Everyone agreed: the path should lead toward Europe, even if in the weeks before the entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the EU, some Euro-sceptical tones could be detected in those countries. » more
A bridge over the Danube links the neighbours of Romania and Bulgaria, yet the two countries seem to have little in common. Why do the two nations lead a separate existence? » more
Politically, economically, and culturally, Romania and Bulgaria are unquestionably European. Yet the two nations continue to encounter stumbling blocks to their EU accession. » more
Zakuska, tutmanik or hot dog? Most western Europeans know little about Bulgarian lifestyle and culture. A glance at the country at Europe's south-eastern edge. » more
Bulgaria's political culture can best be captured via the metaphor of the province, according to the author. A country caught between admiration for Europe and anti-European sentiment. » more
Images of Bulgaria: photographs from the new member state at the south-east of the EU, which remains largely unknown territory to western Europeans. » more
Here are some useful links on the topic: institutions, organisations, information sources and press aricles on the topic of the EU-accession of Bulgaria and Romania. » more
In January 2007, Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU, which encompasses now 27 countries. The accession was controversial, because neither candidate has fulfilled all criteria for acceptance. » more
Territorial integrity or peoples' right of self-determination? Russia's recognition of the secessionist Georgian provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia has fueled new discussion of old geo-political conflicts across Europe. In particular the division of Cyprus into Greek-Cypriot and Turkish republics could be affected by the conflict.
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