Note that today’s NRO is Bulgaria-themed. There is a Bulgaria reference

(though a very glancing one) in my column today; and Stanley Kurtz is all

over Bulgaria’s social problems on The Corner.

Bulgaria is a part of the New Europe, with a contingent in the Coalition.

Their Prime Minister is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria. They produce

some great wines, and have pretty much cornered the world market in attar of

roses. Their monetary unit is the lev, equal to 100 stotinki. More on

Bulgaria here.

Let’s hear it for Bulgaria!