"Olimpi Panov" Primary School celebrated its 60th anniversary with a gala concert tonight at the Philharmonic Hall. The event was attended by current and former teachers, students and retired teachers, who came together again to celebrate their common history and achievements.

On the occasion of the anniversary, Mayor Pencho Milkov presented an honorary plaque to the school’s principal, Vergiliya Grancharova, and delivered a congratulatory address for the celebration of the "Olimpi Panov" Primary School. The mayor said that for an educational institution, six decades mean a time for celebration and appreciation for everything the school has achieved. “Therefore, I express my deep respect for all the teachers, whose professionalism and love for children are the foundation on which the success of every school is built,” said Milkov. He also thanked the children, because each of their successes is a reward for the teachers’ work and a pride for the parents. “Thank you for filling us with joy every day - with your curiosity, your desire to learn and your achievements in various fields. Special thanks also to Mrs. Grancharova, under whose leadership the school continues to develop and meet modern challenges in education,” added the mayor.

He presented honorary plaques to the two seventh-graders with the highest success - Berksan Dzhevatov and Nikolay Dimitrov, wishing them continued development and further success.

The Head of the Regional Department of Education, Dr. Rositsa Georgieva, also congratulated the students and teachers by presenting honorary plaques to retired teachers. Among them was the oldest present - 82-year-old mathematics teacher Ivanka Pencheva, who was greeted with special respect. Dr. Georgieva stated that during these 60 years the educational institution has become a landmark school for Ruse, and thanked the teachers for their tireless work in educating the young generation. “And let kindness be the leading factor in education,” wished the head of the RDE.

Vergilia Grancharova also greeted those present, wishing the teachers strength and patience to continue the school’s successes. The principal thanked the team for their dedicated love for the profession.

For the first time, the school’s anthem was presented to the public, performed by the vocal group “Zvancheta” under the direction of music teacher Ani Angelova. The music and lyrics were written by Rumyana Shishkova, a teacher at the National School of Music and Performing Arts “Hristina Morfova” in Stara Zagora. Shishkova’s work won the anthem competition organized by the school. The school's motto was also chosen through a competition - "We Learn, We Create, We Win", the author of which is 15-year-old Petya Dimitrova from Burgas.

The concert program included performances by "Danube Bagpipers", representatives of the Municipal Children's Center for Culture and Art of the Municipality of Ruse and the Municipal Youth Center, as well as students from the school. Graduates of the "Nedka Ivan Lazarova" High School of Clothing demonstrated their latest collection.

At the end of the celebration, students and teachers took the stage and greeted the audience with the song "Dano".

The project "Integrated Development of Boulevard Infrastructure and Urban Transport in the City of Ruse" of the Municipality of Ruse is the first in Bulgaria to be approved for funding under procedure BG16FFPR003-1.001 "Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Main Growth Centers" under the "Regional Development" Program.

The project aims to develop and upgrade sustainable urban mobility through more efficient, faster and environmentally friendly urban transport and accompanying infrastructure. The main priority is to increase the quality of life and improve the ecological environment in the city.

The total amount of the project is 20,656,378.10 BGN, the grant funds that the Municipality of Ruse will receive are 18,538,859.10 BGN. The activities will be implemented in partnership with "Municipal Transport Ruse", and the deadline for their implementation is 36 months.

Within the framework of the project, a section of Tutrakan Blvd. with a length of 700 meters will be renovated. It is planned to completely renew the road surface, build new curbs and sidewalks, as well as lay road markings and install road signs. A bicycle lane will also be built, as well as landscaping of the street landscaping in the rehabilitated section of the boulevard.

Thanks to the implementation of the project, the rolling stock of public transport in Ruse will increase, and it is planned to purchase 8 new electric buses and 8 charging stations for them, which will be installed in the depot of "Municipal Transport Ruse".

The 188 stops in the city will also acquire a new look. They will be equipped with electrical panels and photovoltaic panels, which will generate electricity necessary to power the electronic boards at the stops. They will be covered with impact-resistant armored foil on the glass parts.

The project also provides for the purchase of 48 filter cubes to combat fine dust particles, which will be installed at key busy intersections in the city of Ruse. They will be equipped with a combined porous filter that contains a highly efficient layer of activated carbon for filtering PM and activated carbon. The filter cubes will contribute to improving air quality in places with high levels of pollution, such as intersections or busy streets. The decentralized filter cubes capture more than 80% of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3) and fine dust particles from the ambient atmosphere.

Under the current procedure, the Municipality of Ruse has submitted another project proposal - "Urban Environment, Culture and Economic Development", which is in the process of evaluation.

The project "Integrated Development of Boulevard Infrastructure and Urban Transport in the City of Ruse" of the Municipality of Ruse is the first in Bulgaria to be approved for funding under procedure BG16FFPR003-1.001 "Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Main Growth Centers" under the "Regional Development" Program.

The project aims to develop and upgrade sustainable urban mobility through more efficient, faster and environmentally friendly urban transport and accompanying infrastructure. The main priority is to increase the quality of life and improve the ecological environment in the city.

