A recent study by the Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) has highlighted significant political pressure on journalists in the country, marking a concerning rise in challenges to press freedom. The seventh consecutive survey, conducted in 2024, reports that Bulgarian journalists continue to face intense stress at work, with political influence over the media reaching new heights. According to Dr. Iliya Valkov, a member of the AEJ-Bulgaria Board and the study's author,