Стојко Стојков

Stojko Ivanov Stojkov is a Bulgarian-born historian of Macedonian heritage and political activist. He is an Associate Professor at Goce Delčev University in Štip, Macedonia, specializing in medieval history, Byzantine studies, and questions of ethnic identity.

Born in Sandanski (Pirin Macedonia, Bulgaria), Stojkov studied at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, where he earned his master’s and doctorate. His academic work examines medieval Slavic history and the self-identification of Macedonians in Bulgaria.

Beyond academia, Stojkov is co-president of the United Macedonian Organization “Ilinden–Pirin,” a party advocating for Macedonian minority rights in Bulgaria. He has been active in promoting recognition of this minority, frequently criticizing Bulgaria’s official stance and supporting European Court of Human Rights rulings in favor of Macedonian political representation.