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About The European Times
Reporting the news that needs to be known — across Europe and beyond.
At a glance
Since launching in 2020, The European Times News has worked to deliver accurate, insightful and timely reporting for readers across Europe and around the world.
3.8M+
Unique readers since 2020
19,000+
Articles published since inception
Desk + field
Desk office, reporters & contributors
Our mission
Cover the news that matters
The European Times® NEWS aims to cover news that matter to increase the awareness of citizens all around geographical Europe.
Fundamental and human rights focus
While informing about general and official news stories through our online and paper publication, it is our editorial line to support — with our task — fundamental and human rights.
With the information we provide, we attempt to contribute to a better living of people by informing them of what goes on in society, and by giving voice to many causes and groups that otherwise would have no place in general media or news agencies.
Independence and integrity
As an independent media outlet, The European Times News is committed to delivering news that matters and informing the public about key issues and events.
Strict policy against fake news
We have a strict policy against fake news.
Built for a changing digital era
We adapt to the changing needs of our readers while maintaining journalistic integrity.
Our authors
Meet members of our editorial team:
Petar Gramatikov
Chief Editor
Dr. Petar Gramatikov is the Editor in Chief and Director of The European Times. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Reporters. Dr. Gramatikov has more than 20 years of Academic experience in different institutions for higher education …
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Juan Sanchez Gil
Reporter / Contributor
Juan Sanchez Gil - at The European Times News - Mostly in the back lines. Reporting on corporate, social and governmental ethics issues in Europe and internationally, with emphasis on fundamental rights. Also giving voice to those not being…
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Willy Fautre
Contributor
Willy Fautré, former chargé de mission at the Cabinet of the Belgian Ministry of Education and at the Belgian Parliament. He is the director of Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), an NGO based in Brussels that he founded in December 1988…
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Robert Johnson
Investigative Reporter
Robert Johnson is an investigative reporter at The European Times, where he covers human rights, hate crimes, extremism, and freedom of religion or belief. He is a member of the International Association of Religion Journalists (IARJ). His …
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Gaston de Persigny
Reporter
Gaston de Persigny - Reporter at The European Times News
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Jan Leonid Bornstein
Investigative Reporter
Jan Leonid Bornstein is investigative reporter for The European Times. He has been investigating and writing about extremism since the beginning of our publication. His work has shed light on a variety of extremist groups and activities. He…
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Thomas Paul Schirrmacher
Contributor
Archbishop and Professor Thomas Schirrmacher, Dr. theol., Dr. phil., PhD, ThD, DD, DHL (born 1960) is Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, which connects Protestant churches belonging to 143 National Evangelical Alliances wi…
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Henry Rodgers
Contributor
Henry Rodgers teaches English language at “La Sapienza” University, Rome and has published extensively on the discrimination issue.
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Dimitar Borumov
Economist & Author
Dimitar Borumov is a The Hague–based economist and author of the “Hidden from the Economy” series. A Leiden BA/MA graduate, he researches transition economies, care/social reproduction, and the ecology–economy nexus. He teaches Bulgarian Hi…
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