At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Arun Kumar Sahu, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Bulgaria, the Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, took part in a working lunch with the Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during his official visit to Bulgaria on June 10, 2026. The event also brought together the Rector of Medical University - Pleven, Prof. Dobromir Dimitrov, a representative of the Department of Indian Studies at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and the Indo-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, along with representatives of the Indian diplomatic corps. During the meeting, the role of education, culture, and scientific cooperation was highlighted as a key factor in strengthening bilateral relations. In this regard, Prof. Moutafov emphasized the need to [...]

The scientific conference titled “Danube Bridges 2026 – Science and Innovation for an Integrated Danube Region” opened on June 4 at “Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse. The event is part of the official calendar of the Bulgarian Presidency of the European Union (EU) Strategy for the Danube Region in 2026 and is organized by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, “Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse, and the Regional Academic Center in the city. The forum’s organizers reaffirm their role as a driving force in regional development by providing a platform for cooperation, dialogue, and exchange in support of the European integration of the countries in the Danube region. The scientific conference was opened by Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, Vice President of BAS. “The conference’s motto, ‘Danube [...]

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marked May 24 - the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of the Slavonic literature - with a ceremonial meeting held today in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall. The Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, opened the celebration. The creation of a writing system has always been perceived as a semi-divine act, and in the case of Slavonic writing, it places the Slavs alongside the great powers of the Middle Ages, said Prof. Moutafov. He noted that the work of Cyril and Methodius was today a symbol not only of Slavic culture but also of a united Europe. May 24 is not only a celebration of the alphabet but also [...]