Slavka Karakusheva (CAS Sofia): “Patriots and Compatriots: Migrations of Turkish and Muslim Populations from Bulgaria to Turkey (1925-1939)” Abstract: In 1925 Bulgaria and Turkey signed a Treaty of Friendship. According to its provisions, both countries agreed (not only) to guarantee protection of the other one’s minority in their lands, but also to allow the voluntary...

Dr Marina Vulović (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik) will give a talk on “Current Challenges to EU Accession of the Western Balkan Countries“ Time: 2-4 pm Venue: University Regensburg, SG. 214, Sammelgebäude Abstract: Since 2022, the EU has revived its enlargement policy in the Western Balkans as a response to changed geopolitical circumstances following Russia’s invasion...

Martin Valkov (CAS Sofia): “Beyond Totalitarianism: Mass Internment, Concentration Camps and Forced Labor in Bulgaria in the 20th Century“ Abstract: My presentation will provide a general overview of civilian internment, concentration camps, and forced labor in Bulgaria during the 20th century. The presentation is based on my current project at the Centre for Advanced Study...