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‘German businesses want to invest even more’

In front | INTERVIEW
More and more German companies are investing in Bulgaria (Photo: EPA photo/ Robert Ghemen)

Corruption stops German businesses settling in Bulgaria. But Mitko Vassilev of Sofia's German-Bulgarian Industry and Trade Council is optimistic

by Stephan Ozsváth // 23/02/07

FOCUS
Visual delights: Chalga star Emilia shows it's not just about the sound (Photo: Gergana Ivanova)

Chalga folkpop: 'forget yourself in our rhythm'

Arabian disco, gypsy rock and house music boom from buses, taxis and radios throughout Bulgaria. But the knives are out

by Srebrina Bognar // 09/02/07

REPORT
The closed entrance of a 'gated community' in Sofia, Bulgaria (Photo: Jutta Sommerbauer)

Fortress Bulgaria: gated communities

Wealthy families in Bulgaria are using gated communities to protect themselves from the poor majority

by Jutta Sommerbauer // 16/01/07

Berlin (A.Metz)

War on huts, peace to the palaces!

Before long, demolition work will begin on the ‘Palace of the Republic’ in Berlin, a relic from GDR days. In other ex-socialist states there are similar buildings, and every one has its own story.

by Wolf Oschlies // 03/02/06

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