With a traditional ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers, the festive September 22 /Sunday/ will begin. At 11:30 a.m., a ritual will take place in front of the Monument of Freedom, which will pay tribute on the occasion of the 116th anniversary of the proclamation of Bulgaria's Independence.

Under the sounds of solemn marches performed by the Municipal Brass Band, a guard of honor from Military Formation 32420 and the Youth Guards Detachment at the Municipal Youth House will be built, and priests from the Holy Metropolis of Ruse will serve a thanksgiving prayer in honor of the memorable date. The host of the ceremony will be actor Sergio Avakyan.

At the end of the ceremony, representatives of official institutions and other organizations will lay their wreaths by pre-registration at the email address pr@mayor-ruse.bg .

A special greeting to the citizens of Ruse on the festive Sunday will be made by the Folklore Dance Theater "Nayden Kirov". The concert of professional singers and dancers starts at 5 p.m. in front of the Dokhodno zdanie and is free of charge.

The Regional History Museum recalls that as part of the European Heritage Days, on September 22, the ''Zahari Stoyanov'' House Museum exhibition in Ruse will be opened with free admission within its established working hours.

The Drama Theater "Sava Ognyanov" also invites residents and guests of the city and joins the events with which the Municipality of Ruse will mark the date. On September 19 at 7 p.m. in the Chamber Hall of the theater will take place the special edition of the performance "The Spirit of the Poet" by Stefan Tsanev. As a compliment to its audience, the Drama Theater also makes a reduction in ticket prices and releases all seats for 15 leva.

The new 2024/2025 school year was launched with solemn ceremonies in all schools and kindergartens on the territory of the municipality of Ruse. The first graders who cross the school threshold are 1126, and the number of children entering the first group is 937."Today is special for you, not only because of the new knowledge waiting for you in class, but because in the classroom you will find friends for life and you will experience some of your good moments. I thank all the teachers who, despite the difficulties, every school year give their best and foster a sense of love for the homeland in the children," said Mayor Pencho Milkov to the students and the teaching staff of ''Vasil est school in the country and 1352 children will study in it this school year. During his visit to Vasil Levski Secondary School, the mayor expressed hope that in the next school year the selected contractor for the construction of the new school building will be able to complete the building so that it can be used by primary school students. In this way, the material base will be modernized and modernized, ensuring the security and safety of the graduates and stimulating their interest in the maximum expression of their abilities. The new building is located next to the existing gymnasium and will allow the transition to a one-shift training regime. The activities envisage the opening of a construction site in the coming days.

The Deputy Mayors of Ruse Municipality also sent their wishes to the students and congratulated them on the beginning of the school year. Encho Enchev visited "Otets Paisiy" Primary School and "Apostol Arnaudov" Vocational High School, Zlatomira Stefanova honored the holiday of "Geo Milev" English language school, Zdravka Velikova attended the celebration of "Penyo Penev" Vocational High School, Dimitar Nedev wished a successful year for everyone at "Yosif Vondrak" Vocational High School, Nikola Lazarov shared the holiday with the students from "Vasil Aprilov" Primary School, and Borislav Rachev congratulated the students of "Rusalka" Kindergarten and "Otets Paisiy" Primary School - Marten.

The start of the academic year was also given at the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", where more than 1600 new students will be trained in 2024/2025. Mayor Pencho Milkov addressed the attendees with a wish to leave a significant mark after graduation. "Work as a single team, see the person next to you as a brother, not an opponent, and be patriotic," the mayor said.

During the summer season, many repairs were carried out in order to improve the material and technical base in educational institutions - the purchase of new furniture for classrooms, study halls and gyms. Repairs of roofs and yards in kindergartens, replacement of depreciated windows, repairs and renovation of open disputed areas were carried out. In some of the schools and kindergartens, in addition to the traditional refreshment of the interior space, a complete replacement and repair of the sanitary facilities was also carried out.

