Cristina Abellan-Matamoros

multimedia journalist

Lyon, France

multimedia journalist at Euronews in Lyon, France

Cristina Abellan-Matamoros

multimedia journalist

Lyon, France

multimedia journalist at Euronews in Lyon, France

Why is the Benalla scandal controversial for Macron's government? Euronews explains
French President Emmanuel Macron has found himself in a deepening crisis after a French newspaper identified the head of his personal security detail attacking protesters during a May Day rally. Police are now questioning the former security aide, Alexandre Benalla, over the footage. The French presidency said last Friday it had begun dismissal procedures.
Macron embroiled in new scandal after fired bodyguard says he's kept contact with Elysee
Even as 2018 drew to a close and the Elysee Palace geared up for a new start in 2019, the Benalla scandal showed no signs of ending for French President Emmanuel Macron. The then-head of Macron's personal security detail, Alexandre Benalla, sparked outrage earlier this year when a French newspaper identified him attacking protesters during a May Day rally.
Explained: What we know about the Gaddafi-Sarkozy funding scandal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is being held for questioning by police over alleged illegal funding of his 2007 presidential campaign by the Gaddafi government. But what is the investigation all about? Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy allegedly received funds from the Libyan government to fund his 2007 presidential campaign, according to a 2012 report by French news website Mediapart.
France's rolling railway strikes: The 'cheminot' status explained
A wave of rolling strikes starting this Thursday are set to severely disrupt French rail services until the end of June. Rail workers, known as ‘cheminots’, are joining forces with civil servants in a nationwide walk-out protesting against President Emmanuel Macron’s labour reforms. From April, 36 days of two-day strikes out of every five days will mean travel disruptions throughout the country.
What are the 'gilets jaunes' so upset about? | Euronews Answers
After the fourth weekend of gilets jaunes (yellow vests) protests, workers cleaned up shattered glass and towed away burnt cars from Paris' streets. The government this week cancelled a planned rise in taxes on petrol and diesel in a bid to defuse the situation — marking the first major U-turn by President Emmanuel Macron's administration but protests have become a wider anti-Macron rebellion.
Gamers, Bots, and Memes: Understanding Closed Networks and their Impact on the French Election
Storyful has built a team of journalists and technologists to analyse information – and misinformation – and how it makes its way across platforms and onto the news agenda. We’re looking at open and closed platforms; at the individuals and groups driving the dissemination of information, including how they are related to each other; and the effects of the information after publication.
‘Pop up’ newspaper targets disgruntled Remainers
There has been no shortage of voices in the London media lamenting the outcome of the U.K.’s referendum on European Union membership. But one publisher still thinks there’s a gap in the market for a publication that speaks for the “48 percent,” those who didn’t vote for Brexit. Archant Media is launching a “pop-up” newspaper that aims to bring together the disgruntled Remain voters who “feel a real sense of loss after the Leave vote victory,” according to a press release.
Brexit bump for Financial Times
The Financial Times has surpassed 800,000 paying users, the chief executive John Ridding said in an email to staff Thursday. About three-quarters of them are subscribers to the digital edition. Subscriptions got a boost from the financial newspaper’s coverage of Brexit, the FT said, with sales last weekend 600 percent above the average as readers searched for news and analysis about the U.K.’s historic vote to leave the European Union.
Brexit? What’s at stake for the UK and Europe in 6 graphics
As Brits get ready to vote in a referendum that will change the fate of their country on the 23rd of June, we examined what a “Brexit” would mean for the United Kingdom as well as for the European Union. While Eurosceptics argue that leaving the EU would allow the UK to gain back control of its borders, and remove unnecessary regulation, Europhiles believe that the EU framework supports the British economy and common markets create opportunities for UK businesses.
Nearly half of young people fear jobs will be automated in 10 years – report
Young people in the UK and other developed nations are much more concerned about the level of their technological skills than their counterparts in emerging economies, a report suggests. The report also says that 40% of young people across all countries polled were concerned about their jobs being automated in the next decade.
The Guardian
China and Montenegro top list of countries our readers know best
It’s official: Guardian readers are best informed about China and Montenegro. More than 175,000 of you completed our quiz last week about how well you know your country. We asked you to choose your country and then questioned you on a range of issues from immigration to obesity. We analysed your answers and compared them with the average response based on an Ipsos Mori survey in 33 countries.
The Guardian
Assemble represent 10th art form to win Turner prize
When a collective called Assemble won the 2015 Turner prize on Monday, they became the first “non-artists” to scoop the UK’s most prestigious art prize. The architecture and design project was the first of its kind to have been nominated for the Turner prize since its creation three decades ago and, in winning, has become the 10th art form to have done so.
The Guardian
My Spot: The New Parkway Theater in Oakland
Our “My Spot” series shares personal experiences with special places in California. Avery Trufelman knows movies. In high school, she would watch a film at the end of every day. In college, she worked as a projectionist. So when Avery walked into Oakland’s New Parkway Theater, “I just felt so at home.
Alameda County Will Try Again to Pass Transportation Tax Increase
Eighteen months after Alameda County voters narrowly failed to pass a transportation sale tax measure, local officials are ready to try again. Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt an $8 billion transportation spending plan and place a measure on the November ballot to fund it.
Bay Area Bites
The Mission’s a Soccer Fan Magnet
They come by BART or car or foot. For many non-locals, making a trip to the Mission to watch the World Cup is the next best thing to being in Brazil. Potrero Hill-resident Brad Rothenberg drove about 1.6 miles to Gestalt Haus on 16th Street to watch the Germany versus Ghana game on June 22. Rothenberg said he mostly does his soccer-viewing in the Mission.
Richmond Soccer League’s Young Players Dream of the World Cup
Far away from the glitz and politics of the World Cup in Brazil, the Richmond Sol Soccer League features kids who dream of one day competing in the Cup. Diego Garcia, who was born in Mexico, started the Richmond league 10 years ago to serve the needs of kids living in the area in and around the East Bay city.
Bay Area Bites

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Cristina Abellan-Matamoros

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Digital and data journalist with extensive experience in news writing, online journalism (including SEO and social media), video shooting and editing, data-driven reporting and data visualisation, as well as producing multimedia content for the web.

Cristina has an MA in Interactive Journalism at City University London and a MSc in International Relations from the LSE.

Cristina has been published in Politico, NPR, KQED, The Guardian, and Euronews. She's also fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese