The number of first graders this school year is down by around 1,000 compared to last year, said Deputy Minister of Education Diyan Stamatov for the Bulgarian news agency BTA.
He added that the greatest number of first graders were in the city of Sofia (over 12,000), followed by Plovdiv and Varna; bottom of the list are Vidin and Gabrovo. Diyan Stamatov stated that the tendency of a shortage of teachers in mathematics, computer sciences and foreign languages continues, though now there is a shortage of physical education teachers as well.
Robert Joseph Miller, Bulgaria’s Honorary Consul in Nevada, was awarded the prestigious “Golden Laurel Branch” of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for his exceptional merits in maintaining the diplomatic relations between the US and Bulgaria. The award..
The cool autumn evenings give us a reason to immerse ourselves in the cosy atmosphere of restaurants in Sofia and try new flavours inspired by global culinary trends. Leading Italian travel platform praises Sofia in autumn..
At 04:00 Bulgarian time on October 26, 2025, we must turn our clocks back one hour. This means one more hour of sleep, but it does not eliminate the stress for the body as a result of the change in the biological schedule,..
On November 8 in Hall 11 of the National Palace of Culture, Bulgaria’s best masters and artisans will be awarded for the third time. The founder and..
Fertility Europe , the pan-European organization that represents patient associations focused on infertility issues, has announced the start of the 9..
Today, in the Radio Bulgaria studio, we welcomed Helmut Matt – a writer, radio journalist and poet, who has maintained a special connection with Bulgaria..
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