Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

100 million euro to be invested in Bulgarian rural areas in 2018

Photo: mzh.government.bg

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Rumen Porozhanov declared, at a general meeting of the National Association of Municipalities in Bulgaria, that 100 million euro will be earmarked in 2018 for infrastructure projects under the rural development programme.

The funding will be granted for the construction and rehabilitation of streets and pavements, public use areas, projects for improving energy efficiency, school and kindergarten repair work and equipment, and sporting facilities. There are indications that the EU 's Common Agricultural Policy will preserve its adequate financing, Minister Porozhanov said.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

WWF Bulgaria draws attention to bear conservation

In the week of St. Andrew’s Day (also known as Bears’ Day or Mechkinden), WWF is drawing attention to six orphaned bear cubs who have been given a second chance at life. The initiative is part of the "Subscribe to Nature" campaign and follows..

published on 11/27/24 11:28 AM

BNR, BNT and BTA awarded the best media partnership in support of tourism in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) presented its annual awards for professional achievements in the field of tourism. The Bulgarian National Television (BNT), the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA)..

updated on 11/27/24 10:02 AM
Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov met with livestock breeders from the region and representatives of the affected farms

Tension in Velingrad due to a suspected outbreak of sheep and goat plague

Due to the outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants (sheep and goat plague) in Velingrad and the subsequent protests by farmers, 300 new samples will be taken today. Currently, 1,700 sheep are at risk of being forcibly euthanized. The decision for a..

published on 11/27/24 9:52 AM