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Social Analysts: Young Experts Are Still Fleeing Bulgaria

Experts are adamant that the pandemic has lowered emigration rate in 2020. However, this does not solve Bulgaria's long-standing demographic problems, including the outflow of specialists from key sectors of economy. According to data of the European Commission in 2019, the trend for the return of migrant workers has continued and Bulgaria is among the top countries in this regard.

Which were the Most Popular Baby Names in Bulgaria in 2019?

Viktoria and Aleksandar were the most popular names for newborn babies in Bulgaria in 2019, according to data of the National Statistical Institute. Some 732 baby girls were given the most popular name in 2019. The second most desired name was Maria - 680, followed by Nikol - 596. The newborn boys in 2019, who were named Aleksandar, were 1,036.

L’Enfant Sauvage | Athens | December 17

The French Institute of Athens is organizing a screening of Francois Truffaut's "L'Enfant Sauvage" (1970). The French film, inspired by real events, tell the story of Victor, a child raised by wolves who is found and introduced to human civilization for the first time at the age of 10. A moving story about society values and the personal relationship between a "wild child" and an adult.

UPDATE: Stallone Returning to NU BOYANA Film Studios in Bulgaria for 'Rambo 5'

Omega Underground has been keeping an eye on progress for the upcoming shoot for Sly Stallone's Rambo 5 aka Rambo V: Last Blood. We recently revealed they've hired Get The Gringo director Adrian Grunberg to takeover directing duties from Stallone.

A Bulgarian Student in the US is Building an Artificial Reef in Greece

Bulgarian Viktor Evtimov is the head of a project to create an artificial reef on the island of Samos in Greece.

The 22-year-old researcher is a graduate of the Goethe German Language School in Burgas, and is currently a biology student at the American University of Drexel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Victoria and Alexander were the Most Preferred Names in Bulgaria for 2017

Victoria and Alexander are the most preferred names in 2017, according to NSI data, FOCUS reported. Among the popular male names are Georgi, Dimitar, Ivan and Nikola. Often the boys are named Martin, Daniel and Victor. In recent years the number of newborns with the names Boris, Kaloyan, Simeon, Asparuh has increased. The most common Muslim names in Boys and in 2017 are Emir and Mert.