Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Three members of BAS with the President’s Badge of Honour

Acad. DSc Lachezar Traykov, Corr. Memb. Ilza Pajeva and Corr. Memb. Ivan Granitski were awarded with the Honorary Badge of the Head of State. The ceremony of awarding public figures of education, science, culture and art was held on 16 May in the Coat of Arms Hall at 2, Dondukov Blvd.. "Our society highly appreciates your patriotism, talent, hard work and devotion," the Head of State said and noted that with their significant successes the honorees contribute to the affirmation of primordial values which are the solid foundation on which modern Bulgaria should be built. Acad. Lachezar Traykov received the award on the occasion of his 65th anniversary, for his highly significant contribution as a respected physician, eminent scientist and university lecturer in the field [...]

Връзки с обществеността2024-05-17T16:41:37+03:00Friday, 17 May 2024|Categories: General news|

The President of BAS participates in a PABSEC meeting

The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, participated in the 63rd Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSECO), which was held from 13 to 15 May in Tirana, Albania. The organisation is a unique model for a multilateral political and economic initiative to harmonise the actions of member states, to ensure peace, security and development of the Black Sea region in the spirit of friendly relations. At the 68th meeting of the PABSEC Bureau on 13 May, Prof. Julian Revalski was elected as PABSEC Special Representative to the international organizations working in the field of science and education for a period of 5 years. During his visit to Tirana, the President of BAS met [...]

Връзки с обществеността2024-05-16T15:22:40+03:00Wednesday, 15 May 2024|Categories: Selected|

Conference “The Atlantic Codex, testimony to the life of Leonardo – a multifaceted and complex mind and genius”

A conference on "The Atlantic Codex, a testimony to the life of Leonardo - a multifaceted and complex mind and genius" was held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Monsignor Francesco Braschi, Doctor of Sciences of the Ambrosiana Library of Milan presented the concept of innovation and modern research as an innate characteristic of human nature from the perspective of a researcher and a priest. It is an honour for BAS to host the conference, said the Vice President Corr. Memb. Stefan Hadjitodorov on behalf of the leadership of the Academy. The event was dedicated to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and the lesser known aspects of his life. The Atlantic Codex is the largest existing collection of authentic manuscripts and drawings by Leonardo [...]

Връзки с обществеността2024-05-16T15:21:27+03:00Wednesday, 15 May 2024|Categories: General news|

The plenary session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will be held in Sofia from 26 July to 2 August

On May 10, 2024, the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, met with the Secretary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - Mr. Abdallah Mokssit, Mr. Julian Popov and his team from the Ministry of Environment and Water, in connection with the upcoming IPCC Plenary Session which will bring to Sofia over 400 participants from 150 countries. The working meeting was attended by Prof. Denitsa Borisova (Scientific Secretary of the Climate Change, Hazards and Natural Resources Division) and Assoc. Prof. Ina Aneva (Scientific Secretary of Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology Division) who would actively contribute to the involvement of BAS scientists in the work of the IPCC.

Връзки с обществеността2024-05-14T10:24:42+03:00Monday, 13 May 2024|Categories: Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology|

The building of BAS in the LUNAR Festival of Lights – 2024

For the third consecutive year, some of the most popular buildings and urban spaces in Sofia were transformed by 3D mapping and light installations within the third edition of the LUNAR Festival of Lights - 2024. For the first year, the Central Building of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was included in the programme of the festival which took place from 9 to 12 May. The light installations also convey different messages about topics such as the preservation of the planet, the power of personal choice, freedom of self-expression, and technological development. "Wonder Home" is the light installation on the building of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - BAS. The Academy has always believed in the unifying powers of science and art. LUNAR is an [...]

Връзки с обществеността2024-05-14T10:23:02+03:00Monday, 13 May 2024|Categories: Selected|

The first hydrogen fuelling station for Bulgaria and the region opens today

The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, attended today the opening of the first hydrogen fuelling station for Bulgaria and the region. It is part of the infrastructure of the "Integrated Energy Systems" Field Laboratory of the "HITMOBIL" Centre of Competence and marks the beginning of hydrogen electric mobility in the country. In the construction of the facility, the main contractors are the DELECTRA, AQUACHIM and MONBAT companies. The hydrogen fuelling station, made by the Austrian company EDC-ANLAGENTECHNIK, has fuelling capabilities at the two standard pressures for compressed hydrogen - 350 and 700 bar. Hydrogen can be fed into the fuelling station via two inlets. One is connected to an electrolyzer with a capacity of 8.5 kg per day which produces [...]

Връзки с обществеността2024-05-13T10:45:29+03:00Friday, 10 May 2024|Categories: Selected|