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Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: Young Bulgarian Chemist Explores AI for Greener Batteries
Bulgarian News Agency
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Assistant Lyuben Borislavov from the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is one of three young Bulgarian chemists selected to attend the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting with young scientists in...
LIK Managing Editor Hristova: Magazine Brings Positive Examples to Bulgarian Society and Beyond
Bulgarian News Agency
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Managing Editor Yanitsa Hristova said on Thursday that LIK magazine aims to serve as a positive example in Bulgarian society and should be promoted both in Bulgaria and abroad. She spoke ahead of an event in London presenting recent anniversary...
PM Zhelyazkov: Bulgarian Business Committed to Energy-Saving Technologies
Bulgarian News Agency
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Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Thursday that Bulgarian business is nationally responsible and clearly focused on investing in energy-saving technologies during his participation in the Green Transition Forum 5.0: Competitiveness and...
Foreigners in Republic of Bulgaria Act Amended Conclusively
Bulgarian News Agency
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The so-called "digital nomads" were added to the individuals eligible for a durable residence permit in Bulgaria, provided they hold a long-stay visa valid for up to six months and are authorized to day for up to 180 days, according to revisions...
One in Two Bulgarians Would Return to Their Hometown if Offered Attractive Job, Survey Finds
Bulgarian News Agency
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Every second Bulgarian would return to their hometown in the event of an attractive job opportunity, according to the results of a new study by the Bulgaria Wants You platform and the JTN research agency, presented Wednesday at the Career and...
Aerospace Engineering Programme in English Launches at Technical University of Sofia
Bulgarian News Agency
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An Aerospace Engineering programme in English is launched at the Technical University of Sofia, the higher education establishment said Wednesday. This Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering can be obtained only at that university in Bulgaria....
MEP Tsvetelina Penkova: Bulgaria Ready to Lead Europe’s Nuclear Energy Future
Novinite
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Sofia recently hosted the fifth edition of the Green Transition Forum 2025, a major regional event focused on sustainable development, green innovation, and the challenges facing Central and Eastern Europe in the transition to a greener economy....
OECD Study: Bulgaria Could Unlock USD 434 Bln Economic Potential by Improving Basic Student Skills
Bulgarian News Agency
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More than 40% of Bulgarian students fail to acquire even basic skills needed for everyday life and professional development, according to a new study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report suggests that if...
A Total of 16,995 Foreign Students Study in Bulgaria in 2024/2025 Academic Year, 779 More than Last Year
Bulgarian News Agency
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The number of foreign students at Bulgarian universities continues to grow in the academic year 2024/2025. A total of 16,995 foreign citizens are studying in the country, which is 779 more than in the previous academic year, an increase of nearly...
GERB Strengthens Lead in Bulgaria as Eurozone Debate Fails to Shake Government Support
Novinite
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A new poll by “Gallup International Balkan” shows that GERB is holding onto its lead in Bulgaria, currently enjoying the support of 24.5% of voters. According to the survey, the ruling party appears to be consolidating its position, partly thanks...
The number of foreign students in Bulgarian universities is growing
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 18, 2025
Photo: Bulgarian Presidency More and more foreign students have been choosing Bulgarian universities and higher education institutions in recent years, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reports. The increased interest is due not only to the tuition...
Energy Ministers of Bulgaria, Norway Discuss Strengthening Cooperation on Green Transition, Renewable Energy
Bulgarian News Agency
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During an official visit to Oslo, Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov held a bilateral meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Terje Aasland, the Ministry’s press office reported on Wednesday. The two discussed key areas of cooperation,...
Eco-Tax Hike Pushes Appliance Prices Up by 15% in Bulgaria
Novinite
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Retail prices for household electrical appliances in Bulgaria are set to rise by up to 15%, following an increase in fees related to the recycling of outdated electronic and electrical equipment. This is due to higher utilization costs imposed by...
EU taps Bulgarian drone startup Dronamics for up to €30mn investment
BNE Intellinews
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Bulgaria-based cargo drone operator Dronamics has been selected for an equity investment of up to €30mn under the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), the company said in a press release emailed to...
'Invited by Grace': Former Minister Critiques Bulgaria’s Hesitant Eurozone Path
Novinite
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Former Minister of Education and Science, Professor Daniel Valchev commented on Bulgaria’s upcoming Eurozone membership on BNT, reflecting on the public discourse surrounding the decision. He noted that whether the decision to join the Eurozone is...
Cycling tour to the branches of the University of Ruse in Bulgaria and Moldova
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 18, 2025
University of Ruse Photo: FB/University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse has launched the first academic cycling tour in Bulgaria on a circular route, under the title "University of Ruse - 80 Years of Knowledge and Science". The...
International Institute for Management Development: Bulgaria Slips Further in Global Competitiveness Ranking for 2025
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria ranked 57th out of 69 countries in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking, regaining only one position compared to the previous year, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland, said on Tuesday. Since 2020,...
65th Plenary Session of PABSEC started in Baku, Azerbaijan passed PABSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria -UPDATED2-1
APA
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June 18, 2025
After the break, the General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Co-operation (PABSEC) resumed its work with a series of sessions, APA reports. During the first session, several procedural issues were addressed,...
Digital Maturity of Bulgarian Companies Still in Mid-Stage, Study Finds
Bulgarian News Agency
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Most Bulgarian companies have already passed the initial phase of digital transformation but remain in an intermediate stage when it comes to their digital maturity, according to the third national survey on the level of digitization in Bulgaria,...
65th Plenary Session of PABSEC started in Baku, Azerbaijan passed PABSEC chairmanship to Bulgaria -
APA
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The 65th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Co-operation (PABSEC) has started in Baku, APA reports. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Speaker of the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament), Sahiba Gafarova,...