In Macedonia, there is no clear majority group. The population includes Bulgars, Greeks, and Turks, with each group claiming to be the largest. In reality, the Bulgars and Greeks are about equally divided. The area has thousands of villages, some with Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish, or mixed populations. In these villages, people from different ethnic groups and religions often live peacefully together. However, politics often cause conflicts, stirring up jealousy and competition between the Bulgars, Greeks, and Turks.
The Effects of Different Groups’ Work Habits
The Bulgars and Greeks are known for their hard work, while the Turks are often seen as less industrious. This difference has affected the population. Some people believe that the decline in the Muslim population is due to the modern Turks’ immorality, but I think it is more likely because they are being outpaced by the more hardworking Bulgars, in particular Istanbul Tours Guide.
Kidnapping Allegations
In places like Monastir, there have been claims that Turks kidnap Christian children and raise them as Muslims. One well-known case involved a soldier selling two children in the market for just four shillings. A Bulgarian Christian bought the children, recognizing them as the children of friends who had been killed. This caused a scandal. Christian consuls were angry, and journalists wrote emotional stories that made people in Christian countries upset. As a result, the authorities ordered that no more Christian children should be brought to Monastir. Instead, they were to be sold in villages where no foreign consuls or reporters could see what was happening Mahomet Ali’s Legacy in Kavala.
