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International Cyrillic Forum “Alphabet. Language. Identity”
The "Alphabet. Language. Identity" International Cyrillic Forum with the participation of scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has been opened by President Rumen Radev at the National Palace of Culture. The Bulgarian alphabet, education [...]
Innovative project for 3D digitization of cultural heritage launched at IEFSEM – BAS
The "3D data on cultural heritage through three-dimensional, automated, scientifically based digitization" project was launched at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum - BAS. The research focuses on the study and [...]
The Ninth General Assembly of BAS elects its Chairman
At its first meeting, held on 24 June, the newly elected Ninth General Assembly of BAS elected Prof. Vassil Kirov as the Chairman of the General Assembly of the Academy (term 2024-2028). Prof. Kirov is [...]
Golden Plaquette of BAS for the Institute of Balkan Studies and Centre for Thracology
The Institute of Balkan Studies and Center of Thracology of BAS (IBSCT-BAS) celebrated 60 years since its foundation with a party in the "Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of the Academy. The President of BAS [...]
Two teams from the Institute of Electronics with “Acad. Emil Djakov” award
Two research teams from the Institute of Electronics of BAS were awarded the "Acad. Emil Djakov" award for 2023. The prize is awarded by the Scientific Council of the Institute every year for the best [...]
“Distinguished Young Scientist in Organic Chemistry” Award for Erik Dimitrov
Erik Dimitrov from the Institute of Polymers of BAS is the winner of the "Outstanding Young Scientist in Organic Chemistry" award for 2024. The award was established by Acad. Ivan Juchnovski, and the official [...]
The President of BAS participates in the 19th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media of BTA
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of BAS, is part of the delegation to the 19th World Meeting of the Bulgarian Media organized by the Bulgarian News Agency. [...]
“The Lords of Salt: Provadia-Solnitsata 5600 – 4350 BC” еxhibition
An exhibition dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the archaeological research of the oldest prehistoric salt mining and urban center in Europe, Provadia-Solnitsa, was officially opened on June 11 at the National [...]
Scientists present innovative developments with wide application at the Science for Business Forum
Five successfully implemented projects were presented at the fourth edition of the Science for Business Forum held today at the Inter Expo Center. A method for recycling drug waste, the development of processes for collagen [...]
Fifteenth Scientific Session “Young Scientists in the World of Polymers”
The fifteenth scientific session "Young Scientists in the World of Polymers", organized by the Institute of Polymers of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, was held on June 6. The forum is held annually in [...]
General Assembly of the “European Cultural Route of St. Cyril and Methodius” Association
On 23 May and 24 May the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre at BAS hosted the General Assembly of the "European Cultural Route of St. Cyril and Methodius" Association. The CMRC has been a member of this [...]
“Cultural Heritage – Art – Museums” Scientific Conference
On 29 - 30 May 2024, a jubilee scientific conference "Cultural Heritage - Art - Museums" will be held in honour of Corr. Memb. Mila Santova. The interdisciplinary forum discusses topics in the field of [...]
Ceremonial Assembly of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for 24 May
A solemn assembly on the occasion of May 24 was held today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The President of the General Assembly of BAS Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva opened the event for the [...]
BAS economists: Bulgaria registers one of the highest levels of energy poverty in the EU
Bulgaria registers one of the highest levels of energy poverty in the EU but lags behind in introducing a mechanism to support energy poor households and does not take the necessary actions for a targeted, [...]
Scientists from BAS with the most prestigious award for science “Pythagoras”
Corr. Memb. Prof. DSc Stanislav Vassilev from the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography of BAS has been awarded the Pythagoras Grand Prize of the Ministry of Education and Science for his overall scientific contribution. [...]
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 [...]
Acad. Damyan Damyanov receives the “Key of Shumen city”
Acad. Damyan Damyanov received the "Key of the City of Shumen" honorary sign at a solemn session of the Municipal Council which was held on the Day of Shumen - May 11. The Mayor of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 - [...]
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 [...]
BERON is the first Bulgarian digital dictionary
The Bulgarian Language Resources Online platform BERON was presented today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The digitized version of the Official Spelling Dictionary of the Bulgarian Language is its first product in which words [...]
Earliest evidence of cinnabar use 5000 years ago
A significant discovery was made during the rescue archaeological excavations of a burial mound in the village of Kriva Bara, Vratsa region. The excavations were financed by the National Archaeological Institute with Museum under a [...]