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Following the official launch of the strategic RESCALE (Scaling Regions) project in March this year, the first phase of support for businesses is now underway. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the Bulgaria–Serbia cross-border region can now express their interest in joining the project and benefit from a comprehensive development programme offering free access to expert support, training, international business networking and innovation opportunities.

The Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria–Serbia Programme 2021–2027 offers a young volunteer the opportunity to join the Interreg Volunteer Youth - IVY initiative as an IVY Reporter.

RESPONSE behind the scenes: How volunteers prepare for emergency situations

Successful disaster response depends on more than firefighters, rescue teams and specialised equipment. It also relies on volunteers – people who choose to dedicate their time to learning how to help when every additional pair of hands can make a difference.

From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the sixth and final group of volunteers under the RESPONSE project completed its training at the Training Centre of the General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection in Montana, Bulgaria.

Kako bi se podržao uspešan početak realizacije novih projekata, u okviru Programa Interreg VI-A IPA Bugarska - Srbija 2021–2027 organizovane su paralelne obuke za korisnike bespovratnih sredstava iz Bugarske i Srbije, namenjene projektima odobrenim u okviru Poziva za projekte u oblasti usluga od opšteg interesa. Obuke su bile posvećene ključnim pravilima upravljanja projektima, njihovoj realizaciji i izveštavanju.

Potpisivanjem ugovora o dodeli bespovratnih sredstava zvanično je započela realizacija 13 projekata odobrenih u okviru Poziva za projekte u oblasti usluga od opšteg interesa, koji se sprovodi u okviru Teritorijalne strategije Programa Interreg VI-A IPA Bugarska–Srbija 2021–2027. Ukupna vrednost odobrenih sredstava premašuje 8,1 milion evra.

Projekti imaju za cilj unapređenje dostupnosti i kvaliteta usluga od opšteg interesa u prekograničnom regionu kroz zajednička rešenja koja razvijaju i sprovode partneri iz Bugarske i Srbije.

Sometimes a journey begins long before the first turn of the pedals.

With the launch of the Timok–Danube Cycling platform, cycling enthusiasts can now do more than simply plan their routes – they can experience them in advance through a video series available in Bulgarian, Serbian and English.

The video series is part of project BGRS0200069 “Timok–Danube Cycling”, funded with nearly €927,000 under the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria–Serbia 2021–2027 Programme.

Vidin and Knjaževac share similar natural assets and strong tourism potential. Today, the Danube riverfront near Vidin, the rock formations of Belogradchik, the mountain roads around Knjaževac and dozens of other attractions on both sides of the border are connected through a network of cycling routes that reveal the region from a new perspective.

Technical ceramics and wood pellets rarely appear in the same sentence. Yet companies from Mezdra and Bosilegrad are working towards the same goal – improving efficiency, making better use of resources and remaining competitive in an increasingly dynamic economic environment.

Mineral water, nature and clean air have long attracted visitors to Varshets and Sokobanja. But what encourages them to return? And how can the region offer experiences that inspire visitors to stay longer and come back again?

More and more, the answer lies in cultural heritage – local stories, traditions, architecture and natural landmarks that can become part of a shared tourism experience on both sides of the border.

Заједнички секретаријат са задовољством представља Навигатор за кориснике – интерактивни онлајн водич развијен са циљем да олакша коришћење Приручника за спровођење пројеката (Project Implementation Manual – PIM) у оквиру Приоритета 1 „Конкурентан погранични регион“ и Приоритета 2 „Интегрисани развој пограничног региона“ Програма (INTERREG VI-A) ИПА Бугарска–Србија 2021–2027.