May 14, 2020
February 24, 2014
A quarter of a century ago Ukrainians and Bulgarians escaped from the clutch of Soviet dominance. But Russia's influence remained strong both in Kiev and Sofia. This is something that protesters in Kiev know well, unlike the fact that Bulgaria has been a member of the European Union for seven years already.
May 14, 2020
February 19, 2014
The bloody events in Kiev came as the most shocking wake-up call that in today's world toothless, lofty rhetoric is way off the mark. Brussels misunderstood the severity of the crisis as well as the power of Russian influence over Ukraine. Sofia just pretended to misunderstand, trying to tease neither Russia, nor EU.
May 14, 2020
February 18, 2014
The news of Kiev's carnage echoed in Bulgaria with particular strength. For months many Bulgarians have been wondering in horror what would have happened to their country if the EU entry was still only a prospect. And with good reason.
February 15, 2015
The article was originally published in the World Policy Journal, which asked a European panel of experts how Europe identity crisis is affecting their corner of the continent and what their countries need to remain viable.
December 16, 2014
Russia bared its fangs at Bulgaria after declaring South Stream dead. But the game is not over yet and the page is not closed. Especially in terms of revelations about the true story behind the grandiose project. Here are five facts, which you don't know, but should.
November 28, 2014
Slavi Binev
He is the owner of a chalga nightclub, taekwondo champion, archon, former MEP, oligarch with many mafia buddies. WikiLeaks lists his company's activities as "prostitution, narcotics, and trafficking stolen automobiles."
July 22, 2014
A file photo shows an anti-governmental protestor carrying a poster, reading “You are not yourself when you are greedy”. Photo by Dimiter Muftieff
Nothing happens quickly in Bulgaria. Except when oligarchs clinch shady deals or fall out and seek revenge.