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In Bulgaria, teachers to decide on ethnicity of their students
Many observers point to the limited results of Bulgaria’s transitions to democracy, due to the persistent communist-era-method in governing of the country. These democratic shortcomings are observed not only because of the still strong power-hold of the former Bulgaria’s Communist Party, but also because of the often employed communist-era methods in exercising government authority. An example is ...
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Anti-Muslim Hysteria in the West is growing
Many people are wondering how far the Anti-Muslim hysteria in the West will go. A lot of signs indic...
The newest mishandlings of the Serbian state, this time in the region of Sandžak
Since the Serbian state officials tried to meddle in the composition of the local minority Bosniaks ...
A slightly larger picture of new regional dynamics: What is Israel aiming for in the Balkans?
Something strange has been going on in the course of events that have been unfolding over more than ...
Eurozone growth surpasses US levels in second quarter
France joined Germany and Spain in posting better-than-expected economic data pushing the eurozone p...
Holy month of Ramadan begins today at sunset
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year in the Islamic calendar, on the merits of it being the mont...
18th century gospel written in Macedonian
The Konikovo gospel is the oldest record written in the Macedonian language, even older than Danail’...
ICJ's Kosovo UDI case advisory opinion
The International Court of Justice on Thursday, July 22, stated its advisory opinion in the case of ...
Turkey summons US diplomat
Turkey has summoned a top US diplomat to protest against Washington's interference in a UN mandate p...
Bulgarian Minister Praises French Press for Bulgarian-Macedonian Tie, Macedonians probably not.
Bulgaria’s Minister without Portfolio for Bulgaria...
Eurozone growth surpasses US levels in second quarter
France joined Germany and Spain in posting better-...
Romanian Recession Deepens on Cuts, BOA Merrill Says
Romania’s recession this year will be deeper than ...
Bulgaria vows to speed South Stream, bids for lower gas prices
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov pledged yes...
What is the “Islamic tradition of Bosniaks "?
Recently more intensively in the public discourse ...
Father Arthur: "I pray for Mr Sarkozy to have a heart attack."
After Father Arthur Hervet made such a strong stat...
CBS Special on Jewish in Albania
The story of a Jewish Family that fled to Albania ...
Ä°stanbul and the baroque - the bountiful Balyans
Most visitors to Ä°stanbul quickly hear about the g...
Experts say fat caused 124,000 cancers in Europe last year
More than 124,000 people in Europe developed cance...
Bioethics In Infertility Management In The Muslim World
Bioethics is the study of ethical issues arising i...
Likeness for Sweet in Children May Be Linked to Alcoholism
Most kids won't turn down a sugary treat, but it t...
Half a millions Brits only wash their sheets three times A YEAR
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In a short book of four chapters (170 pages including an appendix), Richard Bulliet presents a compelling vision for what he calls an Islamo-Christian Civilization. Bulliet—professor of history at Columbia University, former director of The Middle East Institute, and executive secretary of the Middle East Studies Association—seeks to transcend the all too common ways of seeing and talking about the relationship between the Islamic and Western worlds.Discussion
* The Shifting Standards of European Otherness
In light of current European integrations and recent proposal of the European Commission that citizens of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro be allowed to travel visa-free to the EU's borderless Schengen area next year, while all Muslim-majority countries are excluded.... Comment Video Slideshow
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