Mayor Pencho Milkov and Deputy Mayor Zlatomira Stefanova visited the Chinese city of Yichun, Jiangxi District, at the invitation of the local administration. The purpose of the visit was the official start of the twinning process between the two cities, for which a unanimous decision was made by the Ruse Municipal Council.

At an official ceremony, the delegation was welcomed by the mayor of the city of Yichun, Tang Ganming.

 "Our two cities share many common aspirations and visions, and I believe that together we can create bridges of friendship and cooperation that will stand the test of time. It is inspiring to see how Yichun develops and overcomes modern challenges with such energy and determination. You are an example for many cities around the world with your sustainable approach to modernization and community care. We want to learn from your experience and share our own achievements and good practices in order to build a solid and mutually enriching relationship," said Pencho Milkov. He thanked for the warm welcome and said that he was looking forward to future joint projects.

The main areas of cooperation were outlined - economy, education, sports, tourism and culture. The mayor and his deputy took part in thematic meetings and visits aimed at strengthening the relations in these areas.

In the economic aspect, visits were made to industrial zones and local companies specializing in hydraulic systems, lithium-ion batteries, building materials and logistics. The aim was to create connections between Ruse and Chinese companies with an emphasis on the strategic transport corridor of Ruse.

The hosts had also organized a visit to the sports school in Ichun. It ended with the signing of a cooperation agreement in the field of sports with a special focus on rowing sports. In 2023, the Municipality of Ruse received 4 dragon boats from the town of Ichun as a gift. They will be used during the World Dragon Boat Championship, which will be held in 2025 in the Lipnik Forest Park.

Jiangxi and Ruse regions also offer unique opportunities for tourism. According to Zlatomira Stefanova, these resources can be promoted among the residents of the two cities in view of the development of bilateral tourist exchange.

The largest university in Yichun, where more than 18,000 students are trained in the specialties of pedagogy, medicine and technology, was also visited. Opportunities for exchange of students and lecturers between it and the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" were discussed.

Pencho Milkov sent an official invitation to the Mayor of Yichun Tang Ganming for a visit to Ruse, which will be carried out next May. This will continue the process of twinning between the two cities.

The traditional International Dance Sport Tournament WDSF INTERNATIONAL OPEN "ROUSSE 2024" will be held on November 9 and 10 in the Arena Ruse Hall. This is the 39th edition of the forum and so far more than 350 couples from 14 countries have confirmed their participation in it. The number of applicants is expected to increase as the deadline for online registration is November 8. The judges will be from 15 nationalities, and dance couples from the top 50 in the World Rankings will compete on the podium.

The interest in the event is always very high and more and more new countries are joining it. In 2023, more than 500 couples danced in the fight for the prizes.

The competition is for the Mayor's Cup and is organized by the Sports Club "Nastroenie" and the Municipality of Ruse. It is part of the official calendar of the Bulgarian Dance Sport Federation (BDSF) and in the official calendar of the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF). The tournament is coordinated with BDSF and brings points to the competitors, and only the carded ones have the right to participate.

More details about the tournament can be found on the website of Sports Club "Nastroenie": https://www.danceclub-nastroenie.com/tournaments/2024/?id=5676.

Representatives of the Youth Parliament took part in the annual youth academy organized by the Municipal Youth House in Ruse.

This year the academy was held from October 31 to November 3 in Apriltsi on the topic "Active Youth Participation and Leadership". The attendees studied and had fun together, got acquainted with youth policies and activities at national and European level and understood how to work in a team. Through interactive methods, young people learned what are the qualities that a leader should possess and develop. 

 On October 31, the young people organized a Halloween party with lots of fun games and costumes, and on November 1, they celebrated the Day of the National Revival Leaders with a competitive game in teams with questions about Bulgaria, recited original works, danced with people and had fun. Last night, the young people gathered around the campfire, where they shared stories. Very useful for teamwork were also the sports competitive games, which were organized by animators from "Balkan Adventure". Interesting and energizing for young people were the walks in nature, the visit to the tourist trail "The Cross" and the Troyan Monastery.

