Maria Tsyntsarova is an investigative journalist and reporter in the editorial office of bTV Novinite. She graduated in journalism from Sofia University, as well as a master's degree in management from New Bulgarian University. She became part of the bTV team in 2013 and is among the brightest investigative journalists in Bulgaria. Her reporter's findings include revelations about DPS vote-buying schemes, Delyan Peevski's property situation, investigations into people from the underworld, illegal drilling on a section of Struma highway and others.She has won numerous awards, including an award from the Radostina Konstina Foundation. Stantinova” (2013), distinction from the “Valya Krushkina” fund (2014), the NBU “Journalist of the Year” award (2014), the award for TV journalism “Sveti Vlas” (2020), the recognition by the SBJ for the best “Young Journalist” (2020), as well as the award “Journalist of the Year” of BHK (2020). In the difficult year for the whole world 2020, the bTV Novinite team also chose Maria Tsyncarova as the “Reporter of the Year” in its traditional annual competition.A few days before that, viewers saw another proof that Maria is an uncompromising investigative journalist - a huge public response was caused by her investigation for the platform “Hell” Karma”. In addition, she is also the author of the series “180 degrees” in the program “120 minutes”, and also proved herself as a strong presenter of current programs on the air of bTV.
Maria's path in journalism began as an intern. For her, this is probably the longest, but the most meaningful route to professional realization. With her story of her difficulties and the chances she has received, she wants to be useful to anyone who is yet to make decisions about their future. Looking back in time helps her to draw conclusions about how everyone could make better use of time in internship programs, what role values and morals play, and what pitfalls any inexperienced journalist can fall into. A story about real people and events awaits you, in which Maria will try to give an answer to the questions that concern you.
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