Concern over growing restrictions on press freedom
Amendments to the Penal Code related to discrimination could mean an attempt to impose controls on media outlets and the Internet.
Authorities urged to allow Macedonian journalists to enter the country
Three media outlets from Skopje – television channels TV Sonce and Kanal 5, as well as the daily Dnevnik – were prevented from entering Bulgaria to cover a commemoration in Melnik.
Police confiscate Macedonian news bulletin
No official warrants were provided as security officers entered the printing house and confiscated all 2,500 copies of the recently printed issue of “Macedonia Voice”.
Bomb explodes in front of weekly newspaper building
“Galeria” is known for reports that have criticised the government, and the publication has reported on wiretaps dealing with alleged corruption among high-ranking officials.
Journalists from Republic of Macedonia/FYROM denied entry into Bulgaria
Several journalists from TV Sonce were on their way to cover a celebration until customs officials stopped them from crossing into Bulgaria.
Journalist sues Council of Ministers over refusal to disclose information
Ministers had previously refused to provide information on expenses during trips abroad by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
BGNES news agency journalist allegedly threatened while reporting on case
Ivan Yanev was investigating the murder of a policeman in the village of Enina when he was threatened by a police spokesman.
Journalist hit with hammer against head
Veliko Tarnovo was hit on the head with a hammer by a construction entrepreneur whom he was about to interview regarding complaints about building contracts.
IPI condemns Molotov cocktail attack on TV SKAT
The station’s offices in Varna were attacked with a Molotov cocktail the day after a similar attack on the head office in Burgas.
IPI concerned about safety of journalist Lidia Pavlova
Pavlova has been living under constant threat since she began reporting on the “Galevi” case.
Radio K2 threatened with closure
Station’s treatment may be politically and economically motivated, says IFJ.
Chronicler of criminal underworld is shot dead
CPJ called for an investigation into the murder of Bobi Tsankov, author of a new book and a series of newspaper articles detailing the activities of reputed crime figures.
Courage in journalism prize awarded to Bulgarian journalist
Lidiya Pavlova will receive the award, which is being presented for the first time, for her courageous reporting on violence and corruption.
Website editor beaten with hammers in Sofia
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 23 September 2008 CPJ press release: BULGARIA: Web site editor beaten with hammers in Sofia New York, September 23, 2008 – The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Monday’s brutal attack on Ognian Stefanov, editor of the investigative news Web site Frognews, in Bulgaria. The editor and his family had […]
IFJ welcomes decision to revoke prize awarded to journalist known for attacking Roma minority
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 15 September 2008 IFJ media release: IFJ Welcomes Decision to Withdraw Bulgarian Award to Racist Journalist The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision by the 2008 Academy of the Chernoritzets Hrabar award in Sofia, on the recommendation of the Union of Bulgarian Publishers, to revoke a […]
Media owners’ prize to journalist known for hate speech reveals “shocking indifference and complacency,” warns IFJ
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 29 August 2008 IFJ press release: IFJ Calls on Bulgarian Media Owners to Act over Racism and Withdraw “Shameful” Prize The International Federation of Journalists today called for a “wide-ranging and honest” debate within Bulgarian journalism over intolerance in media following the presentation of a journalism prize by press […]