Pedro Crisóstomo wins first Mário Mesquita Prize

Pedro Crisóstomo from Lusa won the inaugural Mário Mesquita Media Regulation Award for his work on journalistic independence. The award ceremony took place during the ERC's annual conference, honoring the legacy of Professor Mário Mesquita. The jury, led by Isabel Ferin Cunha, recognized Crisóstomo's piece titled "New Challenges to Journalists' Independence." Ana Mesquita, the professor's daughter, represented the family at the event. The conference focused on the evolving challenges in media regulation.