BGOwnership & classification
Ownership
Dnes.bg is a Bulgarian general-news website that forms part of the Investor.BG / Investor Media Group digital portfolio (alongside investor.bg, gol.bg and others). In 2013 the broadcaster Bulgaria ON AIR acquired Investor Media Group, including Dnes.bg, for a reported 16 million leva. Bulgaria ON AIR / Investor.BG AD (a company listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange) has been widely reported in Bulgarian media as backed by capital connected to the Varna-based business conglomerate TIM.
Funding
Funded commercially through online advertising as part of the Investor Media Group portfolio, which also operates the Bulgaria ON AIR and Bloomberg TV Bulgaria channels; ultimate financing is tied to its corporate parent and its associated business group.
Affiliation & stance
Dnes.bg is privately, commercially owned with no formal party or state control, so it is classed INDEPENDENT, with a broadly centrist news lean. The caveat is that its parent group's reported ties to the powerful TIM conglomerate have drawn media-concentration and independence concerns common to oligarch-linked outlets in Bulgaria.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 298
83/100
Factual
77/100
Objective
577
Articles
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One person has died and five people have been injured in fires across the country in the last 24 hours, 126 fires have been extinguished
Britain's Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has said he has no reason to believe that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning to resign tomorrow.
Recent coverage
In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on the sale of fuel were introduced for 24 hours
At least 15 regions in Russia implemented fuel sales restrictions on June 23 due to a fuel shortage caused by attacks on oil refining facilities by Ukrainian drones. The restrictions include limiting fuel purchases to specific volumes per person and banning refueling into cans. These measures were introduced in major regions such as Khanty-Mansiysk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Saratov, Penza, Omsk, Voronezh, Murmansk, and Krasnoyarsk. Authorities cited the need to prevent artificial shortages and excessive demand. In Irkutsk Oblast, some gas stations imposed limits while others stopped operating entirely. Governor Igor Kobzev initially linked the fuel shortage to drone strikes but later removed this statement. In Vladimir Oblast, residents were urged to reduce car travel, and in North Ossetia, authorities ordered the creation of an emergency fuel reserve. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the situation as 'not simple but controlled,' attributing regional restrictions to temporary logistical issues. Fuel sales have effectively halted in Crimea after an attack on a logistics hub in the Kerch Strait, with the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service also禁止
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
A secondary earthquake shook Venezuela in the crucial hours of the rescue operation.
A secondary earthquake with magnitude 4.6 struck central and northern regions of Venezuela early Monday morning, according to global agencies. Another weaker tremor was reported in La Guaira, one of the most heavily affected areas by previous earthquakes. No significant damage has been reported from the latest quake. Rescue operations continue in critical hours, with humanitarian organizations emphasizing the first 48 to 72 hours as crucial but noting survivors could still be found later if they have access to food and water. Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez stated efforts are focused on saving lives and setting up shelters for those who lost their homes. Families and volunteers have spent days searching through ruins in La Guaira. Over 2,600 foreign rescuers have arrived, though some local residents complain about the lack of heavy machinery. The government reported at least 33 people rescued over the weekend, including several children. A 21-year-old man was saved after being trapped under rubble for nearly 106 hours. As of the latest reports, the death toll exceeds 1,450, with more than 3,150 injured, and tens of thousands remain missing. Around 12,700 people are无
Archaeological finds about 5,000 years old were discovered accidentally in a basement in Berlin
Археологически находки, съхранени в мазето на жилищен комплекс в района Шпандау на Берлин, са идентифицирани като предмети с възраст около 5000 години. Намиращите се в кутии артефакти включват каменни оръдия, керамични фрагменти и животински кости, които се свързват с праисторически период в региона. Специалисти предполагат, че находката е част от колекцията на бившата колекция „Хагеман“ от Наумбург, създадена от частен колекционер и последваща разпокъсана. Делото е свързано с ранни разкопки, проведени от Арнолд Хагеман през 1910 г., част от които са постъпили в музей в Хале, докато другата част е считана за изгубена. Федералният институт за археология в Берлин ще извърши допълнително датиране и инвентаризация, за да се определи дали предметите да бъдат включени в музейните фондове.
A man has died after his excavator sank into a 20-foot pit.
A man died after his excavator sank into a 6-meter deep pit near the September village of Lozen, close to the Chepinska River and an artificial lake used for extracting inert materials. The incident was reported to emergency services on July 2nd, but a team of divers arrived today from Plovdiv to retrieve the body. As of now, the police have not disclosed the victim’s age or origin, and a criminal investigation has been initiated. Local residents are demanding a full review of the legality of inert material extraction in the area. The divers spent hours trying to locate the body before successfully retrieving it in the late afternoon.
In the frame: NATFIZ students again protested against the management
Students from NATFIZ (National Academy of Arts and Culture 'Krastyo Sarafov') protested against the academy's leadership, criticizing the rector, Miroslav Dachev, for alleged pressure on faculty members and the risk of the institution leaving the FilmEU alliance. The demonstration was supported by the Faculty Council of Screen Arts and included participants wearing T-shirts with slogans like '#DlzhniSmEVi' ('We Owe You'). Protesters demanded Dachev's resignation and direct communication with him, but he did not appear. Deputy Rector Pencho Gospodinov proposed dialogue with Dachev, which protesters rejected. The protest ended on time to avoid disrupting entrance exams for prospective students. In response, the Academic Union at NATFIZ published an open letter supporting the right to protest but warning against actions that could disrupt academic processes. The union claimed no official reports of pressure or threats against staff had been received and highlighted the academy's efforts to improve working conditions and financial stability.
