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"Today there is much talk about the growing inequality over the last 30 years. But what is more alarming in my opinion is the decline in social mobility. Today, in Western Europe societies, a child from a poor family is much less likely to become part of the middle class than 30 years ago. This is one of the reasons why young people do not just look for jobs and higher incomes, but also social recognition outside their home countries."
Ivan Krastev, a prominent Bulgarian political scientist and Chairman of Board of the Centre for Liberal Strategies, in an interview for Kapital Daily
The United States is expanding shipments of liquefied natural gas to Southeast Europe and Ukraine via Greece, according to remarks by the US Ambassador to Athens, Kimberly Guilfoyle
Job vacancy levels across Europe showed limited movement at the end of 2025, with Bulgaria remaining among the countries with the lowest rates, according to Eurostat data.
US President Donald Trump has voiced frustration over what he sees as insufficient backing from allies in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route now under threat amid the conflict with Iran
Natural gas prices across Europe fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping 16% to around €47 per megawatt-hour after spiking to a three-year high above €69/MWh the previous day.
Natural gas prices in Europe climbed sharply, rising 8% in early trading today following warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Moscow could halt deliveries to the continent.
Nobody asked Europe whether it wanted this war. The US and Israel acted alone on February 28th, and the continent woke up to a crisis it had no hand in starting but now has no choice but to navigate.
“We have obliterated every military target on Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island… and if Iran interferes with free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, I will reconsider the decision to spare its oil infrastructure.
“The conflict in Iran must stop before the whole region is dragged in"
“If the international community does not hold the United States and Israel accountable, the global order will be shaken”
“Bulgaria’s economy is developing well despite the political crisis, and the country is already benefiting from the introduction of the euro.
“I am not and will not be a traitor to the party that I created.
"I sent the ministers to him, but they can't stand next to a person who has already become a party leader.
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