BACKSTORY I Arman and the war against journalists: A year of pain and loss

The killing of the brilliant young AFP journalist Arman Soldin on the front lines in Ukraine one year ago remains a uniquely traumatic event for all of us.
There is nothing more painful for a newsroom than to lose a friend and colleague in the line of fire.

By Phil Chetwynd, AFP Global News Director


Business
Higbee & Associates
11/26/2025 10:00
Epassi Announces Leadership Transition

Epassi Group, a European leader in digital employee benefits technology, today announced that Nickyl Raithatha will join as Chief Executive Officer. Nickyl will assume the role in 2026. Pekka Rantala, who has served as CEO since September 2019, will remain on the Board as Non-Executive Chair. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251126015983/en/Pekka Rantala and Nickyl Raithatha Over the past six years, Epassi Group has evo...

11/08/2025 14:00
Westinghouse and Hungary Establish Landmark Nuclear Fuel Partnership

Westinghouse Electric Company and MVM Group signed a contract to ensure diversification of fuel supply in Hungary. This partnership brings to Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) reliable supply with Westinghouse VVER fuel, manufactured in Europe. The Westinghouse VVER-440 fuel reload deliveries will start in 2028, subject to licensing activities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251107682814/en/Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Seni...

11/26/2025 10:15
Modon Holding Announces a Strategic Investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, Expanding Its Global Portfolio in Luxury Lifestyle Destination Development

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding P.S.C (“Modon”) today announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (“WLP”), joining a consortium of existing investors in the company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251125937208/en/Aerial shot of Wellington International (Photo: AETOSWire) Modon’s investment will support the long-term development of Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and deliver a landma...

The Audio Marketplace (TAM) Website is Now Live

The European Audio Dataspace (EAD) consortium, in partnership with AFP, announces the launch of the official website for The Audio Marketplace (TAM), marking a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s first B2B digital platform dedicated to the exchange, sale, and purchase of professional audio content across multiple languages.

The European Audio Dataspace (EAD) consortium, in partnership with AFP, announces the launch of the official website for The Audio Marketplace (TAM), marking a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s first B2B digital platform dedicated to the exchange, sale, and purchase of professional audio content across multiple languages.

AFP and Italy’s Fort Bard renew their partnership with the launch of a second exhibition

Following the success of their first collaboration, AFP and Fort Bard have unveiled their latest exhibition, "Contrasts. Stories from a World on Edge," which will be on display until 20 July, 2025.

Following the success of their first collaboration, AFP and Fort Bard have unveiled their latest exhibition, "Contrasts. Stories from a World on Edge," which will be on display until 20 July, 2025.

AFP’s 2022 results: 5% growth in commercial revenues, new tensions on costs

At its meeting on 20 April 2023, AFP's Board of Directors approved the accounts for the 2022 financial year, which confirm the Agency's continued financial recovery.

At its meeting on 20 April 2023, AFP's Board of Directors approved the accounts for the 2022 financial year, which confirm the Agency's continued financial recovery.
Anglais

Turkey: AFP demands the immediate release of its photojournalist Yasin Akgül

AFP strongly condemns the detention of its journalist and photographer Yasin Akgül and calls for his immediate release. This is a serious attack on the freedom of the media.

AFP strongly condemns the detention of its journalist and photographer Yasin Akgül and calls for his immediate release. This is a serious attack on the freedom of the media.
Anglais

Ukrainian news agency trains in fact-checking with AFP and APA

After training with journalists from Agence France-Presse and the Austrian news agency APA, Ukraine’s largest news agency Ukrinform has started writing its own fact-check articles in an effort to confront a wave of war-related disinformation.

After training with journalists from Agence France-Presse and the Austrian news agency APA, Ukraine’s largest news agency Ukrinform has started writing its own fact-check articles in an effort to confront a wave of war-related disinformation.
Anglais
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