Athina Bohner

Having graduated from the University of Glasgow with a First-class MA honours degree in International Relations in 2024, I am an award-winning journalist who is fluent in English, German, Bulgarian, and is learning Spanish, Hungarian, and Arabic. Most recently, I developed my international broadcasting skills at CNN in London, where I built upon my experience working in fast-paced news environments, including the Times, Radio Clyde, the National, and the Glasgow Times.


Alongside my strong interest in climate and investigative journalism, I am very passionate about reporting on human rights with a focus on Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In 2024, I was honoured to be highly commended for Best Student Journalist in Scotland for the second consecutive year. I was also shortlisted for Best Student Reporter in the UK and highly commended for Best Student Investigation in the UK.

I am joining Deutsche Welle as a trainee journalist and hope to continue amplifying untold stories from around the world.
DW •

Israel's 'blanket' evacuation orders in Lebanon raise international law concerns

Volker Türk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, says he is "extremely concerned" about the large-scale evacuation orders issued by the Israeli army for southern Lebanon and areas of Beirut.

"These blanket, massive displacement orders we are talking here about ‌hundreds and thousands of people," said Türk on Friday.

"This raises serious concern under international humanitarian ‌law, and in particular when it comes to issues around forced transfer," according to the UN human rights chi...
The Glasgow Guardian •

#StopRosebank: Scottish oilfield approval exacerbates the global energy crisis

World Editor Athina Bohner speaks to climate campaigners at a #StopRosebank rally in Edinburgh and reflects on the international dynamics underpinning the environment, economy, and energy security.

“Our future feels like it is being stolen from us”, Meg tells me in front of the UK Government building in Edinburgh. Her words echo the frustration and despair of over a hundred protesters, who gathered on a rainy autumn afternoon to denounce the UK’s decision to approve the Rosebank oil field.

Loc
The National •

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair 'welcomes' Police Scotland's racism admission

At a Scottish Police Authority meeting on Thursday, Iain Livingstone, the chief constable of Police Scotland, acknowledged “prejudice and bad behaviour within policing”, while urging the force to become “an anti-racist service”.

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair Alastair Campbell – termed Lord Bracadale, “welcomed” the statement and said: “The Sheku Bayoh Inquiry was set up to examine the events surrounding the death of Mr Bayoh, including whether race was a factor in those events.

“I look forward to
The National •

Racism, sexism, and misogyny 'a reality in Police Scotland', top officer admits

At a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority on Thursday morning, Sir Iain Livingstone said: “It is right for me to clearly state that institutional racism, sexism, misogyny and discrimination is a reality for Police Scotland.

"Publicly acknowledging these issues exist institutionally is essential to our absolute commitment to championing equality and becoming an anti-racist service.

"Prejudice and bad behaviour within policing, as highlighted by court and conduct cases, various independent r
The Glasgow Guardian •

“Not in our name”: Students launch campaign against UofG’s fossil fuel and arms investments

On Friday 3 February 2023, approximately 100 students gathered at the Main Gate to demand that the University of Glasgow fully divest from arms and fossil fuels. In addition, GAAF is calling for the implementation of an accessible, mandatory, and empowering climate course. Its third demand is for an ethical careers policy, which would ban oil, gas, coal, mining, and arms companies from recruiting through the University.

The Glasgow Guardian spoke to dozens of protesters at the rally, who expres
The Glasgow Guardian •

“Women, Life, Freedom”: Fighting for Iran’s future from the streets of Glasgow

On 19 November 2022, impassioned voices demanding "freedom for Iran" engulfed the streets of Glasgow, as over 1,000 protesters of all generations marched from Kelvingrove Park to Glasgow Green. While proudly singing pro-democracy songs in Farsi and waving Iranian flags featuring a sun and lion, the protest embodied a deeply personal portrayal of Scotland’s Iranian diaspora standing in solidarity with the people of Iran.

Since 16 September, widespread anti-government demonstrations have erupted
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