On November 29, 2023, Assist. Prof. Dr. Samuil Kamburov participated in a Scholarly Workshop organized by the Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES) at the University of Zurich (Switzerland). The presentation topic was "Western European Influence on Cold Weapons and Warfare in the Balkans during the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance", which is also part of his research. There were presented individual aspects of the development and changes in warfare in the Balkans during the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Crusades ushered in a new era of warfare in Europe and the Middle East, which led to significant changes in weaponry reflecting (from the Eastern perspective) the strong Western European influence. During his participation in the CEES scientific event, Dr. Samuil Kamburov also presented part of the initial stage of his research related to the history of the Levant and the region's relations with the Balkans.