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

Bulgaria and Norway to work together on joint projects related to Western Balkans

Photo: mfa.bg

Bulgaria and Norway are going to work together on joint projects in the Western Balkans in order to urge young people to stay and develop in their home countries. This was agreed by Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide. Norway also actively supports projects in Bulgaria within the framework of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism, whereby Norway provides 97% of funding, and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. For the 2014-2021 programming period, Bulgaria has access to 210 million euros for innovation and SME development, justice, home affairs and civil society support. According to statistics, 7000 Bulgarians live in Norway.




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

Hydrogen charging station opens in Sofia

The first hydrogen charging station in the country – as part of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences’ field laboratory Integrated Energy Systems of the Centre of Competence Hitmobile – was officially unveiled in Sofia. The station was produced by the..

published on 5/11/24 9:17 AM

Zipline and other attractions at Lakatnik cliffs

The mountain rescue service - Lakatnik unit are launching a 100-metre zipline at the picturesque Lakatnik cliffs in the Iskar Gorge. The initiative is part of the traditional May festival in the village of Gara Lakatnik. Thrill seekers in good..

published on 5/11/24 7:15 AM

Weather forecast: Sun on Saturday, rain on Sunday

On Saturday minimum temperatures in the country will range from 5 to 10° C., for Sofia 5 ° C. In the morning there will be significant clouds over the Eastern and Southern-most parts though no precipitation is in the forecast. During the day the..

published on 5/10/24 6:05 PM