Matina Stevis-Gridneff
@matinastevis.bsky.social
Canada bureau chief @NYTimes, formerly in Brussels. Previous lives in East Africa, Europe @WSJ
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It's Election Day in Canada! We have 10s of
@nytimes.com journalists & experts reporting from coast to coast, running our live briefing & our results page. A thread about our coverage ahead of Election Day with gift links + what to expect from us today/tonight. #Elxn2025 #cdnpoli
@nytimes.com journalists & experts reporting from coast to coast, running our live briefing & our results page. A thread about our coverage ahead of Election Day with gift links + what to expect from us today/tonight. #Elxn2025 #cdnpoli
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Sam Sifton is now the host of The Morning, The New York Times’s flagship newsletter, where he’ll guide readers through what’s happening in the world. Learn more about him here.
Meet Your News Friend, the New Host of The Morning
Sam Sifton wants readers to know: Everything is going to be all right, and you’re not alone.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Sam Sifton is now the host of The Morning, The New York Times’s flagship newsletter, where he’ll guide readers through what’s happening in the world. Learn more about him here.
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The aurora borealis draws thousands of visitors to the Far North each year. The new play “Kiuryaq” tells the lights’ tales from the perspective of Indigenous creators.
I Saw the Northern Lights Once, but This Play Took Me Deeper
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October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The aurora borealis draws thousands of visitors to the Far North each year. The new play “Kiuryaq” tells the lights’ tales from the perspective of Indigenous creators.
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Sudanese shai magnan (burned milk tea) starts the day for millions across Northeast Africa and beyond. Drinking it “almost feels like it’s healing. That you’re sweating out everything you’re holding onto.” nyti.ms/47oRa7R
October 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Sudanese shai magnan (burned milk tea) starts the day for millions across Northeast Africa and beyond. Drinking it “almost feels like it’s healing. That you’re sweating out everything you’re holding onto.” nyti.ms/47oRa7R
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Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...
October 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...
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Graham Greene, a Canadian actor who belonged to the Oneida First Nation and portrayed Indigenous characters in “Dances With Wolves” and other Hollywood blockbusters, died on Monday in Ontario. He was 73. nyti.ms/425In7L
September 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Graham Greene, a Canadian actor who belonged to the Oneida First Nation and portrayed Indigenous characters in “Dances With Wolves” and other Hollywood blockbusters, died on Monday in Ontario. He was 73. nyti.ms/425In7L
E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/w...
E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal
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August 1, 2025 at 6:05 AM
E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/w...
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As scholars recoil at Trump's efforts to crush major American universities and gut scientific research, Canada sees the chance to benefit from what may be the beginning of a US brain drain. @matinastevis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w...
Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain
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June 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As scholars recoil at Trump's efforts to crush major American universities and gut scientific research, Canada sees the chance to benefit from what may be the beginning of a US brain drain. @matinastevis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w...
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Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain. The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration, by @matinastevis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w... via @nytimes.com @uoft.bsky.social
Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain
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June 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain. The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration, by @matinastevis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w... via @nytimes.com @uoft.bsky.social
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If you work at DHS or ICE and want to talk about what's going on in Los Angeles please reach out on Signal:
@haleaziz.81
@haleaziz.81
June 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If you work at DHS or ICE and want to talk about what's going on in Los Angeles please reach out on Signal:
@haleaziz.81
@haleaziz.81
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Breaking News: Britain and Canada are imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers. The move is a break with the U.S. but is expected to be matched by other allies.
U.K. and Canada Set to Impose Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers
The coordinated move, which other Western nations may also join, highlights the hardening of several countries’ stance toward Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Breaking News: Britain and Canada are imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers. The move is a break with the U.S. but is expected to be matched by other allies.
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The Ditch Weekly, a seasonal newspaper about Montauk by middle and high schoolers in Long Island, is covering the Hamptons from a new angle. We spoke with the staff, who are aged between 13 to 17.
They’re 15. Wait Until You Read Their Newspaper.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Ditch Weekly, a seasonal newspaper about Montauk by middle and high schoolers in Long Island, is covering the Hamptons from a new angle. We spoke with the staff, who are aged between 13 to 17.
A Landmark Accountability Case in Europe
@nytimes.com VP & assistant general counsel Dana Green & I wrote this to explain why we sued the European Commission and what our court win means
www.nytco.com/press/a-land...
@nytimes.com VP & assistant general counsel Dana Green & I wrote this to explain why we sued the European Commission and what our court win means
www.nytco.com/press/a-land...
A Landmark Accountability Case in Europe | The New York Times Company
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May 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A Landmark Accountability Case in Europe
@nytimes.com VP & assistant general counsel Dana Green & I wrote this to explain why we sued the European Commission and what our court win means
www.nytco.com/press/a-land...
@nytimes.com VP & assistant general counsel Dana Green & I wrote this to explain why we sued the European Commission and what our court win means
www.nytco.com/press/a-land...
Μεγάλη ικανοποίηση η σημερινή απόφαση του Ευρωπαϊκού Δικαστηρίου υπέρ εμού και της εφημερίδας μου, ορόσημο για την ελευθερία της πληροφορίας και την διαφάνεια στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση.
Και περηφάνεια που η σημαντική αυτή απόφαση θα φέρει ελληνικό όνομα.
Η δήλωσή μας εδώ.
Και περηφάνεια που η σημαντική αυτή απόφαση θα φέρει ελληνικό όνομα.
Η δήλωσή μας εδώ.
