The experience from previous training programmes shows that they have been extremely valuable for participants, Teodor Stoychev, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bulgaria, said at the opening of the fourth training programme for young journalists from national and regional media outlets, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in cooperation with the European Parliament in Bulgaria.
Ten young reporters from seven media outlets are taking part in this year’s programme, which aims to promote a better understanding and coverage of EU issues in Bulgarian media. Stoychev said he is happy that he has the opportunity to continue working with journalists who have taken part in the trainings over the past three years. “They have learned more about how the European Union works and are now better equipped to cover topics happening in Sofia that are connected to Brussels,” he said.
Stoychev emphasized the importance of social media as a tool for reaching wider audiences. “The most important part of reaching as many people as possible is actually your work, of journalists and the media, who can explain a complex European decision to citizens in a clear and accessible way,” he added.
Speaking about the new EU legislation restricting political advertising on social networks, Stoychev acknowledged that it presents challenges but stressed that it does not diminish the need for responsible and well-informed communication with the public. “If you don’t understand how the European Union functions, your reader, viewer, or listener won’t understand your message either,” he said, emphasizing the need for journalists to be familiar with EU institutions and processes.
He also drew attention to the problem of disinformation, underscoring the crucial role journalists play in countering it. “Your work is essential — to help people understand what a given European decision actually means,” he added.
In conclusion, Stoychev expressed hope that the training will help young journalists contribute to Bulgaria’s active participation in the European Union, as a country that not only follows, but also shapes EU policies. Training Programmes Help Young Journalists Better Understand and Report on EU Topics, Head of European Parliament Office in Bulgaria Says THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2025-10-27 12:11:53 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law
