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Speaking of Greece, what is the specificity of the Diaspora here?

The first thing that makes it different is that it is one of the largest diasporas in Europe. There are no accurate statistics to draw a full picture due to its mobility. Unofficially, we believe that the Bulgarians in Greece are not less than 250 thousand. This is a large group formed by people who have come here to work and earn a living. Some of them migrate and are seasonal workers. No more than 70 thousand are officially registered. The rest are mobile. There are many specifics in terms of what they do, in what areas they are engaged. Some of them are well established, have created their own companies, have their own schools funded by the government. Our task is to recognise and analyse the Diaspora, to see in what direction it will develop and what assistance it will need. The most important thing for me is education and the preservation of the language and culture of our people. Therefore, we will work in this direction in accordance with the available resources and people.

Ambassador Emilia Kraleva wrote for the readers of GRReporter:
     “Bulgaria and Greece have been neighbours since ancient times. When their relations have developed so well as at present, it is good for the whole region, it is good for Europe and the world.  I am here to make my contribution, to make it happen.
    Best wishes to the mission of GRReporter and to Maria S. Topalova in person!”
03/08/2012

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