Dear beneficiaries,
In order to ensure the smooth running of the closure process of the Interreg IPA CBC Programme Bulgaria – Türkiye 2014-2020 the Managing Authority developed the following schedule and deadlines in connection with verification process of the reported expenditures by the beneficiaries after the end of the project implementation:
The planned calls for proposals in 2024 from the Bulgaria-Türkiye programme can be found in the attached file.
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria
(Managing Authority)
in cooperation with
Directorate for European Union Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
(National Authority)
More than 6.6 million euros from the Bulgaria-Türkiye cross-border cooperation program will be injected into projects on energy efficiency and circular economy for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. "It is of utter importance for us at this key moment to support small and medium-sized businesses for a smoother 'green' transition.
More than 200 participants from Bulgaria and Türkiye entered into the celebration of the Interreg Cooperation Day 2023 of the Bulgaria-Türkiye programme. The event took place in Çamlıca, Turkey, and was in the spirit of the European Year of Skills.
Participants revived the local tradition in colorful decoration of the old houses and learned surfing and canoeing with instructors from sports clubs in the region.
The Strategy Board of the Bulgaria-Türkiye programme identified 36 concept notes that contribute for the implementation of the Territorial Strategy (TS). Members of the TS management body reviewed all 47 concepts submitted on a regular meeting in Edirne, Türkiye, on 23rd and 24th August. Next step in the assessment process is the quality check of the documents. Candidates with the best ideas will be invited to hand in full project proposals.
Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria – Türkiye Programme 2021-2027 publishes for public consultations a package with guidelines for applicants under Priority 1 “Environmentally friendly cross-border region”.
The purpose of the call is to identify project proposals that could contribute to promotion of energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and to promotion of the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy.
The Managing Authority of INTERREG VI-A IPA Bulgaria Türkiye Programme 2021-2027 published an updated indicative Timetable of planned calls for proposals in 2023.
The Operational Unit of the Territorial Strategy of the Bulgaria-Türkiye Programme 2021-2027 delivered an information campaign of the First call for project ideas. The Information days for potential beneficieries were held sequentially in Turkiye (Kirklareli) and Bulgaria (Burgas, Haskovo and Yambol).