Diplomats are working overtime in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the rest of us are working overtime just refreshing the news feed
Smiles | March 14, 2026, Saturday // 12:34
Gratitude
Smiles | March 11, 2016, Friday // 08:33
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The two men stood on the lonely lighthouse. Through the fog they could see a small boat making its way toward them, with a lonely occupant.
Suddenly a squall lifted the craft and tossed the man into the water. They sprang into action. Hurriedly they launched their own craft and fought their way through perilous and treacherous waters to reach the man. At last they got him aboard.
"It's a good thing you rescued me," the dripping man said gratefully. "I was coming out to see you about your income tax."
Ex-President Radev said he wants to restore trust in politics
right after resigning, starting a party, and jumping into the early Parliamentary elections.
Smiles | January 27, 2026, Tuesday // 11:41
Bulgaria is holding its seventh consecutive parliamentary elections this spring
… at this rate, politicians will need frequent flyer miles just to get to the ballot box.
Smiles | January 27, 2026, Tuesday // 11:38
“Unity makes strength,” Bulgaria's PM told the world
Strong words - though unity in Bulgarian politics usually lasts about as long as a yogurt in the sun.
Smiles | September 27, 2025, Saturday // 11:07
The ECB says inflation is down to 2%, but people don’t feel richer
That’s because no one checks CPI when standing in the dairy aisle
Smiles | September 27, 2025, Saturday // 11:06
