Reliable journalism and the influence that comes with it

It's easy to go with the flow. What's hard is to swim against the current, especially when it comes to the Greek media landscape, which is rife with shortcomings and peculiarities.

In most outlets, it appears to be difficult to say and write what you believe, to applaud what - in your opinion - is correct and to criticize what you consider to be wrong, on both sides of the political divide. Truth, integrity and sincerity are not the exclusive privilege of one politician, or one party, you see. Obviously, the members of every political party believe that they are the only ones with the right answers, on everything.

But the role of the journalist is different. He or she seeks the truth and tries to paint the whole picture - which is usually more complicated that politicians wants us to believe - to present it with as much objectivity as possible. Then it is up to...