"Bulgaria: Armenia Lands in Universities — The Tireless Work of Armenia's Ambassador in Sofia" by Carlo Coppola
SOFIA, Bulgaria – On June 18–19, 2026, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" hosted the international scientific conference "Armenia: A Crossroads of Centuries and Worlds," one of the most significant academic events dedicated to Armenian Studies held in Europe in recent years. Organized by the Department of Armenian and Caucasian Studies within the Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, the conference marked the 30th anniversary of Armenian Studies at Sofia University. The forum brought together 112 scholars from Armenia, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the United States, who presented 93 academic papers covering Armenian history, language, literature, culture, and Caucasus geopolitics. While universities around the world regularly host conferences on Armenian topics, the quality of speakers, the breadth of participation, and the international profile of the Sofia gathering make it a landmark event in the field of Armenian Studies. ...
