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RIAS Media Awards 2026
The award ceremony took place on May 07 at Berlin’s iconic Red City Hall. 300 guests, among them many RIAS…
Winners of the 2026 RIAS Media Awards
On May 7, 2026, the RIAS Berlin Commission will present the RIAS Media Awards at Berlin’s City Hall Rotes Rathaus…
Testimonials of 12 German journalists about their two-week RIAS fellowship in the USA
Leander Löwe, ARD, HamburgThe RIAS program has already been the best thing that has happened to me in 2026. From…
RIAS 80th Anniversary in special Podcast
„Die Medienhölle“ Podcast with media journalist Jörg Wagner dedicated a special episode to the 80th Anniversary of RIAS telling the history of our eponym. Former colleagues recall defining moments during their time at the Radio In The American Sector.
Twelve German journalists talk about their experiences and insights gained during their two-week RIAS fellowship in the USA
Carsten Upadek, WDR, CologneA notebook filled with writing, hundreds of photos, and a treasure trove of experiences — that and…
US Journalists reflect on their RIAS Berlin Fellowship in Germany
Eleven US journalists recount their transformative RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany. From NATO and European Commission briefings to newsroom…
Insights from 11 American Journalists on Their RIAS Berlin Fellowship
Eleven American journalists recount their transformative RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany. From NATO and European Commission briefings to newsroom…
American Journalism Students Share Insights from 3-Week Fellowship in Germany (Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg & More)
Discover the experiences of 11 American journalism students during a 3-week RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship across Germany. From Berlin to…
Impressions from RIAS Media Awards 2025
Highlights from the 2025 RIAS Media Awards in Berlin’s French Church at Gendarmenmarkt. Laureates Laura Nix, Christine Rütten, Cooper Seamer,…
German Journalism Students Reflect on Their 3-Week RIAS ERP Fellowship in the USA
Twelve German journalism students share their insights from a three-week RIAS ERP fellowship in the USA, with experiences ranging from…
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