Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev Participated in the Regional Conference of BTA "Europe in the Balkans: Together through Knowledge"
Monday, 31 March 2025
Today, the regional conference of BTA under the project "Europe in the Balkans: Together through Knowledge", implemented by the agency with the support of the European Commission, was held at the BTA Press Club in Ruse. The discussion focused on the updates in the EU Cohesion Policy for the 2021–2027 period and the results achieved in the 2014–2020 period. A special emphasis was placed on skills as a driving force for regional development and the contributions of Bulgaria and the Balkan countries to Europe’s progress. The forum was attended by representatives of local and national authorities, as well as the education sector, with the Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev as a guest at the meeting.
"Our geographical location on the banks of the Danube makes us a key point for cooperation both nationally and internationally. I believe that through knowledge, the sharing of best practices, and joint efforts, we can overcome challenges and take advantage of the new opportunities provided by the European Union. Today, more than ever, the Balkans must not only be part of Europe but also a driving force behind its development. To achieve this, we must invest in education, the exchange of information, and collaboration between institutions, businesses, and civil society," the Deputy Mayor addressed the attendees.
He also highlighted the key role of Ruse Municipality in maintaining and developing the material and technical infrastructure of educational institutions, for which European project funding is essential. The Deputy Mayor further directed attention to upcoming important infrastructure projects, including the renovations of "Otets Paisiy" Primary School, "Slantse" Kindergarten, "Zora" Kindergarten, the major renovation of the dormitory of the Angel Kanchev Vocational School of Agriculture, and the Secondary School Dormitory, as well as the ongoing equipping of the newly built "Radost" Kindergarten.
The forum was opened by BTA’s Director General Kiril Valchev, who emphasized the significance of the Danube city as a symbol of the Bulgarian people's openness to diversity and receptiveness to innovation while maintaining strong national traditions. According to him, Ruse has always been the city through which various European innovations have entered Bulgaria via the Danube. Kiril Valchev explained that the conference date was not chosen by chance—it was held right after the closing of the 64th edition of the "March Music Days" festival. "The music festival is an example of Bulgarians’ curiosity about the world, featuring a diverse program from all corners of the continent—from Brahms and Dvořák at the opening to Verdi at the final concert, alongside Bulgarian composers and performances by musicians of various nationalities."
Other participants in the forum included Deputy Regional Governor Georgi Georgiev, the Mayor of Byala Dimitar Slavov, the Rector of Ruse University "Angel Kanchev" Assoc. Prof. Dr. Desislava Atanasova, the Head of the Regional Education Department in Ruse Dr. Rositsa Georgieva, the Director of the "Education and Culture" Directorate of Ruse Municipality Tsvetoslav Dimitrov, the Director of the Regional History Museum in Ruse Prof. Nikolay Nenov, the Chairperson of the "Euroregion Danubius" Association Lili Gancheva, the Manager of the Regional Information Center Diana Avramova, as well as Boyko Vassilev—journalist, television host, and executive producer of the "Panorama" program on BNT.
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