At the invitation of the Embassy of China in Bulgaria, the Mayor of Ruse Municipality Pencho Milkov and the Deputy Mayor in charge of International Programs and Projects, Investments and Property Zlatomira Stefanova participated in the official opening of the Bulgarian-Chinese Investment Forum and Trade Exhibition of leading Chinese companies in the field of technology, innovation, digitalization, transport and energy. The Chinese high-end exhibition for finding business partners was held at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. It was organized by the Embassy of China and the InvestBG Agency.

25 large Chinese companies (Huawei, ZTE, Hisense, Great Wall, etc.), 4 Bulgarian and international agencies that present Chinese products covering renewable energy, digital transition, financial services, consumer electronics, infrastructure repair, electric vehicles, biotechnology, logistics participated.

President Rumen Radev delivered a welcoming speech to the attendees.  The Head of State personally congratulated the Mayor of Ruse Pencho Milkov for his active role in supporting foreign investors.  The mayor also received congratulations on the cooperation with China from H.E. Dai Qingli – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Bulgaria. During the talks, it was emphasized that the relations of the Municipality of Ruse with China are constantly deepening in the field of culture, business and sports. A treaty for the twinning of Ruse with the Chinese city of Yichun, Jiangxi province, is to be signed soon.

   The opening of the forum was attended by representatives of the Bulgarian government - ministers and deputy ministers, heads of Bulgarian business companies, legal and legal firms and banks.

The event, which aimed to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of investment, is part of the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China.   

The photos of the president and the group photo are from a Chinese media group

The Mayor of Ruse Municipality Pencho Milkov and the sculptor Georgi Radulov attended the placement of a bronze figure of the protector of the city St. George on the newly built fountain in the garden next to Danube Square.

 "Today we are not just opening a new fountain, but restoring the historical memory of the city and paying tribute to our heavenly patron. Until now, we had no place to show it, except for the icons in the churches of Ruse. We are starting with this fountain," said the mayor of Ruse. "St. George is a symbol of courage, nobility and the struggle for good. Let this statue be an inspiration for all of us and a reminder of the values that we must preserve and pass on to the generations," Pencho Milkov emphasized.

The conceptual design of the figure of St. George in the form of a plaster model was donated a few years ago by the sculptor Georgi Radulov. The figure was subsequently made of bronze with exceptional attention to detail. It recreates the image of the saint with his strength and determination.

The initiative is part of the efforts of the local administration to enrich the urban environment and promote the cultural and historical heritage of Ruse.

In Bucharest, the start of the new 2024/2025 school year was given at the Bulgarian Sunday School "Yordan Yovkov" in Bucharest. At the solemn ceremony a guest was also the Deputy Mayor for Education and Culture of the Municipality of Ruse Encho Enchev.
"You are the living proof that the Bulgarian spirit can spread anywhere in the world and keep its light wherever we are. The native language and culture that you learn will be your guide even in the most difficult moments," the Deputy Mayor addressed the students. He wished the director of the educational institution Dr. Nadezhda Kula a successful school year and presented her with a congratulatory address on behalf of the mayor Pencho Milkov. As a special gift for the school, Encho Enchev donated books telling about the life and work of Hristo Botev.
During the ceremony, His Grace Makariy - Vicar Bishop of the Metropolitan of Ruse Naum, and Archpriest Kiril Sinev - representative of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Romania, served a prayer for a successful  school year.
The event was hosted by the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Romania H.E. Radko Vlaikov, the Regional Governor Dragomir Draganov and the Head of the Regional Education Department - Ruse Dr. Rositsa Georgieva were also present.
The Bulgarian School "Yordan Yovkov" at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bucharest was opened in 1987. Bulgarian students whose parents temporarily or permanently reside in Romania are trained. At the end of each school year, certificates of completion of Bulgarian language training are issued for the respective grade, which are recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria.
In the current 2024/2025 year, 65 students will step on the threshold of the educational institution in Bucharest, and for the first year they will also study Bulgarian history and geography.