Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Presentation of the book “Icons from the National Church Museum of History and Archaeology “
The book "Icons from the National Church Museum of History and Archaeology" was officially presented on 11 March in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS. The publication is the work of the Institute of [...]
Public meeting-discussion on “Bridging Cultures: the Albanian View on Cultural Diplomacy”
On March 11, 2025, a public meeting-discussion on "Bridging Cultures: The Albanian View on Cultural Diplomacy" was held at the “Ivan Geshov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. It is part of a series [...]
BAS pays tribute to the innocent victims of the Holocaust
The Vice-President of BAS Prof. Shtelian D. Shterionov participated in a ceremony to pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the Holocaust and commemorate 82 years since the salvation of the Bulgarian [...]
Women in Public Administration conference
A conference on "Women in Public Administration" was held today at the House of Europe. The event was organized by the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria and the "More Women in Politics" NGO [...]
The mathematician Prof. Yuri Tschinkel with a diploma of a foreign member of BAS
The diploma for foreign member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was presented by the President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, to Prof. Yuri Tschinkel. The ceremony was held today in “Prof. Marin Drinov" [...]
BAS economists: Energy efficiency measures should take into account territorial differences and household vulnerability
Taking into account territorial differences in social and energy vulnerability of households is a strong tool to overcome poverty and inequalities and to achieve a wider coverage of measures with the same financial means. For [...]
35 years Institute of Polymers
On March 4, 2025, in the “John Atanasoff” Hall of Sofia Tech Park, a solemn celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Institute of Polymers at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences took place. Among the [...]
Bulgarian online encyclopaedia being developed by BAS researchers
The project "Bulgarian Online Encyclopaedia . Connected and accessible encyclopaedic knowledge" has been presented at the first information day on the project activities at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences by the Institute of Information and [...]
Scientists discuss the possibilities of tissue engineering and skin modeling at BAS
Recent advances in the refinement of human skin model systems and their possible applications in various fields of biomedicine: this is the hot topic that brought together more than 100 scientists from 28 countries, including [...]
The President honours scientists from BAS with highest state awards
President Rumen Radev has awarded three scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Academician Krassimir Atanassov, Acad. Ilsa Pajeva and Corr. Memb. Georgi Mihov. The ceremony, which took place in the Coat of Arms [...]
Innovative antimicrobial coatings shown by European scientists in Sofia
Scientists from 15 European countries are discussing their latest developments in the field of antimicrobial coatings for use in public buildings at Sofia Tech Park. The meeting is taking place today and tomorrow and is [...]
A second lecture on cultural diplomacy held at BAS
The Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Jasna Ognjanovac talked about the power of cultural diplomacy. The event took place on 25 February and was organized by the “Prof. Alexander Fol” [...]
BAS and the Ladies’ Forum Association will cooperate
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Ladies' Forum Association will collaborate to support business and innovations. The President of BAS Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva and Ms. Diana Miteva, Chairperson of the Board of the [...]
BAS and the Fund of Funds sign a Memorandum of Cooperation
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva and the Executive Directors of the "Fund Manager of Financial Instruments in Bulgaria" Fund of Funds Victoria Hristova and Biser Petkov have [...]
The President of BAS meets with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Ms. Dai Qingli
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva met with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Sofia H.E. Dai Qingli today at the Academy. During the talks, the [...]
Pepka Boyadjieva is Professor Emeritus of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology
Prof. DSc Pepka Boyadjieva has been awarded the honorary title "Professor Emeritus" of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of BAS. The solemn ceremony took place yesterday in the "Acad. Ivan E. Geshov" hall of [...]
Tribute to the Apostle of Freedom
152 years since the death of Vasil Levski On the day of the 152nd anniversary of the death of Vasil Levski, representatives of the leadership and staff of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences paid tribute [...]
Sofia Airport from today is named after Vasil Levski
From today, Sofia Airport is named after the Apostle of Freedom Vasil Levski. President Rumen Radev issued a decree (on the basis of Article 98, item 13 of the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria [...]
National exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2024”
The "Bulgarian Archaeology 2024" national archaeological exhibition was opened on 14 February at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Over 500 exhibits from 32 sites, varying in type and [...]
The Vice-President of BAS Prof. Shterionov participates in a celebration of the Agricultural University
The Vice-President of BAS, Prof. DSc Shtelian D. Shterionov participated today in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Faculty of Viticulture and Horticulture of the Agricultural University of Plovdiv and [...]
Meeting of the President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan H.E. Viktor Temirbayev
The implementation of joint projects and initiatives between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan were discussed at a meeting at the Academy by the President [...]
New Scientific Secretaries of BAS
Scientific secretaries in seven of the nine research areas of BAS were elected by the General Assembly of the Academy at a meeting held on 10 February. According to the Statutes of BAS, the [...]
National discussion “SOS for cultural heritage”
A national discussion "SOS for Cultural Heritage" with the participation of scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was held today in Sofia. The forum was organized by the Cultural Heritage Society - the Bulgarian [...]
Bulgarian scientists develop antibacterial surfaces for repairing damaged bone tissue
Antibacterial surfaces with applications in repairing damaged bone tissue are being developed by scientists at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The research has used ultrashort-pulse lasers to enhance the antibacterial properties of ceramic and [...]