Bulgaria’s protests and the hunting of Hippoland
Let us begin with two notes from history. In May 1971, Richard M Nixon was holding forth on the topic
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Perspectives
weekly Editorial, blogs, opinion from TSG team and readers, Bill Drysdale on ‘My Bulgaria’; Analysis – from team, VOA, NENN; full texts of significant statements, speeches and media statements by Government and non-government organisations.
Bulgaria’s nationalists see chance to exploit Hagia Sophia issue
For Bulgaria’s government, reconversion of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque is a matter of “deep regret”, while for
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In Bulgaria, of a trap, police and publicans
These past few months have been a rather demanding time for Bulgaria’s police, just as these months have been –
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Those who honour Levski – and those who dishonour him
July 18 marks the 183rd anniversary of the birth of Bulgaria’s national hero Vassil Levski, a man who belongs to
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What turns lie ahead in Bulgaria’s political crisis?
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov has pledged, after meeting his government coalition partners, that his Cabinet will serve out its
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Bulgaria: Making a fuel of oneself
This past Sunday afternoon found me on a beach on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea coast, seeking swift respite from
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Indignation draws thousands to the streets of Bulgaria’s capital in rule-of-law protest
Everyone had a reason to be there, this balmy July evening of protest in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia. To a
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Will Bulgaria have to choose between a summer and winter holiday season?
As of July 10, a number of restrictive measures against the spread of coronavirus in Bulgaria return – closing of
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Business as usual: Croatia’s denial of Ustaša crimes
On June 26, The Independent published an op-ed written by Professor Menachem Rosensaft, general counsel of the World Jewish Congress,
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