BBC News | In pictures: Romania and Bulgaria, the view on the EU, Kremena Stankova

Kremena Stankova

Travel agent, 32, Plovdiv

Bulgaria is only being allowed into the EU because it is strategic, on the border between Turkey and Europe.

People look at us if we are third world citizens.

Life here is cheaper. A 21-year-old from Ireland can buy a house with money that would get them a flat at home.

How can I compete?


In pictures: Romania and Bulgaria, the view on the EU

	Kremena Stankova Travel agent, 32, Plovdiv Bulgaria is only being allowed into the EU because it is strategic, on the border between Turkey and Europe. People look at us if we are third world citizens. Life here is cheaper. A 21-year-old from Ireland can buy a house with money that would get them a flat at home. How can I compete?