Flares

Focus
Media and content

Year of establishment
2024

Year of investment
2025

Country
Italy

Flares is a collective of investigative journalists dedicated to reporting on corruption, power, technology, and social injustices. Its approach to reporting places a strong emphasis on audiovisual innovation.

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Flares documents the centuries-old tradition of Mexico’s muxe

26.6.2026 - YouTube (Flares)

In this video report, Flares explores the history and lived experiences of the muxe community in southern Mexico. Through personal stories, the documentary reveals how this community continues to face discrimination, exclusion, and violence.

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Flares founders discuss new forms of journalistic storytelling

21.4.2026 - Spotify (Chora Media)

In this podcast, the founders of Flares Reports explain how they combine investigative journalism with video, social media, and innovative storytelling formats to engage younger audiences.

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Silvia Boccardi argues that journalism does not have to be neutral

2.2.2026 - YouTube (TEDx Talks)

In her TEDxMilano talk, Flares co-founder Silvia Boccardi explains why journalism does not have to be neutral to be trustworthy. She argues that objectivity is not the absence of perspective, but a method grounded in facts, verification, and transparency.

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Silvia Boccardi on the future of journalism and information

4.8.2025 - Pandora Rivista

In this interview, co-founder Silvia Boccardi discusses how Flares Reports is responding to changing media habits by creating journalism designed for digital platforms and new generations of news consumers.

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Air pollution investigation in Northern Italy

10.3.2025 - YouTube (Flares)

This report by Flares examines the impact of air pollution in Lombardy, explaining complex environmental issues in an accessible way. It combines data, storytelling, and visuals to raise awareness.

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Risks of digital surveillance and stalkerware

25.11.2024 - YouTube (Flares)

The Flares investigation shows how spyware and stalkerware can be used as tools of control and abuse. It raises awareness about the impact of technology on personal safety.

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Journalism you need to see

From other media

Flares documents the centuries-old tradition of Mexico’s muxe

Flares founders discuss new forms of journalistic storytelling

Silvia Boccardi argues that journalism does not have to be neutral

Silvia Boccardi on the future of journalism and information

Air pollution investigation in Northern Italy

Risks of digital surveillance and stalkerware