On November 20, 2018 presentation of the new book in Bulgarian language of Assoc. Prof. Mariyana Stamova, PhD, ‘Albanians in Socialist Republic of Macedonia during the Last Decade of Tito’s Yugoslavia (1981-1991)’ took place at the Institute of Balkan Studies and Centre of Thracology. The Albanian translation of the book by Dr. Anton Panchev “Shqiptarëtnë Republikën Socialiste të Maqedonisë gjatë dekadëssë fundit të Jugosllavisë së Titos (1981–1991)“ was also presented during the event.
The 'Heritage.BG' consortium announces a procedure for selection of associated partners for the development of a project under the OP 'Science and Education for Smart Growth' (2014-2020).
The project is under procedure BG05M2OP001-1.001 "Building and Development of Centers of Excellence", Priority Axis 1 'Research and Technological Development', Specific Objective 1 'Building and Development of Centers of Excellence', Component 4 'New Technologies in Creative and Recreational Industries'.
On October 11, 2018 the Assembly of academicians elected the Director of the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology - Prof. Alexandre Kostov, Dr. habil. corresponding member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). His scientific contributions relate to the economic history of the Balkans in the 19th century and till the First World War, in particular on the peculiarities of modernization and Europeanization of the region.
On October 10, 2010 the presentation of the collective monograph 'The Refugee Crisis and the Balkans (2015-2016)' (compiled by Alexandre Kostov, Irina Ognyanova, Biser Banchev, Paradigma Publishing House, 2018, 362 p. took palce at the Information Center of the Ministry of Defense. The publication is of the implementation of the project 'Contemporary Balkans and challenges Bulgaria', funded by the Scientific Research Fund of the Ministry of Education and Science and implemented by IBSCT - BAS.
The monograph is a historical and political analysis of the migration crisis, which has raised important issues for the future of the EU. Two thematic cores formed the publication.
The Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the collective monograph
The Refugee Crisis and the Balkans (2015-2016)
Sofia, Paradigma Publishing House, 2018
The publication is an outcome of the implementation of the project 'Contemporary Balkans and challenges before Bulgaria' (№ ДН 20/2 dated 11.12.2017 of the Scientific Research Fund of the Ministry of Education and Science) coordinated by the IBSCT - BAS
The presentation will take place on October 10, 2018 at 17h30 at the Information Center of the Ministry of Defense, located on Georgi S. Rakovski Street No. 106 (at the corner with Gurko Street)
On October 2, 2018 at 15h00 at the Centre of Thracology "Prof. Alexander Fol" at the IBSCT - BAS, located on Moskovska Street No. 13, there will be presentation of the new twenty-third edition of the series Thracia: Thracia XXIII, THRACO-ANATOLICA, dedicated to the 65 anniversary of Prof. Kalin Porozhanov, Dr. habil. The publication contains 16 articles of colleagues, students, postgraduates and adherents of the jubilee whose research activities outlines his broad scientific scope.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT
Department of Mediterranean and Eastern Studies at New Bulgarian University (NBU), the University Archive at the Book Center, NBU and the Centre of Thracology 'Prof. Alexander Fol' at the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are pleased to invite you to the solemn opening of the Jubilee Exhibition 'TIME TRAVELER' - JUBILEE EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO THE 85 YEARS OF PROF. DR. HABIL. ALEXANDER FOL'S BIRTH. The event will take place on October 9, 2018 at 16h00 in the corridor space on the fourth floor of the First Corps in NBU, located on Montevideo Street No. 21.
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Maya Vasileva, PhD
Participants: Prof. Valeria Fol, Prof. Vanya Lozanova and Alexandra Trifonova, PhD.
The exhibition can be seen until 30 October 2018. Accompanying event is the exhibition "Prof. Alexander Fol's past future" that will take place at the NBU's Library. Library, 1st floor, 1-31 October 2018.
7th National Balkan Studies Meeting. Weekdays and Holidays on the Balkans will be held on 23rd and 24th of November 2018. The event is organised by the IBSCT - BAS and the National Committee on Balkan Studies, and will take place at the Institute of Balkan Studies.
International conference 'WESTERN BALKANS - TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, EUROPEAN INTEGRATION' will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9h00. The conference is organised by the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences under the project 'Modern Balkans and the challenges facing Bulgaria' of the Scientific Research Fund of the Ministry of Education and Science.
The conference will take place in Sofia, Scholar's House - BAS, located on Shipchenski prohod Boulevard No. 50.
After long illness on September 9, 2018, Prof. VASILKA TAPKOVA-ZAIMOVA (1924 - 2018) dies. Bright to be her memory!
The funeral will take place on Thursday, September 13 at 14h30 in the Orthodox Church of the Central Sofia Cemetery. The burial service will take place after the feast, parcel 8.
BAS announces a competition for full-time and part-time PhD students for the academic 2018/2019.
The IBSCT - BAS announces four places for full-time PhD students:
in professional field 2.2. History and Archaeology for scientific specialty Ancient History and Thracology (one place), Medieval History (one place), Early Modern and Modern History (one place);
in professional field 3.1. Sociology, Anthropology and Cultural Sciences, scientific specialty Cultural Theory and History (one place). For more information, please see the attached documents.
On July 4, 2018 an official presentation of the project 'Building and development of Center of Excellence 'Heritage.BG' /BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001/ was held in the Rectorate of the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski".
The event was attended by all project partners, representatives of scientific teams, expert teams, as well as guests from institutions and realted organizations, representatives of business and media.
Prof. Olya Harizanova, Leading Coordinator of the project, opened the event by presenting the Project Manager, Prof. Ivan Ilchev, Dr. habil. corresponding member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He briefly presented the purpose, tasks and activities envisaged. A video card was then broadcast which includes the twelve project partners and their engagements in the project implementation process.
The event continued by presenting each partner of the institution concerned. Prof. Alexandre Kostov, Dr. habil. introduced the specificities and tasks of the IBSCT - BAS under the project 'Heritage BG'.
