Analysis of Eurostat published on occasion of the World Teachers’ Day (October 5) shows that 93% of all Bulgarian teachers are people with university (Bachelor’s or Master’s) degree. 84% of the Bulgarian teachers are women and 48% of the teaching staff are aged 50 or above. Bulgaria ranks 3rd in the EU in terms of the level of feminization of the teaching staff after Latvia (87%) and Lithuania (85%). Bulgarian teachers are among Europe’s fastest ageing ones. Italy tops this ranking, where 57% of the teachers are 50 or above. According to data of the National Statistical institute, in 2015 there were 45,000 teachers in Bulgaria, 2014 schools and 600,000 pupils.
The Bulgarian Association of Crete has been working for nine years as a bridge between Bulgaria and the Bulgarian population on the southernmost Greek territory, sometimes replacing the most important partner - the state. One of the aims of the..
For the 16th time on January 1, the Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo welcomed the first tourist. This is the only architectural and museum complex in the country that operates year-round and is the most visited open-air museum in..
Bulgarians across the country are welcoming the New Year with various initiatives. More than 20 members of the club of karate and yoga coach Emil Zlatev in Varna traditionally swam in the sea on January 1. They say that they never..
The connection between Bulgaria, "Dali's Moustache" and Picasso is a topic that could remain widely discussed in the next few years, and perhaps even..
For the 21st consecutive year, Simitli is hosting one of the largest masquerade festivals in Bulgaria. Originally a local entertainment, "Simitli - The..
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