For the first time in the history of the prestigious Emmy Awards, the Bulgarian media was nominated in the News and Current Affairs category. The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognized the story of investigative journalist NOVA Marijeta Nikolaeva and cameraman Tasi Asenov about the biggest Bulgarian refugee tragedy, which happened near Lokorski. Proof of NOVA's success are the other nominations in this category from the BBC, Sky News, Channel 4, Al Jazeera, Globo News and UVDA, which come from five more countries - the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, Israel and Qatar.
Last year on January 17, 18 migrants - children and men - were found dead near Lokorski, they suffocated in specially built hiding places while trying to cross illegally. The vehicle was covered and under pressure like a metal coffin - without oxygen and light. Seven agonizing hours. Some survived by chance, since after a technical failure on the truck, the driver left the vehicle and ran away. Survivors who were between life and death, with their last efforts crawled and asked for help. Six survivors stood exclusively in front of journalist Marijeta Nikolaeva and camera Tasija Asenov and told a heartbreaking story about the horror of the deadly journey, about migrant trafficking and feeling helpless while watching your friends die in your arms. All of them flee Afghanistan in search of a normal life. They say the truck has passed four police checks since crossing the border with Sofia. Because of the tragic incident, six Bulgarians were arrested, who organized illegal transport and took substantial sums for it. Among them is a former border policeman.
"The nomination for the International Emmy Award is an exceptional achievement for NOVA and Bulgaria. It is a great honor for us that NOVA is the first Bulgarian media to be recognized in this category by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the face of such serious competition. Congratulations to Marijeta and Tasija. Their precise journalistic work ranks them among the most experienced journalists from around the world. This recognition is even more precious because it comes in the year in which NOVA celebrates its 30th anniversary and confirms the result of our dedication to providing quality television journalism", said Dirk Gerkens, CEO of Nova Broadcasting Group.
"In a world shaken by increasing turmoil and conflict, the importance of reliable journalism is more important than ever," said Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. and their lives, in order to bring important human and political issues into the spotlight."
In addition to the Lokorski tragedy, nominated for the International Emmy Award in the News and Current Affairs category, there are also stories about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the payment scheme in the City Council of Rio de Janeiro, the investigation of the massacre on October 7, in which the terrorists More than 1.200 people were killed by Hamas in Israel, a secret report on a secret hospital during Myanmar's civil war, a deadly loan application scam in India and the story of two relatives held captive by Hamas.
The international winners of the News & Current Affairs Emmy Awards will be honored along with their American counterparts during a formal ceremony in New York on September 25 this year.
About NOVA (Bulgaria)
NOVA is the leading polythematic TV channel in Bulgaria, which is distinguished by its innovative programs and the introduction of many international TV formats in the country. Support for Bulgarian films and series has become a trademark of this media. NOVA offers high-quality current affairs programming, and its news is among the leading sources of information, according to the annual reports of the Reuters Institute for Journalism Studies. Behind the message "Trust experience" are established journalists with a mission to report objectively. The media house has agreements on cooperation with the American Agency for Global Media, CNN and DW. NOVA is in the portfolio of one of the largest multi-platform and technological companies in Bulgaria - Nova Broadcasting Group, a part of United Media, a member of the leading telecommunications and media operator in Southeast Europe, United Group.
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