On 29 March, the Polish Archaeological Institute at Athens hosted the first event in a new series titled “Discovering Our Talents,” aimed especially at school pupils and university students, but also open to anyone interested.
The workshop, titled “Journalism: A Key to Understanding the Truth or a Tool for Manipulation?” was led by Beata Kukiel-Vraila, the series’ initiator, a journalist and former correspondent for Polish Radio in Greece and the Balkans.
During the session, attended by high school students from the Polish School in Athens, participants explored the current state of journalism and the media’s influence on shaping public opinion. The presenter discussed issues such as media ownership, how information is created, how to identify fake news, and how to navigate and protect oneself against the chaos of the contemporary information landscape.
She also introduced prominent figures in Polish reportage and shared insights from her own experience working in both public and private radio and television.
The 2.5-hour workshop concluded with an animated discussion, which extended beyond journalism to include broader reflections on life choices and the values worth pursuing.
