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["BGMK0100002","“ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BORDER CROSS CHECK POINT (BCCP) STRUMYANI-BEROVO (“KLEPALO”) BETWEEN BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA”","The project proposal is submitted for financing under Policy objective 3 „A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility“, specific objective „Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility“. \nThe common challenge of the programme area jointly tackling in our project is strengthening the regional connectivity and facilitating the increasing traffic of people by developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross- border mobility.\nThe need for strengthening the regional connectivity and to facilitate the increasing traffic of people and goods between Bulgaria and North Macedonia has since long been on the agenda. The regional consultations in 2019 have clearly identified the BCCP Strumyani – Berovo as an investment of strategic importance to be supported by the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-North Macedonia programme, taking into account the gradual expansion of the socio-economic interlinkages between the two countries due to positive prospects of the EU enlargement. On 14 June 1999 in Skopje, an agreement between the Government of the Macedonia and the Government of Bulgaria for opening new international road Border Crossing Check Points (BCCP) Strumyani – Berovo and Simitli – Pehchevo was signed.\nMissing links in the CB provision of business services and such of general interest are a main factor behind the negative demographic dynamics that the area exhibits. The lack of infrastructure favouring the provision of services of community and business interest further impose severe social implications including increased social exclusion and inequalities, as well as challenges for recreational service provision, labour markets and housing. \n\nThe project’s overall objective is \"Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility\". Having a new BCCP built and operated on both sides of the border the expected changes will be related to facilitating the increasing traffic of people and goods between the two countries; strengthening communication links between the two countries and improving and extending access to core TEN-T, including the connection with Corridors IV and VIII, which is to improve regional connectivity and boost the economic growth of the programme area.\n\nThe project output is BCCP facility constructed for the Bulgarian part and BCCP reconstructed/upgraded on the part of the Republic of North Macedonia. Main target groups who will benefit from the project are the residents, visitors, and businesses in the CBC area. \n\nА functioning BCCP requires the infrastructures on both sides of the border to be built and fully put into operation at the same time. Applying a strong cross-border partnership approach is the only possible one to ensure mutual\nperformance and completion of project activities by both partners for successfully achieving the set project objective.\n\nWhat is new about the project is that the investments under this priority will contribute to the EU external policy by adhering to most up-to-date standards in safeguarding security and border control by establishment of new sustainable climate resilient, intelligent, and intermodal national, regional and local mobility infrastructure to strengthening the regional connectivity and support business activities, including improved access to TEN-T and other important connections.","2023-11-18","2029-11-17","(VI-A_BG-NM_2) Priority 2: More connected border region","RSO3.1. Developing a climate resilient, intelligent, secure, sustainable and intermodal TEN-T","PO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility","093 Other reconstructed or modernised roads (motorway, national, regional or local)","Y",11127682.55,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",7635345.19,68.62,{"$cut":{"chars":23530,"head":"During the first trimester of the project implementation, the following activities were implemented : The project management teams of both partners were appointed. Prepared declarations for the necessary and qualified project staff for the successful implementation of the project for each of the partners. Prepared and submitted Project procurement plan for the procurement procedures inder the project. Conducted procedure for opening a bank account in Euro for the needs of the project for the lead partner. Prepared and submitted advance payment request. Ongoing Procedure of Registration of the Project in the Sector for European Affairs (SEA) for PP2. Constructive dialogue and fruitful cooperation between partners is a guiding principle in the implementation of the activities.