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(4 Nov) 90 Years of Rotary in Bulgaria (+GAL)
On the 4th of November, the celebration of 90 years of Rotary in Bulgaria took place at the Hyatt Hotel Sofia. The event commenced with a round table discussion on the topic of “Demographic Crisis in Bulgaria,” featuring two panels.
The first panel addressed the demographic crisis in connection with the quality of healthcare, death rates, and birth rates of the population. It highlighted good practices and solutions based on applied reforms in the healthcare system in the Netherlands. Guest speakers included Prof. Hristo Hinkov, the acting Minister of Healthcare; Prof. Stoicho Kacarov, Minister of Healthcare from 2021 to 2022; and Prof. Ab Clink, who served as the Minister of Healthcare in the Netherlands from 2007 to 2010.
The second panel focused on the demographic crisis in Bulgaria concerning quality education, the decrease of migration, and retaining human capital in the country. Guest speakers for this panel were Assoc. Prof. Georgi Bardarov, an author and the head of Socio-economic Geography at the Geological Department of Sofia University, and Assoc. Prof. Krasen Stanchev, a professor in the field of Public Administration at the Philosophy Department of Sofia University.
The lectures were highly engaging and sparked active discussions after both panels.
Throughout the evening, an exhibition showcasing the history of Rotary in Bulgaria was on display. The event also featured a Gala Dinner with an auction and raffle for a charitable cause – supporting a young Bulgarian in realizing a scholarship in the Raina Kabaivanska program in Italy.
District Governor Hristo Mihailovsky presented the history of Rotary in Bulgaria during the evening, and there was a friendship exchange with special guests who attended the event, including District Governors from Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Moldova, and others. Rotarians from France, Greece, and various other countries also participated, alongside numerous Rotarians from all over the country. The event saw the participation of more than 220 people.
