'Independent' wins top European press award

THE Independent has won the Prix Stendhal, Europe's premier journalism award. The commendation, for reporting on European society, was presented yesterday in Seville.

The jury judged that a report by the Independent on the Maastricht treaty last December was 'remarkable'. It added: 'The admirably judged content of the survey was enhanced by skilful presentation and excellent typography and graphics. The article was a model of what can be achieved by brilliant journalism directed to a serious end.'

The jury included Lord McGregor of Durris, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, and other European politicians, academics and businessmen. The prize, run by the Geneva-based Adelphi Foundation, was presented on the last day of the Expo '92 exhibition.