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Bulgaria's Education System Faces Severe Cadre Crisis Due To Retirement of Teachers

Bulgaria’s education system is facing budget difficulties and a severe cadre crisis due to the retirement of teachers.

Society » Education | September 26, 2016, Monday // 15:12 | Viewed: 8255

10% of Sofia Univeristy Places Remain Vacant After Third-Round Admission

About 10% of the places at Sofia University have remained vacant after the additional admission.

Society » Education | September 22, 2016, Thursday // 13:16 | Viewed: 7267

Procedure for Recognition of EU Higher-Education Diplomas Simplified

The requirement for the certification of diplomas and academic references issued by higher-education institutions in the member-states of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland with an apostille has been dropped.

Society » Education | September 20, 2016, Tuesday // 17:27 | Viewed: 55467

900 Fewer First-Graders in 2016

A total of 66,611 children will be first-graders in 2016.

Society » Education | September 14, 2016, Wednesday // 16:18 | Viewed: 6506

Vacant Places at Bulgarian Universities for Another Consecutive Year

For another consecutive year, large universities in Bulgaria announced additional listings in order to fill vacant places.

Society » Education | September 9, 2016, Friday // 10:14 | Viewed: 53898

Nearly Third of Bulgarians Aged 25-54 Attained Higher Education - Eurostat

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Society » Education | August 4, 2016, Thursday // 10:13 | Viewed: 61969

American English Academy Ends School Year with Grand Ceremony

The American English Academy has marked the end of the school year with a festive ceremony in the school's concert hall.

Society » Education | July 12, 2016, Tuesday // 13:25 | Viewed: 64002

Bulgarian Cabinet Provides BGN 26 M to Municipalities for Education

At its meeting on Tuesday, the Bulgarian government approved additional transfers from the budget of the education ministry to the budget of municipalities amounting to slightly over BGN 26 M.

Society » Education | June 28, 2016, Tuesday // 16:40 | Viewed: 59832

10 % Rise of Teachers' Salaries Has Not Been Discused with Bulgarian PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Monday that a 10 % increase in the salaries of teachers has not been discussed with him.

Society » Education | June 20, 2016, Monday // 12:00 | Viewed: 8552

Bulgarian Education Minister Foresees 10 % Increase in Teachers' Salaries in 2017

The teachers’ salaries are expected to increase by 10 % in Bulgaria at the beginning of next year.

Society » Education | June 19, 2016, Sunday // 13:51 | Viewed: 58721

12 000 Bulgarian Teachers to Gather at National Council in Sofia

Around 12 000 teachers are expected to gather in the Arena Armeec hall in the Bulgarian capital on Sunday for a discussion of the forthcoming education reform.

Society » Education | June 19, 2016, Sunday // 11:56 | Viewed: 7428

Cabinet Allocates BGN 300 000 to Global Libraries – Bulgaria Project

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government approved additional expenses under the budget of the culture ministry amounting to BGN 300 000.

Society » Education | April 20, 2016, Wednesday // 13:24 | Viewed: 45035

Bulgaria's Universities Hold Chinese Language Competition

National qualifications of the world's major Chinese proficiency competition for foreign university students were held in Bulgaria on Sunday, Xinhua news agency has said.

Society » Education | April 18, 2016, Monday // 11:40 | Viewed: 9329

Bulgarian PM Appoints New Deputy Education Minister

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has appointed Prof.

Society » Education | April 15, 2016, Friday // 16:43 | Viewed: 38594

Bulgaria to Work for Lifelong Learning System

The Bulgarian government has approved an action plan which introduces a new range of professional qualification options for school students and adds a list of "protected professions".

Society » Education | April 6, 2016, Wednesday // 13:05 | Viewed: 37037

Bulgaria Has 'No Problem' with Burqas - Education Min

The issue of burqas in Bulgaria is exaggerated, but should be considered in light of future security problems, Bulgarian Deputy PM and Education Minister Meglena Kunevas has said.

Society » Education | April 5, 2016, Tuesday // 12:26 | Viewed: 8262

Bulgaria Expands Quota for University Students from Bulgarian Diaspora

The government in Sofia has decided to increase 2.5 times the quota for university students from the Bulgarian diaspora living mostly in European countries.

Society » Education | March 30, 2016, Wednesday // 17:30 | Viewed: 36629

Bulgarian PM Reshuffles Deputy Ministers in Education Ministry

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has reshuffled deputy ministers in the country's education ministry.

Society » Education | March 29, 2016, Tuesday // 15:15 | Viewed: 34806

Bulgaria to Step up Security at Schools, Kindergartens

The participants in a national meeting dedicated to security in schools and kindergartens, vowed to step up security at educational establishments in Bulgaria.

Society » Education | March 28, 2016, Monday // 13:56 | Viewed: 8689

Bulgarian MPs Move to Make Higher Education Compulsory for High-Level Officials

The Bulgarian parliament adopted at first reading on Thursday amendments to the Administration Act, which will make it compulsory for high-level state officials to hold higher education.

Society » Education | March 17, 2016, Thursday // 14:02 | Viewed: 30230

Record Number of Bulgarians to Apply to Foreign Universities This Year

A record number of Bulgarian high school graduates is expected to apply to foreign universities this year.

Society » Education | March 14, 2016, Monday // 10:09 | Viewed: 26334
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