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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 of the Academy, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, presented the award “for his contribution and efforts to establish peace and justice and to build a culture of peace.” In the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivered a Lectio Magistralis on “Peace on earth, which all men of every era have most eagerly yearned for.” The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, greeted the organizers, participants, and guests. “This forum is being held at a time when peace and peaceful measures for conflict [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:50:01+02:00Thursday, 13 November 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

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, Prof. Zara Cherkezova-Zheleva, National Contact Point for ERC in Bulgaria, and Ms. Sabine Simmross. The President of BAS acquainted Prof. Leptin with the activities of the Centers of Competence and Excellence and emphasized that the modern infrastructure at the Academy supported the research of scientists. Prof. Leptin shared good practices from other Eastern European countries that could lead to increased participation of BAS units in ERC competitions. The European Research Council (ERC) was established by the European Commission in 2007 to fund cutting-edge scientific research in Europe. It is currently [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:38:56+02:00Thursday, 13 November 2025|Categories: General news|

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 took place on November 10 in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS as part of the initiative of the “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” National Music Academy and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, “MUSICORUM VIA. Two academies – one stage”. The large audience applauded the performances of Victor Vassilev, Francis Krasteva, Angel Yalachkov, Yordan Todorov, and Alexander Tomov from the classes of Prof. Dr. Borislava Taneva, Prof. Dr. Iliya Chernaev, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gergana Nestorova. Next week, two concerts by MUSICORUM VIA will be held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-12T09:41:11+02:00Tuesday, 11 November 2025|Categories: General news, Musicorum Via|

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 opening of Yana Petkova-Karakashova's exhibition “On the Road.” The idea came from the Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov. In this series of exhibitions, concerts, screenings, and performances, the Academy's professional circles will present contemporary artists who stand out with high-quality works suitable for exhibition, interpretation, and promotion in the spaces of BAS. “This exhibition marks the start of the “BAS Presents:” initiative. Our goal is to highlight contemporary Bulgarian artists who have attracted the attention of art critics, who experiment with the means of their academic education but also [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-12T09:39:52+02:00Tuesday, 11 November 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

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. Evelina Slavcheva, presented the award at a ceremony held today at BAS. The award was announced during the celebration of the National Enlighteners Day at the Academy, and you were honored after a preliminary selection by the Governing Council, Corr. Memb. Slavcheva said. One of the missions of BAS is to promote correct and rich Bulgarian speech. That is why we are honoring you with this award - with the idea that you will continue to support Bulgarian culture, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, Vice-President of BAS who also attended the ceremony [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-11T10:03:15+02:00Monday, 10 November 2025|Categories: General news|

Strategic partnership in Plovdiv: science and institutions join efforts for crisis and disaster management

On November 4, 2025, a workshop was held at the Regional Administration - Plovdiv on the topic: "Space Technologies and Innovations in Support of Effective Crisis and Disaster Management". The event was organized by the Center for National Security and Defence Research (CNSDR) at the Academy, jointly with the Regional Administration - Plovdiv and the "Fire Safety and Civil Protection" General Directorate at the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria. The Regional Governor of Plovdiv Region, Prof. Christina Yancheva, opened the meeting. The event was attended by experts and representatives of ministries, municipalities, the scientific community and public organizations from the region. A special greeting to the participants was delivered by Mrs. Roya Ayazi, Secretary-General of NEREUS - Network of European Regions Using [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-06T11:54:38+02:00Wednesday, 5 November 2025|Categories: General news|