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

President Rumen Radev bestows Honorary Badge to Bulgarian scientists and artists

Photo: BGNES

President Rumen Radev awarded biologist professor Diana Petkova with the Honorary Badge of the Head of State for her significant contributions to education and science. At the ceremony, the president's badge was also presented to Prof. Georgi Safev for the development of Bulgarian medical education and on the occasion of his 80th anniversary.

Arch. Kostadin Sandev also received the award for his contribution to the town planning of Blagoevgrad and Bansko and for his 75th anniversary. Angel Wagenstein was honored for his outstanding contribution to Bulgarian culture and for his 100th anniversary. His granddaughter, Jacqueline Wagenstein, received his award.

The President pointed out that each of the people who received the award is a part of the spiritual and intellectual power of the homeland and they contribute to the image of Bulgaria beyond the borders of the country.




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

People in Kalofer pay respect to revolutionary and poet Hristo Botev

On January 6, Epiphany, Bulgarians celebrate 177 years since the birth of poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev. On this occasion, the atmosphere in Kalofer - Botev's hometown, is special, Dimitar Vladimirov from Radio Plovdiv has..

published on 1/6/25 3:45 PM

President Radev gives parties time until January 13 to agree on a cabinet

The President has postponed the handing over of the first exploratory mandate for forming a government to GERB until January 13. Before the Epiphany ceremony in Sofia, Rumen Radev announced that the parliament should adopt a..

published on 1/6/25 1:07 PM

Bulgarians in the USA also swam for the Epiphany cross

In sub-zero temperatures, nine Bulgarians jumped into the icy waters of Lake Michigan for the Epiphany cross, the Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago announced on its Facebook page. The cross was retrieved by 18-year-old Danail..

published on 1/6/25 12:47 PM