What is the situation of the Turkish minority in Bulgaria?

My information is a bit old because I have not been in Bulgaria since 2001, and most of what I know is gleaned from talking to Turks in Shumen. I have also read a few articles about the subject. read more

The Turks from Bulgaria are like any other Bulgarians. I would say they tend to be maybe a tiny bit more urban and educated on average, although the community has experienced brain drain. They are easygoing and do not like Turkish politics any more than anybody else. read more

On December 24th, 1984, army and police units surrounded the Kardzhali disctrict in southern Bulgaria, home to the bulk of the Turkish minority. Roads were blocked, telephone lines disconnected and a curfew imposed. read more