Festival del Giornalismo – Leali delle Notizie
The journalism festival of Ronchi dei Legionari
About Leali delle Notizie
Journalism at the heart of Friuli
In Ronchi dei Legionari, in the province of Gorizia, journalism takes centre stage every June with the Leali delle Notizie festival. Founded in 2015, it has grown to become one of the most important events in the Northeast dedicated to information, capable of attracting prominent journalists, correspondents, and editors from all over Italy and abroad.
Organised by the Associazione Culturale Leali delle Notizie (Leali delle Notizie Cultural Association), the festival addresses the major issues of current events—from freedom of the press to international conflicts, from geopolitics to artificial intelligence applied to information—in a packed programme of meetings, masterclasses, editorial presentations, exhibitions, and shows.
The Visintini and Caruana Galizia Awards
Two awards give the festival a strong and civil identity. The Premio Cristina Visintini (Cristina Visintini Award) is dedicated to aspiring journalists who focus on climate change and the environment; the Premio Daphne Caruana Galizia (Daphne Caruana Galizia Award), in memory of the Maltese journalist murdered in 2017, is presented to those who distinguish themselves in investigative journalism and in the defence of freedom of information. These awards remind us how courageous and risky the reporter's job can be.
A festival spread across the territory
The festival is preceded by "Aspettando il Festival..." ("Waiting for the Festival..."), an introductory series with meetings held in various municipalities of the Isontino and Bassa Friulana areas, demonstrating the initiative's deep roots in the region. With the high patronage of the European Parliament and the Ministry of Culture, Leali delle Notizie combines in-depth analysis, dissemination, and civil engagement, in open dialogue with the public.
Leali delle Notizie — edition 2026
The 12th Edition
From June 9 to 14, 2026, Ronchi dei Legionari hosts the twelfth edition of Leali delle Notizie, with the high patronage of the European Parliament and the Ministry of Culture. The programme features 175 guests and includes 4 exhibitions, 4 shows, and 55 panels, comprising meetings, masterclasses, and editorial and video presentations.
Topics range from artificial intelligence to the role of information, from international conflicts to freedom of the press, from climate change to global geopolitics. Among the expected guests are journalists such as Alessandra Briganti, Anna Zafesova, and the director of Fanpage.it, Francesco Cancellato.
The festival is preceded by the "Aspettando il Festival..." ("Waiting for the Festival...") series (May 15-24), with meetings held in various municipalities of the Isontino and Bassa Friulana areas.
Programme Leali delle Notizie 2026
June 9 to 14, 2026 – Ronchi dei Legionari
- June 9 – Presentation of the V Premio Cristina Visintini (5th Cristina Visintini Award), dedicated to aspiring journalists on climate change;
- during the festival days: 55 panels including meetings, masterclasses, editorial and video presentations, 4 exhibitions, and 4 shows;
- topics: artificial intelligence and information, international conflicts, freedom of the press, geopolitics;
- June 14 – Presentation of the IX Premio Daphne Caruana Galizia (9th Daphne Caruana Galizia Award) to Francesco Cancellato.
The full hourly programme will be published by the Associazione Leali delle Notizie in the weeks preceding the festival.
Highlights Leali delle Notizie 2026
Prices Leali delle Notizie 2026
Practical information — Leali delle Notizie
How to get there
Ronchi dei Legionari can be reached by car from the A4 motorway (Redipuglia exit) and is served by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport. The meetings take place in various locations in the town.
Tickets
Most of the meetings are free to enter; booking may be required for some events. For the updated programme, please refer to the Associazione Leali delle Notizie.
When
The festival is held in June. In 2026, it is scheduled from June 9 to 14.
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