Mediterranean Journalists Festival

The 17th edition was held from September 3rd to 6th, 2025, at Largo Porta Alfonsina. The edition, led by founder Tommaso Forte with Leda Cesari, Rosaria Bianco, and Nicola Fragassi, and supported by a scientific committee of journalists (Paolo Di Giannantonio, Stefano Polli, Alessio Lasta, Patrizio Nissirio), addressed the Middle East crisis, the war between Ukraine and Russia, the right to report, and independent journalism, alongside climate change, the Blue Economy, femicide, and violence.

The Caravella del Mediterraneo Award was presented to Ibrahim Faltas (former Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land), Nello Scavo (special correspondent for Avvenire), Mariangela Pira (Sky TG24), Silvia De Santis, General Guido Geremia (Guardia di Finanza Puglia), Monsignor Francesco Neri (Archbishop of Otranto), and Alessandro Sallusti (editor of Il Giornale). A special award was given to the young photojournalist Jamal Badah, who was wounded in Gaza.

Themes of the 17th edition (2025)

• The crisis in the Middle East and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia
• The right to report and independent journalism in wartime
• Climate change and nutrition
• Challenges of the Blue Economy
• Femicide, violence, organized crime, and gender equality

Caravella del Mediterraneo Award Recipients 2025

• Ibrahim Faltas — former Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land
• Nello Scavo — special correspondent for Avvenire
• Mariangela Pira — Sky TG24
• Silvia De Santis — reporter
• Gen. Guido Geremia — Guardia di Finanza Puglia
• Mons. Francesco Neri — Archbishop of Otranto
• Alessandro Sallusti — editor of Il Giornale
• Special award to Jamal Badah, young photojournalist wounded in Gaza