Keeping it rational, hammering the system and breaking barriers
Welcome to The Barricade, where critical voices from Eastern Europe and beyond come together to challenge the status quo!
Our platform features in-depth analysis and commentaries crafted by journalists and activists from across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. We bring you a unique perspective on global events, rooted in the rich and often overlooked context of the former Eastern Bloc.
At The Barricade, we delve into historical and ideological issues, producing a diverse range of content including audio and video podcasts, as well as written articles. Our mission is to amplify the unheard voices of our region and offer thought-provoking insights to the global community.
In an era where reason is overshadowed by emotional disbalance, we stand as one of the few remaining centers of political analysis that champion classical socialist views and rational discourse. We are dedicated to promoting concrete agendas for universal solutions while upholding the intellectual traditions of the Age of Enlightenment. Join us as we strive to bring clarity and depth to the world's most pressing issues.
About us
Founded in 2019, The Barricade began when a group of journalists from the Bulgarian media outlet Барикада decided to translate their articles into Romanian and English. What started with translations from Bulgarian quickly grew into thriving Romanian and English websites, each developing its own unique path and attracting a diverse audience of readers and contributors.
The heart of The Barricade is a small publishing house based in Sofia, Bulgaria, which launched the original Bulgarian outlet in 2015. Just four years later, the Romanian and English branches were born, initially featuring translations but soon expanding with original content that gained significant traction.
Our journey has not been without challenges. The global pandemic severely impacted our operations, causing financial strain and forcing us to drastically scale back our content creation and journalistic efforts. Despite these setbacks, we are slowly regaining momentum, committed to restoring and growing our platform.
We primarily focus on Eastern Europe, offering insights into the region's current affairs, historical contexts, and ideological debates. Our content spans audio and video podcasts, as well as written articles. We provide a unique Eastern European perspective, covering Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, and extending our commentary to global events with a regional lens.
The Barricade stands as one of the few remaining bastions of classical socialist views, emphasizing rational analysis in an era dominated by emotional discourse. We champion the intellectual traditions of the Age of Enlightenment, promoting concrete agendas for universal solutions.
Our mission includes resisting Western imperialist and neo-colonial attitudes. We push back against the demonization and humiliation of our region by Western media, offering an alternative narrative that highlights the complexities and nuances often overlooked.
Join us at The Barricade to explore critical perspectives, challenge the mainstream, and engage with thought-provoking content from a region rich in history and diverse in viewpoints.
Contact and additional information
BARICADA Publishing House Ltd., based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is the publisher of The Barricade. You can contact us at b.stanislavski@nonstopmedia.eu or +359899881375. All copyrights to all publications appearing on The Barricade, Baricada România, and Барикада are held by the aforementioned company.
