In light of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan in August 2021, this paper aims to analyze both the Bulgarian population's attitudes toward newcomers and the capacity of the Republic of Bulgaria to manage mixed migration adequately. Toward this aim, a public perceptions survey was conducted in the cities of Harmanli and Sofia, where four out of five migrant registration and reception centers (RRCs) in Bulgaria are located. The authors argue that the state's difficulties in coping with an increased influx of migrants and their possible integration are mainly due to its apparent refusal to take the lead in this regard and the lack of communication with the local population, especially where RRCs are situated.
A historical review of the birth and development of chiropractic reveals its ancient roots. Chiropractors, in accordance with their knowledge and competence as neuromuscular specialists, focus primarily on muscle and joint pain. Over the years, evidence has been accumulating to support the effectiveness of chiropractic techniques in the pathology of the spine. The techniques are most commonly used in conditions linked to impaired "joint play" of the vertebrae and pain in the spine, accompanied by dizziness and headache.The aim of the article is to explore chiropractic as a system of manual techniques.Material and MethodsDocumentary content analysis of bibliographic descriptions and relevant articles about historical development, concepts and theories, essence, distribution and application of chiropractic.ResultsChiropractic is established as training and practice in many countries around the world. There is still no licensed training and practice of chiropractic in Bulgaria. In Bulgarian conditions, the closest term corresponding to the concept of chiropractic is manual therapy performed by a doctor.ConclusionA review of the literature reveals the possibilities of chiropractic techniques in musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine in order to overcome musculoskeletal blockage and change in quality of life. Chiropractic is an established profession in many countries around the world - USA, Canada, Russia and Germany, but in Bulgaria there is no legislative framework for regulating the profession of chiropractor, as well as training in higher medical institutions. In Bulgarian conditions the chiropractic manipulative techniques are performed by doctors in the specialties Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Neurology.
This project aims to provide a menu of innovative ways in which the international community can engage with all sides in the four so-called "frozen conflicts" - protracted conflicts on the territory of the former USSR that include the Karabakh, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transdniestria conflicts. (…) The aim of engagement is to improve the prospects for comprehensive resolution of the conflicts by improving security, economic, and social conditions for all populations in the conflict zones. (…) The conflicts form a spectrum that cuts across all the OSCE baskets: security, economics and the human dimension. On one end of the spectrum is the Transdniestria conflict, with calm and steady relations between Chişinău and Tiraspol enabling a relaxed security environment and extensive economic and social interchange. At the other end is the Karabakh conflict, with a permanently tense security situation and little or no economic or social contact (...). (OSCE Network/Pll)
