We look forward to welcoming you to Buzău for an unforgettable experience filled with mathematical challenges, cultural discovery, and new friendships.
The Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO) is an esteemed mathematics competition for students aged 15.5 years or younger. Organized by the Mathematical Society of South Eastern Europe (MASSEE), the event brings together participants from its member countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey.
The Municipality of Buzău has the distinct honor of hosting the 2026 Balkan Mathematical Olympiad, a prestigious event that brings together excellence, passion, and the competitive spirit of young mathematicians from the participating countries. It is a joy for our community to be part of an initiative that promotes education, excellence, and international collaboration. We wish all participants great success and hope that their time in Buzău will not only be full of academic achievements, but also filled with wonderful experiences and unforgettable memories.
Constantin Toma
Mayor of the Municipality of Buzău
Buzău County Council supports excellence in education and contributes to transforming our county, this June, into the host of the 2026 Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad. The presence of the international delegations participating in this prestigious competition will turn Buzău, for several days, into a space dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual dialogue, and cooperation among young people from different countries. Hosting an event of such importance represents both a major responsibility and a firm commitment to education, performance, and the support of young individuals who constantly push the boundaries of knowledge through hard work, discipline, and passion for learning. Mathematics is a universal language, and the gathering of these outstanding students confirms once again that education and academic excellence create meaningful connections between communities and generations. We are fully prepared to provide all participants with high organizational standards, an environment in which performance is appreciated, and the hospitality for which Buzău is well known. Buzău County Council remains a constant supporter of education and of projects that promote excellence and the development of young generations. We wish all participants the very best of success!
Marcel Ciolacu
President of the Buzău County Council