Concerns have grown in Bulgaria among those who support closer ties with Europe, especially after the new government led by President Roumen Radev. This government has faced criticism for its pro-Russian stance and for promoting a more nationalistic vision within the European Union. Recently, these concerns have intensified as the government is accused of trying to suppress dissenting voices in public broadcasting. A significant development has been the suspension of two popular programs hosted by Georgi Angelov, a well-known journalist and scholar, on BNT, Bulgaria's national television station. Both shows were halted indefinitely, as reported by Mediapool, an independent media outlet, on September 10. In response, a demonstration was organized in support of Angelov, and a group of writers, translators, and academics published an open letter condemning the decision by BNT management. They described the move as an attempt to "recommunize" the country, suggesting a shift back toward communist ideals and a distancing from European values. The liberal opposition has expressed its concern and plans to reach out to European institutions and file a formal complaint with the Electronic Media Council (SEM) to investigate the decision. According to BNT, Angelov remains part of the editorial team but is now expected to propose alternative program formats. Meanwhile, the news site Off News has raised concerns about the future of another popular geopolitical program, "The World and Us," hosted by journalists Evgenia Atanassova and Ioanna Levieva-Sawyer. The program has disappeared from the new schedule, sparking further questions about the direction of public broadcasting. Earlier in August, the public radio station BNR became the center of controversy when Ivo Hristov, a vice premier responsible for culture and the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, criticized the station's "journalistic standards." Hristov, a former journalist with experience in France, accused BNR of taking a "propagandistic" stance by supporting Ukraine during the Russian invasion. His remarks sparked a wave of criticism from media professionals and the public, highlighting ongoing tensions between political figures and independent media in Bulgaria.