We have received signals that teachers and school principals are subject to political pressure during election campaigns, Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Education and Science Professor Nikolay Denkov said for the BNR. One in three heads of regional departments of education is involved in politics, said caretaker Minister Denkov.
"Higher education is free from political doctrines. There shall be a requirement for depoliticization of the school education system", commented Professor Nikolay Denkov. He described the current school year as "relatively successful". “However, we should not comfort ourselves, because we have not witnessed a significant improvement in students’ performance over the recent years”, said Minister Denkov.
On Wednesday it will be sunny. There will be scattered high clouds over the western and northern regions of the country. There will be light to moderate easterly wind. The highest temperatures will be between 27° and 32°C; in Sofia..
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage will be set at 1,213 BGN (EUR 620.20). This represents a 12.6% increase, or 136 BGN (EUR 64.4) more than its current amount. The proposed change is outlined in a draft decree by the Ministry of Labour and..
The epizootic situation in Plovdiv District remains complicated due to the ongoing outbreak of sheep and goat pox. In an effort to contain and prevent further spread of the disease, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has announced an extension of the..
The leader of the GERB party Boyko Borisov met in Düsseldorf with the CEO of the defense concern Rheinmetall Armin Paperger . During the..
A van carrying 24 migrants, driven by a Bulgarian driver, was intercepted last night near the village of Lozenets (Tsarevo Municipality), Border..
On Tuesday , sunny weather will prevail with temporary increases in cloudiness, more significant over the southern regions of..
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