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Nicolas Niarchos

Journalist

Nicolas Niarchos is a freelance journalist and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker, focusing primarily on Africa and Europe.1 He has been with The New Yorker since April 2014, initially working as a fact-checker from January 2014 to December 2018 before transitioning to his current role.1

Niarchos has a diverse background in journalism and media:

  • Education: He holds a BA in Literature from Yale University (2007-2011) and a Master of Science in Newspaper Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism (2012-2013).1

  • Experience: Prior to The New Yorker, Niarchos worked at various publications, including The Nation, The Independent, The Racing Post, and The Guardian.1 He also served as the Arts and Living Editor for the Yale Daily News during his time at Yale.1

  • Language Skills: Niarchos is proficient in several languages, including French, Italian, Russian, Greek, Akkadian, and Latin at various levels.1

  • Current Projects: As of 2025, Niarchos is working on a book about cobalt mining.4

Niarchos is known for his fact-checking expertise and has given a TEDx talk on the importance of fact-checking in journalism.3 His work has been published in various prestigious publications, including The New Yorker, The Nation, and The New York Times.34

Originally from London but born in New York City, Niarchos has a keen interest in writing, journalism, literary theory, and politics.2 His diverse experiences and language skills contribute to his work as a global journalist covering complex topics and regions.

Highlights

Dec 11 · showstudio.com
Nicolas Niarchos - SHOWstudio
Nicolas Niarchos - SHOWstudio
Nov 25 · imdb.com
Nicolas Niarchos - IMDb
Jun 3 · granta.com
Nicolas Niarchos - Granta
Jan 31 · The New Yorker
The Risks in Attacking the Houthis in Yemen - The New Yorker
The Risks in Attacking the Houthis in Yemen - The New Yorker
Jan 16 · nybooks.com
Nicolas Niarchos | The New York Review of Books
Oct 31 · The New York Times
Book Review: ‘The Lumumba Plot,’ by Stuart A. Reid - The New York Times
Mar 10 · thenation.com
Nicolas Niarchos | The Nation
Jan 6 · ted.com
Nicolas Niarchos: Why Fact-Checking is Important - TED Talks
Jan 6 · youtube.com
Why Fact-Checking is Important | Nicolas Niarchos - YouTube
Why Fact-Checking is Important | Nicolas Niarchos - YouTube

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Location

New York City Metropolitan Area