The Department of Psychology at the Institute for Population and Human Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IPHS-BAS) presents the results of a study of stress responses and ways of dealing with it in the conditions of spreading coronavirus infection in Bulgaria. The survey started on 22 March, and the results presented are based on data collected from 1365 men and women of all ages over the period 22-28 March 2020. The data are indicative of what the experiencing of an unknown crisis event of unknown duration and consequences is, such as the occurrence and spread of COVID-19. The situation as well as the measures taken affects the mental well-being of each person. The results show people's ability to mobilize their full capacity to [...]

The Korean Development Center (KDI) which is a partner of the Economic Research Institute of BAS under 3 international projects has been recognized as a leading think tank in the world. This is indicated by the University of Pennsylvania ranking Global Go To Think Tank Index Report (TTCSP) on think tanks and civil societies in 2019 which involved a total of 8248 institutions. In the rankings not including the USA, KDI is ranked 6th, and with the USA – 19th in the world. […]

An international conference "70 Years since the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Bulgaria and the People's Republic of China" is being held in the National Archaeological Institute with Museum meeting room. The organizer of the three-day forum is the Institute for the State and Law of BAS (ISL - BAS). Bulgaria is the second country in the world to recognize the People's Republic of China. The conference is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and we hope that it will contribute to the development of cooperation between the two countries, Prof. Irena Ilieva, Director of ISL, said. The President of BAS, Professor Julian Revalski, member of the Academy, welcomed the participants in the conference and announced that he expected the [...]