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BALKAN BLOG: Bulgaria’s hidden mental health crisis
February 17, 2021
The authorities have ignored a spike in depression and anxiety among Bulgarian children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BALKAN BLOG: No “Navalnying” in the Balkans is the uncompromising message from Russia
February 11, 2021
Moscow delivered a stern rebuke over Bulgaria's PM's criticism of opposition politician Navalny's arrest, and has taken a tough tone on several issues in the Western Balkans in recent days.
BALKAN BLOG: Only better waste management can clean rivers of trash
January 26, 2021
Huge islands of waste floating down rivers are a common problem in Southeast Europe.
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BALKAN BLOG: Superstition and resentment surround vaccination plans
January 24, 2021
Vaccine rollouts are yet to start in four Western Balkan countries and it will be a challenge to overcome widespread belief in conspiracy theories and persuade people to get vaccinated.
BALKAN BLOG: The controversial recipe for building up Albania
January 13, 2021
The debate over PPP projects launched after unsolicited bids from interested parties has erupted again.