Investigative Journalists in Bulgaria

An Endangered Species?

Although investigative journalism still exists in Bulgaria, it is on the decline. Over the last few years, this EU country has been steadily sliding down the press freedom rankings. Investigative journalism is often misused for image purposes, and alternative investigations conducted outside traditional newsrooms and in civil society groups raise questions about adherence to professional standards. Restoring trust in the media and solidarity among journalists is no easy task. The motivation to conduct investigative research is also dwindling because the Bulgarian judiciary often simply ignores journalistic revelations.

KAS Recherchestipendium Südosteuropa mit Schwerpunkt Medien

Frühjahr 2022

Deutsche Journalistinnen und Journalisten können in Bulgarien, Kroatien, Montenegro, Nordmazedonien, Rumänien und/oder Serbien zur Mediensituation recherchieren.

Increase in online intimation of journalist

BIRN Annual Digital Rights Report - with the support of the KAS Media Programme

Scholars of KAS Media Programme SEE visit the Bulgarian news portal Dnevnik.bg in Sofia

The journalism scholars of the KAS Media Programme South East Europe visited Dnevnik.bg on the 1st of November in Sofia.

Scholars of KAS Media Programme SEE visit the private television broadcaster bTV in Sofia

The journalism scholars of the KAS Media Programme South East Europe visited the private television station bTV in Sofia on 30th of September.

New Book: Тhree Decades Later - The Media in South East Europe after 1989

The Media Programme South East Europe of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung presents in its current publication "Three Decades Later - The Media in South East Europe after 1989" an analysis in English of the changes in the media sector in the three decades after the collapse of socialism in South East Europe

First workshop of the scholarship holders of the KAS Media Programme South East Europe

On 29th of June, the scholarship holders of the KAS Media Programme South East Europe organised their first event in Sofia - on the subject of Citizen Journalism.

Election campaign in Bulgaria: Influence of social media grows / Criticism on party communication

A survey of the Media Programme South East Europe of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Social Research Agency “Alpha Research” about the role of the media in the parliamentary election campaign 2021

Catalyst or Destabiliser?

COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Media Landscape Worldwide

As for so many other sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has also left its marks on the media landscape worldwide. But has it really been a game-changer, or has it just accelerated and reinforced pre-existing trends? Has it only caused damage, or also offered new opportunities, and separated the wheat from the chaff? Eleven experts and practitioners covering nine world regions and countries will explore these questions.

Relaunch of the KAS website "BALKANMEDIA.org" on media developments in South East Europe

The Media Programme South East Europe of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) has fundamentally revised its BALKANMEDIA.org website. With updated content and a new design, the page is now available in English. It addresses journalists and media experts as well as everyone who is interested in the media landscape in South East Europe.