SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2013
Protests over the last three months in Bulgaria have included several self-immolations meant to draw attention to corruption among political elites with ties to organized crime. But few expect Sunday's parliamentary elections to change much. By Jan Puhl more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 17, 2013
Injured on the job, a Bulgarian migrant worker desperately needs surgery, but his official status as an independent contractor has allowed the companies involved to shirk responsibility. His case exposes a troubling gray area in Germany's labor market. By Matthias Bartsch and Özlem Gezer more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 22, 2013
A 40-year-old Bulgarian set himself on fire to protest poverty and corruption in his country on Friday, becoming the sixth self-immolation in the EU country in less than a month. more... [ Forum ]
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- February 28, 2013
With frigid temperatures outside, German homeless and emergency shelters are usually full this time of year. But a rising number of homeless people, many from other EU states, are exceeding their capacities and triggering competition for limited cots and resources. By Fidelius Schmid and Andreas Ulrich more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 21, 2013
British, French and German politicians are all sounding the alarm. In 2014, Romanian and Bulgarian citizens will be given free movement within Europe's labor market. They are concerned about a wave of immigration, yet most of those who want to head west likely already have. By Stefan Simons and Carsten Volkery more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 20, 2013
Europe's debt crisis claimed its latest victim on Wednesday when the Bulgarian government stepped down after days of violent nationwide protests against austerity measures, high energy costs and corruption. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 19, 2013
With the tide of Bulgarians and Romanians flooding Germany showing no signs of abating, officials in Berlin have called on the two countries to stem the exodus by boosting efforts to integrate Roma into their own societies. Poverty migration, they argue, must be combatted at the source. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 04, 2013
Immigration to Germany from southeastern Europe has dramatically increased in recent years and the country's municipalities are struggling to absorb the influx. Now, German cities are taking a close look at the problem and may ask for help from Berlin or even the European Union. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 19, 2012
The attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria is a nightmare for Israeli security officials. For months, terrorists have been trying to strike at Israeli targets abroad -- and have now finally succeeded. It is thought to be part of the country's shadowy war with Iran and Hezbollah. By Ulrike Putz in Beirut more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 19, 2012
Seven people, mainly Israeli tourists, died on Wednesday in an explosion on a bus at the airport of a Bulgarian resort town. Authorities there believe it was likely a suicide attack, while Israel has blamed Iran outright. The suspected bomber's identity has yet to be determined. more...
