DER STANDARD Nominated for European Press Prize with Undercover Investigation and Vietnam Essay

DER STANDARD is honored to be recognized by the prestigious European Press Prize, with two of our journalistic endeavors shortlisted for awards. Our international investigative collaboration, "Surveillance Secrets," which exposed the operations of the surveillance firm First Wap, is a finalist for the Investigative Reporting Award. This nomination highlights the power of global cooperation in investigative journalism.

Furthermore, our foreign affairs editor, Kim Son Hoang, has been nominated for the Migration Journalism Award for his deeply personal essay, "How My Family Made It From Vietnam to Austria Despite Pirates and Typhoons." This piece, originally titled "My Parents, My Heroes," offers a poignant look at his family's journey and resilience.

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Surveillance Secrets shows the power of cooperation and globally networked investigative journalism, while Kim Son Hoang's essay touches very personally.

The announcement of the shortlist at the Journalism Festival in Perugia is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our editorial teams. Chief Editor Gerold Riedmann expressed pride in these nominations, emphasizing the distinct strengths of each project – the global reach of "Surveillance Secrets" and the intimate, human impact of Kim Son Hoang's essay. DER STANDARD is committed to delivering impactful journalism that resonates both internationally and on a personal level.

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The entire DER STANDARD editorial team is delighted with the authors on the shortlist.