The Bulgarian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR) has initiated an investigation into threats against journalist Dimitar Stoyanov, following reports by the investigative site Bird.bg. The European Journalists' Association (EJA) stated that a report was filed with the Burgas District Prosecutor's Office regarding an alleged planned assassination of Stoyanov by businessman Nikolay Filipov. An anonymous witness told Bird.bg they were ordered to break Stoyanov's skull with a metal bat. The EJA reiterated calls for police and prosecutors to investigate the claims, noting this is the second such case
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts from multiple sources including the MVR, the European Journalists' Association, and an anonymous witness without overtly favoring any side. It does not use emotionally charged language or omit key perspectives.
Official sources cited
- government Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR)
- organisation European Journalists' Association (EJA)
- press release Bird.bg
