Why December 8 is Celebrated as Student Day in Bulgaria
December 8 is celebrated as the holiday of Bulgarian students
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Bulgaria Declares January 3 a Nationwide Non-School Day
By order of the Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Galin Tsokov, January 3, 2025, will be a non-school day for all schools across Bulgaria
Varna Library Introduces Bulgaria’s First Humanoid Robot
The Varna Regional Library “Pencho Slaveykov” has introduced a humanoid robot named Emma, marking a significant step in incorporating technology into education
Bulgaria's Students Get 16 Days Off: Which Cities Have Declared January 3 a Non-School Day?
On January 3, 2025, students in various Bulgarian cities will enjoy an extended holiday break as the day has been declared a non-school day by several mayors
Bulgaria Leads Europe with First State-Supported AI Language Model
Bulgaria has become the first country in Europe to launch its own artificial intelligence (AI) language model
October 28 Declared Non-School Day for Schools Serving as Polling Stations in Bulgaria
On October 28, schools in Bulgaria that serve as polling stations will have a non-school day
Bulgaria Faces Decline in Vocational Education Amid Workforce Shortages
Bulgaria has experienced a significant decline in the number of students enrolled in secondary schools over the past two decades
Bulgaria Ranks Last in EU for Lifelong Learning Participation
Eurostat's latest figures reveal that Bulgaria ranks last in the EU for lifelong learning
Bulgarian Students Shine with Five Medals at International Astronomy Olympiad in Nepal
Bulgarian students have returned with five medals from the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Youth Olympiad held in Nepal
European Universities Face Growing Competition as Asian Institutions Rise in Global Rankings
European universities are seeing a decline in their global standing, as their counterparts in Asia continue to advance, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025
Bulgarian Students Shine with Three Golds at Balkan Informatics Olympiad
Bulgarian students claimed three gold and one silver medal at the Balkan Informatics Olympiad
Sofia Mayor Apologizes for Confusion Over School Day Directive
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has apologized for the confusion caused by a last-minute order regarding the school schedule
Bulgaria’s Education Minister Proposes Pilot Ban on Phones in Schools
The Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Galin Tsokov, has proposed a pilot ban on mobile phones in select schools
Bulgaria Initiates Nationwide Inspections of School Cafeterias and Buffets
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has initiated inspections of school cafeterias and buffets as the new school year begins
New School Year Begins in Bulgaria: 720,000 Students Head Back to Class
Around 720,000 students are expected to start the school year in Bulgaria today, with 58,000 of them being first-graders
Education Minister Denies Presence of LGBTQ+ Propaganda in Bulgarian Schools
During a parliamentary session, Minister of Education Prof. Galin Tsokov addressed concerns about potential LGBTQ+ propaganda in Bulgarian schools
Hungarian Principal's Removal Sparks Outcry Amid Controversial School Phone Ban
In Budapest, thousands of students, teachers, and parents gathered to protest the dismissal of a high school principal who refused to comply with the government's phone ban in schools
New Orthodox Religion Textbooks Introduced for Bulgarian Schools
The Holy Metropolis of Sofia has announced that new textbooks for the subject "Religion-Orthodoxy"
'Revival' Demands Enforcement of Law, No LGBTQ+ Content in Bulgarian Schools
The Bulgarian right-wing party "Revival" has firmly reiterated its stance that the law must be upheld, ensuring that no LGBTQ+ propaganda is permitted in Bulgarian schools
School Director in Bulgaria: 'If a Student States They Have a Different Sexual Orientation, Do We Exclude Them from School'
Asen Alexandrov, director of the 51st elementary school "Elisaveta Bagryana" and chairman of the Association of Directors in Secondary Education, expressed concern over the recent amendments to the Law on School and Pre-School Education
Over Half of Bulgaria's Unemployed Lack Professional Qualifications
More than half of Bulgaria's unemployed, nearly 87,000 individuals, lack professional qualifications, an increase of almost 8% from June 2023, according to the Employment Agency.
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