CNN journalist Melissa Bell emphasized, ahead of her appearance at the Weekend Media Festival in Rovinj, that the role of journalism in combating disinformation has never been as crucial as it is today.

She highlighted that it is essential for journalists to uphold the values of truth, integrity, and accountability, thus demonstrating the power of free and responsible journalism.

“I look forward to joining so many brilliant journalists and trusted members of our industry at the Weekend Media Festival,” Bell stated before her arrival in Rovinj, where she will participate as a CNN representative in the panel “The Power and Importance of News Channels in the Age of Populism and Fake News,” organized by the regional news platform N1 in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

She will be joined by the directors of N1 from Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina — Igor Bozic, Tihomir Ladisic, Katja Seruga, and Amir Zukic — to analyze how global and regional media can maintain credibility and independence at a time when they are under unprecedented pressure.

The panel will take place on Friday at 12:20 PM, and viewers will be able to watch the live broadcast on N1 television.

N1 is a regional news platform that started operating in 2014. It is recognized for its professional, objective journalism and independent editorial approach. Since its inception, it has been a partner of CNN, and through its 10th-anniversary celebration, it marks a decade of successful collaboration with one of the largest media companies in the world.