Bulgarian Education Minister Vows Smooth School Year Start
The upcoming school year in Bulgaria will begin without problems and with the cooperation of all social partners of the Education Ministry, Minister Sergey Ignatov stated Saturday.
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Bulgarian Students to Apply for Loans Program
The Bulgarian Ministry of Education is expecting about 20,000 student to take loans in the first year of the implementation of the Student Loans Act.
Bulgarian President Calls for State Support of Education, Research
President Georgi Parvanov met and congratulated on their success Bulgaria's four medalists in the 2010 International Olympiad in Informatics.
Education Minister: Bulgaria in Dire Need of Reform
Bulgaria urgently needs a fundamental reform in higher education and science, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, said Thursday.
Bulgaria's Sofia to Renovate Schools, Kindergartens
173 kindergartens and schools in the Bulgarian capital Sofia will be renovated by the fall, Sofia's Deputy Mayor for investments and construction, Irina Savina, has announced.
Sofia University President: Bulgaria Doomed by Cabinet’s Education Policy
The rector of Sofia University Prof. Ivan Ilchev has expressed dim views of Bulgaria’s overall future should what he sees as non-commitment of the state to education continue.
US-Funded Program Offers New Opportunities to Bulgaria's Youth
Bulgarian youth from around the country will have a new opportunity to develop computer and English language skills thanks to the launch of a new Educational Public-Private Partnership named "Pathways".
President Lauds Bulgarian Student Prodigies International Success
Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, congratulated Saturday the team of Bulgarian students and coaches for their outstanding results in the 22nd International Informatics Olympiad held in Canada.
Bulgarian Parents Against Obligatory Pre-School
Bulgarian non-government parental organizations (NPO) have announced they are against the amendments to the Education Act because, which will oblige children to start pre-school at the age of 5.
Public Preschool Education Becomes Mandatory in Bulgaria
Nearly half of all children in Bulgaria do not speak Bulgarian as a native language, the Member of the Parliament from the ruling GERB party, Irena Sokolova, says.
Bulgarian Minister: Early Education Prevents School Dropout
Bulgaria's Minister of Education, Sergey Ignatov, informed Monday that he is starting negotiations with the EU to provide funds for salaries of preschool teachers.
Bulgarian Govt Guarantees Student Loans Amounting to BGN 40 M
Bulgaria's Cabinet has adopted a decision to guarantee student loans for 2011 amounting to a total of up to BGN 40 M.
2 Officials Dismissed over High School Exam Fraud in Bulgaria
Two officials of Bulgaria's Ministry of Education will be dismissed over high school ending exam fraud, the Education Minister announced Monday.
Bulgarian Researchers, Helsinki Committee Lash out at Academy Reform
Researchers from a number of institutes of the Bulgaran Academy of Sciences (BAS) spoke out against reforms under way in the Academy at a press conference Sunday.
Budget Cuts Set Off Bulgarian Art Students' Civil Unrest
Bulgarian students from the Musical Academy, the Arts Academy and the Theater and Film Academy (NATFIS) rallied in Sofia Monday against the cuts of the colleges' funds.
2 Officials Suspected of High-School Exam Fraud in Bulgaria
Two higher-ranking civil servants from the Education Ministry are suspected of high school ending exam fraud, Bulgarian Interior Minister announced Monday.
Bulgaria Revamps High-school Exit Exam
The mandatory high-school exit exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature (BEL) will be entirely changed in 2011, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, informs Monday.
German Academic Lauds Bulgarian Culture, Science
Bulgarian people have a democratic ethos, an open mind and an exploratory spirit, thinks renowned German academic Prof. Peter Fischer-Appelt.
Bulgaria's Pernik Becomes University City
The Members of the Parliament approved Thursday the plan to open a private polytechnic university in Bulgaria's western town of Pernik.
Bulgarian President Outlines Own Vision for Education Reform
Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, outlined Saturday his vision for the much awaited reform of the country's education system.
Minister Admits Bulgarian Education Is Problem-Ridden
Bulgaria's Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, admits the country's education system and its quality are facing very serious problems and deficiencies.
Highlights
Elections in Bulgaria
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Exacta Survey: It is Impossible to Predict who will Win the Elections in Bulgaria
- “Trend” Survey before the Elections in Bulgaria: Unclear Winner and Disputed Third Place
- Gallup Survey: The Winner of the Elections in Bulgaria will be Decided at the Last Minute
- Survey before the Elections in Bulgaria: Intrigue for the First Place and Low Voter Turnout on April 2
- Survey before the Elections in Bulgaria: “We Continue the Change” Lead by 1.4% over GERB
Ambassador Talks
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Greek Ambassador: Bulgaria is our Most Important Economic and Trade partner in the Region #AmbassadorTalks
- Irish Ambassador Feeney: 20 Landmarks in Bulgaria will Light Up in Green for St. Patrick's Day #AmbassadorTalks
- Interview with H.E. Delfin Pllana on Kosovo's Independence Day #AmbassadorTalks
- Croatia's Ambassador to Bulgaria: The Most Important Advantage We have is our Membership in the EU #AmbassadorTalks
- Ambassador Talks: Novinite's Series of Interviews (UPDATED 2023)
Russia's Invansion of Ukraine
COVID-19 in Bulgaria
Ups & Downs
Google Street View is again on its way through Bulgaria
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