Albena Shkodrova
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The younger generation seems more susceptible to nationalism than those who grew up under Socialism.
Under pressure from Brussels, BSP approves controversial new legislation - but now appears to have serious doubts about the move.
New leaders make it clear they will not tamely follow their predecessors’ policies on either Iraq or Europe.
Accused of infecting hundreds of children with HIV, the nurses languish on Libyan death row as their fate is discussed at home.
Are Bulgarian policies towards Macedonians an indication that old territorial claims persist, or just friendly intentions?
Two neighbouring states - long divided by walls of prejudice and ignorance - are finally discovering they have more in common than they once thought.
Massive building in seaside resorts threatens ultimately to undermine foundations of tourism industry.
Ataka's extremist programme sounds barely credible, but it has already become parliament's fourth largest party.
Sofia's promise to decommission its ageing reactors is meeting growing resistance at home.
Brussels worried by slow pace of reform of judiciary and high level of corruption.