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Michael Ignatieff: The History That Got Us Here
The Canadian historian, politician and author reflects on the Russian war against Ukraine, why it happened - and where it might bring us
Is the coalition going to survive? Six obstacles ahead
The four-party coalition wants to bury the rising number of contentious topics confronting it - but this can only work for a while
The day in 3 news: Tensions as PM announces Skopje visit, No compulsory vaccination planned: Petkov, Finance minister rejects the possible closure of Maritza East 2
Friday in news: Attitudes harden in Bulgaria, N. Macedonia as Kiril Petkov announces 18 January Skopje visit, No compulsory vaccination as long as I am Prime Minister, Petkov says. There is no commitment to close Maritza East 2, but to cut emissions: Assen Vassilev. More:
The year in politics - and what to expect in 2022
Bulgaria underwent its most turbulent year in the new century - and more upheavals seem sure to come next year
The week: New cabinet gets 1 day’s tolerance; what to do with the Prosecutor-General; go ski!
K insights 17/12: How not to run a parliament, and why "Yes, Minister" is a must-see
18 steps to government: What did the parties decide after a week of negotiations?
Cabinet talks led by election winner We Continue the Change run smoother than the previous two attempts, but difficult steps still have to be taken
The week: The cynicism of demographic mourners, final week of parliamentary dramas and GDP records
Politicians play deaf and blind on stagnant vaccinations, but mourn demographic collapse, pensions, GDP go up - and so could concession fees
Better late than never: Bulgaria gets a Covid response plan
How would the state manage another surge in infections and what did it botch in the past year-and-a half
Elections 2021, volume 2: Trifonov finally proposes a cabinet (and a Bulgarian-N.Macedonian Space Mission)
With GERB and There is such a people running neck and neck, the showman nominates Simeon II acolyte Nickolay Vassilev for Prime Minister and spurns coalition
Elections come round again: GERB's opponents have the momentum
This summer’s elections come amidst a flurry of domestic revelations and international sanctions, but will likely reproduce the spring’s fractured parliament - the big question is if the scales may tip further towards change
The outgoing government shuts down the National COVID unit
Why does it matter and what does it mean for the pandemic response in Bulgaria?
The rise of the showman
Who is Slavi Trifonov, the new kingmaker in Bulgarian politics, and what does his rise portend?
After the elections: Final results, mandates and scenarios
Forming a majority in the new parliament will be a Sisyphean task and the role of the President could be crucial in coming months
Setting the scene for 2021: what to expect in the political field
Socialist opposition tries to sharpen its teeth, but the surge of smaller parties is promising a fractured parliament
Economic Disparity Between Regions in Bulgaria Remains High
A business revival is visible everywhere, but stronger regions pull ahead, while the weaker ones still lag behind