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Media and content

Year of establishment
2012

Year of investment
2026

Country
Italy

IrpiMedia

IrpiMedia is an Italian non-profit platform for investigative journalism that publishes cross-border investigations into organized crime, corruption, migration, and financial and economic crime. It collaborates with international media partners to strengthen journalism in the public interest.

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Hidden power structures, corruption and crime

4.6.2026 - Civitates

Civitates highlights how IrpiMedia uses investigative journalism to expose corruption, organised crime, and abuses of power. The article shows how the newsroom continues to build independent journalism in Italy despite pressure.

Investigative journalism in Italy’s challenging media landscape

21.8.2025 - Global Investigative Journalism Network

In this interview, IrpiMedia discusses the challenges of investigative journalism in Italy. The newsroom explains why collaboration, safety, and sustainable funding are essential for in-depth reporting.

IRPI receives recognition for defending freedom of expression

30.4.2025 - Journalismfund

IRPI has been recognised for its contribution to press freedom and freedom of expression. The honour underscores the importance of investigative journalism in an environment where critical reporting is under pressure.

The vulnerable position of investigative journalists in Italy

8.4.2025 - Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The article shows how investigative journalists in Italy often face legal, political, and criminal pressure. IrpiMedia illustrates why independent journalism needs protection and international support.

Case study shows how IrpiMedia works toward sustainability

24.3.2025 - Transitions Media

This case study analyses how IrpiMedia combines its journalistic mission with organisational and financial sustainability. It offers insight into the model, growth, and strategic choices behind the newsroom.

Profile of Investigative journalism platform IrpiMedia

19.3.2025 - Journalismfund

This profile of Journalismfund presents IrpiMedia as an Italian organisation focused on cross-border investigative journalism. Its work centres on organised crime, corruption, and societal impact.

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IrpiMedia expresses support for OCCRP under pressure

12.12.2024 - IrpiMedia

IrpiMedia responds to increasing pressure on OCCRP and stresses the importance of independent investigative journalism. The statement highlights solidarity within the journalism community.

Podcast explores IrpiMedia’s approach and mission

30.7.2024 - Spotify (The Journalism Value Loop)

This podcast discusses how IrpiMedia uses investigative journalism to expose organised crime and corruption. The conversation provides further context on the newsroom’s methods, challenges, and ambitions.

IRPI highlights challenges facing Italian women journalists

12.1.2024 - The Fix Media

The Fix features reporting by IRPI journalist Alessandra Vescio on the situation of women journalists in Italy. The article examines how harassment, economic insecurity, and unequal career opportunities continue to complicate women’s experiences in journalism.

Resilience against legal pressure and intimidation

21.6.2023 - Freedom House

Freedom House examines how independent media, including IrpiMedia, protect themselves against legal intimidation and SLAPP lawsuits. The article shows why legal support is crucial for safeguarding investigative journalism.

IRPI shares lessons on investigative reporting during COVID-19

2.6.2020 - Global Investigative Journalism Network

This article shows how journalists in several countries, including Italy, reported on the pandemic. IrpiMedia is highlighted as an example of a newsroom that continued critical, data-driven investigations during the crisis.

Own publishing platform for journalistic stories

23.3.2020 - Journalismfund

With the launch of IrpiMedia, IRPI builds its own publishing platform for investigative journalism. The initiative aims to make in-depth reporting more accessible to wider audiences.

IRPI investigates international mafias while facing financial pressure

24.2.2020 - Global Investigative Journalism Network

This article explores how Italian investigative journalists report on international criminal networks while searching for sustainable revenue. IrpiMedia shows how collaboration and specialisation are key to sustaining this work.

Investigative journalists face intimidation from mafia

3.10.2017 - Global Investigative Journalism Network

This article describes the threats Italian journalists face when investigating organised crime. IrpiMedia represents newsrooms that continue reporting on powerful criminal networks despite intimidation.

IRPI as a model for collaborative investigative journalism

9.9.2014 - World Association of News Publishers

WAN-IFRA describes how IRPI places collaboration at the centre of its journalistic model. By combining expertise, data, and international networks, the newsroom can pursue larger and more complex investigations.

Italian centre for investigative journalism founded

16.1.2013 - Journalismfund

The founding of IRPI marked an important step for independent investigative journalism in Italy. The centre was created to strengthen in-depth reporting, collaboration, and journalistic expertise.