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The 2021 EF English Proficiency Index is out, and the top ranks are hardly surprising
The stops were nicknamed “shelters of shame”
The brightness is thanks to stronger-than-ever participation from the private sector, pointing to signs of economic recovery
The Salzburg Schokolade company filed for bankruptcy, putting the iconic Mirabell Mozartkugel on the endangered list
Despite recent policy updates, city officials think there is a lot more to be done
The study is part of the Grand Duchy’s push to create a robust affordable housing strategy and calm a volatile market
It will support its research, development, and innovation to accelerate the production of medicinal products
Navidad Accesible can lead the user on a wholesome guided audio tour
Artelot allows residents and tourists to bring 25 landmarks to life
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank
The local energy company plans to test whether the source can be used to power the district heating and to reach sustainability goals
Towns like Angermünde and Eberswalde are preparing new projects to become attractive commuter towns for Germans and Poles
The three cities subway operators, together with the Murcia tram network, presented a joint tender
Navidad Accesible can lead the user on a wholesome guided audio tour
Creative idea, and somewhat unexpected, for such a northern city
See the gallery for photographs of the impressive lighting design
Towering above the town of Gubbio, in Italy, it can be seen 50 kilometres away
A new project will show both teachers and students how to cope with that particular challenge
Two institutions that are not content with simply sharing the same urban territory and going on about their business
It will support its research, development, and innovation to accelerate the production of medicinal products
Pilsen’s largest residential care facility has created a special visitors room
Ivaylo Petkov, the head of the Commission on Spatial Planning, Architecture and Housing Policy of Sofia, Source: City of Sofia
Mayor Revanski has chosen to lead by incentives and example, as he himself has received three shots
Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
Mayor Yodanka Fandakova announced the city would not appeal the court’s ruling, mandating it to do more about the dangerous levels of air pollution. Instead, it will focus on fixing the problem
On 16-17 December, get fresh insight on how public administrations can adapt to an increasingly digitalised world
In the first phase of the project, the organisers will plant 150 trees on the periphery before gradually reforesting the main trash mound
An interview with Ivaylo Petkov, head of the Commission on Spatial Planning, Architecture and Housing Policy of Sofia
The ceremony took place in Brussels on 9 November
People should be able to afford a home and there is a way for the city to make this possible
In Svilengrad's new housing strategy, local authorities will offer applicants approved architectural plans, permits and land, so they can build their own home
Is it gentrification or is it re-adaptation?
Sofiaplan, a municipal enterprise working on the city’s new Urban Masterplan, provides free versions of their raw data, pushing for transparency and a broader conversation about the future of Bulgaria’s capital
Bulgaria’s main port city frantically searches for ways to embrace its past, its spaces and the sea
See what leading EU cities are doing to involve seniors in an increasingly digitalised world
The municipality of Radomir will make a fountain, flowing with boza, a traditional beverage in the Balkans and Turkey made from a mixture of rye and wheat, water and sugar
The European Citizens' Prize ceremony in Bulgaria was officially held today
Experts presented a portfolio of projects on the quick roll-out of hydrogen, with Ruse and Sofia as the first getting a taste of the new technology
Mayor Stefan Radev explained that local authorities are looking into ways to cut consumption, find new revenue streams and sustainable solutions to energy production
Who can afford to buy a home in Bulgaria’s capital?
Bulgaria ready to adopt the green pass on a nationwide scale
Hundreds of citizens took part in the voting process to determine the best of the best in local leadership
The plan focuses on climate adaptation, by adopting some of the best practices from Vienna
According to the organisers, this was one of the most successful editions of the initiative, despite Covid measures
The main goals of the campaign are to inspire more children to play sports and to attract more people to an active and healthy lifestyle
Local authorities combine convenience with the push for better healthcare services
Over 200 children from sports clubs and school teams presented their activities to the residents of the city
The fourth ‘Forum of Mayors on Just Transition’ started in Stara Zagora and 70 mayors from 11 countries showed up in a bid to push for a more sustainable future away from coal
On 21 and 22 October 2021, Innowave Summit Cluj-Napoca will bring together global brands and venture capital funds from three continents
8 sports clubs presented their activities to residents and guests of the Bulgarian city
28 photos capture the most exciting moments of the Tokyo Summer Olympics
Citizens will be able to judge their mayor’s performance – be it good or bad
"#BeActive - Sofia 2021" lit up the skies over the National Palace of Culture during the European Week of Sports
In 2021, the motto of European Week of Sports is "It's time to be active again, nothing can stop you"
The Buzludzha Project is fighting to preserve precious examples of Bulgarian 20th-century art and architecture for posterity
The Olympic Champions in Rhythmic Gymnastics attended the opening of the #BeActive initiative
The opening in Sofia on 23 September
“Mayor of the Year” is an important bridge between municipalities and the citizens and a chance to showcase and share regional governments' best practices
