Ruse again becomes part of the longest tourist cycling route in Bulgaria "Dunav Ultra". 80 cyclists from 5 countries arrive today and tomorrow in the city, as one of the official checkpoints through which cyclists pass is located here. Today, at noon, most of them arrived, and the rest of the group is expected to be in Ruse tomorrow between 9 am and 2 pm.

The adventure, which is 740 km long, starts from the village of Kudelin (Bregovo municipality) and ends in Durankulak. The aim of the initiative is to promote over 110 settlements along the Danube River and in Dobrudja. Enthusiasts from Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, the USA and Great Britain pass through Vidin, Lom, Oryahovo, Baikal, Gulyantsi, Nikopol, Belene, Dve Mogili, Ruse, Tutrakan, Silistra, General Toshevo, Durankulak.

From Vidin to Silistra, the trajectory of the route overlaps the transcontinental route Eurovelo 6. Dunav Ultra is the winner of the Grand Prix "Innovation of the Year in Tourism" of the Ministry of Tourism of Bulgaria. The route is in the special selection "Best in Travel 2024" of the "Lonely Planet" guidebook.

The public procurement for the procedure is scheduled to start on October 15 this year.

The deadlines for the start of the public procurement for larvicidal spraying of mosquitoes in 2025 along the Danube River were the main topic of the working meeting of the Minister of Health Dr. Galya Kondeva with mayors of Danube cities. The main focus of the meeting was on the timely launch of the procedure to ensure effective mosquito control in the region.

The meeting was attended by the Mayor of Ruse Municipality Pencho Milkov, who emphasized the need for an early start of the process. "The fight against mosquitoes and the diseases they carry is a continuous battle for me as mayor of Ruse," he said.

The representatives of the Association of Danube Municipalities (ADO) insisted that the Ministry of Health start the larvicidal treatment procedure as early as this year, so that a contractor can be selected in time, which will allow the treatment of mosquito larvae to begin in March or early April 2025.

During the meeting, Pencho Milkov emphasized that the successful fight against mosquitoes depends on coordinated and timely actions. "After the state carries out the larvicidal treatment of the coast and mosquito biotopes, we, as mayors, will be able to successfully continue the year with the imagocidal treatment. In the last two years, there has been an extraordinary delay on the part of the state. For this year, the treatment of larvae that live in March, April and May is yet to start," said the mayor of Ruse Municipality.

Minister Kondeva assured the attendees that the Ministry of Health will do everything possible to meet the deadline to ensure effective management of mosquitoes in the Danube municipalities in 2025.

Pencho Milkov assessed the meeting as successful. "The Ministry has committed to a specific date for the start of the public procurement - October 15. This makes it possible for the procedure, even in the event of an appeal, to be completed on time, so that in March or at the latest in early April 2025 the treatment itself can begin," the mayor said.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister of Health Dobromira Kareva, Head of Cabinet Teodora Tabakova and Iliya Tasev, Director of the Public Health Protection, Health Control and Patients' Rights Directorate.

An exhibition of the famous artist and designer Veselka Eneva was opened in the Art Gallery. It is dedicated to its 75th anniversary and includes works created during the period of three social and political systems. The exhibition presents the diverse work of the author, which includes photographs, fashion sketches and drawings, and paintings. The exhibition offers a unique insight into art and design through the prism of a long and fruitful life.

"Mrs. Eneva's creative path is a vivid example of how art can transcend the boundaries of time, space and political systems to leave its indelible mark on history. Her works, created in different eras, carry the spirit of innovation and power, as well as the individual creative handwriting. They are not only an expression of her personal aesthetics and vision, but also of that genuine passion and courage that lead her through all the challenges of the time," , said Mayor Pencho Milkov at the opening of the exhibition. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Elias Canetti International Library Prof. Penka Angelova, Executive Director of  Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry  Milen Dobrev, relatives, supporters and friends of the author of the exhibition.

Veselka Eneva was born in 1949 in Ruse. He completed his primary education at the school "N. Y. Vaptsarov", now "Otets Paisiy", and received his secondary education at the Art High School "Vladimir Dimitrov - the Master" in Sofia. After graduation, she successfully won an international competition and continued her studies at the Kunst Hochschule Weißensee in Berlin after undergoing training at the Herder Institut in Leipzig.

Immediately after graduating, Eneva became a member of the Association of Artists in Germany (VBK-Verband Bildender Künste). In her professional career, she worked at the Berlin Fashion Institute as an artist-designer and participated in the creation of fashion graphics published as posters, as well as in various fashion publications.

Veselka Eneva has made a significant contribution to the coordination and presentation of fashion collections in Germany and other countries, as well as participation in the styling and choreography of fashion shows. She also works as a representative of the Commission for Light Industry and has been involved in bilateral relations between Germany and Hungary.

Representatives of the Vocal Group "Prista" at the Municipal Youth House participated in the 23rd edition of the International Competition "River Notes", which was held in Tutrakan. For several days, young people from Bulgaria, Poland, Kazakhstan and Romania showed their vocal talent.

A jury chaired by composer Haygashod Aghasyan determined the winners in the three categories: "Individual Performers and Vocal Formations", "Songs from Musicals and Films" and "Folklore with a Modern Sound".

The awarded participants and the prizes won by the Vocal School "Prista" are:

- Ema Slaveykova – 6 years old – III place;

- Elena Dimitrova – 8 years old – with two first prizes;

- Daria Stefanova - 11 years old - with two first prizes, an invitation to a competition in Kazakhstan and other international competitions;

- Elena Panayotova – 10 years old – II place and invitations to international competitions;

- Yoana Roeva – 8 years old – Special Award of the Municipal Center of Tutrakan;

- Ina Grigorova – 15 years old – Special Prize;

- Trio "Diva" - I place.

The XXIII edition of the International Competition "River Notes" ended with a spectacular gala concert of the participants.

Those wishing to participate in this year's culinary competitions, part of the third edition of the Garash Cake Festival, can sign up until September 5. The sweet race will be held on September 14 /Saturday/ at 10 am in front of the Dokhodno zdanie.

Due to the great interest and the many participants in the previous editions of the holiday, the organizers announce two different competitions in which willing confectioners from all over Bulgaria can sign up. In the first one, the participants will present their own version of the famous chocolate dessert according to the original recipe for its preparation. In the second competition, the chefs will have to unleash their imagination and offer a more unconventional Garash cake. Each participant can sign up for only one of the two competitions. The reception of the finished cakes will begin at 9 am on September 14 in front of the Dokhodno zdanie. The host of the culinary competitions will be the famous actor Vladimir Zombori. After 12 p.m., his fans can meet him for an autograph or photo in a special area located on the square. "Svoboda".

Those wishing to enroll in one of the two competitions will be able to do so on site at the office of the Tourist Information Center at ul. "Alexandrovska" 61, on tel. 082/824 704 or by e-mail ruseart@gmail.com, and places are limited. A jury of professionals will select the best pastry chefs who will receive awards.

The event is organized by the Municipality of Ruse, Municipal Enterprise "Ruse Art", Tourism Unit and the Municipal Foundation "Ruse - City of the Free Spirit". Representatives of business and local cultural institutes are also actively involved in the preparation. Within the framework of the Garash Cake Festival, competitions, culinary workshops and demonstrations for children and adults will also be held.

At 4:30 p.m., in front of the Dokhodno zdanie, chef Radi Stambolov will delight the citizens of Ruse and the guests of the city with specially prepared Garash truffles specially prepared by him.

The celebration will end with a concert of the legend of Bulgarian music Vasil Naydenov, which starts at 20:30 on the stage in front of the Municipality of Ruse.