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A Community of German Anti-Vaxxers on the Black Sea Coast - Hristo Rusev / DER SPIEGEL

A Community of German Anti-Vaxxers on the Black Sea Coast - Hristo Rusev / DER SPIEGEL

Escaping Corona A Community of German Anti-Vaxxers on the Black Sea Coast

A number of Germans have sought refuge on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast from what they view as dictatorial anti-coronavirus measures back home. It has developed into a kind of alternative reality for conspiracy theorists. By Walter Mayr in Aheloy, Bulgaria

"We Will Be Merciless in Applying the Law" - VASSIL DONEV / EPA

"We Will Be Merciless in Applying the Law" - VASSIL DONEV / EPA

Interview with Bulgarian Election Winner Kiril Petkov "We Will Be Merciless in Applying the Law"

With his promise to ruthlessly fight corruption, Harvard graduate Kiril Petkov recently enjoyed an upset victory in the election in Bulgaria. In an interview, he explains how he hopes to succeed in reinventing his country, which has long had a reputation for corruption. Interview Conducted by Walter Mayr

Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro - Nikolay Doychinov / AFP

Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro - Nikolay Doychinov / AFP

Controversial Eurozone Accession Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro

Bulgaria has significant problems with corruption and money laundering. Nevertheless, the European Union is prepared to accept the country as the next member of the eurozone. Many fear that might be a bad idea. By Ralf Neukirch und Michael Sauga

Europe's Deadly Borders An Inside Look at EU's Shameful Immigration Policy

Along the frontiers between Spain and Morocco, Greece and Turkey and Hungary and Serbia, the EU is deploying brutal methods to keep out undesired refugees. Many risk everything for a future in Europe and their odysseys too often end in death. Von Maximilian Popp

Fears Grow Over Bulgaria's Russian Dependence - STRINGER/ REUTERS

Fears Grow Over Bulgaria's Russian Dependence - STRINGER/ REUTERS

In the Kremlin's Grip Fears Grow Over Bulgaria's Russian Dependence

Bulgaria's close energy ties to Russia are causing concern among European officials -- they worry Moscow will use Sofia as a beachhead for its interests and drive a wedge between EU member states. Von Gerald Traufetter

A Bulgarian Businessman Moves His Village to Germany - Milos Djuric/ DER SPIEGEL

A Bulgarian Businessman Moves His Village to Germany - Milos Djuric/ DER SPIEGEL

'Fresh Meat' A Bulgarian Businessman Moves His Village to Germany

Two Bulgarians -- a former cow trader and a mini-bus driver -- are moving their village piece by piece to Hamburg. It is good business for them, but their customers don't always get what they bargained for. Von Özlem Gezer

Brussels Warns Germany against Populism - Vassil Donev/ dpa

Brussels Warns Germany against Populism - Vassil Donev/ dpa

Benefits for EU Migrants Brussels Warns Germany against Populism

Officials in Brussels have been highly critical of a German provision that limits access by EU nationals to its unemployment benefits. In an interview, EU Commissioner László Andor criticizes "unscrupulous politicians" seeking to foment populism. Von Christoph Schult

EU Wants Fortress Germany to Open Up - dpa Picture-Alliance / Patrick Pleul/ picture alliance / dpa

EU Wants Fortress Germany to Open Up - dpa Picture-Alliance / Patrick Pleul/ picture alliance / dpa

Welfare for Immigrants EU Wants Fortress Germany to Open Up

Brussels is demanding that even foreigners who have never worked in Germany should have access to the country's unemployment benefits if they hail from an EU member state. The EU is firing Germany's already overheated immigration debate. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Cities Say Immigration Debate Overheated - Andreas Arnold/ picture alliance / dpa

Cities Say Immigration Debate Overheated - Andreas Arnold/ picture alliance / dpa

'Disastrous Impression' Cities Say Immigration Debate Overheated

The Association of German cities this week played down depictions that an influx of immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria is causing major problems for the country. The group's president says troubles are concentrated in a handfull of cities.

Does Germany Benefit from Balkan Immigrants? - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Does Germany Benefit from Balkan Immigrants? - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Labor Market Does Germany Benefit from Balkan Immigrants?