Today the E.U. General Court delivered its judgment in a case brought by The New York Times to access text messages between the president of the E.U. Commission and the C.E.O. of Pfizer to negotiate a multibillion euro deal for Covid vaccines.
May 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Μεγάλη ικανοποίηση η σημερινή απόφαση του Ευρωπαϊκού Δικαστηρίου υπέρ εμού και της εφημερίδας μου, ορόσημο για την ελευθερία της πληροφορίας και την διαφάνεια στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση.
Και περηφάνεια που η σημαντική αυτή απόφαση θα φέρει ελληνικό όνομα.
Η δήλωσή μας εδώ.
Και περηφάνεια που η σημαντική αυτή απόφαση θα φέρει ελληνικό όνομα.
Η δήλωσή μας εδώ.
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Today the E.U. General Court delivered its judgment in a case brought by The New York Times to access text messages between the president of the E.U. Commission and the C.E.O. of Pfizer to negotiate a multibillion euro deal for Covid vaccines.
May 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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📢 This morning at 9:30 AM, the #EUGeneralCourt will deliver its judgment in case T-36/23 (Stevi & The New York Times v Commission) — on access to text message exchanges between @vonderleyen and the CEO of @Pfizer, concerning #COVID vaccine procurement.
Streaming - Cour de justice de l'Union européenne
Court of Justice of the European Union
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May 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
📢 This morning at 9:30 AM, the #EUGeneralCourt will deliver its judgment in case T-36/23 (Stevi & The New York Times v Commission) — on access to text message exchanges between @vonderleyen and the CEO of @Pfizer, concerning #COVID vaccine procurement.
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One of the highest profile cases of accountability journalism in Europe to date is The New York Times decision to sue the EC for access to Ursula von der Leyen's phone messages. Here is my conversation with @matinastevis.bsky.social touching on why she brought the case and its broader significance.
Accountability in the Von Der Leyen Era, Greece, Pfizer, Iran - EU Scream
Holding the EU accountable in the age of Ursula von der Leyen.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
One of the highest profile cases of accountability journalism in Europe to date is The New York Times decision to sue the EC for access to Ursula von der Leyen's phone messages. Here is my conversation with @matinastevis.bsky.social touching on why she brought the case and its broader significance.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney led his Liberal Party to a narrow victory in Canada’s pivotal election on Monday, securing a fourth term in power for the party and a renewed mandate to lead the fight against President Trump over trade and the nation’s sovereignty.
Here's what to know.
Here's what to know.
Canada Election: What to Know About Mark Carney and Liberals’ Win
The former central banker successfully convinced voters that he was the right candidate to confront President Trump’s trade war and threats to annex the country.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Prime Minister Mark Carney led his Liberal Party to a narrow victory in Canada’s pivotal election on Monday, securing a fourth term in power for the party and a renewed mandate to lead the fight against President Trump over trade and the nation’s sovereignty.
Here's what to know.
Here's what to know.
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I really like the NYT's cartogram of Canadian election results, especially how they've highlighted Vancouver/Toronto/Montreal. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
April 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I really like the NYT's cartogram of Canadian election results, especially how they've highlighted Vancouver/Toronto/Montreal. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Here are live results from Canada's election. nyti.ms/42PIQKN
Canada Election 2025 Live Results and Riding Map: Carney vs. Poilievre
Canadians are heading to the polls today to elect their members of Parliament. First polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern.
nyti.ms
April 29, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Here are live results from Canada's election. nyti.ms/42PIQKN
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Breaking News: Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win, electing Mark Carney, who ran on an anti-Trump platform, as prime minister. nyti.ms/4308UmS
April 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Breaking News: Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win, electing Mark Carney, who ran on an anti-Trump platform, as prime minister. nyti.ms/4308UmS
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Follow live results from Canada's election here.
Canada Election 2025 Live Results and Riding Map: Carney vs. Poilievre
Canadians are heading to the polls today to elect their members of Parliament. First polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Follow live results from Canada's election here.
We are LIVE please follow @nytimes coverage from coast to coast here throughout the day -#cdnpoli #elxn45 #Elxn2025
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Canada Election Live Updates: Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Vie for Prime Minister
The Conservative Party was once considered the heavy favorite in Canada’s election. But President Trump’s trade war has upended the campaign, with the Liberal Party surging.
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April 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We are LIVE please follow @nytimes coverage from coast to coast here throughout the day -#cdnpoli #elxn45 #Elxn2025
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It's Election Day in Canada! We have 10s of
@nytimes.com journalists & experts reporting from coast to coast, running our live briefing & our results page. A thread about our coverage ahead of Election Day with gift links + what to expect from us today/tonight. #Elxn2025 #cdnpoli
@nytimes.com journalists & experts reporting from coast to coast, running our live briefing & our results page. A thread about our coverage ahead of Election Day with gift links + what to expect from us today/tonight. #Elxn2025 #cdnpoli
April 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It's Election Day in Canada! We have 10s of
@nytimes.com journalists & experts reporting from coast to coast, running our live briefing & our results page. A thread about our coverage ahead of Election Day with gift links + what to expect from us today/tonight. #Elxn2025 #cdnpoli
@nytimes.com journalists & experts reporting from coast to coast, running our live briefing & our results page. A thread about our coverage ahead of Election Day with gift links + what to expect from us today/tonight. #Elxn2025 #cdnpoli
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WELKER: Does the US still want to make Canada the 51st state?
MARCO RUBIO: I think the president has stated repeatedly he thinks Canada would be better off as a state
MARCO RUBIO: I think the president has stated repeatedly he thinks Canada would be better off as a state
April 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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