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East Sights on the West Side

LOGO_FINAL.jpgImagine that you are responsible for taking an important decision that will change the life of thousands of people.

Imagine that you are not alone in taking this decision. There are 26 fellows that should have exactly the same opinion on the topic you have to decide.

Now, imagine that you have promised something not that long ago and it is hard to take a step back.

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The Story of Coffee

an old-fashioned manual grinderSince seeing cafes full with people drinking coffee in the middle of the workday I arrived in Bulgaria, I keep suspecting that Bulgarian economy and society are very much kafence-driven. Not only here, though, coffee isn’t just a beverage or commodity. Coffee has influenced societies throughout history, and the impact on Muslims and Christians is revealingly similar.

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The Missing Link in the Eurozone Governance Debate

Buzek

To me it is apparent that the debate is triangular – among the Commission, the ECB, and the European Council, leaving one player out. The European Parliament, that is.

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‘Roma’ Seminar in Sofia

rom2.jpgThe French and Italian Ambassadors- Mr. de Poncins and Mr. Benazzo initiated a campaign about the ‘roma’ problems in Bulgaria, which ended with a final round-table in the French Institute: “Roma in Bulgaria: Integration and Migrations”

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The Existential Crisis of the Euro – Where Did We Go Wrong?

This post is also available in: Bulgarian

228303_hands_7_money_burned.jpgI am not an economist. But the warnings against the current EU approach towards the eurozone crisis come from too many places.

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Dada Cultural Bar : the new Art place in town

This post is also available in: Bulgarian

dada3.jpgDada Cultural was founded in September 2009 to encourage and promote high-quality artistic activities and cultural cooperation across different countries, borders and boundaries. Our commitment is to the whole of Europe and its neighbouring regions. The owners believe that culture engages and inspires people to transcend boundaries. The connecting power of culture is essential for creating open, inclusive and democratic societies, and is invaluable for building Europe.

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What is the role of Bulgaria for Turkey accession to the EU?:The Rebate of the Debate

P2260590.JPGWe were tempted to start this blog entry by retelling you a scene from “Pearl” ("Gumus") but we couldn’t. Why? Simply because none of us has even a clue what the plot is about or has watched a series. For better or for worse, it has turned out that this is what defines the Bulgarian public opinion on Turkey.

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