Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Sofia hosted the ninth European Physics Olympiad

Bulgarian teams won three silver and five bronze medals

Photo: Ministry of Education and Science

Science and physics are the driving forces behind human progress, and events such as this one are a source of pride for Bulgaria. The Minister of Education, Krasimir Valchev, congratulated the participants in the IX European Physics Olympiad with these words. This is the first time that Bulgaria has hosted the prestigious international competition, welcoming talented high school students from 40 countries around the world.


Teams from Sofia, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo and Shumen in Bulgaria won three silver and five bronze medals. Gold medals were won by students from Romania, Estonia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Serbia, and Germany.



Editor: Miglena Ivanova

Publication in English: E. Radkova




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Bulgaria at risk of non compliance with the EU's fiscal framework in 2026

Six countries, including Bulgaria, are at risk of non compliance with the EU fiscal framework in 2026. This is highlighted in the 2026 European Semester Autumn Package, adopted by the European Commission. Another 12 countries are urged to continue..

published on 11/26/25 10:06 AM

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov supports the peace plan for Ukraine

“Borders cannot be changed by force, and Ukraine’s long-term security must be guaranteed”, Bulgaria’s Premier Rossen Zhelyazkov said during a videoconference meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing”, led by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK..

published on 11/26/25 8:57 AM

Bulgaria and China discuss cooperation in the automotive sector

Business forum on the topic "Bulgaria - China: cooperation in the automotive sector" is being held on November 26 in Sofia. Its organizers are the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the People's Republic of..

published on 11/26/25 7:30 AM