Emel Etem Toshkova facts for kids
Emel Etem Toshkova (Bulgarian: Емел Етем Тошкова) was born on March 4, 1958. She is a well-known politician from Bulgaria. Emel Etem is of Turkish descent and was an important member of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) party. This party is a main political group for Turkish people living in Bulgaria. She once served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria. She was also the Minister of the National Disasters and Emergencies, a role that no longer exists today. Her political area was Razgrad.
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Early Life and Education
Emel Toshkova was born in the town of Isperih, Bulgaria. In 1981, she finished her studies at the "Angel Kunchev" Higher Technical School in Ruse. There, she earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. After her studies, she worked as a Construction Engineer. She was employed at the Naiden Kirov plant in Ruse from 1981 to 1992.
Role in Government
Emel Toshkova held significant roles in the Bulgarian government. From August 17, 2005, until July 2009, she served as the Deputy Prime Minister. At the same time, she was also the Minister of Emergencies. This meant she was responsible for managing and responding to major events like natural disasters.
Challenges as Minister
During her time as Minister of Natural Disasters and Emergencies, Emel Etem faced some difficult situations. She was responsible for helping people during emergencies. For example, there were floods in Tsar Kaloyan, a town with many Turkish residents. She also had to prepare for heavy snowfall in February 2008 across Bulgaria. Dealing with such large-scale events can be very challenging for any minister.
Interesting Facts
- Her first name, Emel, means "desire" or "desirable" in the Turkish language.
- She can speak several languages fluently. These include Bulgarian, Turkish, English, and Russian.
- Emel Etem Toshkova is married and has a son.
- A star in the Cassiopeia constellation has been named after her.
See also
- Turks in Bulgaria
- Politics of Bulgaria
