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Vassia Barba
Digital Reporter
Vassia Barba joined Express.co.uk in February 2022 as a London-based News Reporter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Media and Communications, and has several years of experience as a reporter for broadcast and online publications in Greece and the UK. Vassia has a particular interest in social justice issues, which she is chasing with an MA in Race, Media and Social Justice.
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