\nDuring the second project trimester the following activities were implemented: \nLead partner: Under Activity 1.1: Two direct asignment contracts were signed. A contract with the procurement expert and a contract with the environment expert. Under Activity 1.8. An information publicity meeting with the participation of deputy minister of the Ministry of regional development and public works was organized. There were representatives of MRDPW, competent institutions and stakeholders. The mayor of Berovo municipality and the mayor of Strumyani municipality also attended the meeting. There were representative of the Ministry of local self-government of the Republic of North Macedonia. The information for the event was widely spread among different media. Participant list ans a photo arcchive was made. The advance payment was requested and received. Under Activity 1.2. and Activity 1.3: There were conducted several meetings with competent institutions regarding the environmental procedures and the urban planning procedures. There is some delay in the implementation of activity 1.1.2 of LP due to prolonged consultations with the Road infrastructure agency and the need for additional technological time in the preparation of the joint environmental procedure. For this reason, a new request for modification of the project time frame and the Project procurement plan will be sent to the Joint Secretariat. \nProjecr Partner: Under Activity 2.1.: The tender dossier  for Procurement expert 1 was prepared, the tender was published on the web site on the Program and Customs Administration of the RNM Evaluation process is ongoing. Also, the tender dossier for Observer expert 1 was prepared and published on both web sites. Deadline for submission of offers is 23 May 2024. The del. 2.1.1 is partly achieved. The tender documentation  for two civil works engineers/architect and technical project coordination and communication officer is not prepared  because of the prolonged procedure fo the selection of the procurement expert.  Clarification from Joint Secretariat for the participation of the observers from JS in the tender procedure was requested. Market research for procurement of lap top was conducted and technical specification was prepared.\nMonthly meetings with the Lead Partner were held. Members of the Project Group participated on first on line monitoring meeting held on 26 April 2024, organized by Joint Secretariat (with MLSG, MRD, MRR and LP).  The advance payment of 10% referred to LP2 was received in April 2025.However, there is some delay in the implementation of activity 2.1.1of PP2 in the 2nd trimester too, due to prolonged procedures in the 1st trimester. The procedure for engagement of the Procurement expert is completed in the 2nd trimester, while his deliverables are expected in the next trimester. The engagement of the Procurement expert is precondition for the tendering the other experts.\nDuring the third project trimester the following activities were implemented: \nLead partner: Under Activity 1.1: Three direct asignment contracts were signed. A contract with the the technical expert  No РК-79/16.08.2024, a contract with the urban planning expert No РК-78/16.08-2024 and a contract for Information and vosibility measures No РК-63/12.06.2024. The open "}},"Skopje, Blagoevgrad","MK, BG",null,"Severna Makedonija (MK), Berovo, N/A, N/A, 2330\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Berovo, N/A, N/A, 2330\n",null,null,null,2]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Tourism is the sector with the greatest economic impact on the cross-border region. The implementation of focused support for its development in the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo will contribute to the overall development of cross-border tourism, will strengthen business relations in the region and opportunities to attract foreign investments.\nImproving the business environment in the three municipalities will lead to sustainable economic growth, new jobs and prospects for the local population.\nThis will have a positive impact on the demographic processes in rural areas, creating conditions for the young generation and the population of working age for professional realization and development in their native places.\nThe current project idea aims and is focused specifically on the use of the potential of the local population, the cultural-historical and natural resources of the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo in order to create and develop attractive and all-season tourist products and services that distinguish them and give them a competitive advantage in the tourist market and have the potential for development and expansion of the territorial scope to neighboring cross-border territories and at the international level.\nIntegrated solutions will be implemented to deploy and develop the local potential of the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo, through focused actions in the following directions:\n\n\n1.Improving socio-economic conditions for sustainable growth through investments in infrastructure providing a competitive advantage for the development of cultural and eco-tourism\n\n\n2.Bringing together the potential of local communities and territories to create attractive all-season tourist destinations through intelligent solutions, creativity and a multi-sectoral approach of action\n\n\n3.Implementation of digital and green solutions to improve the business environment and employment opportunities in tourism\n\n\n4.Positioning of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo as an attractive all-season tourist destination in the cross-border region\nThe House of Culture in the Vasilevo municipality, and a tourist base converted into the Sinanitsa Eco Center in the Kresna municipality will be rehabilitated. These investments will contribute to strengthening the links between culture-nature-environment and tourism.\nTwo integrated tourist routes will be developed with the potential for their development on a cross-border and international level, which will be pilot tested by tourists attracted through large-scale advertising campaigns and participants from both sides of the border.