The year 2008 will be remembered in Bulgaria as the year when high school matriculation exams were re-introduced. Students and parents have voiced strong objections on the matter to Education Minister Daniel Vulchev, who decided to enforce the e.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: Recognition of Bulgarian diplomas – a question of where
How much does it cost to attend a Bulgarian university? What private options are there for education?The Sofia Echo answers these questions and more in the second of its two-part series on education in BulgariaWhen Bulgaria joined the European U.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: Eyes open to the world
Studying abroad can increase one’s understanding of others and oneselfStudying in university might not be something that everyone desires, but it is true that it opens life's horizons.Considering the fact that Bulgarian experts and scienti.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: University, American style
On May 18, the American University in Bulgaria saw the graduation of its 14th undergraduate class. The institution welcomed its first students – all 208 of them – on September 30 1991. Since then, the Blagoevgrad-based private un.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: High schools can suit any type of interest
Getting a high school education in Bulgaria normally takes four or five years. In addition to general educational institutions, are three main types of specialised state-run high schools – language, professional, and schools of arts and cu.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: Anglo-American School looks to the future
At the Anglo-American School of Sofia (AAS), respect for the student sets the foundation for 21st-century education. Educators translate their job into facilitating and equipping individuals to be life-long learners. There is an obvious commitme.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: American English Academy serves the community
Frank and Ruth Munsey have resided in the Chicago/north-west Indiana area for the past 56 years. They have four children, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Before coming to Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1991, they founded and operated a pri.....| Read more
EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: The unknown numbers
Keeping proper statistics about the number of students who have dropped out of school is not easy.
When Bulgaria was a people’s republic in 1947 to 1989, no such data was available, simply because the regime did its best to keep ever.....| Read more
Grew up in Ireland. Wnet to college in London. This was an eye-opener to the world. Have worked for ... read more
What`s on in Bulgaria
Theatre
12 Angry Monologues/12 razgneveni monologa What: The play is a compilation of 12 of the best monologues from Bulgarian actor Velko Kunev on the National Theatre stage over the past 30 years. Alone on the stage, Kunev re-experiences the fates, thoughts, worries and fears of his characters - including Ham When: October 7 and 25, 7pm Where: Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Volpone What: This comedy, written by English Renaissance playwright Ben Jonson, tells the story of Venetian nobleman Volpone who pretends he’s at death’s door to lure the numerous aspirants to his large inheritance and thereby expose their greed and foolishness. Starr When: October 10, 22 and 28 at 7pm Where: Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Cultural Institutes
Pavel Besta and his inspirations What: This exhibition by Czech artist Pavel Besta coincides with his 50th birthday. His paintings are in the realm of the grey and sorrowful. Besta discusses universal questions touching on the beating hearts and disillusioned faces who dwell in the country’s o When: Until October 31 Where: the Czech cultural centre, 100 G. S. Rakovski Str, Sofia
Art
Painters from Plovdiv exhibit in Sofia What: Natally gallery is organising a general exhibition featuring artists who have depicted Plovdiv’s gentle pace of life in their works. Visitors can admire the delicately smiling characters looking over from Angel Vassilev’s paintings, or the colourful abstr When: Until October 30 Where: Natally, 38A Gourko Str, Sofia
The return of Dimitar Voinov What: Racoursi gallery presents Bulgarian painter Dimitar Voinov, who has lived and worked in Germany since 1986. Now, 22 years later, he is exhibiting in Bulgaria for the first time. His paintings reveal the use of classic techniques, combined with ambiguous s When: Until October 31 Where: Racoursi, 4A Han Kroum Str, Sofia
Eva Peneva and Yulian Yordanov’s graphics for four hands What: This collaboration between two artists is a long-nurtured idea that finally comes to life. Yordanov presents 13 of his graphics including titles like Leda, Fragrance or Temptation. To find an adequate answer to his challenge, Peneva painted glass using va When: Until October 20 Where: Teo, 34 Macedonia Str, Varna
Soshana: Around the world in 80 years What: Austrian painter Susanne Schuller-Soshana is a true cosmopolitan. As one art critic puts it, she has travelled the world not in 80 days, but in 80 years. During her nomadic life, she has met some of the defining titans of the last century’s art scene – in When: Until October 16 Where: Astri, 34 Tsar Samouil Str, Sofia
The apple in the minds of several artists What: Though it has a small exhibition area, this gallery always offers carefully selected artists the chance to flaunt their talents. In this general exhibition nine artists have come together to explore the ‘apple theme.’ Works by Boiko Kolev, Rossen Rashev, When: Until October 20 Where: Art Gallery Paris, 8 Paris Str, Sofia
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