Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
National exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2024”
The "Bulgarian Archaeology 2024" national archaeological exhibition was opened on 14 February at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Over 500 exhibits from 32 sites, varying in type and [...]
The Vice-President of BAS Prof. Shterionov participates in a celebration of the Agricultural University
The Vice-President of BAS, Prof. DSc Shtelian D. Shterionov participated today in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Faculty of Viticulture and Horticulture of the Agricultural University of Plovdiv and [...]
Meeting of the President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan H.E. Viktor Temirbayev
The implementation of joint projects and initiatives between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan were discussed at a meeting at the Academy by the President [...]
New Scientific Secretaries of BAS
Scientific secretaries in seven of the nine research areas of BAS were elected by the General Assembly of the Academy at a meeting held on 10 February. According to the Statutes of BAS, the [...]
National discussion “SOS for cultural heritage”
A national discussion "SOS for Cultural Heritage" with the participation of scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was held today in Sofia. The forum was organized by the Cultural Heritage Society - the Bulgarian [...]
Bulgarian scientists develop antibacterial surfaces for repairing damaged bone tissue
Antibacterial surfaces with applications in repairing damaged bone tissue are being developed by scientists at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The research has used ultrashort-pulse lasers to enhance the antibacterial properties of ceramic and [...]
Discussion on „Cultivating influence: Cultural diplomacy between France and Bulgaria“
A public discussion on "Cultivating influence: cultural diplomacy between France and Bulgaria" was held on 7 February in the “Ivan Geshov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This was the first in a series [...]
A thematic collection presents the results of the “Environmental Protection and Risk Reduction from Adverse Events and Natural Disasters” NSP
The results and innovative achievements of the scientists under the "Environmental Protection and Risk Reduction from Adverse Events and Natural Disasters" National Scientific Programme are presented in a thematic collection of the same name edited [...]
Meeting of Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva with H.E. Huseyn Huseynov
The cooperation between BAS and the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) in the field of cultural and historical heritage was discussed at a meeting at BAS by the President Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva [...]
The Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Acad. Asaf Hajiyev visits BAS
The role of the academies of sciences in improving the cooperation between the countries of the Black Sea region was discussed at a meeting today at BAS by the President of the Academy, Corr. Memb. [...]
The President of BAS meets with the Ambassador of France H.E. Joël Meyer
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva met with the Ambassador of France in Bulgaria H.E. Joël Meyer. The meeting was held at the Academy and was dedicated to the [...]
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ina Aneva introduces the students from the 4th Primary School “Prof. John Atanasoff” with moments from the work of scientists
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ina Aneva, Scientific Secretary of the Biodiversity, Bioresources and Ecology Division of BAS visited the "Prof. John Atanasov" 4th Primary School on February 4 and introduced the 4th grade students to the [...]
Shadow Economy Tolerance Index
The Institute of Philosophy and Sociology - BAS (IPS) has completed the implementation of a three-year research project "Shadow economy factor determination and approaches to limit it in Bulgarian society" (Contract KP-06-H35/9 of 18.12.2019), funded [...]
A young scientist of BAS receives the Eureka Prize
The Eureka Awards were presented for the thirty-fifth time. They are awarded to young people for their significant achievements in science, for inventions of great social significance, for achievements in the management of business organisations, [...]
Visit of the Ambassador of Romania to BAS
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Romania to Bulgaria H.E. Brândușa Predescu. The meeting took place at the Academy and [...]
“The pogrom in Bosilegrad 15-16 May 1917” at the National Assembly
The photodocumentary exhibition "The pogrom in Bosilegrad 15-16 May 1917" by Associate Professor Dr. Angel Dzhonev from the Institute for Historical Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was opened on January 29 at the [...]
Scientists from BAS present opinions on speculations challenging the identity of Bulgarians in Serbia
Scientists from the Institute for Bulgarian Language and the Institute for Historical Studies of BAS presented at a press conference today their opinions on the speculations that challenged the Bulgarian national identity of the Bulgarians [...]
Highlights from the upcoming exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2024” presented by the National Archaeological Institute with Museum
Finds from two of the most emblematic archaeological sites in 2024: the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica near the locality of Rupite and Mound 1 in the village of Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, Topolovgrad municipality, were [...]
Study of magnetic activity in a giant star due to planetary engulfment – the most significant scientific achievement of IA with NAO for 2024
"Astronomy & Astrophysics” publishes the results of an international team of scientists with leading Bulgarian participation The Institute of Astronomy with the NAO-BAS has identified the study of magnetic activity in the red giant star [...]
Visit of the Minister of Education and Science to BAS
The funding of the Academy's activities and research was discussed at a meeting at BAS by the President Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, the Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev and Deputy Minister Acad. Nikolay [...]
New Vice-Presidents and Scientific Secretary-General of BAS
The General Assembly of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences today has elected new Vice-Presidents and Scientific Secretary-General of BAS. There are three Vice-Presidents – Corr. Memb. DSc. Evdokia Pasheva, Prof. DSc Emmanuel Moutafov and Prof. [...]
Participation of BAS at the prestigious international “Future Minerals Forum” in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 14 to 16 January, hosted the fourth edition of the Future Minerals Forum - one of the most important conferences for the mining industry, setting global priorities and trends not only [...]
The Honorary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium H.E. Philippe Beke with a lecture at BAS
On 17.01.2025, the Honorary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Sofia - H.E. Philippe Beke presented a lecture on "Leadership in Environmental Responsibility, Social Commitment and Efficient Governance as a Marker of the EU [...]
Ambassador Dai Qingli lectures on China’s role in the world economy
The Institute of Economic Studies has opened a library section with books in Chinese At the invitation of the Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Her Excellency Dai Qingli, Ambassador of the [...]