33 universities will receive more than 2 million euros in the period from May to the end of 2021, in order to pay compensations to 1,000 retired lectures over the age 65. This is seen in the program of the Ministry of Education, published for public discussion, which aims at rejuvenating the academic staff in the state universities, BTA has reported.
Restructuring is needed to increase the cost-effectiveness of universities due to the high percentage of lecturers at retirement age and the declining number of students caused by the demographic crisis. This will give the opportunity to the younger members of the academic staff for development and professional growth, the reasons read.
Wednesday's minimum temperatures will be 1–6°C , with Sofia at 1°C. Some lowland areas may have reduced visibility in the morning. It will be mostly sunny during the day, with a light to moderate south-westerly wind. Maximum temperatures will reach..
Switzerland is providing financial assistance worth 21,350,000 Swiss Francs to support Bulgaria's migration policies. "As EU's external border we have the responsibility to prevent the entry of persons who may pose a security threat, and on the other..
Bulgaria’s draft social security budget indicates that the minimum wage from 1 January 2026 will be lower than the level set out in the Labour Code , BNR “Horizont” reports. According to sources, the minimum wage will be €605 rather than €620 (BGN..
By mid-2026, Bulgaria should be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” of countries with deficiencies in its anti-money..
An earthquake with a 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Western Turkey at 22.48 hours last night. There were over 40 aftershocks after the..
Frol and Frosia are the newest residents of the Bear Sanctuary Belitsa, according to the Four Paws Foundation, which runs the bear sanctuary in..
+359 2 9336 661