Is it normal to wait for solutions in favor of only a handful of protesters, until the investor is completely wiped out? Hardly anyone would dispute that Sofia is a city that is constantly developing. Positive changes are a fact visible to everyone. Sofia is also the city with perhaps the most active residents. Unfortunately …
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The fight against terrorism in Bulgaria – a fight against terror or a fight against the state?
Author: Stefcho Stanev Freedom or security? Unfortunately, in recent years we have witnessed many brutal terrorist attacks in Europe. What happened in Stockholm is another reason to look at how Europe, and Bulgaria in particular, are trying to counter terrorism. The eternal …
More »Yavor Ganchev and Stoyan Panchev on school without a state, educational reform and prisons
Regulation of media freedom - was Slavi really censored?
In recent days, controversy has raged over whether the removal of the recorded episode of "Slavi's Show" for March 27, 2017 from the air was a manifestation of censorship or a contractually justified action by bTV Media Group. The topic has once again divided the public space into defenders of Slavi and his opponents, with almost no one from …
More »Ventsi Mitsov and Stoyan Panchev on the underground, politics and rural opera
An open letter to right-wing voters
On this day of reflection, I address this letter to you, the right-wing voters. Those of you who share the principles of the right, such as more freedom and responsibility for citizens and less interference and control from the state. And even more specifically, those of you who once again convinced me to vote, even though there is no …
More »Why I won't vote in these elections either
As elections approach and the state-funded (by us taxpayers) parties' appearances fill the airwaves and pages of the media, rationally ignorant voters wake up from their slumber and begin to look for their option at the ballot box. A little earlier, people like me and my colleagues in BLO and EKIP, as well as others in …
More »Elections 2017: Evaluation of party programs
In connection with the upcoming parliamentary elections, EKIP decided to evaluate the election party programs of some of the more important players. We chose the traditional major parties along with most of the smaller parties, which according to sociological surveys have a chance of overcoming the 1% barrier that entitles them to state subsidies. In view of the profile …
More »What do the parties promise in healthcare?
Healthcare is a cornerstone in the election promises of political parties in Bulgaria. It is one of the most speculated topics when it comes to reforms, development and improvement of the current situation. It is no coincidence that the post of Minister of Health can be compared to an electric chair. …
More »Monthly Macroeconomic Monitor: Consumption growth significantly outpaces the EU average
Highlights: Retail trade data indicate that consumption growth is accelerating, likely driven by higher levels of household lending Industrial production and turnover fell year-on-year in January, but mainly due to a base effect Consumer price inflation continues to accelerate, but lags slightly behind …
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