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Matilde Kimer departs DR after 21 years
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Matilde Kimer departs DR after 21 years

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Matilde Kimer, DR's correspondent in Russia and Ukraine, has resigned after 21 years with the public broadcaster.
  • She wishes to explore other opportunities, potentially focusing on Eastern Europe through documentary or book projects.
  • Kimer's departure follows that of another long-serving correspondent, Puk Damsgård, who left DR's Middle East desk earlier this year.

Matilde Kimer, a familiar face for DR viewers covering Russia and Ukraine for many years, is leaving the public broadcaster after two decades. Kimer announced her resignation, stating a desire to pursue new ventures in the autumn.

I want to see if I can do it in a way that I can also live off it. I would really like to do something that is reportage-based. Whether it's documentary or some more books.

— Matilde KimerKimer explains her desire to continue working in Eastern Europe through different media.

While her exact plans remain undecided, Kimer expressed a strong interest in continuing to cover Eastern Europe. She hopes to find a way to make a living from reportage-based work, possibly through documentaries or more books.

Kimer, 45, has been with DR since 2005, establishing herself as a key correspondent for the region. She has lived in both Russia and Ukraine for extended periods during her tenure. Niels Kvale, editorial manager for DR's foreign desk, praised Kimer's "invaluable contribution" and called her an "expert" in her field.

invaluable contribution

— Niels KvaleThe editorial manager praises Kimer's work for DR.

Kimer's exit marks another significant departure from DR's foreign correspondent team this year. In May, Puk Damsgård, the broadcaster's long-time Middle East correspondent, also announced her departure.

an expert in her field

— Niels KvaleKvale describes Matilde Kimer's standing at DR.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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