A poem by one of Bulgaria's literary greats is recited by schoolchildren to this day. However, a recent wave of disinformation claims Sofia is planning to scrap it. The fake news was hatched and spread online, mainly by pro-Kremlin websites and politicians.
As Bulgaria finds itself mired in political instability and with the fourth parliamentary elections in two years, Bulgaria's far-right Revival party is making gains.
This piece is published in collaboration with Capital as part of a content series on threats to independent media in Central Europe. Read more. The article is also available to read on Capital’s website. If the media is considered a weapon during wartime, Bulgaria is likely to shoot itself in the foot. Western nations mustered an unprecedented unified […]