Journalism Festival – 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, attracting columnists, correspondents, and editors from all over Italy and abroad.
Organised by the Associazione Culturale Leali delle Notizie, the festival tackles the major issues of current events – from press freedom to international conflicts, from geopolitics to artificial intelligence applied to information – in a packed programme of meetings, masterclasses, book launches, exhibitions, and shows.
The Visintini and Caruana Galizia Awards
Two awards give the festival a strong and civic identity. The Cristina Visintini Award is dedicated to aspiring journalists focusing on climate change and the environment; the Daphne Caruana Galizia Award, in memory of the Maltese journalist murdered in 2017, is presented to those who distinguish themselves in investigative journalism and 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...), a series of introductory events 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 civic engagement in an open dialogue with the public.
Leali delle Notizie — edition 2026
The 12th Edition
From June 9th to 14th, 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 includes 175 guests and features 4 exhibitions, 4 shows, and 55 panels, including meetings, masterclasses, and editorial and video presentations.
Topics range from artificial intelligence to the role of information, from international conflicts to press freedom, 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 9th to 14th, 2026 – Ronchi dei Legionari
- June 9th – Presentation of the V 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, press freedom, geopolitics;
- June 14th – Presentation of the IX Daphne Caruana Galizia Award to Francesco Cancellato.
The complete hourly schedule will be published by the Leali delle Notizie Association 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 is reachable by car from the A4 motorway (Redipuglia exit) and is served by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport. The events take place in various locations in the town.
Tickets
Most of the meetings are free to attend; booking may be required for some events. For the updated programme, please refer to the Leali delle Notizie Association.
When
The festival is held in June. In 2026, it is scheduled from June 9th to 14th.
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