On March 5, 2019 IBSCT acknowledged with honours 50-years of academic activity of the pronounced academic of the Balkans Prof. Nadya Danova, Dr. habil., Dr. hc at the University of Athens. Among the various guests of the event was the representative of the ‘Greek-Bulgarian Association Aristotle – Cultural Bridge’ Mr. Ioannis Liolios, and other scientists from a variety of institutions.

The event began with a speech of the Director of the IBSCT Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova who presented the multi-spectral activity and scientific contributions, as well as the overall impact of the figure of Prof. Danova for the achievement of a positive collegial atmosphere at the Institute. Assoc. Prof. Yura Konstantinova, who has successfully completed her doctoral studies years ago under the supervision of Prof. Danova, talked about working with her. Marta Metodieva, a current PhD candidate supervised by Prof. Danova, also shared her feelings. Assoc. Prof. Rositsa Gradeva who has worked with Prof. Danova at the Institute for the longest period of time, also participated in the official part of the event. She gave a short speech about the overall contributions of Prof. Danova for the regional studies of the Balkans.