During the local conference held as part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project in Burgas on Friday, Burgas Regional Information Centre Manager Ana Yancheva thanked BTA for its partnership over the years, with which they help each other to be ambassadors of the European cohesion policy at the regional and national level.
Yancheva presented the centre with an established network of 27 sites in every regional city. She noted that some may say these are many, but the idea is that they are accessible, with consultations being provided professional and free. "In order to promote our activity, to promote cohesion policy, to support the activity of governing bodies, to all those involved in the entire activity and implementation of this policy, we organize various events, logistically support forums, European initiatives, an many other events. The communication is timely and purposeful," Yancheva emphasised.
The work of the Regional Information Centres is a process, not a one-time meeting or consultation, she stressed, adding that they work with a wide variety of target groups. "The idea is that when a person comes to us (...) and asks us about a specific procedure, we give him information, but also ask him what he plans to do with his product or service in 2025 or in five years time," Yancheva said.
She also presented successful projects implemented in Burgas Municipality, noting that the Municipality implemented one of the largest projects in the field of education through the Operational Programme Regional Development 2007-2013 with an approximate value of BGN 6 million, as well as two projects with a total budget of BGN 30 million through the Operational Programme Regions in Growth 2014-2020.
Through this initiative, BTA aims to raise public awareness and foster open dialogue about cohesion policy, local achievements, and the implementation of the EU's policy priorities. Between November 2024 and September 2025, BTA will host discussions at its press clubs in the following cities: Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Vratsa, Gabrovo, Dobrich, Kazanlak, Kardzhali, Kyustendil, Lovech, Montana, Pazardzhik, Pernik, Pleven, Razgrad, Ruse, Samokov, Svishtov, Sliven, Smolyan, Sofia, Stara Zagora, Troyan, Targovishte, Haskovo, Shumen, and Yambol. Cross-border conferences will be held in Belgrade, Bosilegrad, Bucharest, Edirne, Skopje, and Thessaloniki. The project builds on the Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future and Europe in Bulgaria: A Common Future projects, implemented by BTA in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
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