Solomon
| Primary URL | Location | Industry | birn[.]eu[.]com |
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Greece
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Profile
The organisation operates as a Greek independent media outlet known also by the aliases Solomon and The Solomon, with its headquarters located in Greece. It produces investigative journalism that is published primarily through its online platform, covering topics such as political affairs, business dealings, and corruption. Its output is aimed at Greek readers and, through partnerships, reaches audiences in neighboring countries. The outlet routinely collaborates with regional media partners to conduct joint investigations that cross national borders. In its reporting it emphasizes factual verification and public interest storytelling. The outlet’s website serves as the main channel for distributing its articles and multimedia content.
A distinguishing attribute of the outlet is its focus on investigative reporting that has previously drawn attention from actors seeking to suppress its work, as evidenced by a sustained DDoS attack in September 2022 following a joint investigation into a Turkish businessman’s controversial acquisition of honorary Greek citizenship. The attack overwhelmed the outlet’s site with millions of malicious connections, temporarily rendering the regional partner’s flagship page inaccessible and keeping the Greek outlet offline for an extended period. Technical teams were able to mitigate the assault against the partner after intense effort, while the Greek outlet required a longer recovery period to restore full functionality. This incident highlights the outlet’s commitment to pursuing sensitive stories despite facing cyber‑based retaliation. The outlet’s resilience in restoring its services underscores its operational dedication to maintaining continuous public access to its journalism.
