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Bulgaria Pythagoras National Science Awards

Overview

The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science hosted the 18th annual Pythagoras National Awards in Sofia to recognize scientific achievements across eight categories. The ceremony, opened by Minister of Education and Science Prof. Georgi Valchev, included participation from President Rumen Radev.

Professor Ivaylo Ternev, a neurologist at Sofia Medical University, was awarded the 2026 Pythagoras Grand Prize for his overall scientific contribution, specifically his research into the first scientific descriptions of fifteen hereditary diseases. Other recipients included Professor Radostina Alexandrova for science communication and Associate Professor Martin Karamanliev for his work in robotic surgery.

During the event, Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced intentions to increase the national budget for scientific infrastructure and activity from 35 million euros to 62 million euros by 2027.

Entities

Rumen Radev · Ministry of Education and Science · Bulgaria · Sofia Medical University · Ivaylo Ternev

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bulgaria to host annual Pythagoras National Science Awards

    Bulgaria's Ministry of Education and Science will present the annual Pythagoras National Science Awards on October 29 in Sofia, honoring researchers across eight scientific categories.

  2. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Professor Ivaylo Ternev receives Pythagoras Grand Prize

    Professor Ivaylo Ternev has won the 2026 Pythagoras Grand Prize for his groundbreaking research on rare genetic diseases. Bulgaria also announced a significant increase in its science budget for 2027.

Sources

dariknews.bg · history.azbuki.bg · moreto.net · mu-sofia.bg · novini247.com · press.azbuki.bg · ruse.news · zdrave.net · zonanews.bg