The annual competition "Mission Volunteer - (Im)possible" 2023 was held in Sofia, which honours young people committed to volunteer causes. The event is organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and was held on December 5 - World Volunteer Day, in the building of the University of National and World Economy. First place in the category "Organization" was awarded to the Youth Parliament at the Municipal Youth Home - Ruse for its activity.

The organization walked away with another award. Nikolay Nedelchev was awarded second place in the category "Volunteer". The young man has been a part of the Youth Parliament for 5 years now, and he never stops getting involved in socially useful causes.

The winners received their awards from actor Marian Bachev, Olympic champion Ivet Goranova, gold medalist Yordan Yovchev and world and European champion Stanimira Petrova.

The traditional Christmas bazaar of the Ruse Municipality is located this year on ul. "Alexandrovska" in front of the Court House. 24 kiosks are available for citizens and guests of the city who wish to buy Christmas goods. The local government has also provided 4 kiosks to non-profits for charitable activities. Handmade items for charity can be purchased there. The decision for their placement is the City Council's, and their lease is free of charge. Two restaurants also offer delicious meat delicacies and drinks.

"Ice Park" awaits Ruse residents on the Largo in front of the State Opera - Ruse. In front of the Ice Rink, visitors can taste sweets, grill and mulled wine, as well as join in fun games for young and old.

The charity Christmas festival "Light in the Darkness" was opened in front of the monument of Stefan Karadja in Ruse. The event is organized with the help of Ruse Municipality by the associations "Co-Citizens", "New Ruse - Ruschuk. BG", "Gradored", "The Collective" Foundation and partner organizations.

In the specially designed and manufactured eco-material houses, vendors, producers and artists will offer their products made of epoxy resin, handmade dolls, illustrations, hand knitted items, Christmas felt toys, albums, Christmas-themed products, frames, polymer clay and silver jewelry, jewelry, mugs, t-shirts, etc.

The organizers have planned a rich and varied program, which will include many performers.

Ruse Municipality supported the idea of "Light in the Darkness" and the preparation of the event started in the spring with the selection of the location. Given the charitable nature of the festival, all activities contributed by the local administration are free of charge.
The festival will last until 31 December.

A Charity Christmas Bazaar was also opened in the lobby of the Dokhodno zdanie. The initiative involves 6 social services in Ruse - Home for adults with physical disabilities "Mercy", Non-profit Association "Equilibrium", Association "Child and Space", Association "Raliz - Balise", Association "Third Age" and Association "Center for Brief Therapy and Solutions". The products sold are the work of the users themselves during their occupational therapy activities. Those wishing can purchase Christmas decorations, cards, handmade soaps, toys, treats and more. The proceeds will be used for the needs of social services.

The Christmas bazaar will remain in the Dokhodno zdanie until Thursday.

Ruse Municipality won two projects for the renovation of the dormitories of the Vocational School of Agriculture "Angel Kanchev" and the Center for Support of Personal Development - Dormitory for secondary school students. The approved funding will be implemented under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan, with the total cost of the two activities being almost €8. 5 million. lv.

The implementation of the two projects will create a modern and quality residential and educational environment. Major renovation of both buildings is planned, including the implementation of energy efficiency measures and the provision of an accessible architectural environment. The interventions foresee thermal insulation of external walls, replacement of existing depreciated joinery, thermal insulation of the roof and floor, heating and lighting measures, as well as the purchase of new equipment and furniture.

Once the energy efficiency measures are implemented, the buildings are expected to improve their energy class, which in turn will characterise the site as energy efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly. The envisaged set of measures and interventions will contribute to changing the overall appearance of the two dormitories and their adjacent sites. This will ensure safe and healthy conditions for education, development of the physical and cultural environment and the surrounding space. The implementation of the project proposal will contribute to the inclusion and inclusion in the educational process and modern trends in the field of education. The projects will support the transformation of the educational institution into a modern and supportive environment, contributing to the motivation for learning and improving the knowledge and skills of students regionally and nationally.

The projects are funded under the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan, BG-RRP-1. 011 - "Repair and Rehabilitation of Dormitories in the School Education System".

A Bulgarian-Romanian conference under the title "United Europe - a path to economic security and sustainable integration" was held today in Ruse. Official guests of the forum are the Ministers of Economy of the two countries Bogdan Bogdanov and Stefan-Radu Oprya, Ambassadors H.E.Radko Vlajkov and H.E.Brundusha Predescu, as well as heads of chambers of commerce and clusters. H. E. Andrea Ikić-Böhm, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria, who has been in the city since yesterday.

The Mayor of Ruse Pencho Milkov opened the event in the Europe Hall of the Dokhodno zdanie, focusing on the long-standing connectivity between the two countries and their European development.

"Ruse and Giurgiu are an example of fruitful work, and our municipal councils have been working for years on solving common problems. I believe in the positive decisions that can be taken by the governments of the two countries, as well as in the signal of unity that we are sending with the forum in Ruse", Milkov said.

The event brought together the heads of chambers of commerce of the two countries, investors, representatives of foreign and local businesses. A priority topic in the talks was the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen, the logistical problems at the border that hinder not only investors and businesses in the two countries, but also the whole of Europe. The economic future of the region, key infrastructure projects, as well as best practices among businesses were discussed.

The event is organised by the Ministries of Economy of Bulgaria and Romania.

The restoration of the building will also change the appearance of the main pedestrian street in Ruse

Ruse Municipality has received an invitation to sign a contract for financing of a project proposal for the construction of an International Youth Centre - Ruse in the building of the former Teacher's House on  "Alexandrovska" 29 str. The activities will be funded under the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan.

The aim of the project is to provide young people with a variety of activities as well as comprehensive services to support their personal development and employability. The activities of the Youth Centre will aim at achieving a higher labour market relevance of young people, achieved through close cooperation with the business and non-governmental sector, and the provision of quality non-formal education as a key approach in youth work.
The project involves major renovation of the building as well as internal refurbishment and refurbishment. The necessary modern and multifunctional furniture and equipment will be purchased to meet the needs of young people. The building will also be adapted for use by people with physical disabilities.

With the renovation, the International Youth Centre will be equipped with:

- rooms with private bathroom to accommodate 16 persons;

- a training/seminar/meeting room with a capacity of 100 people, which will be equipped with a simultaneous interpretation system;

- digital competence training room with 20 workstations;

- language and other training room with capacity for 20 trainees;

- a non-formal education room for at least 36 participants;

- art room and interest clubs;

- multifunctional hall;

- library;

- changing rooms for men and women;

- dining room for 36 persons with kitchen equipment and adjoining rooms;

- leisure room;

- reception;

- a buffet bar;

- maid;

- storage and technical premises;

-offices with workstations for the centre's staff;

- courtyard space for outdoor recreation and events.

The building is an architectural monument of culture, its facade is richly decorated with decorative ledges, pilasters and ornaments, and after its restoration will change the appearance of the main pedestrian street in Ruse.

The project will be financed under procedure No BG-RRP-1. 008 "A1 Youth Centres (in regional towns)" under the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan (NRSP), with total eligible investment costs of just over BGN 4 million.