| Velizar Penkov Enchev | |
| Birth Date: | 7 January 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Galabovo, Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria |
| Party: | Movement for Radical Change Bulgarian Spring (2015-present), Independent (1997-2005/2014-present)Patriotic Front (2014), National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria (2011-2014), Attack (2005-2011), Union of Democratic Forces (1990-1997), Bulgarian Communist Party (before 1989) |
| Profession: | Journalist, Politician |
| Nationality: | Bulgarian |
Velizar Penkov Enchev (Bulgarian: Велизар Пенков Енчев), (born 7 January 1953) in Galabovo, is a Bulgarian politician and journalist, who is a former member of the NFSB.[1] He has been a member of the National Parliament.[2] Until recently, Enchev frequently appeared as a commentator on SKAT.
Born in Galabovo, but graduating from a high school in the capital of Bulgaria, Enchev studied journalism at Sofia University and worked as a correspondent for the Bulgarian National Television in Yugoslavia between 1987 and 1993.[3] He also holds a doctorate in international law and international relations.[4]
Enchev formerly served as ambassador of Bulgaria to Croatia in the period from 1997 to 2002.[5] He has also taught university courses on Balkan issues at the South-West University.[6]