While reading material about the upcoming debates on the topic of the “modernization” of higher education in Bulgaria, I came across a text that can clearly illustrate the essence of the problem[1]. At the end of the cited article, there are several questions asked that I would like to pay attention to, adding a few small corrections (on my behalf in italics …
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It seems that the BSP has again not understood exactly what the plan is (or as is fashionable lately – the supporting points). The reason for this observation is given by two of the ministers in the cabinet – Justice Minister Zinaida Zlatanova and Interior Minister Tsvetelin Yovchev. The subject of their misunderstanding is the draft for a new Criminal …
More »Tax changes for the poorest - yes or no
Along with the policy of accumulating budget deficits and refusing to implement reforms, between the first and second readings of the budget law, a good idea emerged, albeit rather timidly – that at least the money of the poorest does not belong to the state. Although they will not be exempt from …
More »Private initiative in healthcare and what is stopping it
In recent weeks, a major topic of contention in American politics has been the enactment of a new health insurance system – the so-called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare). In short, under this system, the federal government obliges every American citizen to purchase health insurance, and in addition …
More »7 reasons not to go to war in Syria
1. The war in Syria has become civil, religious and other minorities are clashing – atrocities are on both sides. There is no “good cause” to defend. Innocents will die on both sides.
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A police officer who fights to protect his superiors shouldn't come as a major surprise to the attentive observer. After all, it's important who pays your bills.
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Are you reading, Madam Minister of Education?
Personally, I will remember another scandal in the "Oresharski" government with the thoughtless and inadequate actions of Minister Klisarova. With her comments, she left the impression that on Thursday she defended a project with the content of which she is absolutely unfamiliar. It is logical, under these circumstances, to raise the question: Do you read before you speak, Madam Minister?
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