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Turkmenistan Students Barred from Studying in Bulgaria

Students from Turkmenitsan who were set to study in the American University in Bulgaria’s Blagoevgrad have been denied permission to leave their country.

Society » Education | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 11:22 | Viewed: 4951

Bulgaria Marks First Day of New School Year

59 596 first graders have entered classrooms across Bulgaria on their official first day at school.

Society » Education | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 09:53 | Viewed: 2424

Sofia Economy University Fires Corruption Tainted Professor

The University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria's capital Sofia has fired Petkan Iliev, an Assistant Professor of Economics, over corruption allegations.

Society » Education | August 28, 2009, Friday // 16:09 | Viewed: 3069

Bulgarians as Poorly Proficient in English as the French

Bulgarians are really bad in English, and rank 69 together with France in a 109 countries study.

Society » Education | August 28, 2009, Friday // 12:44 | Viewed: 4740

Bulgaria's Top University Can't Find Enough Students

Sofia University St. Kliment of Ohrid, which is known as the top university in Bulgaria, cannot find enough applicants to fill all of its spots.

Society » Education | August 24, 2009, Monday // 20:36 | Viewed: 3477

American University in Bulgaria Welcomes Most International Class

The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is welcoming its most international class ever for freshman orientation in the upcoming week.

Society » Education | August 22, 2009, Saturday // 18:20 | Viewed: 7677

Junk Food Thrown out of Bulgaria Schools

All kinds of fried food, carbonated drinks, and sweets will be thrown out of the snack shops in all Bulgarian schools.

Society » Education | August 20, 2009, Thursday // 15:04 | Viewed: 6112

Expert: Demographic Crisis Hits Bulgaria in 2009-2012

A huge demographic crisis will affect Bulgaria in the period between 2009 and 2012.

Society » Education | August 18, 2009, Tuesday // 17:10 | Viewed: 2853

Bulgaria Teacher's Union Chair Warns of Possible Job Losses

According to the Bulgarian Teacher's Union (BTU) over 1500 teachers and other school employees could soon lose their jobs.

Society » Education | August 15, 2009, Saturday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2736

NBU President Becomes Bulgaria Deputy Education Minister

Sergey Ignatov, the President of New Bulgarian University in Sofia, has been appointed Bulgaria's new Deputy Minister of Education.

Society » Education | August 13, 2009, Thursday // 14:45 | Viewed: 3216

Bulgaria Education Minister Requests Textbook Investigation

Bulgaria's Education Minister, Yordanka Fandakova, has asked the Bulgarian state National Security Agency (DANS) to investigate the school textbook endorsement process.

Society » Education | August 12, 2009, Wednesday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2122

21st International Olympiad in Informatics Kicks off in Bulgaria's Plovdiv

The 21st International Olympiad in Informatics was opened Sunday in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv by President Georgi Parvanov.

Society » Education | August 9, 2009, Sunday // 20:24 | Viewed: 3377

No Corruption Evidence Found in Economics University in Sofia

The internal investigation at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia has found no evidence of corruption.

Society » Education | July 29, 2009, Wednesday // 20:40 | Viewed: 4721

Bulgarian Student Wins Gold at International Math Competition

Bulgarian high school student, Lyuboslav Panchev, won the gold at the International Mathematics Olympiad in Bremen, Germany.

Society » Education | July 19, 2009, Sunday // 20:26 | Viewed: 7692

Bulgaria M3 Communications College Appoints New Management

M3 Communications College, the first Bulgarian accredited center for professional education in Marketing, Public Relations, and Business Communications begins the school year under new management.

Society » Education | July 15, 2009, Wednesday // 14:31 | Viewed: 2476

Bulgaria Sacks 1 500 Teachers, 80 Schools Close Doors for Ever

80 schools will be closed all over Bulgaria over decisions made by local municipal councils.

Society » Education | June 15, 2009, Monday // 13:58 | Viewed: 3476

Bulgaria Students to Get Behavior Grade in Fall

Bulgaria's Cabinet approved during its regular Thursday meeting significant changes in the education sector.

Society » Education | June 11, 2009, Thursday // 15:04 | Viewed: 2498

Bulgaria's Berbatov Launches Teenage Anti-Risk Campaign

Bulgaria's football star, Dimitar Berbatov, officially launched Sunday the Informational Campaign for Risk Factors for Young People's Development and Health.

Society » Education | May 31, 2009, Sunday // 16:36 | Viewed: 3126

Bill Gates Foundation Provides Computers for 900 Bulgarian Libraries

900 Bulgarian libraries will be equipped with computers by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 4-5 years.

Society » Education | May 23, 2009, Saturday // 11:35 | Viewed: 3195

80 000 Bulgarian Students Take Second School-Ending Exam

79 517 Bulgarian high school seniors took Tuesday morning their second mandatory school-ending exam.

Society » Education | May 19, 2009, Tuesday // 09:38 | Viewed: 7432

Bulgaria Education Ministry Mandates Literary Language Use

Bulgaria's Education Minister, Daniel Valchev signed Monday the order for mandatory study and usage of the literary Bulgarian language in the country's public schools.

Society » Education | May 18, 2009, Monday // 16:32 | Viewed: 3056
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