The total amount of the project is 20,656,378.10 BGN, the grant funds that the Municipality of Ruse will receive are 18,538,859.10 BGN. The activities will be implemented in partnership with "Municipal Transport Ruse", and the deadline for their implementation is 36 months.

Within the framework of the project, a section of "Tutrakan" Blvd. with a length of 700 meters will be renovated. It is planned to completely renew the road surface, build new curbs and sidewalks, as well as lay road markings and install road signs. A bicycle lane will also be built, as well as landscaping of the street landscaping in the rehabilitated section of the boulevard.

Thanks to the implementation of the project, the rolling stock of public transport in Ruse will increase, and it is planned to purchase 8 new electric buses and 8 charging stations for them, which will be installed in the depot of "Municipal Transport Ruse".

The 188 stops in the city will also acquire a new look. They will be equipped with electrical panels and photovoltaic panels that will generate electricity needed to power the electronic boards at the stops. They will be covered with impact-resistant armored foil on the glass parts.

The project also provides for the purchase of 48 filter cubes to combat fine dust particles, which will be installed at key busy intersections in the city of Ruse. They will be equipped with a combined porous filter that contains a highly efficient layer of activated carbon for filtering PM and activated carbon. The filter cubes will contribute to improving air quality in places with high levels of pollution, such as intersections or busy streets. The decentralized filter cubes capture more than 80% of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3) and fine dust particles from the ambient atmosphere.

Under the current procedure, the Municipality of Ruse has submitted another project proposal - "Urban Environment, Culture and Economic Development", which is in the process of evaluation.

The first-ever Bulgarian-Indian Business Forum outside Sofia was held in Hall 1 of the Ruse Regional Administration. The event was organized by the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) with the active support of the Embassy of India in Bulgaria and the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).

The forum was attended by nearly 20 companies from India and the Ruse region, operating in various sectors such as pharmacy, construction, logistics, trade and manufacturing.

“This is the first event for direct business communication between Indian and Ruse companies, which is the fruit of the long-standing cooperation between the RCCI and the Embassy of India in Sofia,” said the Executive Director of the Chamber, Milen Dobrev. He emphasized the strategic importance of Ruse as an attractive place for investment and business and specified that the forum is an initial step towards a long-term and stable partnership between Bulgaria and India. 

Dobrev emphasized the advantages of Bulgaria as a member of the European Union and the opportunity for Indian companies to use the country as a gateway to European markets. The expected introduction of the euro is perceived as an additional plus by foreign investors.

The meeting was attended by the Regional Governor of Ruse Dragomir Draganov, the Deputy Mayor of Ruse Municipality Zlatomira Stefanova, the Commercial Counselor and Second Secretary at the Embassy of India Mr. Soni Dahiya, Mr. Manish Sharma - representative of FIEO. Zlatomira Stefanova emphasized the commitment of the municipal administration to actively promoting investments in the region, emphasizing the importance of creating a favorable environment for business development, strengthening international partnerships and improving infrastructure, which will contribute to sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life of citizens.

After Ruse, the Indian business delegation will visit Bucharest, and the forum in Ruse remains an important step towards strengthening economic and friendly relations between Bulgaria and India.

Citizens and guests of Ruse will be able to take advantage of another way to pay for parking spaces in the Central City. The mobile application "PayPark" works with bank payments /debit and credit cards/, as well as by sending SMS.

When installing the application, users must register the vehicle for which parking will be paid, entering the GPS location of the parking lot. This reduces errors when recording the vehicle registration number, which are a common cause of unsuccessful payment.

"PayPark" has many advantages, including a detailed history of payments and reminder notifications before the paid time expires. Users of the application will also be able to benefit from direct contact with an operator in the relevant city if necessary. They will also receive a notification when the vehicle is repatriated.

"PayPark" is a free mobile application and can be found in the App Store and Google Play.

Construction activities have begun on the building of the Zora Kindergarten, which is financed by the National Eco Trust Fund and the Municipality of Ruse. The renovation was launched by Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev.

"This is another step in our effort to provide a better and safer educational environment for the children of Ruse. I thank everyone who is involved in the implementation of this project. I am convinced that when the building reopens, it will be an even better place to play and learn," said the Deputy Mayor. He thanked the director of the kindergarten, Irena Pencheva, for the good organization and ensuring the successful learning process.

The main activities are aimed at carrying out major repairs and implementing energy efficiency measures. The project provides for thermal insulation of external walls, including the superstructure and plinth. The building's joinery will be replaced and thermal insulation of the roof will be carried out, as well as measures for the heating installation. A photovoltaic power plant will also be installed to produce electricity for its own needs.

The construction and installation work will take 120 calendar days.

Five groups or a total of 110 children are educated in the "Zora" kindergarten, 4 of which are mainstream and one is for children with special educational needs. During the summer renovation activities, the kindergarten's graduates are distributed into collective groups in the "Prolet" kindergarten and the "Detelina" kindergarten.

The building has not undergone a major renovation for more than 40 years. The finishing works on the yard will be carried out with our own funding.