But Do They Understand Bulgarian?

By Janice Castro

Among Western nations in the path of the East European exodus, Greece is the destination of choice for shepherds. First, hordes of penniless Bulgarian shepherds showed up sans flocks. Then Albanian shepherds started pouring in, bringing along their herds. Athens sent the Albanians home but kept the animals. Sheep without shepherds + shepherds without sheep = solution, yes? No. E.C. rules prevent Athens from exporting, selling or giving away the sheep. Athens is now seeking aid to provide the Bulgarians with fresh flocks. Meanwhile, the Albanian sheep are not long for this world. Anybody for shish kebab?

With reporting by Sidney Urquhart