Energy-saving measures for homes in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria

An EU-funded project is renovating apartment blocks in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria to improve their energy-efficiency rating. These measures will be installed in 35 apartment buildings expected to achieve savings of about 60 %, which will increase their energy rating to a least class C.

Coronavirus: EU funds are supporting the healthcare sector in Bulgaria

The European Commission reallocated more than €20 million of cohesion policy support to help hospitals and health workers tackle the pandemic in Bulgaria.

EU funds mobilised for quick and targeted response to the coronavirus emergency in Bulgaria

The European Commission welcomes the first important steps taken by Bulgaria to focus EU funds on fighting the coronavirus outbreak and tackling the economic and social impact stemming from it.

Covid-19: EU funds help better equip emergency healthcare services in Bulgaria

237 emergency medical centres have been modernised throughout the country, 400 medical vehicles have been purchased and 182 ambulances already delivered are equipped with modern equipment.

“Your health matters”: cross-border solidarity against coronavirus in Romania and Bulgaria

The Zimnicea City Hospital in Romania has received EU support to modernise and improve the health service in the Romanian and Bulgarian border area. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, the Zimnicea City Hospital has decided to lend Caritas Rosiorii de Vede medical equipment purchased through the EU cohesion policy project "Your health matters!”.

Smart beekeeping systems

Bees play a huge role in maintaining the balance of nature. Food production, biodiversity and environmental sustainability all depend on them. EU funding has helped Bulgarian company Bee Smart Technologies to develop a remote digital diagnostic and monitoring system for beekeeping. This enables beekeepers to breed more and healthier bees.

New emergency helicopters to bolster rescue services in Bulgaria

With support from EU cohesion funding, the Bulgarian government is acquiring an air rescue system.

Bulgarian city builds new centre for special needs children

With EU support, the city of Burgas is building a new centre for children with disabilities, helping to improve their access to public services and foster their development.

Juncker Plan supports micro-enterprises in Bulgaria and a biotech company in Poland

Juncker Plan-backed investments have increased EU gross domestic product by 0.9% and added 1.1 million jobs.

Commission experts support the development of 13 Bulgarian research and innovation centres

The experts will help the 13 centres improve their legal, managerial and operational frameworks, deal with state aid issues and identify financing opportunities including through EU funds.

New composting facility in pipeline for Harmanli, Bulgaria

Over EUR 1.5 million is being invested by the ERDF in a project aiming to develop a new composting facility for biodegradable and green waste.

EU's CO2 emissions fell by 2.5% last year

Largest falls in CO2 emissions in Portugal and Bulgaria.

Greece-Bulgaria: Enhancing hospitals' cooperation on emergencies

Enhancement of cooperation between Komotini's and Kardjali's hospitals and medical staff for their best response in case of emergency issues focusing on car accidents.

Sports and a healthy lifestyle – what is this and does it have a place in Bulgaria?

Thoughts after the end of the Olympic games.

New Cohesion Policy

Bulgaria has achieved impressive things with EU Funds since accession in 2007.

An ecosystem for risk capital

Find out how a concerted effort by Commission, national government and the European Investment Fund can make a difference and give an initial push to build in this case an ecosystem for risk capital for Bulgarian SMEs including Start-ups.