Връзки с обществеността – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

BAS supports the Kosova Academy of Sciences and Arts

On December 10, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Kosova Academy of Sciences and Arts (ASHAK). The ceremony was opened by Ms. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo, and by the President of ASHAK, Acad. Mehmet Kraja who is a lecturer at the University of Pristina in the field of Albanian Language and Literature, author of short stories, novels, plays, and literary criticism texts. Greetings were delivered by the Albanian President Mr. Bayram Begaj, as well as the President of the Academy of Sciences of Albania Acad. Skënder Gjinushi, and the Vice-President of ALLEA Prof. Marie Louise Noche; Prof. Massimo Della Valle from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Mr. Lucian Brujan, Berlin Process Coordinator [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-11T09:45:15+02:00Wednesday, 10 December 2025|Categories: General news|

Appeal to mark 14 centuries of Bulgaria in Europe

Historians, archaeologists, and public figures today presented an appeal for the solemn celebration in 2032 of the 1400th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian state. The appeal was presented at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) as part of the “14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe” national initiative by the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), and the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) with the support of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). “We, the undersigned Bulgarian historians and public figures, guided by our duty to preserve and strengthen the historical memory of our people, appeal to the Bulgarian society and the Bulgarian state to mark in the most solemn manner a remarkable anniversary - 1,400 years since [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-03T16:30:29+02:00Wednesday, 3 December 2025|Categories: Selected|

H.E. Marie Dumoulin visits BAS on the occasion of 60 years of scientific cooperation with CNRS

A meeting between BAS President, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, and French Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E. Mrs. Marie Dumoulin took place today at the Academy. The occasion for the visit was the joint celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the first agreement between BAS and the National Center for Scientific Research of France (CNRS) – the first such bilateral agreement between the Academy and a Western European country. During the meeting, the traditionally good relations between Bulgaria and France were discussed as well as the long history of bilateral scientific cooperation. Emphasis was placed on the significant results of the partnership, including the successful projects won by Bulgarian and French teams under the Horizon Europe Framework Program. Future priorities for cooperation were also [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-03T16:28:54+02:00Tuesday, 2 December 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

BAS and CNRS: six decades of scientific partnership

The event highlights the long-standing, sustainable, and active scientific ties between the two institutions. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the signing in 1965 the first framework agreement between the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, a scientific event was held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall dedicated to the history of the two leading research institutions in Bulgaria and France and a review of their current cooperation. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the French Institute in Bulgaria are the organizers of the conference. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the French Institute in Bulgaria are the organizers of the conference. The Vice-President of BAS Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva opened the event by describing the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-03T16:26:51+02:00Tuesday, 2 December 2025|Categories: Selected|

“Blue Planet Outside the Window” presented at BAS

The “Blue Planet Outside the Window” Chinese documentary film, shot entirely in space and produced by the China Media Group, was presented in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall on November 30. “Blue Planet Outside the Window” was filmed by the crew of the Shenzhou-13 mission. The film follows the daily life and work of the Shenzhou-13 mission crew - taikonauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu. Viewers witnessed their six-month stay at the Tiangong orbital station documented in exceptional detail. The production shows not only the scientific experiments and spacewalks, but also the human side of life in orbit – from eating in zero gravity to moments of awe at the view of Earth. One of the key factors in the film's success is [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-02T14:22:49+02:00Monday, 1 December 2025|Categories: Astronomy, Space Research and Technologies|Tags: Институт за космически изследвания и технологии|

Two researchers from BAS receive the “For Women in Science” award

BAS hosted the anniversary ceremony The fifteenth anniversary ceremony of the “For Women in Science” National Program was held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Two researchers from BAS received the “For Women in Science” award: Dr. Blaga Blagoeva from the Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies at BAS received an award for the “Photoinduced anisotropy in thin films containing various azo dyes and polymer matrices for application as all-optical switches” project. Dr. Nia Toshkova from the National Museum of Natural History of BAS was honored for her project “The Antibody Repertoire of Bats in Bulgaria: From Zoonotic Diseases to Conservation Activities”. Vice President Iliana Iotova participated in the official award ceremony for the winners and noted that with [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-01T10:12:21+02:00Thursday, 27 November 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|