Interreg IPA Bulgaria-Türkiye Programme Contract Award Notice
(Simplified Procedure) The Directorate for EU Affairs hereby informs that a supply contract has been awarded under a simplified procurement procedure, in accordance with Annex II to the Financing Agreement. This contract award notice is published for transparency purposes and in line with the principles of equal treatment and sound financial management. Date of publication: […]
Online Training Delivered to Second Call Beneficiaries of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021–2027
Within the scope of the second call of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021–2027, an online project implementation training was delivered to beneficiaries by the Programme’s National Authority, the Directorate for EU Affairs. The training provided information on key issues to be considered during project implementation, project implementation rules, procurement procedures, visibility requirements, […]
Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme Project Implementation Manual Published
The Project Implementation Manual for project beneficiaries of the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme published. Covering all processes from contracting to project closure, the manual provides explanations and practical examples to support the smooth and coordinated implementation of project activities. Please click here for the Project Implementation Manual. You can find Communication Manual here. […]
INTERSMARTS Project of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme Hosts an International Conference on Sustainable Tourism and Blue Growth in the Black Sea
INTERSMARTS, one of the Turkish-partnered projects under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, organized an international conference titled Advancing Sustainable Tourism and Blue Growth in the Black Sea Basin. The conference featured panel discussions on Leveraging EU and International Funds for the Development of Sustainable Tourism, Balancing Growth and Environmental Responsibility through Zero-Waste Management, […]
Türkiye Becomes a Key Actor in the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme’s First Call
Türkiye’s participation in the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme for the first time in this programming period has already drawn significant attention with the strong performance demonstrated in the programme’s inaugural call. While the contracting processes of the first call projects are ongoing, it shows that Türkiye has made an exceptionally strong start to […]
The Fifth Monitoring Committee Meeting of the Interreg IPA Bulgaria–Türkiye Programme Held
The Monitoring Committee meeting, the decision-making mechanism of the Interreg IPA Bulgaria-Türkiye Programme, for which the Directorate for EU Affairs is the National Authority, held online. Opening speeches of the fifth meeting, held during this period, were delivered by Serdar Öztürk, Deputy Director General for Financial Cooperation and Project Implementation of the Directorate for EU […]
Young People Are Taking the Lead in Interreg Projects!
Our first volunteer Selin has joined our institution as part of the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) programme, supported by the European Commission! The IVY programme enables young people to gain experience within Interreg programme bodies and contribute to projects. For the first time, we are making use of this opportunity and have welcomed Selin and […]
Celebrating Teamwork at the #InterregBakeOffChallenge
This year, the spirit of 35 years of European cooperation is being celebrated with flour, sugar, and a generous dose of joy! As part of Interreg’s anniversary, the #InterregBakeOffChallenge has turned ovens on across the programmes — and cakes into sweet symbols of unity. Türkiye, a proud part of this cross-border journey for 22 years, […]
Interreg Cooperation Day Celebrated in Harmanli with the Theme “Guardian of Traditions” on the 35th Anniversary of Interreg Programmes
As part of Interreg Cooperation Day, celebrated every year on 21 September, the Interreg IPA Bulgaria–Türkiye Programme hosted a series of events in Harmanlı to celebrate the shared heritage of the two neighbouring countries. The celebrations began in the early hours of the day in the historic village of Mezek. Institutions that have implemented projects […]
The Implementation Period for Projects Selected Under the INTERREG IPA Bulgaria-Türkiye Programme for the 2021-2027 Period Has Begun
The contracting ceremony for projects eligible for support during the 2021-2027 period of the Interreg IPA Bulgaria-Türkiye Programme, funded by the European Union, was held in Sofia. With the signing of the agreements, a total of 39 projects worth 22.2 million euros, have officially entered the implementation phase. The opening speeches of the ceremony, which […]