A debate over whether Germany profits from Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants has flared up since the EU opened its labor market to these workers. Statisticians are struggling to come up with conclusive evidence on either side of the argument. Von Andreas Ulrich

Merkel Tries to Defuse 'Poverty Immigration' Debate - Tim Brakemeier/ dpa

Merkel Tries to Defuse 'Poverty Immigration' Debate - Tim Brakemeier/ dpa

Coalition Row Merkel Tries to Defuse 'Poverty Immigration' Debate

The debate over "poverty migration" to Germany has escalated inside Chancellor Merkel's governing coalition this week, prompting her to step in and seek to calm fears as Bulgarians and Romanians gain access to the European labor market.

'We Are Bastards of Communism' - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

'We Are Bastards of Communism' - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

Polish Dissident Adam Michnik 'We Are Bastards of Communism'

Adam Michnik is editor-in-chief of Poland's leading daily and its most prominent former dissident. In a SPIEGEL interview, he talks about the threat of authoritarian regimes in Eastern Europe, the decline of the region's political culture and feelings of being treated like second-class citizens in Europe.

Police Break Siege of Bulgarian Parliament - STRINGER/ REUTERS

Police Break Siege of Bulgarian Parliament - STRINGER/ REUTERS

Protests in Sofia Police Break Siege of Bulgarian Parliament

Forty days of anti-government protests culminated Tuesday night in an eight-hour blockade of Bulgaria's parliament in Sofia. Police ended the siege on Wednesday morning, escorting more than 100 officials out of the building amid ongoing unrest.

Germany to Deport 'Poverty Immigrants' - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

Germany to Deport 'Poverty Immigrants' - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

Interior Minister Germany to Deport 'Poverty Immigrants'

German communities have complained for years about Romanians and Bulgarians immigrating to abuse the country's social welfare system. On Friday, the interior minister promised tougher measures, including expulsions and travel bans.

Self-Immolations Highlight a Desperate Electorate - DANIEL MIHAILESCU/ AFP

Self-Immolations Highlight a Desperate Electorate - DANIEL MIHAILESCU/ AFP

Bulgarian Spring Self-Immolations Highlight a Desperate Electorate

Protests over the last three months in Bulgaria have included several self-immolations meant to draw attention to corruption among political elites with ties to organized crime. But few expect Sunday's parliamentary elections to change much. Von Jan Puhl

Waiting in Pain Migrant's Case Highlights Modern Slavery in Germany

Injured on the job, a Bulgarian migrant worker desperately needs surgery, but his official status as an independent contractor has allowed the companies involved to shirk responsibility. His case exposes a troubling gray area in Germany's labor market. Von Matthias Bartsch und Özlem Gezer

New Casualty in Wave of Self-Immolations - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

New Casualty in Wave of Self-Immolations - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

Unrest in Bulgaria New Casualty in Wave of Self-Immolations

A 40-year-old Bulgarian set himself on fire to protest poverty and corruption in his country on Friday, becoming the sixth self-immolation in the EU country in less than a month.

Competition for Cots Cities Struggle to Handle Rise in Homeless

With frigid temperatures outside, German homeless and emergency shelters are usually full this time of year. But a rising number of homeless people, many from other EU states, are exceeding their capacities and triggering competition for limited cots and resources. Von Fidelius Schmid und Andreas Ulrich

Western Europe Fearful of Eastern Immigration - Valentina Petrova/ AP

Western Europe Fearful of Eastern Immigration - Valentina Petrova/ AP

The Flood? Western Europe Fearful of Eastern Immigration

British, French and German politicians are all sounding the alarm. In 2014, Romanian and Bulgarian citizens will be given free movement within Europe's labor market. They are concerned about a wave of immigration, yet most of those who want to head west likely already have. Von Stefan Simons und Carsten Volkery

Bulgarian Government Resigns Amid Protests - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

Bulgarian Government Resigns Amid Protests - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

Another Austerity Victim Bulgarian Government Resigns Amid Protests

Europe's debt crisis claimed its latest victim on Wednesday when the Bulgarian government stepped down after days of violent nationwide protests against austerity measures, high energy costs and corruption.

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