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The restored second statue of Heraclea Sintica – for the first time in the National Archaeological Institute with Museum of BAS

The fully restored second ancient marble statue of Heraclea Sintica was shown for the first time to the public at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum of BAS (NAIM-BAS) - upright, fortified and with its head restored in place after months of intensive restoration work. The statue was unearthed in 2024 by Prof. Dr. Lyudmil Vagalinski's team during excavations at the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica and is the second of human stature to be found in the ancient city's Grand Canal near Rupite village. The marble monument has stood in the ground for over 1600 years. "Our lands are a cradle of antiquity, a cradle of civilizations, and thanks to the focused efforts of Bulgarian archaeologists, they are becoming available to the general public," [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-08-07T11:34:58+03:00Wednesday, 6 August 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|

Scientists present BAS projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan

Scientists from BAS presented projects in the field of green and digital technologies during the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev to four institutes of the Academy today. The funding is worth about three million leva and is under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. At the Institute of Robotics, the Deputy Prime Minister got acquainted with the construction of the national infrastructure for quantum communication, a route of which was being implemented within the framework of the National Plan. This infrastructure, which is part of the European quantum communication network, ensures the security of information exchange between institutions at both national and European level. The Recovery and Resilience Plan has so far financed the purchase of three [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-08-01T10:12:39+03:00Thursday, 31 July 2025|Categories: Selected|

Six medals for Bulgaria from the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia

The Bulgarian team after the award ceremony The 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2025) was held from 10 to 20 July 2025, hosted by Sunshine Coast, Australia. A record 630 students from 110 countries participated in the most prestigious and oldest mathematics competition. The competition days were 15 and 16 July, with 3 problems to be solved, scored out of 7 points each, in 4 and a half hours. The problem coordination took place on 17 and 18 July and the closing ceremony on 19 July. The Bulgarian team consisted of 6 competitors. According to the official ranking, the results of the Bulgarian team in IMO in terms of participants and medals are as follows: Angel Hristov, Burgas, “Acad. Nikola Obreshkov” School [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-07-30T09:17:00+03:00Wednesday, 30 July 2025|Categories: General news, Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies, Selected|

Four medals for Bulgaria at the International Biology Olympiad

The Bulgarian students have won four medals - two silver and two bronze from the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). The Olympiad was held from 20 to 27 July in the Philippines. The silver medals were won by Dimitar Oronov (XI grade, National High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - NHSNSM) and Stoyan Dobrev (XII grade, NHSNSM). The bronze awards went to Martin Zamfirov (XII grade, NHSNSM) and Boyan Tsenov (XI grade, NHSNSM). Their supervisors have been Prof. Dr. Albena Jordanova (Medical Faculty, SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"), Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr. Radoslav Aleksandrov (Institute of Molecular Biology of BAS) and PhD student Teodor Trifonov (Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research of BAS). The International Biology Olympiad is the world's most prestigious competition for biology [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-07-29T16:29:37+03:00Tuesday, 29 July 2025|Categories: Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology, Biomedicine and Quality of Life, Selected|

BAS and NATFA sign a Memorandum of Cooperation

The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva and the Rector of the "Krastyo Sarafov" National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) Corr. Memb. Miroslav Dachev have signed today at the Academy a Memorandum of Cooperation. The subject of the Memorandum are doctoral programs in the field of arts, humanities and culture, the establishment of joint interdisciplinary doctoral programs, educational initiatives and creative forums. The document provides for the sharing of experiences between the two institutions and joint activities to enhance the quality of teaching, research and creative achievements as well as to encourage PhD students, postdocs and young researchers in pursuing their academic careers. The event has been also attended by the Vice-President of BAS Prof. Emmanuel [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-07-24T14:58:05+03:00Monday, 21 July 2025|Categories: Selected|

Bulgaria hosts the 16th General Assembly of ELI ERIC

The 16th meeting of the General Assembly of the "Extreme Light" European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ELI ERIC) was opened by the President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva. The accession of our country as a full member of ELI ERIC is a significant step, Corr. Memb. Slavcheva said and stressed that this reflected the ambition to be an active participant in building the scientific potential of Europe in the field of laser technologies. The meeting was also attended by Acad. Nikola Sabotinov (Chairman of BAS 2008-2012) who had invented the world's first copper bromide vapour laser. His contribution is not only a part of the history of the Academy but also occupies an important place in the global development of laser science, Corr. Memb. Slavcheva [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-06-27T10:11:58+03:00Wednesday, 25 June 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|