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A protester throws an egg at the Bulgarian government building during an anti-government demonstration.

Protesters in Bulgaria demand prime minister's resignation amid corruption allegations

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has been forced out of office twice before, and both times he managed to make his way back. “He’s like a cat with nine lives,” says associate professor Petar Cholakov at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Protesters in Bulgaria demand prime minister's resignation amid corruption allegations
A man reacts with his hand raised amid a large crowd protesting restrictions due to COVID-19.

Roma persecution intensifies during the coronavirus pandemic in Europe

Roma persecution intensifies during the coronavirus pandemic in Europe
A man stands at a counter holding an urn with many urn designs behind him

Greece's first and only crematorium opens despite pushback from the church

Greece's first and only crematorium opens despite pushback from the church
In June 2011, protesters painted a Soviet soldier memorial to look like western comic and folk heroes.

Russia demands that Bulgaria treat Soviet memorials with a little respect

Russia demands that Bulgaria treat Soviet memorials with a little respect

A classical music album about climate challenges is a surprise atop the charts

A classical music album about climate challenges is a surprise atop the charts
China smog

What deteriorating air quality looks like around the world

The Chinese government announced Monday that it plans to take more than five million vehicles off the road to improve air quality, including 330,000 cars in Beijing. This announcement comes only weeks after the World Health Organization announced that only 12 percent of cities reporting on air quality meet their standards for safe levels. With the help of our newsroom designers, we put together a list of places recently affected by deteriorating air quality and incidents of smog.

What deteriorating air quality looks like around the world

Why German Musician Davide Martello Played his Grand Piano in the Middle of Taksim Square During the Protests

German pianist Davide Martello brought his grand piano to Istanbul to play for protesters, and police, in Taksim Square.

Why German Musician Davide Martello Played his Grand Piano in the Middle of Taksim Square During the Protests

Sixth Bulgarian Sets Himself on Fire to Protest Poverty

Bulgarians slammed by their country's dire economic straits have taken to the streets and some protestors have become so desperate that in recent weeks, six of them have set themselves on fire.

Sixth Bulgarian Sets Himself on Fire to Protest Poverty

Bulgarian Church Officials Select New Leader

Bulgarian Church officials picked a new leader over the weekend. It should have been a solemn occasion. But the church is embroiled in scandal, even as the government is on the verge of collapse.

Bulgarian Church Officials Select New Leader

After the UN Veto, What's Next for Syria?

After the UN Veto, What's Next for Syria?

Greek people hit the streets to protest continued austerity measures

The people of Greece have hit the streets in increasing numbers recently, protesting the ever increasing austerity members they're facing, as well as the corruption in their country.

Greek people hit the streets to protest continued austerity measures

Greeks Fed Up With Austerity

Many Greeks have had enough of the austerity measures intended to keep the country from defaulting. Some of them are starting to say "No."

Greeks Fed Up With Austerity
The World

Cold War escape route

Reporter Matthew Brunwasser reports on one of the routes chosen by East Germans who wanted to escape their country during the Cold War. It went through Bulgaria, and held the promise of freedom. But many didn't make it.

Cold War escape route