Looking behind France’s Shameful Veto on Albania, N. Macedonia’s EU Accession Talks
The rationale for Macron's decision doesn't make sense as purely "enlargement fatique".
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Ivan Dikov is a Bulgarian journalist and author. He studied political science / international relations and history at Dartmouth College and later in Sofia, in the Eastern Balkans. He’s served for five years as the editor-in-chief of Bulgaria’s largest English-language media – Novinite.com. As a freelancer, he has collaborated with media from the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.
Bulgaria’s Center-Right Rulers Score Easy Win in Local Elections
Borisov's victory seems less categorical than four years ago but his party still remains mostly unchallenged.
Far-Right AfD Beats Merkel’s Ruling Conservatives in German State Thuringia’s Election
Thuringia has become the third (former East) German state where the far right has risen to the second spot.
350,000 Protest in Barcelona against Spain’s Jailing of Catalan Separatist Leaders
Another "direct action group" rally in the city turned violent.
French Media to Sue Google for Refusing to Pay under EU’s New Copyright Law
Media from France and the rest of the EU are accusing Google of trying to circumvent its obligation under the
Post-Brexit Britain Will Be Fine. It’ll Just Be a Downshifter: New Zealand 2.0 x 10
Losing influence inside and through the EU as a result of Brexit will amount to Britain's loss of one its
EC Paradoxically Slams Romania, Praises Bulgaria in Possibly Last Post-Accession Progress Report
Praise for Buglaria has been described as perplexing by commentators in Sofia.
AKK Stirs Controversy in Germany’s Cabinet with Syria Security Zone Idea
Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas was caught off guard by Kramp-Karrenbauer's announcement.
EU Rejection Causes Early Elections in Recently Renamed North Macedonia
Zoran Zaev's overwhelming priority since taking over in 2017 has been to secure the start of North Macedonia's EU membership
Catalonia’s President Calls for New Referendum, Independence by 2021, amid Violence in Barcelona
Torra call for a new vote comes as Spain's Prime Minister asked him to condemn the ongoing violent protests throughout
‘Killing’ Two Birds with One Nazi Salute: the Racism Outburst at the Bulgaria – England Match
Modern day acts of racism are especially perplexing and worrying given Bulgaria's own tradition of tolerance, fighting for freedom, and