Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The contribution of Bulgarian scientists to the Global Ocean Observing System
In the recently published report on the state of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) for 2025 - https://www.ocean-ops.org/goosreport/ - Bulgaria's contribution is reflected through our participation in the Argo program. The Bul-Argo project is [...]
International scientific conference at the Economic Research Institute of BAS
An international scientific conference with the participation of scientists from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria was held at the Economic Research Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This is [...]
Meeting between the President of BAS and the Ambassador of Slovenia, H.E. Natasha Bergel
A meeting between the President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, and the Slovenian Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Ms. Natasha Bergel, took place today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. During the meeting, the project [...]
Cooperation between Bulgarian and Chinese scientists in the spotlight at joint forum
The role of innovation and new technologies in the partnership between Bulgaria and China was discussed today at a forum attended by representatives of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the government, economists, and public figures. [...]
Open Day at Scientific Complex 2 of BAS
Students from several schools in Sofia and university students visited the laboratories at the Scientific Complex 2 of BAS during the first joint Open Day which took place on November 21. The Central Laboratory for [...]
Gold and silver medals for inventions by SRTI-BAS
In November 2025, the Polish capital hosted the latest International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS). Around 250 inventions from over 20 countries in 12 categories participated in person and remotely. At a formal ceremony, a team [...]
Twelfth pupils’ session of the High-School-Students Institute at the PhD Training Centre – BAS
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences hosted the 12th annual student scientific session of the High-School-Students’ Institute of BAS (HSSI-BAS) at the PhD Training Center of the Academy which took place on November 15 and 16. [...]
Honorary award “FOR SERVICE TO BAS” for Corr. Memb. Vladko Panayotov
The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, presented the honorary award "FOR SERVICE TO BAS" to Prof. Vladko Panayotov. The Academy's Governing Council awarded the distinction to Corresponding Member Panayotov for his scientific and [...]
“St. Paisius of Hilendar” State Award
The Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, was the chairman of the commission. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented the “St. Paisius of Hilendar” State Award to Prof. Hristo Yotsov at a ceremony held today in [...]
Dr. Angel Zlatkov from IBSCT-BAS awarded the “Danubius” Young Scientist Award
At a ceremony in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr. Angel Zlatkov from the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was awarded the “Danubius” Young Scientist Award of [...]
International conference marking the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights
An international conference marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights was held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The forum was organized by the Institute for State and [...]
“Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse celebrates its 80th anniversary
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of “Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse, a series of events were held between November 10 and 12, 2025. The motto of the celebrations in Ruse [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The “BAS presents:” initiative has begun
Yana Petkova-Karakashova's exhibition "On the Road" is on display in the foyer of the Academy until November 21. The “BAS Presents:” initiative began on November 10 at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with the [...]
BAS Team wins award for open science
A research team led by Prof. Desislava Paneva-Marinova from the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of BAS was awarded the first prize for overall contribution to open science “ORBIT” 2025. The Deputy Minister of Education [...]
Award for “Correct and Rich Bulgarian Language in Journalism” for Kiril Valchev
The Governing Council of BAS awarded the Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Kiril Valchev with the distinction “For Correct and Rich Bulgarian Language in Journalism.” The President of the Academy, Corr. Memb. [...]
The International Center for Mathematical Sciences presents its new research groups
The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, participated in the official opening of a conference of the International Center for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy [...]
Sensors and self-cleaning surfaces for solar panels created by scientists from the Institute of Electronics
Sensors for measuring air and water pollution and self-cleaning surfaces for photovoltaic panels are being developed by scientists from the Institute of Electronics at BAS as part of a project funded by the National Recovery [...]
The Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences celebrates 80 years since its founding
The Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) celebrated its 80th anniversary from November 2 to 5. Among the guests of honor at the Academy was Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, President of BAS. The solemn celebration [...]