Kurt Marti (journalist)
Kurt Marti (born July 23, 1960 in Sursee ) is a Swiss journalist . In 2013 he received the audience award of the Prix Courage .
Life
Marti studied philosophy and physics (lic. Phil.) And graduated from the Ringier School of Journalism . From 1994 to 1996 he was managing director of the Swiss Energy Foundation, SES . From 2000 to 2010 he was editor of the Walliser opposition newspaper Rote Anneliese . During this time he uncovered stories and scandals that were not mentioned in other Upper Valais media.
He has been working as a freelance journalist since 1996. He is a member of the editorial board of the Internet newspaper Infosperber . Marti is married and has two sons, he lives and works in Brig-Glis .
Awards
- 2013 audience award of the Prix Courage : "The journalist named names and unafraid to uncover abuse of power, party feeling and corruption in the left-wing newspaper Rote Anneliese ."
Works
- Valley of Silence - Valais stories about party feeling, church, media and justice. Rotpunktverlag Zurich 2012; 2nd edition 2013, ISBN 978-3-85869-507-9 .
Web links
- Left-hand journalist in the “Valley of Silence” , radio report 9:03 minutes on Swiss radio and television, regional journal Bern Friborg Wallis from November 10, 2012
- Why the silence? , Interview by WOZ Die Wochenzeitung with Kurt Marti, from January 10, 2013
Individual evidence
- ↑ «My first journalist's office was prison cell no. 39» , interview of the Rhone newspaper with Kurt Marti, from September 26, 2013 as PDF
- ↑ Prix Courage 2013 - Award ceremony
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Marti, Kurt |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss journalist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 23, 1960 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sursee |