Seasoned journalist, diplomat, and media entrepreneur with over four decades of experience in international affairs, EU policy, and journalism. Founder of EUalive.net, a pan-European cooperative media startup, and Euractiv.bg, the Bulgarian franchise of Euractiv.com. Co-founder of the Balkan Free Media Initiative, advocating for media freedom in Southeastern Europe. Former senior editor at Euractiv.com and diplomat with the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with expertise in EU integration, Western Balkans, and energy security. Co-founder of Balkan Free Media Initiative. Fluent in multiple languages and recognised with awards for contributions to European integration and journalism.