\n– Tourist route \"In the footsteps of Miss Stone\" covering the municipality of Vasilevo, but with potential for development at the cross-border level given the common history covering the territory of many municipalities on both sides of the border in the cross-border region.\n- Tourist route \"In the Lands of the Keratsuda\", covering the municipalities of Kresna and Strumyani - the lands of the wine grape variety \"Keratsuda\", which grows only on part of the territory of the two municipalities, but with potential for development at a cross-border level as part of the created opportunities for wine tourism in the region.\nThe local population will participate in the processes from the actual creation of the tourist packages to their actual offering on the tourist market. By including them as suppliers of products and services for the needs of the routes, we will contribute to creating a short supply chain and create added value to the destinations.\nA partnership forum and a cross-border youth eco-camp \"Friends of Pirin\" will be held at the Sinanitsa Eco Center, and a 360° virtual tour will present it online.\nCreation of a digital database for the sights of Vasilevo municipality and published on the e-TourGuide app.\nTraining for Creating Digital Stories for Local Tourism is a key activity and pilot for the cross-border territory. Representatives of the local communities will be trained for the so-called STORYDOERS (good practice of \"Erasmus+\" program), the aim of which is to promote the skills of responsible tourism and digitization of people of local communities - aspiring local entrepreneurs, artisans, creators, storytellers, tour guides who lack the necessary skills to create digital stories that present history in an appropriate way online.\nThe created partnerships and networking will contribute to the development of the destinations and their inclusion in regional, national routes offered in the international tourist markets.\nPilot training of STORYDOERS is a new approach which, if successful, will be implemented in other territories. Another original solution is the involvement of the local community in the entire process of creating the two tourist routes, thereby creating a practically short supply chain of goods, products and services for the tourist route.","2025-03-20","2027-03-19","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",967379.08,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",822272.21,85,"During the first quarter of the project, an administrative unit was established, responsible for the overall organization and administrative management of the project, in accordance with the signed subsidy contract and the Project Implementation Manual. The established joint cross-border PMT consists of 11 experts with the necessary expertise and experience, which will ensure the implementation of the project in accordance with the requirements of the Program.\nWithin the reporting period, the experts involved in the PMT of the partner organizations, in cooperation and full coordination with each other, prepared their Project Procurement Plans, which were approved by the Joint Secretariat and started the preparation of the planned procedures.\nDuring the period, the first initial meeting was held, organized by the Joint Secretariat, at which issues related to project management and coordination between project partners, the time schedule and progress of activities, progress in conducting public procurement, compliance with information and publicity requirements and other organizational issues were discussed.\nThe LP has prepared and submitted a request for an advance payment for the project, which was received on the Lead Partner's project account on 22.05.2025. The transfer of the advance payment amount from the partners was carried out after the partners submitted their bank accounts.\nThe PP2 actively contributed to the progress of information and communication activities aimed at raising public awareness, promoting transparency and engaging local stakeholders. PP2 organized and held a first press conference for the media, stakeholders and the general public on 18.06.2025 in the municipality of Vasilevo, where the project objectives, planned activities and expected benefits for the community were presented. PP2 also provided information leaflets and banners necessary for the public events of the project on both sides of the border. All communication activities and visual materials have been prepared in accordance with the EU guidelines for publicity and visibility, ensuring the use of correct logos, slogans and references to the funding under the program.\nIn addition to the planned public events and activities, the partners promote the project through the communication channels they have created, such as direct meetings and contacts, informal meetings with partner organizations, publications on social networks, the Internet and other information channels.\n\nThe Lead Partner successfully led the entire preparatory process and the full engagement of the partners. Preparatory actions during the reporting period under review contributed to ensuring the conditions for the implementation of the planned activities in full accordance with the project schedule. The PMT created the necessary mechanisms and communication channels for coordination and cooperation between the partners, which will guarantee the effective, high-quality and timely implementation of the activities in the subsequent reporting phases.