Elena Yoncheva Bio: Age, Net Worth, Husband, EU Parliament, Documentaries, Party

Elena Yoncheva Bio: Age, Net Worth, Husband, EU Parliament, Documentaries, Party

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Elena Nikolova Yoncheva also known as Elena Yoncheva, a distinguished Bulgarian journalist, war correspondent, documentary filmmaker, and politician, has reported from global conflict zones for decades and served as a Member of the European Parliament since 2019, initially with the Bulgarian Socialist Party and later affiliated with the Movement for Rights and Freedoms.

Profile

  • Full Name: Elena Nikolova Yoncheva
  • Stage Name: Elena Yoncheva
  • Born: May 27, 1964
  • Age: 61 years old
  • Birthplace: Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Nationality: Bulgarian
  • Occupation: Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker, Politician
  • Height: Unknown
  • Religion: Orthodox Christianity
  • Ethnicity: Mixed Bulgarian-Russian
  • Parents: Nikola Yonchev and Larisa Yoncheva
  • Siblings: Unknown
  • Spouse: Single
  • Children: None
  • Relationship: Single
  • Net Worth: $500,000 to $2,000,000

Early Life And Education

Elena Yoncheva was born on May 27, 1964, in Sofia, Bulgaria, during the socialist era. She was raised by her parents, Nikola Yonchev, a Bulgarian, and Larisa Yoncheva, a Russian, in a culturally diverse family environment.

Details about siblings remain private. Of mixed Bulgarian-Russian ethnicity and Orthodox Christian faith, she pursued higher education in Moscow, where she met future connections that influenced her personal and professional path.

Career

Yoncheva built her reputation as a freelance journalist and former Bulgarian National Television correspondent, reporting from hotspots including Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya, Kosovo, and Somalia.

She authored over 40 documentaries on international conflicts, migration, and social issues. Transitioning to politics, she was elected to the European Parliament in 2019, focusing on industry, research, energy, and foreign delegations.

Social Media

  • Facebook: Elena Yoncheva

Personal Life

Elena Yoncheva, whose height remains undisclosed, was in a long-term relationship with former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev from 1994 to 2009, which began during their student years in Moscow. She has no children and keeps her current personal life private, residing in Bulgaria while dedicating herself to journalism and political duties.

Net Worth

Elena Yoncheva‘s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $2 million, derived from her extensive journalism career, documentary production, and salary as a Member of the European Parliament.


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