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Bulgaria Private Schools, Nurseries to Receive State Subsidies

Bulgarian private schools and nurseries will be granted state subsidies, equal to those of their state-run counterparts under the new draft High School Education Act

Society » Education | April 27, 2010, Tuesday // 16:30 | Viewed: 3779

Bulgaria President Vetoes Academic Staff Act

The Bulgarian President has vetoed Monday the Act for the Development of Academic Staff, following a meeting with a group of young Bulgarian scholars who have objected to the Act.

Society » Education | April 26, 2010, Monday // 17:15 | Viewed: 2107

Bulgaria President to Veto Academic Staff Act

Bulgarian President has said Monday he may veto the government's new Act for the Development of Academic Staff.

Society » Education | April 26, 2010, Monday // 14:11 | Viewed: 2150

Minister: Staggering Discrepancy in Bulgarian Middle School Education

There is an urgent need for public discussion and reform of the school system, according to Bulgarian Education Minister Sergey Ignatov.

Society » Education | April 25, 2010, Sunday // 11:30 | Viewed: 3166

Bulgaria Education Reform Bases Universities' Financing on Ratings

Financing of Bulgaria's universities will depend on the quality of offered services and professional realization of the students, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, announced.

Society » Education | April 19, 2010, Monday // 15:51 | Viewed: 2510

Bulgaria Gives Universities Academic Title Rights

Bulgaria's Higher Attestation Commission will be closed down and Bulgarian universities will be allowed to give academic titles.

Society » Education | April 15, 2010, Thursday // 19:26 | Viewed: 3575

Reform Envisages Drastic Cuts for Bulgaria Academy of Sciences

The number of the scientific institutes at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) is going to be reduced to 40 from the current 69.

Society » Education | April 6, 2010, Tuesday // 18:18 | Viewed: 1831

Potholes Enter Bulgarian Journalist Hopefuls Tests

Candidate students, who are hoping to study journalism at the prestigious Sofia University, had to write an essay about Bulgaria's potholed streets and the symbolism of it at a preliminary exam that took place on Sunday.

Society » Education | March 28, 2010, Sunday // 17:43 | Viewed: 6449

Minister Vows to Develop Bulgarian Universities along Western Lines

Bulgarian universities must become "free communities" with strict rules but without unnecessary formality, according to Education Minister Sergey Ignatov.

Society » Education | March 26, 2010, Friday // 18:48 | Viewed: 2199

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Will Elect New Institute Bosses

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has confirmed that it will soon mount elections for new heads of all its institutes.

Society » Education | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 13:55 | Viewed: 1752

Bulgaria NRA Chief Proposes High School Tax Lessons

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency Executive Director, Krasimir Stefanov, has proposed for 'tax literacy' lessons to be introduced into Bulgarian high schools.

Society » Education | March 22, 2010, Monday // 17:50 | Viewed: 1915

Bulgarians Voice Strong Support for Academy of Sciences - Poll

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) should not be closed, but needs to undergo a serious reform, according to a poll of the National Center for Study of Public Opinion (NZIOM).

Society » Education | March 22, 2010, Monday // 12:51 | Viewed: 1828

Bulgaria Minister Hands Over Finance Reins for One Day

Bulgaria Deputy PM and Finance Minister has welcomed student Tsvetelina Hristova to take over his duties for a day.

Society » Education | March 22, 2010, Monday // 12:50 | Viewed: 2251

Oxbridge Educational Recruiters Make First Bulgaria Visit

Representatives of some of the world's largest universities are coming to Bulgaria to present their institutions, with Oxford and Cambridge making their debut visit.

Society » Education | March 19, 2010, Friday // 18:25 | Viewed: 3672

Bulgaria's Young Scientists Favor 'Science Academy' University

The Young Scientists' Association has declared itself in favor of reforming the Bulgarian Academy of Scientists to engage its scholars in teaching.

Society » Education | March 1, 2010, Monday // 18:33 | Viewed: 2209

New Law to Boost Competition among Bulgaria Universities

A new set of measures including mergers of higher education institutions has been designed to increase the competition among Bulgarian universities.

Society » Education | February 26, 2010, Friday // 18:56 | Viewed: 2324

Bulgaria Launches SOS Save Education Campaign

Bulgaria launched Sunday the campaign under the motto "SOS - Save Education" where college students and citizens will give proposals for the secondary education reform.

Society » Education | February 21, 2010, Sunday // 12:59 | Viewed: 3068

Bulgaria Academy of Sciences Demands Education Minister Ousting

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) demands the resignation of Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, for misleading and misinforming the public.

Society » Education | February 2, 2010, Tuesday // 19:11 | Viewed: 2242

Bankruptcy Looms for Bulgaria Academy of Sciences

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) is near bankruptcy, the BAS Chair Nikola Sabotinov said Monday.

Society » Education | February 1, 2010, Monday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2348

Petya Evtimova Becomes Bulgaria Deputy Education Minister

Petya Evtimova was appointed Wednesday Bulgaria's new Deputy Education Minister by the Ministry's Head, Sergey Ignatov.

Society » Education | January 27, 2010, Wednesday // 13:52 | Viewed: 3162

Bulgaria Academy of Sciences Plans to Create Own University

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) is planning to establish their own university, the BAS President, Nikola Sabotinov, informs.

Society » Education | January 25, 2010, Monday // 16:43 | Viewed: 1917
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