Interreg Opportunities for SMEs Discussed at the Regional Matchmaking Forum in Burgas
The delegations of the Programme’s Managing Authority and the National Authority also participated in the fourth Regional Matchmaking Forum, organized by the SME Promotion Agency, which aims to bring together numerous SMEs from Bulgaria and neighboring countries each year to establish various partnerships. The event, organized in cooperation with the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce, expanded […]
The Consultation Process for the New Period of the Interreg IPA Bulgaria–Türkiye Programme Has Started
The consultation meeting titled “Shaping Cross-Border Cooperation for the Next Decade (2028–2034 and beyond)” was held with the broad participation of representatives from public institutions and organizations, as well as relevant stakeholders operating at local and regional levels.The meeting began with opening remarks by Desislava Georgieva, Director General for Regional Cooperation Management at the Ministry […]
The Cooperation Strategic Project for Safer Borders under the Interreg IPA Bulgaria–Türkiye Programme Has Come to an End
Under the Interreg IPA Bulgaria–Turkey Program, as the €1.7 million strategic project aimed at enhancing cooperation in border management between Bulgaria and Turkey nears completion, its results were shared with the public at an event held in Burgas, Bulgaria. The beneficiaries of the project, including Chief Commissioner Nikolay Nenkov of the Burgas Regional Directorate of […]
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 […]