Ivana Kottasová

Ivana Kottasová is a London-based senior writer at CNN International. She covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, often reporting on conflict, human rights, and geopolitics. She has extensively covered climate change, coronavirus, inequality, Brexit, the eurozone crisis and economic policies and trends across Europe. Kottasová was on the ground in Kyiv during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and has returned to Ukraine multiple times to report on the ongoing conflict. She has also covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the October 7 Hamas attacks against Israel and the subsequent Israeli military operation in Gaza. Kottasová has been part of CNN reporting teams that have won an Emmy, a duPont-Columbia Award, the Foreign Press Association Award, a Royal Television Society Award and the David Kaplan Award from the Overseas Press Club of America. She holds master's degrees in European Government from the London School of Economics and Journalism from Columbia University. Before joining CNN, Kottasová contributed to the Financial Times, The Guardian, ITV News, various Czech newspapers and magazines, and the Czech Radio.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/ivana-kottasova

82%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards reporting the truth and presenting both sides of the story.
  • The author often covers topics related to conflict, human rights, and geopolitics.
  • There is evidence of the author's commitment to accurate reporting as they have been part of CNN teams that have won multiple awards.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • The author has covered topics related to economic policies and trends across Europe, but no conflicts of interest have been identified.
  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in the author's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author has also found contradictions in reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • The author has found contradictions in stories related to disinformation campaigns, particularly those involving Russia.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The author has found instances of deceptive practices in the form of false narratives and misinformation.
  • The author has reported on how Russian disinformation campaigns use sophisticated tactics, such as deepfakes and artificial intelligence.

Recent Articles

Three Children Dead, Two Adults Injured in Stabbing Attack at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class in Southport

Three Children Dead, Two Adults Injured in Stabbing Attack at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class in Southport

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Three children, aged 6, 7, and 9, tragically lost their lives in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, UK. The suspect arrived by taxi and was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Two girls and one boy died from their injuries. The investigation into the motivation behind the attack is ongoing.
Labour Party Wins Landslide Election with 63% of Seats on 34% of Votes: A Shift in British Politics

Labour Party Wins Landslide Election with 63% of Seats on 34% of Votes: A Shift in British Politics

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 In the 2024 general election, Britain's Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, secured a landslide victory with approximately 63% of parliamentary seats despite only gaining roughly 34% of popular votes. The first-past-the-post electoral system allowed Labour to win despite low voter turnout and significant shares of votes for other parties. Starmer's leadership and focus on addressing real issues led to the victory, marking a shift towards the left in British politics.
Russia's Doppelgänger Network: Disinformation Campaign Targeting EU Parliament Elections Focuses on Renewable Energy and Undermining Western Narratives

Russia's Doppelgänger Network: Disinformation Campaign Targeting EU Parliament Elections Focuses on Renewable Energy and Undermining Western Narratives

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Russian disinformation network 'Doppelgänger' and 'Pravda' target EU Parliament elections with false narratives about renewable energy and anti-western sentiments, using clone sites of European media organizations and artificial intelligence. EU leaders respond with rapid alert teams and a disinformation crisis unit to ensure fair elections.
ICC Targets Netanyahu and Sinwar: Israel and Hamas Leaders Facing War Crimes Allegations

ICC Targets Netanyahu and Sinwar: Israel and Hamas Leaders Facing War Crimes Allegations

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) plans to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the Gaza conflict. The ICC is seeking charges against Sinwar, Haniyeh, al-Masri, Gallant, Deif, and Haniyeh for extermination, murder, hostage-taking, rape and sexual assault in detention. Israel has defended its actions during the conflict but called the decision a political outrage. The US and some allies have denounced the move.
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Leaders over Alleged War Crimes in Gaza

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Leaders over Alleged War Crimes in Gaza

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri (Mohammed Deif), and Ismail Haniyeh over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and ongoing Gaza conflict.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Assassination Attempt: Critically Wounded During Government Meeting

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Assassination Attempt: Critically Wounded During Government Meeting

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in a shooting during a government meeting in Handlova on May 15, 2024. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in critical condition at a hospital. The circumstances of the assassination attempt are unclear, but it has been widely condemned by European leaders and Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova. Fico previously served as Slovakia's prime minister for over a decade, most recently winning a third term last October with criticisms of western support for Ukraine and sympathies towards Russia.
Israel Rejects Two-State Solution After Hamas War, Leaving Palestinians in Limbo

Israel Rejects Two-State Solution After Hamas War, Leaving Palestinians in Limbo

Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has unanimously approved a measure declaring that the country outright rejects any attempts by foreign powers to create a Palestinian state after Hamas war.