Polar Explorer Pimpirev: Bulgaria Is Truly a Nation Across Five Oceans

Dimitrina Vetova, Filip Pavlov

Prof. Hristo Pimpirev at the second Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum at Inter Expo Centre in Sofia, May 30, 2026 (BTA Photo/Milena Stoykova)

Sofia,

30.05.2026 14:14

(BTA)

In Antarctica, Bulgaria is represented not only by its highly respected scientists but also by the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island, polar explorer Hristo Pimpirev said at the second Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum at Inter Expo Centre in Sofia on Saturday. The event is organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform.

Pimpirev described Antarctica as a continent of the future, pointing out that researchers from around the world work at the Bulgarian base. He noted that this year, Bulgarian and German scientists collaborated on a major ocean research project. “We have shown that Bulgaria is not just a country on the southeastern edge of Europe or limited to the Black Sea. We are part of the world, truly Bulgaria across five oceans,” he emphasized.

He also highlighted Bulgaria’s growing role as a maritime nation, with its research vessel sailing from Varna to Antarctica and supporting scientific missions admired by other countries with Antarctic bases. Pimpirev added that Bulgaria’s achievements in culture, science, and sports are often overlooked internationally, and stressed that quality education is a key factor for Bulgarians considering a return home with their families.

The event again brings together Bulgarians from the country and abroad, leading companies, visionaries and opinion leaders to present real opportunities for building a career and a life in Bulgaria, the platform told BTA earlier.

BTA is hosting its own booth at the career forum for the second year running. This year, BTA will spotlight BTA School, its internship and career development unit.

The media partners of Bulgaria Across Five Oceans are Nova Broadcasting Group, Darik Radio and BTA.

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