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Drive For Balkan Extradition Deal Nears End
Serbia’s initiative to establish a pan-Balkan extradition treaty may see lift-off next year - but Kosovo’s exclusion from the scheme looks like another politically driven error.
Macedonian Wartime Love Story Angers Bulgarians
A movie set against the background of the deportation and destruction of the Jewish community in Macedonia is causing controversy in neighbouring Bulgaria even before it’s been released.
Net Closing In On Fugitive Balkan Criminals
Just one year ago no Balkan country extradited their own nationals, allowing criminals with multiple passports to hide out in neighbouring countries. But as states are now signing extradition treaties, lawbreakers will find they have fewer safe havens.
Bulgarian Asylum System Pushes Migrants West
Bulgaria fails to integrate its refugees and routinely locks up asylum seekers, despite EU and national laws banning the use of detention centres, forcing even those who might otherwise stay to try their luck in western Europe.
Presidential Win Poses Test For Bulgaria’s Reforming Zeal
After the recent presidential and mayoral elections, Bulgaria’s GERB party now holds all the levers in its hands – but will this translate into reforms?
Plevneliev Builds his Way to Bulgaria’s Presidency
Former construction boss Rosen Plevneliev looks certain to win the presidential election for the centre-right GERB party. The big question is whether he will be his own man once he is in office.
Bulgaria’s Borisov Faces Mounting Pressure
Rising criticism from Brussels and at home is forcing Bulgaria’s centre-right government and its pugnacious leader onto the defensive.
EU Commissioner: Roma Exclusion ‘Getting Worse’
Living conditions for Europe’s Roma are worsening and all European states, including western ones, are responsible for changing that, says László Andor, the EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion.
Little to Celebrate Halfway through Europe’s ‘Roma Decade’
Despite high expectations, the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015 initiative is yet to make its mark and significantly improve the lot of Roma communities, say activists and campaigners.
An Orthodox Shot of the Balkans
As Europe gets ever more secular, films about religion, ironically, seem to be gaining popularity. The latest offering from Serbia, about the Orthodox Church in neighbouring Bulgaria, is a welcome addition.
Bulgaria Gays Bank on Biggest Pride Parade
Society may be hostile and money short, but with even elderly grandmothers sewing banners for this Saturday’s march, Sofia gays and lesbians believe time is on their side.
Bulgaria Dreams of Becoming China’s Door to Europe
Sofia hopes to market itself as a portal to the EU for Chinese companies – but with Beijing's investment fairly modest so far, it has a way to go.
Bulgarian Nationalists Risk Political Isolation
Bulgaria's far-right nationalist party, Ataka, faces political isolation as members and allies distance themselves after party supporters clashed with Muslims at a mosque in downtown Sofia.
Construction Halt Leaves Belene’s Fate in Balance
Temporary work stoppage on controversial nuclear plant, pending review of costs, is unlikely to be end of the story, given the country’s hunger for new energy sources.
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‘Roma Decade’ Passes Bulgarian Roma By
As increasing numbers of Bulgarians voice resentment over government spending on Roma integration projects, including the European Roma Decade initiative, most Roma remain trapped in a cycle of poor education, unemployment and poverty.
