European Parliament and Bulgarian News Agency Empower Young Journalists to Shape EU Narrative

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Ten young Bulgarian journalists took part in a three-day training program, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in partnership with the European Parliament. The program aimed to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate European issues to their audience. The training covered topics such as the work of European institutions, disinformation campaigns, and the role of the media. The European Parliament's Office in Bulgaria Head, Teodor Stoychev, emphasized the importance of understanding the European Union's decision-making process and the potential for Bulgarian media to influence it.

Key Takeaways:

  • The training program was organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in partnership with the European Parliament's Office in Bulgaria to equip young journalists with the knowledge and skills to communicate European issues effectively.
  • Ten young Bulgarian journalists participated in the three-day training program, which covered topics such as the work of European institutions, disinformation campaigns, and the role of the media.
  • Participants took part in practical exercises aimed at learning how to communicate European issues in an accessible way.
  • European Parliament's Office in Bulgaria Head, Teodor Stoychev, stressed the importance of understanding the European Union's decision-making process and the potential for Bulgarian media to influence it.
  • Stoychev acknowledged that Bulgaria is a medium-sized country in the EU, both in terms of population and territory, and encouraged the journalists to recognize their country's place and aim higher.
  • Stoychev thanked the participating journalists and the BTA team for their collaboration and expressed his hope to continue supporting each other in the future.

Statistics:

  • Ten young Bulgarian journalists participated in the training program.
  • The program was organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in partnership with the European Parliament's Office in Bulgaria.
  • The training program lasted for three days.

Sources:

*(European Parliament's Office in Bulgaria, no date), "Certificates Awarded to Young Journalists" (Source: BTA).