Viktor Lilov

Forbes magazine has once again celebrated the achievements of young Bulgarians with its annual "30 Under 30" selection. Now in its 12th year, the prestigious list highlights over 30 exceptional individuals under the age of 30, chosen from a pool of 150 nominations. The honorees were selected by an expert jury, recognizing their significant accomplishments across various fields.

Bulgarian students have achieved remarkable success at the International Chemistry Olympiad held in Saudi Arabia, winning four medals. Viktor Lilov, a twelfth-grader from Sofia Mathematical High School "Paisiy Hilendarski," secured a gold medal and ranked second in the world, competing against the top 327 students from 84 countries.