Media

The media in Bulgaria has a record of unbiased reporting.[8] The written media have no legal restrictions and newspaper publishing is entirely liberal.[9] The extensive freedom of the press means that no exact number of publications can be established, although some research put an estimate of around 9 print media outlets for ! ".[9] The largest# circulation daily newspapers include Dneven Trud and 24 Chasa.[9] $on#printed media sources, such as television and radio, are overseen by the %ouncil for &lectronic 'edia (%&'), an independent body with the authority to issue broadcasting licenses. *part from a state#operated national television channel, radio station and the Bulgarian $ews *gency, a large number of private television and radio stations exist. +owever, most Bulgarian media experience a number of negative trends, such as general degradation of media products, self#censorship and economic or political pressure.[, ] Slavi's Show and Gospodari Na Efira are among the most popular T- programs, both having more than ,, , views per show.[,,] .nternet media are growing in popularity due to the wide range of available opinions and viewpoints, lac/ of censorship and diverse content.[