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The central building of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has been under student occupation since October 23.
In an extension of drawn out anti-government protests, which started in June, the students are demanding the resignation of the socialist-led Cabinet and the dissolution of Parliament.
The protesting students are also calling for an end to corruption in politics, new standards of integrity, educational reform, etc.
The step polarized opinions, especially among students, lecturers and administrative staff of the oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian media outlets, however, have been stunningly unanimous in their glorification of the action and in their condemnation of anti-occupation groups, labeling them as (paid) provocateurs, narrow-minded individuals, either incapable of thinking or unwilling to do so, etc.
The blockade has often been described as a quest for integrity in politics.
How can integrity thrive in a society which lacks the patience to take dissenting opinions into account? Is it just this story which has one side, or will media bias continue to be a minor concern?
Although calls for new morality among politicians look good on posters and sound pretty catchy, countering impartial media coverage may be a good place to start.
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