Liberta.bg is a digital media outlet publishing landmark interviews, studies, analysis, features, commentary, and an overview of economic, political, and cultural events in Pomorie, Bulgaria, and the world. In addition, Liberta.bg reports on corruption in the Burgas region.
The Bulgarian investigative journalist Stoyan Tonchev is the editor-in-chief. Among the editors are also journalists Svetla Asenova and Tanya Anastasova.
The website garnered nationwide attention following a physical attack on the founder, Stoyan Tonchev. Representatives of the local organised crime assaulted Tonchev following the publication of an investigation on corruption. The incident affected his family's privacy and put the whole team and their families at risk. The journalist informed the International Press Institute and Council of Europe about the case, which was part of international reports on the media-freedom in Bulgaria. The case was investigated by the Police Authorities in Pomorie.
Stoyan Tonchev's articles from Liberta.bg are also published in Fakti.bg and Bivol.bg, as he serves as a local contributor and correspondent for other media outlets.
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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