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US secretary of state Hillary Clinton's visit to Bulgaria's Boyana Church: Photo Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0200

During her brief visit to Sofia, Clinton visited Boyana Church, a Unesco world heritage site.

Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev's inauguration: Photo Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0200

Plevneliev and Vice President Margarita Popova were inaugurated at a ceremony in Sofia on January 22 2012.

A Silent Film wins big at Golden Globes: Photo Gallery

VOANews — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:26:00 +0200

The French silent film, The Artist, and the family drama, The Descendants, took home the top film prizes. Meryl Streep took home the award for best dramatic actress for her turn as Margaret Thatcher in Iron Lady.

From Hogmanay to Sydney's fireworks: New Year 2012 Photo Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:14:00 +0200

Traditional rituals and fireworks displays spanned the globe as New Year 2012 was heralded.

5.8 Richter scale earthquake strikes Christchurch, New Zealand: Photo Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:27:00 +0200

The first quake was at 1.58pm local time, followed by another 80 minutes later.

December 2011 lunar eclipse: Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:52:00 +0200

The last total lunar eclipse until 2014 took place on December 10 2011.

Croatia signs EU accession treaty: Photo Gallery

Clive Leviev-Sawyer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0200

Croatia is the best proof of how strong and successful the transformative power of the EU’s enlargement policy can be, EC President Jose Barroso says.

Stara Planina award for departing Greek ambassador

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:25:00 +0200

The award was given for Koumanakou’s contributions in the fields of political, economics and cultural relations, the President’s press office said.

'Twas the month before Christmas: Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:59:00 +0200

November 25, and the countdown to December 25 is on, with colourful Christmas spectacles around the world.

Greek PM Papandreou wins confidence vote

The Sofia Echo staff — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:03:00 +0200

153 to 145 vote victory in late-night parliamentary sitting in Athens

James Bond 23 film title unveiled: Skyfall

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:50:00 +0200

Daniel Craig returns for third outing as 007, with Sam Mendes directing.

Bulgaria's politicians turn out to vote in run-off elections: Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:21:00 +0200

Political bigwigs joined ordinary citizens at the polls amid indications of a stronger voter turnout at the second round.

All Blacks beat France to win 2011 Rugby World Cup

The Sofia Echo staff — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0300

Final score: New Zealand 8, France 7

Man arrested after throwing smoke bombs at Bulgaria's Parliament; TNT found near MP's flat

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:19:00 +0300

Bomb squad deals with suspicious bag. Seven kg of TNT reported found near flats used by Bulgarian MPs.

Photo Gallery: Car-free Day in Bulgarian capital Sofia

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:52:00 +0300

Hundreds of cyclists joined in the annual procession in central Sofia marking the World Car-free Day, when motorists are encouraged to not use their cars and instead walk or use bikes.

Plummeting US satellite to hit earth on September 23

Suzanne Presto — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:53:00 +0300

NASA launched the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) 20 years ago this month. And now that bus-sized satellite is plunging toward Earth.

63rd annual Emmys held in Los Angeles: Gallery

VOANews — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:34:00 +0300

Peter Dinklage won for his turn as the clever, but rude Tyrion on HBO's popular medieval fantasy series Game of Thrones. The award for best actress in a miniseries or movie went to Kate Winslet for HBO's Mildred Pierce.

Museum of Socialist Art officially opens in Sofia: Photo gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:09:00 +0300

More than 150 exhibits from Bulgaria's 1944 to 1989 communist era, including a 45-ton statue of Vladimir Lenin and the five-pointed red star that used to be atop the Party House.

Bulgaria's 2011/12 school year begins

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:59:00 +0300

September 15 saw the new school year open in Bulgaria, with 63 000 pupils entering first grade

Plovdiv celebrates Unification Day: Gallery

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:25:00 +0300

On September 6, Plovdiv was the centre of celebrations of the 1885 episode in which Bulgarians achieved unity by rejecting the statelet of Eastern Roumelia