Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Meeting with the Bulgarian community, students and teachers from the “Hristo Botev” School in Strasbourg
Hristov and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidiya Mihova, Head of School. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elka Traykova - Scientific Secretary of the "Cultural and Historical Heritage and National Identity" division introduced the attendees to the history and [...]
Exhibition on the occasion of the 155th anniversary of BAS at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
On 5 November the exhibition marking 155 years since the establishment of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was opened at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The event was organized jointly by the Permanent [...]
National workshop under the CASRI project
A national workshop on the CASRI project (Collaborative Action coordinating and enhancing systemic, actionable and transversal Sustainability Research and Innovation) was held at the Botanical Garden of the BAS. The project is funded by the [...]
“Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects” scientific conference
On November 8, 2024, the date on which the Western Bulgarian Outlands Day is celebrated, the Institute for Historical Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences organized the scientific conference "Western Bulgarian Outlands - [...]
Institute of Solid-State Physics “Acad. Georgi Nadjakov” signed a memorandum with a Japanese research institute
On November 7, 2024, the Institute of Solid-State Physics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marked an important step in expanding its network of international partnerships with a focus on innovation by signing a cooperation [...]
The largest nursing colony of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat and the Geoffroy’s Bat in the world is in the Eastern Rhodopes
A new publication in the European Journal of Wildlife Research reports the discovery of the largest nursing colony of the lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) and the Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) worldwide. It is located [...]
“Follower of the National Enlighteners” Award
On the Day of the National Enlighteners at a ceremony at the "St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library, the "Follower of the National Enlighteners" prizes were awarded. Prominent scientists and artists were awarded by the [...]
BAS celebrates the Day of National Enlighteners
On the occasion of the Day of the National Enlighteners, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences honoured scientists and journalists. At the solemn assembly which was held today in the "Prof. Marin Drinov Hall, the winners [...]
Tribute to the enlighteners of BAS
Panels tell the story of the building On the Day of the National Enlighteners - November 1, two panels were placed in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences which tell the story of the building of [...]
“Zlaten Vek” Award for BAS Scientists
Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences were awarded the Zlaten Vek Award of the Ministry of Culture. The Zlaten Vek award ceremony was held today in Sredets Gallery. Minister of Culture Nayden Todorov presented [...]
BAS scientists with awards for significant scientific achievements
Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences were honored at a solemn assembly on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria (USB) which was held today in the hall [...]
Honorary plaquette SILVER of BAS for the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded the "Acad. Ivan Kostov" Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography (IMC) with a SILVER plaquette at a solemn celebration held at BAS. The award is presented on the occasion [...]
New paper demonstrates high microplastic pollution in marine sediments associated with urbanised areas along the SW Bulgarian Black Sea coast
Fig 1 Graphical Abstract A new article by the staff members of the Laboratory of Marine Laboratory in Sozopol (unit of IBER-BAS) Nikola Bobchev (PhD student), Dr Dimitar Berov, Dr Stefania Klein [...]
Participants from four continents at the “Cultural Diplomacy and the Balkans: Achievements and Challenges in the Present Time” international conference
The Institute of Balkan Studies with Center for Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with the support of the Ministry of Culture and in institutional partnership with the State Cultural Institute to the Minister [...]
Fifty-five years Space Research and Technology Institute
Five cosmonauts at BAS for the anniversary session The Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI-BAS) celebrated its 55th anniversary as well as the 45th anniversary of the flight of the first Bulgarian cosmonaut Georgi Ivanov [...]
The Economic Research Institute celebrates 75 years since its founding
The Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated 75 years since its establishment with a gala celebration at the Academy. The Director of the Institute, Prof. Irena Zareva, gave a welcome speech [...]
Awarding of Bulgarian scientists by the University of Lodz, Poland
The solemn meeting of the University Senate: Prof. Ivan Biliarsky, Prof. Susana Reboreda Morillo (Universidad de la Rioja, Fac. de Historia), Prof. Anna-Maria Totomanova, Prof. Mariyana Tsibranska-Kostova. Three Bulgarian scientists were awarded with the Universitatis [...]
Corr. Mem. Atanas Semov and Corr. Mem. Stefan Hadjitodorov raise again the issue of renaming Sofia Airport after Vasil Levski
"This is an extremely important initiative for Bulgaria and I am glad that we meet your support and understanding for it. It is important that not only the front door of the country has a [...]
The Ambassador of Iraq on a visit to BAS
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Bulgaria H.E. Mrs. Lina Omar. Prof. Revalski introduced Mrs. Omar with the structure and [...]
Visit of the President of the Cuban Academy of Sciences, Prof. Luis Velazquez Perez, to BAS
The President of the Cuban Academy of Sciences, Prof. Lius Velazquez-Perez, visited the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in the period 9-13 October 2024. At a meeting with the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member [...]
BAS celebrated 155 years since its foundation
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated on 12 October 155 years since its establishment with a solemn assembly and concert which took place in the building of the Sofia Opera and [...]
Grand Prize for Science of BAS for Academician Vassya Bankova
The "Grand Prize for Science of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences" was awarded for the first time on 12 October at the ceremony celebrating the 155th anniversary of BAS. The Assembly of Academicians and Corresponding [...]
International scientific organizations participate in the celebrations of BAS
Representatives of international academies and partner organisations participate in the celebration of 155 years of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences which is marked today. Scientists from 15 world scientific organisations and from the European Academies [...]
BAS awards the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa to the Italian nuclear physicist Prof. Dr. Giacomo de Angelis
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has awarded the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa to the Italian nuclear physicist Prof. Dr. Giacomo de Angelis at an official ceremony at the Academy today. The title [...]