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Road closures, power cuts as Bulgaria buckles under weight of snow

Road closures, power cuts as Bulgaria buckles under weight of snow

Jan 27 2012 08:19 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Situation in Rousse remains severe, reports say, while in parts of the country, schools are closed.

Bulgaria bids farewell to acting great Kosta Tsonev

Bulgaria bids farewell to acting great Kosta Tsonev

Jan 27 2012 13:57 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

There was a strong turnout on January 27 2012 of VIPs, family, friends and fans to honour the memory of Bulgarian star Kosta Tsonev, who died on January 25.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church: Angels and demons?

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church: Angels and demons?

Jan 27 2012 08:03 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

The State Security scandal is likely to prove damaging but not, ultimately, destructive.

Scottish man charged with murdering boy in Bulgaria

Scottish man charged with murdering boy in Bulgaria

Jan 27 2012 14:22 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Forensic reports indicated that the boy,named as 11-year-old Stanislav Mirchev, died of suffocation on the day he went missing, January 4.

Taking charge

Taking charge

Jan 27 2012 08:03 CET by Alexei Lazarov, Capital

Bulgaria's new President says he favours constant evolution over revolution as he sets out to reform the institution's modus operandi.

Bulgaria joins in marking International Holocaust Day

Bulgaria joins in marking International Holocaust Day

Jan 27 2012 15:00 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

In Germany and at the European Parliament, messages on how Germans should respond in a post-Holocaust present.

HBCB New Year party

HBCB New Year party

Jan 27 2012 08:00 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Guests enjoyed a magnificent reception on January 19 at Sofia's Sheraton hotel courtesy of the Hellenic Business Council in Bulgaria.

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The Bulgarian Orthodox Church: Angels and demons?

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church: Angels and demons?

Jan 27 2012 08:03 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

The State Security scandal is likely to prove damaging but not, ultimately, destructive.

Taking charge

Taking charge

Jan 27 2012 08:03 CET by Alexei Lazarov, Capital

Bulgaria's new President says he favours constant evolution over revolution as he sets out to reform the institution's modus operandi.

Russia and Iran: Uneasy neighbours — since the 16th Century

Russia and Iran: Uneasy neighbours — since the 16th Century

Jan 27 2012 08:02 CET by James Brooke, VOANews 1 comment

Countries without natural borders are like amoebas. Over centuries, they expand and contract, expand and contract.

Opting in

Opting in

Jan 27 2012 08:03 CET by Alex Bivol

Bulgaria ready to join new European fiscal pact, Finance Minister says.

Broom at the top

Broom at the top

Jan 27 2012 08:02 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

Plevneliev indicates he will not be a ‘Talking Head’ of state.

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Foreign affairs

Changing of the guard in Bulgaria’s diplomatic corps underway in earnest.

Broom at the top

Plevneliev indicates he will not be a ‘Talking Head’ of state.

Opting in

Bulgaria ready to join new European fiscal pact, Finance Minister says.

Adjusting Europe

Concern in the corridors of power and crowds on the streets as recession and austerity troubles deepen.

Taking charge

Bulgaria's new President says he favours constant evolution over revolution as he sets out to reform the institution's modus operandi.

Russia and Iran: Uneasy neighbours — since the 16th Century

Countries without natural borders are like amoebas. Over centuries, they expand and contract, expand and contract.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church: Angels and demons?

The State Security scandal is likely to prove damaging but not, ultimately, destructive.

Film Review: The Help

Race drama slightly diluted by moments of narrative ineptness.

Olympic rights

Bulgaria's public broadcaster faces difficult road to securing broadcasting rights for Sochi and Rio Games.

Editorial: Policing the police

In police work, bad tip-offs happen; who knows what the police were expecting? But that is no excuse for excessive use of force.

HBCB New Year party

Guests enjoyed a magnificent reception on January 19 at Sofia's Sheraton hotel courtesy of the Hellenic Business Council in Bulgaria.

Attacks on reporters in Romania

The exact number of assaulted journalists, either by protesters or the police, is not known.

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