Angela Giuffrida is a Rome‑based journalist known for her work as Italy correspondent for The Guardian and The Observer, where she covers politics, society, culture, and the human stories behind major national events. Her reporting often focuses on the tensions shaping modern Italy, from migration and economic shifts to the country’s evolving political landscape. With a sharp eye for detail and a calm, grounded voice, she brings international readers into the heart of Italian life.

Before joining The Guardian, she worked across Europe and the Middle East as a reporter and editor, contributing to outlets such as The New York Times, HuffPost, and several European publications. She also helped launch The Local Italy, an English‑language news platform, after earlier experience at dealReporter within the former Financial Times Group. Her background blends financial reporting, on‑the‑ground fieldwork, and long‑form storytelling.

Giuffrida’s coverage of Italy’s Covid‑19 crisis became one of the defining chapters of her career, documenting the emotional and political impact of the pandemic from inside the country’s hardest‑hit regions. She has also reported on earthquakes, avalanches, and the collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge, experiences that shaped her understanding of resilience and responsibility in journalism. Her work stands out for its humanity, clarity, and commitment to telling the stories that matter.