Distrust

A recent Gallup International Balkan study reveals a deepening mistrust of Russia among Bulgarians. Conducted from August 28 to September 5, 2024, the survey shows that 49.9% of Bulgarians prefer their country to align with democratic entities such as the European Union and NATO, while 17.1% lean towards Russia and China. The remaining 25.5% remain undecided.

By Dr Pierre Casse, IEDC Professor and Elnura Irmatova, IEDC Research Assistant It is so easy to fade into mistrust and it is so hard to gain trust. Do we think about the importance and essence of trust enough? Mistrust? Mistrust is a natural biological trait that has presumably helped humankind in its evolution. There is a good chance that it saved men and women from risky endeavors.

By Lefteris Charalambopoulos

Admittedly, I would not have expected vaccine deniers to be joined by "deniers" of the ongoing census, who often refuse to open their door and cooperate with those conducting it.

Most Romanians believe that they have been exposed to fake news and misinformation in the recent months, according to an INSCOP survey sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday.