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On April 3, the fourth meeting of the Strategic Board of the (INTERREG VI-A) Bulgaria-Serbia 2021-2027 Programme was held in Montana. 

The Strategic Board approved a list of project ideas and reserves that will improve regional competitiveness, including tourism.

The total budget of the project ideas from the approved list of the territorial strategy is 8 million and 530 thousand euros, and each project has a budget of up to 1 million euros. The implementation period is from 12 to 24 months.

Yesterday, the European Council, the Commission and the Parliament jointly signed the European Declaration on Cycling, marking the official adoption of the first inter-institutional policy on cycling at European level, thus recognizing cycling as a full mode of transport.
With eight core principles and 36 commitments, it describes cycling as one of the "most sustainable, accessible and inclusive, low-cost and healthy forms of transport and recreation", highlighting its key importance for European society and economy.

We believe that investing in our youth today will shape a brighter and more prosperous future for our cross-border community.

1,938,985 euros under the Priority axis "Tourism" have been invested to support the development of competitive cross-border tourism.

In Chiprovtsi (Bulgaria) and Pirot (Serbia), you can touch the beauty of traditional carpets in two studios where real local craftsmen demonstrate the art of carpet making - look for this tourist product under the name "The Carpet Tale".

Project Implementation Manual - version 2, March 2024 under the Restricted Call for Proposals of Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria Serbia Programme 2021-2027 is attached below.

For the 16th time, the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy of the European Commission has organized the REGIOSTARS competition.
 

The prestigious award has become a benchmark for excellence in projects funded by the European Union that demonstrate the impact of regional development and the contribution to a better life for people.

In 2024, projects will compete in five categories:

Investments to prevent and mitigate the consequences of natural and man-made disasters

Joint risk management - flood protection