Tina Mari Flem, the editor-in-chief of the Norwegian News Agency, has been elected president of MINDS, a global media innovation network. The election took place on Thursday afternoon during the annual general meeting of MINDS in Vienna. Flem assumes the role following the expiration of the term for the chief executive officer of the Finnish News Agency.
The election marked a significant moment for the organization, which brings together numerous leading news agencies worldwide, including the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). During the event, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev congratulated Flem and presented her with the English-language edition of the book The Real News: Stories on Life 1898-2023, published to commemorate the 125th anniversary of BTA. BTA joined MINDS as its 23rd member in late April 2022.
This accession followed a unanimous decision by the MINDS General Assembly during the organization’s 32nd conference in Helsinki, which operated under the theme “Stronger Together – Collaboration and sharing for success.” This membership positioned Bulgaria’s national news agency alongside major international news providers such as Reuters, Agence France-Presse, and the Associated Press. BTA currently maintains agreements with 16 MINDS member agencies, including Anadolu Agency, ANSA, AFP, AP, and Reuters. The appointment of Flem to the chief leadership role underscores ongoing collaboration within the international news sector.
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