Cecilia Sala

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has built a career covering international affairs, war zones, and global politics. Born in Rome on July 26, 1995, she started reporting for Vice Media before moving to Italian television programs on LA7. Sala later contributed to Vanity Fair, L'Espresso, RAI, and Il Foglio, joining the editorial staff of the last in 2019. Her reporting has taken her to conflict areas and politically sensitive regions, earning her recognition for in-depth interviews and on-the-ground coverage.

In 2020, Sala co-created the true crime podcast Polvere with Chiara Lalli, which focused on the Marta Russo murder case. Since 2022, she has hosted the daily podcast Stories for Chora Media, covering international news, politics, and human stories. With 588k Instagram followers, she engages a broad audience interested in her field reports and personal insights.

In December 2024, Sala was arrested in Tehran while reporting in Iran with a valid journalist visa. She was detained in Evin Prison for 21 days before being released in January 2025 following diplomatic negotiations involving Italy, Iran, and the United States. Her detention attracted major international attention and was widely discussed as part of a broader diplomatic dispute between Italy and Iran. Sala continues her work as a journalist and podcaster, drawing on her experiences to inform her reporting.