Kreeta Karvala has been selected by Kauppalehti to become their next Brussels correspondent. Currently working in the politics and editorial department of Iltalehti, Karvala will assume her new role in November and is excited for the opportunity. Saara Koho, who has been serving as Kauppalehti’s current Brussels correspondent since 2021, will be stepping down from her position.
Karvala is a seasoned journalist with experience working at Yleisradio and Iltalehti. She is also a familiar face on TV current affairs programs where she analyzes Finnish politics. Editor-in-chief Riina Nevalainen expressed her excitement about having Karvala join the editorial team, citing her experience and qualifications. Throughout her career, Karvala has won several journalistic awards, including the Suomen Kuvalehti Journalism Award in 2023.
As the new Brussels correspondent, Karvala will be covering EU decision-making, the European economy, monetary policy, and EU institutions. Some of the current topics that interest her include defense and security policy, NATO, Ukraine support, climate policy, and Europe’s competitiveness in the face of economic competition. The monetary policy of the European Central Bank also impacts the lives and finances of all Finns.
Kauppalehti and Alma Business Media have a network of correspondents and regular assistants in Europe, the United States, and Asia who report on economic and political developments globally. This network includes reporters such as Jukka Lehtinen (New York), Veera Honkanen (San Francisco), Joanna Palmén (Stockholm), Auli Valpola (London), Katja Kroon (Udine), Jyrki Palo (Madrid), Anna Saraste (Berlin), and Pia Heikkilä (New Delhi). Editor-in-chief Riina Nevalainen emphasizes the importance of correspondents in providing readers with a comprehensive view of global trends affecting the lives of all Finns.
