Author: Rositsa Garcheva There is only one day left until the first round of the presidential elections in France. On April 23, 47 million voters will give their preference to one of the 11 candidates, because in French politics the maxim applies: “In the first round – you elect, in the second – you eliminate”. That is, all eleven have their own greater …
More »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 »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 »Four questions in the inequality debate
A change in presidency will not reduce the amount of time and energy some people will spend debating the issue of growing inequality between rich and poor. In fact, I expect to see such debates become more frequent and more intense. I have written many articles and given many speeches on the issues, …
More »After the primaries – expectations for the troubled future of the French left
Rositsa Garcheva Sunday 29.01.2017 the "official" French left organized the final phase of the vote for the nomination of its presidential candidate. Approximately two million citizens participated. The result: a victory with 58.8% for the representative of the left spectrum of the coalition "Beautiful People's Alliance" Benoit Ammon against a little more than 41% for his opponent - the former Prime Minister ...
More »Harm reduction: How to protect ourselves from the harm of amphetamines?
This series aims to provide advice to users on how to avoid unwanted harmful consequences from taking various substances. The authors are not responsible for the independent and autonomous decisions of third parties, as well as for their use and abuse of substances. The article cannot be considered as incitement …
More »Venezuela has made it impossible to grow businesses (and illegal to close them)
Rachel Cunliffe Businesses in Venezuela have a problem. In fact, almost everyone in Venezuela has multiple problems. Starvation, for example. Shortages of basic goods. Understaffed, understaffed hospitals and a lack of medicine. A corrupt and increasingly militarized government determined to protect the current president, Nicolas Maduro, at all costs. But businesses, especially factories, are …
More »Criticism of veganism from an insider
When I decided to change my eating habits in late fall 2014, I was worried about how my family, friends, and loved ones would react. I was afraid of the amount of arguments I would have to have to defend my conscious choice not to eat meat. What I expected happened, but …
More »How important are teachers?
Yavor Ganchev A talented, dedicated and qualified teacher is a great tool for achieving quality, effective and adequate education. However, a good tool is not, in itself, a sufficient condition for a good result. The quality of education is measured by the satisfaction of the learner. And satisfaction comes from achieving one's own, not someone else's...
More »The illegal law
Vasil Haralampiev* On April 14, 2016, I attended the meeting of the Health Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria. The agenda was entirely dedicated to the draft amendments to the Law on the Control of Narcotic Drugs and Percussives, which were to be voted on in the second reading in the committee. Sitting next to me was Kaloyan Yankov, a 50-year-old patient …
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