Bulgarian investigative journalist Dimitar Stoyanov faces threat of violence

Bulgarian investigative journalist Dimitar Stoyanov faces threat of violence

Berlin, June 24, 2026—Bulgarian authorities must thoroughly investigate reports that prominent journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is facing threats of violence linked to his reporting and act immediately to guarantee his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. The Bureau for Investigative Reporting and Data (BIRD), where Stoyanov works, told CPJ that two anonymous witnesses had come forward to say that a Bulgarian businessman had o…

Bulgaria: Press freedom groups demand safety of journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is guaranteed following alleged threats

The undersigned international media freedom organisations today raise alarm over the coordinated campaign of pressure against Bulgarian investigative journalist Dimitar Stoyanov and call on national authorities to guarantee his safety and respond forcefully to allegations of a potential violent attack in response to his reporting. The post Bulgaria: Press freedom groups demand safety of journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is guaranteed following alleged…