Ivo Pukanić
Croatian journalist and media executive
Born
January 21st, 1961
64 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Croatia
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A prominent Croatian journalist and media executive, significant contributions included founding the influential media company Nacional. Pukanić focused on investigative journalism, covering numerous political and social issues in Croatia. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pukanić's work attracted both recognition and controversy, often tackling sensitive subjects that sparked public debate. His career was marked by a commitment to uncovering truths behind various topics impacting Croatian society. In 2008, he was tragically killed in a bombing, which brought attention to the dangers faced by journalists in the region.
Founded the media company Nacional
Covered investigative journalism in Croatia
Received accolades for courage in journalism
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