The Academy was held with the financial support of the Municipal Youth Plan for 2024 of the Municipality of Ruse.

During the weekend in the Danube Hall was held the 22nd edition of the International Freestyle Wrestling Tournament for Cadets "Ruse Legends" in the Danube Hall. The sports forum was attended by competitors from Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Hungary. The tournament, organized by the Ruse Wrestling Club "Yunak Lokomotiv", was opened by the Deputy Mayor Borislav Rachev.
"Ruse is a city with a rich sports history and numerous successes in this sport, and the names of the wrestlers from Ruse have left a lasting mark in the Bulgarian and international sports world. It is a pride for all of us that the young talents continue this tradition and write new pages in the history of wrestling and our city," the Deputy Mayor addressed the attendees. He also wished the participants to experience unforgettable emotions and build new friendships and contacts with peers from different countries.
During the tournament, the team of Moldova won first place, and the second place went to team A of the Bulgarian national team. Third were the competitors of Hungary.
The prestigious cup named after the seven-time European and world champion in wrestling "Valentin Yordanov" was awarded to the competitor of the Ruse Wrestling Sports Club "Yunak Lokomotiv" Burak Beiti. The prize was presented to him personally by the sporting greatness.
The Romanian team left with a prize for fair play, and Dimo Hristov was named the best referee.
The tournament was also attended by Eleonora Gurbanova – an expert at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Secretary General of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation and Olympic champion Valentin Raychev, as well as other eminent representatives of Bulgarian wrestling – Ognyan Nikolov, Valentin Getsov, Marian Nedkov, Kiril Vatev and the coach Georgi Achev.
"Ruse Legends" is held in honor of the Ruse wrestlers Valentin Yordanov, Ivan Iliev, Ognyan Nikolov, Valentin Getsov, Rahmat Sukra and Valentin Savov.

Over 170 students took part today in Ruse in a sports initiative dedicated to the fight against addictions. The event in the Youth Park was organized by the Rotary Club "Danube", the Regional Department of Education - Ruse and the Sports Athletics Club "Danube". It included two disciplines - cross and relay. Children from 5. to 7. grade from "Ivan Vazov" Primary School, "V. Aprilov" Primary School, "Vazrazhdane" Secondary School, "Baba Tonka" High School, "O. Panov" Primary School, "Vasil Levski" Secondary School, "Friedrich Schiller" Secondary School, "A. Konstantinov" Primary School and "St. Constantine-Cyril the Philosopher" Secondary School.

The event was held under the title "With the Heart of an Enlightener, with the Power of a Winner. Together against addictions". The chairperson of the Rotary Club of Ruse, Galya Pencheva, explained that the goal is for students to engage in activities that are good for health in their free time. "Through sports, we help them not to fall into companies where substances prohibited by law are used," said Pencheva, who wished everyone success, positive emotions and sportsmanship.

Iskra Ivanova – Chairperson of the Municipal Council on Narcotic Substances and Head of the Health Activities Department in the Municipality of Ruse, presented a congratulatory address on behalf of the Mayor Pencho Milkov. It says that promoting a healthy lifestyle helps young people respond to challenges and successfully overcome them.

Galya Pencheva emphasized the good cooperation with the Municipality of Ruse, the Regional Education Department - Ruse, Rumen Nikolaev and his initiative "Independent of dependencies", etc. The Head of the Department of Organizational and Methodological Activity and Control at the Regional Education Department Boryana Petkova also congratulated the parents, teachers and children present.

The winners of the first three places received a cup, a diploma, a medal and a T-shirt, and all participants were awarded with a sports backpack with the inscription "Together against addictions in children".

The event was dedicated to November 1, the Day of the National Revival Leaders.