Sat, Nov 07 2009
Voting may be straightforward in Sofia but in London and Athens Bulgarians have found it harder to express their democratic will
Photo: Reuters
Jonathan Andersen argues that justice, however delayed, must be served, while Jamie Stokes argues that justice has failed in this instance.
A Polish politician recently suggested that Walesa would be a good candidate for the EU's new post
Ukraine has been hit hard by the swine flu epidemic, engendering panic in certain areas
The Czech Republic president, a prominent eurosceptic, was the final hurdle in the the Lisbon Treaty's ratification
Urging its citizens not to panic, Ukraine on November 3 closed down all schools nationwide for a week to avoid the spread of swine flu.
Bulgarians should appreciate the opportunity given to them to vote at a polling station in a foreign country. For USA voters abroad, we must sent in an absentee ballot several weeks ahead of time. This even includes American soldiers stationed abroad.
Very nice of the foreign offices to have polling places open. And shouldn't anyone in line at the time of poll closing be allowed to vote?