Dnes.bgIndependentLeftFactual 90Objective 654 days agoThe article reports that the cost of protecting Bulgarian politician Delyan Peevski over ten months was slightly over 220,000 lev. The Democratic Party (DPS) expressed satisfaction with a court decision requiring the head of the National Security Service (NSO), General Emil Tonev, to disclose these expenses publicly. The DPS claims that Peevski had repeatedly demanded transparency around his security costs, which were previously withheld under the argument that the information was classified. The party criticizes politicians, analysts, and journalists who claimed that annual security spending could fund schools and universities, calling them liars. The article also includes related news about Peevski’s legal actions against others.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the issue as a victory for transparency and criticizes opponents as 'liars' and 'false accusers,' using strong language that aligns with left-leaning narratives. It emphasizes the moral superiority of exposing corruption and holds critics of Peevski accountable for spreading false
Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 65): The article provides specific financial details about Pеevski’s security costs, which are supported by the court ruling mentioned. However, it includes strong political commentary from DПS, such as calling critics 'liars,' which introduces bias and reduces neutrality despite the factual accuracy.
Dnes.bgIndependentLeft2 days ago DB: We know a lot of things, health care money is being stolen.The article reports on comments made by representatives of the 'Demokrata Bulgaria' party, Ivo Mirtchev and Bozhidar Bожanov, who allege that a significant portion of the 10 billion euros allocated to Bulgaria's healthcare system is being stolen. They claim that prosecutors and counterintelligence agencies have concealed these developments, particularly within the State Revenue Agency (ДАНС), and that those most affected—those associated with Pеevski’s party—are protesting, indicating their direct interest has been harmed. Mirtchev emphasizes that the model remains unchanged, with the same individuals involved in ongoing theft, preventing funds from reaching Bulgarian citizens or young doctors. The article also mentions that the party has selected Dr. Asen Medzhidiev as deputy head of NZOK. Both politicians stress that this information is easily verifiable and call for transparency, warning that attempts to suppress these findings could prevent the public from knowing who is stealing from the healthcare system.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the issue as a systemic corruption scandal involving powerful institutions like the prosecutor’s office and counterintelligence, which are portrayed as complicit in covering up illegal activities. The language used suggests a strong critique of the current political establishment,
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