Sat, Feb 11 2012
Photo: Georgi Kozhouharov
Photo: Georgi Kozhouharov
Photo: Georgi Kozhouharov
Photo: Georgi Kozhouharov
Photo: Georgi Kozhouharov
September 20 2009 event planned against background of homophobic graffiti and memories of a 2001 event that ended in turmoil.
During her brief visit to Sofia, Clinton visited Boyana Church, a Unesco world heritage site.
Plevneliev and Vice President Margarita Popova were inaugurated at a ceremony in Sofia on January 22 2012.
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.
Traditional rituals and fireworks displays spanned the globe as New Year 2012 was heralded.
The first quake was at 1.58pm local time, followed by another 80 minutes later.