Bulgaria and Europe are currently unable to contain the epidemic of aggression in schools

Monday, Jun 1, 2026

Mediapool

Bulgarian students face high rates of bullying and online aggression; current prevention efforts are questioned.

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According to PISA data, every fourth boy and every fifth girl in Bulgaria has experienced school bullying, with many students feeling lonely, isolated, or insecure in the educational environment. Aggression is increasingly moving online, leading to student conflicts continuing after school hours. In response, state institutions and non-governmental sectors are developing violence prevention programs, psychological support, and training for children, parents, and teachers, raising questions about whether these efforts are sufficient given recent cases of bullying in Bulgarian schools.

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