Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Discover the inspiring stories of *Darina Blagoeva* and *Teodor Kuzov* , two Bulgarian scientists who are powering Europe’s green transition through their work at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the @EuropeanCommission in Petten, the Netherlands.

In this episode, Bulgarian reporter *Radiana Bozhikova* and the filming crew from ⁨@bTVMediaGroup⁩—Bulgaria’s leading private television channel—interviews the researchers about their cutting‑edge projects on hydrogen fuel‑cell and electrolyser technologies, smart‑grid solutions and strategic energy innovations, as well as their everyday life in Petten and Amsterdam.

This short documentary (in Bulgarian language with English subtitles) is part of a video-series produced by ⁨bTV, whose reporters interview Bulgarians living abroad and working on projects related to the green transition, climate neutrality and innovation, among others.

Full episode also available on bTV website: https://www.btv.bg/shows/btv-razkazva/videos/btv-razkazva-balgarskijat-glas-v-evropejskata-nauka.html

00:00 Introduction: The Bulgarian Voice in European Science
01:27 Teodor Kuzov: Expert in Energy Technologies
02:12 Darina Blagoeva: Hydrogen Technologies Leader
05:28 Smart House and Hydrogen Technologies
09:23 Hydrogen Infrastructure and Challenges
13:45 Personal Reflections and Career Path
18:09 Life in the Netherlands and Personal Insights
23:20 Multilingual Work Environment and Advice for Young Professionals

Acknowledgements:
- Radiana Bozhikova - Director/Producer
- Dimitar Anestev - Executive-producer
- Vitaly Varadinov - Art-director
- Krasimir Georgiev - Editor
- Alexandr Osichenko - Cinematographer

To know more about what is living and working in the Petten area, watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=SBQzyXS5Jes

© bTV Media Group, 2026
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