Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Music School in Bulgaria’s Kotel to attract students from the Balkans

Photo: library

The National School of Folklore Arts "Philip Kutev" in the town of Kotel is to open doors for gifted children from neighboring Balkan countries. The teaching staff is the best in this country, said Kotel Mayor Kosta Karanashev. Prime Minister Boyko Borissov promised full support for the idea by the government and financing of 1.95 million euros under Operational Program "Regions in Growth". It is planned to purchase specialized equipment and to complete the construction of a new multifunctional hall by January 15. A general renovation to improve the energy efficiency of the school complex has also started, it was reported.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Sub-zero temperatures in the morning and snowfall in higher places

On Wednesday, the wind from the northwest will get stronger. Cloudiness will be variable, more significant in the afternoon. The lowest temperatures will be between minus 5°C and 0°; in Sofia - around minus 3°C and the highest will..

published on 4/8/25 7:35 PM
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov

Meeting with prime minister outlines measures to address road carnage

Measures to reduce road accidents and improve road conditions were discussed today at a meeting convened by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. "As colleagues, we are fully aware that the deep-rooted problems we've inherited should not be the subject..

published on 4/8/25 6:55 PM

Eurostat: Bulgaria tops EU in house price growth

House prices in the EU rose by 4.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to data from the European statistics agency Eurostat .  Bulgaria outpaced all other EU countries in the same quarter, with a remarkable..

published on 4/8/25 6:16 PM