi.eu/digital-serv...

🎙️At Voices Festival, Prof. Giovanni Spitale talked about navigating an AI-driven information ecosystem. 👤 He joined the panel "AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Truth," exploring the opportunities/ risks AI presents in shaping the information ecosystem and its impact on information integrity and truth.

🎙️ At @Voices in Zagreb, we spoke with Claire Atkin, CEO of Check My Ads, about the impact of digital ads on news and the fight against misinformation. 👤 She joined a debate after The Click Trap screening, calling for transparency and accountability in online advertising. #MediaLiteracy #DigitalAds

🎙️At @voices_fest, European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy, we spoke with Hana Korinčić, the youngest of nearly 100 experts, on helping kids balance screen time and offline life. 👤 She joined the panel "Raising Digital Natives," discussing how parents can support healthy digital habits.

🎉The Teachers 4.0 Digital Curriculum is officially published! 🤝 Co-developed by EAVI + 9 EU partners to support teachers in digital media literacy. 🧩 60h blended learning | 📚 10 modules | 🌍 Available in 6 languages. 👉 Access it via the link: teachers4digitalage.eu/en/results/

In an age of deepfakes, disinformation, and media monopolies, the truth is under threat. The EU’s Media Freedom Act protects journalists, bans spyware, and ensures media transparency 🛡️🔍 Read more on why EMFA matters: eavi.eu/the-battle-f...

Ecomedia Literacy shows how media impacts us environmentally & psychologically. We recently discussed this with @mediacology.bsky.social in Zagreb. Learn more in the comments below! 🌱

🎤️ Voices Festival highlights: 🎙️ We spoke with Claire Atkin (@catthekin.checkmyads.org), the founder and CEO of Check My Ads, about how digital advertising affects news media and strategies to tackle its biggest challenges. ✨ Stay tuned for more #MediaLiteracy #DigitalAds #CheckMyAds

🎤️ Voices Festival highlights: 🎙️Let's hear from Hana Korinčić, the youngest panellist during the Voices Festival, about how parents can help children maintain a healthy balance between screen time and offline activities! ✨ Stay tuned for more! #MediaLiteracy #DigitalParenting

Coordinated by EAVI, the final event of the e-engAGEd Project featured Paolo Celot on Big Tech’s influence on citizens and Renate Schroeder on how media can rebuild trust—promoting digital literacy across generations. More information: engaged.altervista.org

🌍 The WHAT-IF Project builds a digital twin of the political info landscape to predict and counter disinformation, hate speech, and polarization. Using data science, simulations, and field experiments, we aim for a healthier democracy. 🔗 Learn more: eavi.eu/projects/the...

Ever wondered why you can’t stop scrolling or binge-watching? 🤔 It’s all about 'affordances'—design tricks shaping your digital habits. Learn how tech nudges your behavior (and how to outsmart it) in our latest blog! 🔗 eavi.eu/are-your-dev...

🎉 Celebrating Women’s Day with Media Literacy! Media literacy is a fundamental right that enables women to make informed decisions, challenge stereotypes, and raise their voices in the digital age.

✨ As the Voices Festival comes to a close, we reflect on the inspiring conversations we’ve had with participants from across Europe. In today’s digital age, these dialogues are more important than ever. 🙌 A huge thank you to the EAVI team and our amazing partners for making this festival a success!

🎬 We are wrapping up the festival with our last session just ending at Voices Festival, featuring the screening of The Click Trap. 🙏 Thank you for the insightful debate @peterporta.bsky.social and @catthekin.checkmyads.org

🧑‍💻 The “Raising Digital Natives: Healthy Habits for Parents and Kids” panel ended with insightful takeaways and practical tips for parents at Voices. 👉 It is crucial to empower parents with tips to navigate their children’s digital lives and foster a balanced relationship with technology.

🧐 “Looking for Harmony: Digital Well-being for the World and Us” panel at the Voices Festival just finished. This discussion explored how digital technology can drive sustainability and the media's role in shaping behaviors for a better future. 🔗 Check out other panels voicesfestival.eu/event-new/

🎉 The awards ceremony at Voices - European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy has just wrapped up! 🏆 A huge congratulations to the winners: Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi, Safa Ghnaim, François Laboulais and Tereza Kráčmarová! 🔗Find more about the awardees here: voicesfestival.eu/get-involved/

🚀 The ‘Power and Purpose: Can Big Tech Serve the Common Good?’ session at Voices fest just concluded! The discussion explored Big Tech’s growing influence and whether it can truly serve the public’s best interest. 🔗Check out other sessions voicesfestival.eu/event-new/ #MediaLiteracy #BigTech

🔍 Just wrapped up the “Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword for Truth” session at the Voices festival —an insightful discussion on how AI is both a powerful tool and a potential threat to our information ecosystem. 🔗Check out other sessions voicesfestival.eu/event-new/

💡 The Roundtable discussion on media literacy and policymakers has just concluded at Voices with a focus on national level action for media literacy 🌍 This is a critical conversation that directly impacts education, democracy, and informed citizenship. 🔗Check out other sessions lnkd.in/d6drXMb7