The Bulgarian Antarctic Base was founded in 1988 and since 1993, by decree of President Zhelyu Zhelev, it has been named after St. Kliment Ohridski. Since then, Bulgarian Antarctic scientists have been conducting numerous experiments in the fields of geology, geophysics, physics, meteorology, cartography, zoobiology, botany, ecology and medicine at the base located on Livingstone Island.
This November, the 33rd Bulgarian polar expedition will dock on the Ice Continent, and one of its tasks is to carry out construction work on the base's new laboratory unit, which will have geological, biological and general multi-purpose rooms, as well as storage, technical and rest rooms.
Realising what has been achieved in this most remote and pure place on earth, one certainly feels a certain amount of respect and reverence for these peacetime heroes of sorts and has probably asked more than once how did it come to this?
He says that in Antarctica his work was lonely - "you do everything yourself there - filming, sound, lighting". He then had help from "a small team of invaluable people".
This summer the Ministry of Culture is allocating funds for field archaeological excavations at 58 sites , BTA reported. More than 150 sites have applied this year, with requirements that they have not only scientific and educational value, but also..
The Open Buzludzha Festival connects culture, history and nature in an unforgettable experience at the foot of Mount Buzludzha and the eponymous monument for yet another year, BTA reported. The event, organized by the Buzludzha Project Foundation,..
The festival of the modern young urban person "My Sofia. Youth with Causes" will be held for the third time on August 9 and 10 (Friday and Saturday) in the heart of the capital city. The two-day event with free entry starts at 17.00 and..
"Fashion in the Mirror of a Century - from the mid-19th to the mid-20th Century" is the name of an exhibition that will be attracting the attention of..
A Youth Festival will be held in the town of Caribrod (Dimitrovgrad), Serbia, on International Youth Day, August 12 , reports the Bulgarian and Serbian..
Panagyurishte Municipality will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the Thracian gold treasure near the town in the Sredna Gora Mountain..
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