Exhibition on the April Uprising at the “Rozhen” NAO

National heritage and modern science came together at the largest astronomical complex in South-East Europe “The April Uprising of 1876 and its Impact on the Lives of Members of the Bulgarian Learned Society” exhibition opened on 6 August at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory. The event took place under the patronage of the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, who opened the exhibition. In her address, the President of BAS emphasised the connection between the Bulgarian Learned Society, founded in 1869, and the historical path of Bulgarian society towards freedom, knowledge and statehood. The exhibition was presented by Dr. Denitsa Mizinska from the Scientific Archives of BAS. The thematic panels trace the lives of members of the Bulgarian Learned Society [...]

2026-08-10T09:26:59+03:006 August 2026|Categories: Astronomy, Space Research and Technologies, Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|
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The President of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities visits BAS

The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, met with Prof. Christoph Markschies, President of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, today at the Academy. During the visit, Prof. Markschies presented the Academy’s activities, main areas of focus and priorities. In the course of the discussions, the possibilities for establishing cooperation between the two academies were explored. Archaeology, sociology, artificial intelligence, linguistics and digitisation were identified as areas of mutual interest. The parties also explored various options for funding joint scientific initiatives. As a first step towards deepening the partnership, it was proposed that an agreement be signed to implement the grant scheme of BAS for carrying out bilateral research projects. The possibility of organising a joint scientific conference with the participation of the [...]

2026-08-05T16:12:51+03:005 August 2026|Categories: Selected|
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BAS and Regional Administration – Plovdiv sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, and the Regional Governor of Plovdiv, Mr. Georgi Yanev, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Regional Administration – Plovdiv on August 4, 2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The official signing ceremony was attended by Kamen Iliev - Director of the Center for National Security and Defence Research at BAS, Chief Inspector Vladislav Slavchov - Head of the “Preventive and Control Activity” Sector at the “Fire Safety and Civil Protection” Regional Directorate, Plovdiv, Vasil Uzunov - Director of the East Aegean Water Basin Directorate, Plovdiv, Eng. Kostadin Cholakov - Director of the Maritsa branch of “Irrigation Systems” EAD as well as Prof. Dr. Hristina Yancheva - Regional Governor of Plovdiv Region in [...]

2026-08-05T16:09:50+03:004 August 2026|Categories: Selected|
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New discoveries from the dinosaur site in the Tran area

The ninth palaeontological expedition by the National Museum of Natural History at BAS to the Tran dinosaur site has announced a new, impressive discovery – a fully preserved dinosaur bone. The expedition team comprises specialists from NMNHS–BAS, Sofia University and the Geological Institute of BAS but it was one of the volunteers – the palaeontologist Georgi Sevov – who first came upon the valuable fossil. In the very first minutes of the working day on 31 July 2026, Georgi showed his colleagues the sedimentary fragments broken off from the rock face, and they immediately recognised them as fragments of a large fossilised bone. A few minutes later, in the sunlight, after a full 83 million years, the entire bone of an ancient reptile was extracted, [...]

2026-08-03T15:09:31+03:003 August 2026|Categories: Climate Change, Hazards and Natural Resources, Selected|
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Summer on the Cobblestones at the National Ethnographic Museum

The yellow cobblestones are one of Sofia’s most recognisable symbols. The area around the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Royal Palace, the City Garden and Prince Alexander I Square form the historic heart of the capital. Every weekend in August, Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard will be pedestrianised and transformed into a space for strolling, socialising and urban life. The National Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IEFSEM-BAS) is delighted to join this initiative. In 2026, the museum will celebrate its 120th anniversary – a significant occasion that will be marked by a series of events and special initiatives. As part of the festive programme, every weekend in August, between 10.00 and 12.00, the museum will be open to all [...]

2026-07-31T12:53:44+03:0031 July 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|
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New approaches to low-carbon concrete

Concrete will remain the most widely used building material but its future lies in reducing its carbon footprint, utilising industrial waste and developing materials with new functional properties. This was commented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexander Nikolov from the “Acad. Ivan Kostov” Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography - BAS on the “Futurism” programme on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria, hosted by Anton Gruev. During the discussion, Assoc. Prof. Nikolov outlined the current challenges facing cement and concrete production which contributes significantly to global carbon dioxide emissions. One approach to reducing these emissions is the partial replacement of Portland cement clinker with other mineral raw materials as well as the development of alternative binding materials. Assoc. Prof. Nikolov presented a concrete formulation created entirely from industrial waste materials [...]

2026-08-03T12:06:18+03:0031 July 2026|Categories: Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies, Selected|
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