The new deadline for submitting applications for the EU Investigative Journalism Award for 2022 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia is 13 May at 23.59. Individuals or groups of journalists from the Western Balkans and Turkey are eligible to apply in all journalism forms (print, online, radio and television) published or broadcast in the media in each country in official, minority or international languages during 2021.

Investigative stories related to freedom of expression, the rule of law, transparency, abuse of power and fundamental rights, corruption and organised crime are all eligible. The award fund in each country is €10,000, made up of a first prize of €5,000, a second prize of €3,000, and a third prize of €2,000.

The EU Investigative Journalism Awards in the Western Balkans and Turkey aim to celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements of investigative journalists as well as improving the visibility of quality journalism in the region. The awards are part of the ongoing project on Strengthening Quality News and Independent Journalism in the Western Balkans and Turkey, funded by the European Union.