Bulgaria’s Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva recommended that this country’s Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev cancel the National External Assessment after the 4th and the 10th grade. Diana Kovacheva refers to complaints and petitions submitted by parents to the national Ombudsman. Diana Kovacheva also emphasizes the problem concerning digital inequality, as some Bulgarian students face shortage of electronic devices and Internet.
"The citizens note that the students have studied remotely for more than 5 months which has affected their education", Ombudsman Kovacheva writes in her letter to Bulgaria’s Minister of Education, BTA reports.
The 32nd National Festival of Karakachans is taking place in the "Karandila" area near the city of Sliven on August 23. The event is organized by the Federation of Cultural and Educational Societies of the Karakachans in Bulgaria. The..
At night, in places in the central and eastern part of the country there will be short-term showers with thunderstorms. By morning the precipitation will stop. Cloudiness will decrease from the west. On Saturday it will be..
In the last days of the hottest month - from August 27 to 30, the performance "Samodiva" will be premiered in London. This is an innovative, immersive dance production inspired by Bulgarian folklore myths. It is the work of..
"Nearly a quarter of Bulgaria's economy is in the grey sector – around 23-24%. On the other hand, there is not enough money for..
More than 260,000 people across the country are affected by water supply disruptions. The water shortage has affected 16 towns and 283 villages, with the..
At night, in places in the central and eastern part of the country there will be short-term showers with thunderstorms. By morning the..
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