Dr. Valia Kaimaki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Digital Media and Communication at the Ionian University. She has served as the Director of the Greek edition of the French monthly review Le Monde diplomatique, published in Greece and Cyprus for over 20 years. Recently, she was appointed Chairwoman of the European Journalism Centre in Maastricht, Netherlands. With extensive experience in journalism, Dr. Kaimaki is the author of two books and has contributed to numerous edited volumes in Greek, French, and English, including her latest work in a French publication, "Les nationalistes à l'assaut de l'Europe" (L'Harmattan, Paris, 2020). Dr. Valia Kaimaki has been recognized for her contributions to academia and journalism as a Knight of the Order of Les Palmes Académiques.