On Sunday, while Minister Stela Baltova was presenting the new incentive, a group of protesters harassed a mobile vaccination centre in Varna until it closed
The platform democratises access to information about funding management on EU projects, giving citizens the opportunity to report misconduct
The EU Executive will not go forward with the Bulgarian post-Covid recovery plan before a commitment by the Bulgarian government
10,000 kids failed to find a place in the overcrowded municipal kindergartens this summer and the construction of new facilities is very slow
The National Assembly called a meeting with Mayor Yordanka Fandakova and the executive director of Toplofikatsia Sofia over plans to tackle the problem
This recognises the Bulgarian capital’s efforts to promote sports and a healthy way of life
The "Investments and Regions" 2021 publication answers the questions WHY and WHERE to invest in Bulgaria
The founder of the portal talks to the European Parliament's Office in Bulgaria about the path to the European Citizens' Prize for 2021
Burgas, Vidin and Ruse municipalities are the first to apply for pilot projects under the innovative measure
EnduroSat’s NanoSatellites will help academia, businesses and science teams reach the last frontier faster and easier
It is increasingly unlikely that the current National Assembly can form a government
The Zoo’s Director Hristian Hristov said that some of the birds are too old to fly to Africa
With 1371 new cases and a dismal vaccination rate of just over 15%, Bulgaria is tightening health measures
The city will supplement the programme with financial and educational aid to provide a holistic service
According to the survey, wastewater pollution is down, however, microplastics are abundant
According to the civil initiative behind the move, the facility will have a heavy negative impact on the quality of life in the city beside being unprofitable
Sofia Arsenal – Museum for Contemporary Art will get a total makeover to become the go to place for young artists and entrepreneurs in the cultural sector
The Supreme Court of Cassation found the city guilty in 11-year-old case for air pollution
The move is part of the airport concessionaire’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2036
With a quarter of Bulgaria’s population, Sofia is set to receive only 1/18th of the funding
“Hello Space! Bulgaria/EU Calling” aimed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to dream big and aim higher
The Bulgarian economy is counting on highly competitive, successful companies
The proposed EU recovery plan calls for a comprehensive energy strategy for the country
The tunnel is part of one of the most important transport lines in the country
Astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Thomas Pesquet will be answering their questions
It is given by the European Parliament for outstanding achievements in several fields
The European Investment Bank signed a deal, providing 40 million euros for the project
Next.e.GO wants to build an electric car plant there
The European Commission announced the role model cities in Europe
Park Authorities face numerous attempts by opportunists to offer illegal transport services in the protected park
July Morning is one of Bulgaria’s newest traditions, which sees thousands of people go to the seacoast and celebrate the sunrise on 1 July
Prime Minister Stefan Yanev announced that the plant will be operating at minimum capacity
The top 10 most and least expensive cities in the European Union according to Mercer's 2021 ranking
She claims Deputy Prime Minister Pekanov’s proposition is "unacceptable and unjust"
Burgas, in Bulgaria, holds the 14th edition of the Sand Sculptures Festival
The shots will be available to every Bulgarian citizen and permanent resident, regardless of age
On 17-18 June, the focus is on seniors and digital citizenship
“Hugged nature” reminds of the connection between environmental issues and the fashion industry
It will start running for tourists on 1 June
Visitors will have access to information about events, exhibitions and historical sites
Students at Stara Zagora's Trakia University will be taught practical skills
As part of the city’s efforts to attract doctors back
You can book an overnight stay at a former monastery cell
Six EU cities share innovative ways to involve young people in digitalisation and promote the sense of European citizenship
Check them out in the gallery
Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms
This year, Easter Sunday falls on 2 May
It will be implemented by EON Reality
The Municipality of Vratsa will provide new areas for entertainment and relaxation by modernising its main park
The four winners will be known in one month
“Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Recovery” is this year's theme
Initially for 10 days, starting from Monday, 22 March
The ferry connecting Calarasi and Silistra on the Danube river is operating again
This week the Bulgarian municipality presented the results of a European project worth over 7.5 million euros
The Bulgarian municipality, in partnership with a local university, will study pollution and will encourage environmentally friendly business practices
Its location has already been decided
The winners to the prestigious distinction will receive one million euros for environmental initiatives
Join us for the 1st seminar, part of the EUDIGIT - European Digital Citizens project, online on 25-26 February
The spectacular light show is a gift for everyone who choses to spend the day in the Bulgarian town
This Covid-stricken year, the feast day of the Patron Saint of love will be marked in a more muted, home-bound way
Suggestions are accepted online
Specialists discussed good practices in the field of youth policies and the digital inclusion
The project is expected to receive funding from the Recovery plan for Europe
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