The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Bulgaria H.E. Viktor Temirbayev. Prof. Revalski briefed the guest on the history, structure and activities of the Academy. The two sides agreed to cooperate in strengthening and developing bilateral cooperation between BAS and the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting was attended by Mr. Meiram Aitzhanov, Third Secretary at the Embassy of Kazakhstan.

The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, met with the Ambassador of Austria to Bulgaria H.E. Andrea Ikić-Böhm. Among the main topics of the conversation was the cooperation between scientists from both countries over the years. Prof. Revalski said that the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has good relations with the Austrian Academy of Sciences with which BAS has been cooperating since 1977 and is a partner in international organizations such as the European Academies’ Scientific Advisory Council (EASAC).  Н.E. Andrea Ikić-Böhm briefly presented the scientific activities in Lower Austria.

  The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded the Institute of Catalysis of BAS with an Honorary Silver Plaquette on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The distinction is also awarded for significant scientific achievements in the field of development of new catalysts and cutting-edge technologies with environmental orientation. The solemn celebration on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Catalysis was held in the Seminar Hall of the Institute. On behalf of the Management Board of the Academy, the Vice-President Corr. Mem. Stefan Hadjidodorov presented the award to the Director Prof. Silvia Todorova. Undoubtedly, the institute has established itself as a leader in the field of catalysis in the country, said the Vice President. The Institute of Catalysis is an internationally recognized [...]