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

President presents awards to prominent Bulgarians

Photo: BTA

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has presented high state awards to prominent Bulgarians in the fields of medicine, science and education.

Prof. Dr. Nikola Vladov and Prof. Dr. Georgi Todorov have received the Stara Planina Order for their achievements in medicine. The Stara Planina Order was also bestowed to Prof. Ivan Nichev for his outstanding contribution in the field of cinema, to Prof. D-r Angel Dimitrov for developing the relations of Bulgaria with Western Balkan countries. to Prof. Ivaylo Znepolski for exceptional contribution in the field of culture and humanitarian science.

Historian Prof. Plamen Pavlov received the Order of "Sts. Cyril and Methodius”. Atanasia Stoianova received the same order for her great merits in the sphere of education of the Bulgarian minority in her native Moldova. The "Sts. Cyril and Methodius Order" was also given out to Prof. Vera Naydenova for her contribution to Bulgaria's national film art and culture, to actor Rusi Chanel and poet Ivan Balabanov.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexander Oscar was awarded the Order of Civil Merit for his merits in strengthening the civic society.

On behalf of the winners, Prof. Plamen Pavlov pointed out that they all share the same life mission - healing the body and soul of the Bulgarian people. He called for unity among Bulgarians in the country and abroad.




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

National Assembly Speaker, the Prime Minister and the President congratulate Bulgarians on the Resurrection of Christ

“Today, united by the power of our faith in the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we celebrate together again and are inspired by His Resurrection. May it help us to do good deeds!” With these words, the Speaker of the National Assembly Natalia..

published on 4/20/25 12:23 PM

Patriarch Daniil greets Bulgarians with “Christ is Risen”

Exactly at midnight, the Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church Daniil announced the Resurrection of Christ and greeted the Bulgarians with “Christ is Risen” from the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia . The laity gathered in front of the church..

published on 4/20/25 9:35 AM

Warmer weather and mostly sunny Easter

During the night, the cloud cover will break and decrease. There will still be light rain showers in some places in the southern regions of Bulgaria until midnight. On Sunday morning, visibility will be reduced in some places in the..

published on 4/19/25 6:45 PM