Bulgaria's roads: meaningless signs, narrow highways, weak canopies
The article discusses the causes of road accidents in Bulgaria, highlighting poor infrastructure, reckless driving, and inadequate safety measures such as weak barriers (mantineles). Engineer Yassen Ishev, president of the Scientific and Technical Union for Transport (NTST), criticizes the current state of roads, particularly the narrowness of highways like the 'Trakia' motorway, which he argues should have at least three active lanes in each direction. He emphasizes the need for stricter driver testing, improved barrier systems (such as concrete-based structures used in Greece), and better enforcement of traffic rules. The article references several recent fatal accidents, including one where a 18-year-old driver died after his car overturned into the Smedovska River. Ishev also calls for systemic changes, including the removal of unnecessary road signs and increased focus on road safety by the National Agency for Road Safety.
The royal wedding of America, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey are throwing a super party in New York.
The article discusses the upcoming wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which is being planned as a large-scale event at Madison Square Garden in New York. It mentions the speculation around the location, including rumors of other potential venues like Rhode Island and Lake Como. The article notes that the venue was confirmed after Donna Kelce, Travis’s mother, was seen arriving at JFK Airport. It highlights the involvement of friends, family, and celebrities such as Abigail Anderson, Lina Durnam, Jack Antonoff, Jourdan Dunn, and others who were spotted preparing for the event. The article also references past tensions between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, noting that Lively was absent from a rehearsal dinner due to a reported conflict involving leaked messages.
Vlchev: Ministry of Education checks LGBT film "Be Yourself" filmed in two metropolitan schools
The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science (MON) has initiated an investigation into a short film titled 'Да бъдем себе си' (Let Us Be Ourselves), which was filmed at two schools in Sofia. The film explores a romantic relationship between students and is part of a planned trilogy. It received financial support from the National Culture Fund. The investigation follows a parliamentary inquiry by MP Petar Petrov from the 'Vozvrashdenie' group, who questioned whether the Regional Educational Authority in Sofia had conducted oversight during filming. The ministry confirmed that a commission checked the schools due to an oral complaint regarding the film’s content related to sexual orientation. The film was shot during school breaks and involved student volunteers without payment. School directors stated they were unaware of the script and did not receive approval for using their facilities. Petrov called for the film not to be distributed within schools.
Bulgarian after attack on Ermolayev in Monaco: Bad things can happen here too
Българецът Вадим Ермолаев, санкциониран от украинското правителство, е засегнат от терористична атака в Монако, където живее. Експлозията е причинила тежки наранявания на Ермолаев, неговата партньорка Анна Насобина и техния 13-годишен син. Жената е ампутирана и нуждается от интензивно лечение, а сина е получил леки наранявания. Заподозреният е арестуван и ще бъде обект на червена бюлетина на Интерпол. Насобина, която живее в Лондон, е собственичка на имот за 8 милиона паунда и е основателка на културен клуб. Съобщенията за жертвите са противоречиви, със затруднено потвърждение на идентичността на всички.
The attack on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra was staged by the Ukraine?
Pro-Russian social media users have spread false images claiming they prove Ukraine staged the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery, a significant religious site. These images show camera equipment on nearby rooftops, suggesting prior knowledge of the strike. The monastery complex was hit between June 14 and 15 by Russian drones and rockets during an attack on Kyiv, resulting in five deaths and damage to residential areas. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko shared video footage showing the Uspenskaya Cathedral engulfed in flames. Russian authorities blamed Ukraine, stating the cathedral was damaged by an American-made Patriot missile. Euronews' fact-checking team 'The Cube' investigated these claims, finding over 11,000 views across platforms. They used AI tools to verify the images, discovering digital watermarks indicating the photos were generated by AI, likely created to falsely suggest the attack was staged.
The defendant in the inflatable ride incident has been released on house arrest.
A court in Pomorie has placed Ivan Sivov under house arrest, accused of causing an incident involving an inflatable attraction near the Israeli tourists in the sea near Aheloy. Three Israelis were injured, including a 17-year-old who is in critical condition. The court rejected the prosecutor’s request for the most severe measure, 'detention in custody,' citing lack of evidence that Sivov would flee or commit another crime. Sivov apologized, calling the incident an accident, while the court noted he lacked proper documentation and legal capacity to operate the jet ski. The incident occurred on June 30, and the Ministry of Transport confirmed it took place at an unregistered water base. The case highlights ongoing concerns about safety regulations and oversight in recreational waters.
In Albania, a Frenchman was arrested for trying to transport a Thai woman in a suitcase.
Albanian border authorities arrested a French citizen suspected of attempting to smuggle a Thai national, concealed in a suitcase, from Albania into Montenegro. The 26-year-old man was detained at the Albanian-Montenegrin border near the village of Murichan. During a vehicle inspection, officers discovered the Thai woman hidden in the trunk, allegedly intended to be illegally transported through Montenegro and Croatia to France. The investigation indicates the Frenchman planned to bypass legal entry procedures. The Thai national has also been arrested, and the case remains under investigation.
Overlooked
Under-reported & one-sided
Kremlin: Russia's terms for peace with Ukraine have not changed since 2024.
Protecting Patriarch Kirill does not make Bulgaria safer, GERB-SDS said in a statement
Ukraine attacked bridges to Crimea with long-range drones
We saved Israel from nuclear annihilation
The Commercial Law Lawyer will be the head of the CEC.
