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BAS awards Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, with a Medal of Distinction

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, with the “Medal of Distinction of the President of BAS” at a ceremony held at the Academy on November 12. The President of the Academy, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, presented the award “for his contribution and efforts to establish peace and justice and to build a culture of peace.” In the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivered a Lectio Magistralis on “Peace on earth, which all men of every era have most eagerly yearned for.” The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, greeted the organizers, participants, and guests. “This forum is being held at a time when peace and peaceful measures for conflict [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:50:01+02:00Thursday, 13 November 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

The Order of Academic Palms of the Republic of France

The French Minister of Education has conferred the Order of Academic Palms of the Republic of France (L'ordre des Palmes académiques, grade de chevalier) for 2025 upon Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova from the Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This is one of the highest distinctions, testifying to France's recognition of her contribution to the French-Bulgarian cooperation in the field of university education and scientific research. The order was presented by H.E. Ms. Marie Dumoulin, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Bulgaria, at a solemn ceremony on November 12, 2025 at the French Embassy. “This is a high award for me as well as for all colleagues and partners with whom we [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:42:27+02:00Thursday, 13 November 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

The President of the European Research Council visits BAS

The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, met today at the Academy with Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council. The meeting was attended by Corr. Memb. Evdokia Pasheva, Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Zara Cherkezova-Zheleva, National Contact Point for ERC in Bulgaria, and Ms. Sabine Simmross. The President of BAS acquainted Prof. Leptin with the activities of the Centers of Competence and Excellence and emphasized that the modern infrastructure at the Academy supported the research of scientists. Prof. Leptin shared good practices from other Eastern European countries that could lead to increased participation of BAS units in ERC competitions. The European Research Council (ERC) was established by the European Commission in 2007 to fund cutting-edge scientific research in Europe. It is currently [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:38:56+02:00Thursday, 13 November 2025|Categories: General news|

BAS participates in international meeting-discussion “Fortifying Freedom – Defense and Democracy Dialogue”

An international meeting-discussion entitled “Fortifying Freedom – Defense and Democracy Dialogue” was held on November 11. The forum was attended by the director of the Geological Institute of BAS, Assoc. Prof. Svetoslav Georgiev, who delivered a report on “Critical Raw Materials: The new frontier of geo-economic competition.” The forum was organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy. Topics focused mainly on the new geopolitical and geo-economic realities facing the European Union. The keynote address at the event was delivered by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. Presentation by Assoc. Prof. Svetoslav Georgiev, PhD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O_c8RfYTDo

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:47:51+02:00Wednesday, 12 November 2025|Categories: Climate Change, Hazards and Natural Resources|

Information and awareness-raising forum “Critical and strategic raw materials: expert opinions and prevailing attitudes in public opinion”

On November 11, 2025, BAS hosted an informational and promotional forum entitled “Critical and Strategic Raw Materials: Expert Opinions and Dominant Attitudes in Public Opinion.” The forum was opened by Assoc. Prof. Svetoslav Georgiev, Director of the Geological Institute at BAS and National Coordinator of the “Critical and Strategic Raw Materials for Green Transition and Sustainable Development” National Science Program. On behalf of the BAS leadership, the forum was welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Tian, Scientific Secretary of division 9 “Man and Society.” The forum was organized by the scientists participating in Work Package 1.7 which is an integral part of the Program and aims to assess the socio-economic impact of the extraction and processing of critical and strategic raw materials (CSRMs) on both [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:45:58+02:00Tuesday, 11 November 2025|Categories: Climate Change, Hazards and Natural Resources|

MUSICORUM VIA presents “Music in Black and White”

Pianists from the Instrumental Faculty of the National Music Academy performed works by composers Franz Schubert, Ferenc Liszt, Robert Schumann, Pancho Vladigerov, Béla Bartók, Alexander Scriabin, Igor Stravinsky, and Guido Agosti. The piano concert took place on November 10 in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS as part of the initiative of the “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” National Music Academy and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, “MUSICORUM VIA. Two academies – one stage”. The large audience applauded the performances of Victor Vassilev, Francis Krasteva, Angel Yalachkov, Yordan Todorov, and Alexander Tomov from the classes of Prof. Dr. Borislava Taneva, Prof. Dr. Iliya Chernaev, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gergana Nestorova. Next week, two concerts by MUSICORUM VIA will be held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-12T09:41:11+02:00Tuesday, 11 November 2025|Categories: General news, Musicorum Via|