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After the Final Whistle: Racist Violence, the Osman-test at Football Matches, and the Investigative Failures in Koffi v Bulgaria

יוני 16, 2026 · Source: Strasbourg Observers

By Dr. Vladislava Stoyanova Introduction Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 with the song Bangaranga. Soon after the initial euphoria (the song was indeed the best!, but nobody believed that we could actually win), Bulgaria started to discuss its preparedness to organise large-scale events involving many people and ensuring safety. Such discussions are…

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After the Final Whistle: Racist Violence, the Osman-test at Football Matches, and the Investigative Failures in Koffi v Bulgaria

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