🇧🇬 Dnevnik
Bulgaria · BG · https://www.dnevnik.bg
About Dnevnik
Dnevnik is published by Economedia AD, a Bulgarian publishing group founded by businessman Ivo Prokopiev in 2001. Prokopiev maintains a controlling interest, with Teodor Zahov also a principal stakeholder. The outlet has faced indirect pressures, including asset freezes and criminal probes against Prokopiev, widely seen as retaliatory for critical coverage.
Dnevnik was founded with the aim of providing rigorous, in-depth coverage and a moderate tone, distinguishing itself from sensationalist journalism in Bulgaria. It has built a reputation for independence amidst a media sector characterized by oligarchic control and political interference. Despite being in a "partly-free" media environment where independent outlets face systemic risks and legal harassment, Dnevnik is noted for its empirical approach and scrutiny of power structures.
Reading context
Outlets in Bulgaria often work under tighter political or legal limits than in countries ranked as fully free for press. We keep each headline's original tone on purpose, so you can see how stories are usually framed for domestic readers.
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Radina Kardjilova Joins 'Pictures from an Execution'
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Madonna Announces New Album, a Sequel to 'Confessions On A Dancefloor'
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Iremena Chichikova: Clothes That Aren't Trendy Are My Preference (Video)
- Bulgarian actress Iremena Chichikova emphasizes the importance of clothing choices in her acting process. - She believes that how she feels in her clothes directly impacts her performance and charac…
"Colleagues, don't let them through." Will there be a government after the elections. Erase the teacher
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Energy Crisis Turns Bulgarian Tourist Paradise into Ghost Town
- Bulgaria's tourism sector faces severe challenges due to the ongoing energy crisis. - Coastal resorts, once vibrant, are now described as ghost towns, with businesses struggling to operate. - The cr…
Key Events in Bulgaria and Around the World Today
- "Progressive Bulgaria" led by Rumen Radev is concluding its campaign in "Arena Sofia." - "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (PP-DB) is also holding its final campaign event. - The articl…
Bulgarian Revenue Agency Fines Over 1 Million Euros for Price Hikes Post-Euro Adoption
- The Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) has imposed fines totaling over 1 million euros since the beginning of the year related to the introduction of the euro. - The agency identified 1112 viol…
Putin Scolds Top Officials Over Worsening Economy
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has reprimanded senior officials over the worsening economic situation in the country. - Russia's economy contracted by 1.8% in the first two months of the year. - P…
Bodyguard of Acting Prosecutor General Strikes Pedestrian in Sofia; No Charges Filed
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Health Insurance Fund on differences in expensive medicines: Checks have been requested more than once
- The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Bulgaria has repeatedly requested checks on drug pricing. - This statement comes after revelations of significant price differences for expensive, rare d…
Measles Cases Exceed 120 in Bulgaria; Three New Regions Potentially Affected
- Measles cases in Bulgaria have surpassed 125, with 24 new cases reported between April 10-14. - Three new regions—Montana, Stara Zagora, and Veliko Tarnovo—are potentially affected by the outbreak. …
US Succeeds in Blocking Iran's Trade; Trump Promises Two 'Incredible Days'
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U.S. Authorizes Financial Transactions with Venezuela's Central Bank
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The Battle for the Ethnic Vote. A Failed Disinformation Campaign. Russians, Go Home
- The article discusses the battle for ethnic votes in Bulgaria, framing it as a failed disinformation campaign. - It criticizes Russian interference and urges Russians to leave Bulgaria. - The piece …
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Direct Negotiations
- Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct negotiations, according to the US State Department. - The agreement follows a trilateral meeting organized by Washington involving ambassadors from both coun…
Nearly 330kg of Meat Products Seized Without Documentation at Danube Bridge
- Bulgarian authorities seized nearly 330 kilograms of meat and meat products lacking proper documentation at the Danube Bridge border crossing. - The seizure was part of a joint operation involving t…
For 517 BGN or over 8 thousand BGN: Hospitals are being investigated over prices of expensive medicines
- The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) paid significantly more for the same expensive medications in a single year. - An analysis by the Ministry of Health revealed a substantial increase in cost…
Antisemitic Incidents Rise in Bulgaria, Israeli Report Finds
- A report from Israel indicates an increase in antisemitic incidents in Bulgaria last year compared to 2024. - Despite the rise, the number of incidents remains more than twice as low as in 2023. - P…
Bulgaria's Exports to EU Decline Early in Year, Growth Seen in Trade with Third Countries
- Bulgaria's exports to the EU decreased at the beginning of the year, while exports to third countries saw growth. - Trade data indicates a trend where imports are growing faster than exports. - Expo…
Sanctioned Tanker Passes Strait of Hormuz Amidst US Blockade
- A sanctioned Chinese oil tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. blockade measures. - The vessel passed through the strategic waterway on Tuesday, according to shipping data. - This incid…
Israel Launches Operation in Southern Lebanon Ahead of US-Mediated Talks with Lebanon
- Israel has launched an operation to capture a town in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters. - The offensive began hours before Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the US were set to meet for dir…
Vulnerabilities Exposed by Camera Scandal in Salons; "Privacy Stress-Test" Needed
- A scandal in early 2026 involved the online distribution of intimate videos of citizens filmed without their consent during cosmetic and medical procedures. - The article discusses the vulnerabiliti…