\n\nDuring the second quarter of the project, the established administrative unit, responsible for the overall organization and administrative management of the project, works in a coordinated manner to implement its commitments in connection with the implementation of the project activities.\n\nThe Joint PMT is in constant contact, using various information channels during its work. A number of online meetings have been held in connection with the implementation of ongoing monitoring of the project implementation, as well as one in-person coordination meeting, held on 13.08.2025 in the town of Kresna, immediately after the initial press conference on the project by the LP.\n\nIn connection with the promotion of the project, an initial press conference was held by the LP on 13.08.2025 in the town of Kresna, attended by representatives of all partners. During the press conference, the goals, partners and activities to be implemented on the territory of the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo were presented.\nIn addition to the planned public events and activities, the partners promote the project through the communication channels they have established, including their participation in formal and informal meetings in their daily activities.\n\nThe LP successfully manages the overall coordination between the partners, creating a well-organized and coordinated PMT members, as well as the necessary mechanisms and communication channels, which guarantees the effective, high-quality and timely implementation of the activities, as well as the resolution of problems that arose during the project implementation stage.\n\nThe following activities were completed by partners during this reporting period:\nMunicipality of Kresna - LP:\n- Prepared and submitted a second request for advance payment for the project, which was received on the project account on 11.08.025. Transfer of funds from the received payment to the partners' accounts was carried out on 14 and 15.08.025.\n- 2 contracts have been signed in connection with the implementation of WP1: № Д-101/1/ 03.7.2025 for the implementation of the construction of the tourist base in the municipality of Kresna and №Д-188/22.7.2025 for the implementation of construction supervision of the construction of the site. Construction had not started at the end of the reporting period. Protocol 2 for the opening of the construction site of the site is pending.\n- 20% advance payment made under the construction contract for the site.\n- An initial press conference was held to present the project on 13.08.2025 in Kresna\n- A general coordination meeting was held between the members of the PMT on 13.08.2025 in the town of Kresna\nA total of 2 contracts were signed with contractors out of a total of 6 planned according to the approved PPP. \n\nMunicipality of Vasilevo - PP2:\n- 1 contract has been signed with the contractor No. BGMK0200030–02 /07.08.2025 in connection with the implementation of WP1 for the renovation of the House of Culture in Vasilevo. The construction of the site has begun. The contractor has not submitted a request for advance payment under the contract.\n- Advance payments made under 3 of the signed contracts with contractors that are in the implementation stage - a contract for construction supervision, for author supervision and for ensuring publicity in the amount of 40% of the value of each contract. The contracts are in implementation.\nA total of 5 contracts out of a total of 8 planned according to the approved PPP have been signed. \n\nIN FOCUS Association - PP3:\n- Documents and technical specifications prepared for all 5 procedures from the PPP.\n- 1 contract with a contractor has been signed №BGMK0200030 -U-1/31.07.2025 in connection with the implementation of WP2 for the provision of information and advertising materials. No advance payment was made under the contract during the reporting period.\n\nPP4 DTPU Sasi Trade:\n- 1 contract has been signed №BGMK0200030 – PP4- 02 /24.07.2025 in connection with the implementation of WP2 for the creation of a new tourist route in MK. The contract has been in implementation since 24.07.2025 and a 35% advance payment has been made within the reporting period.\nA total of 1 contract signed with a contractor out of a total of 4 planned according to the approved PPP in accordance with the time shedule of the project. \n- PP4 also signed the co-financing contract with the Ministry of Local Self-Government and submitted the request for advance payment, ensuring financial readiness for smooth activity implementation.\n\nPP5 and PP6: \nCurrently, there are no contracts signed with contractors and no activities have been started, which is in accordance with the approved PPP and the project schedule. The partners participate in meetings between team members in connection with the conduct of ongoing monitoring of the project implementation and carry out preparatory activities in connection with their commitments under the project.\n","Kresna, Strumica, Blagoevgrad, Vasilevo village","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Varbite locality, Kresna municipality, ID 11569.147.965.1, \nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Gradoshortsi village, Vasilevo municipality, 2411\nBulgaria (BG), Kresna, 96, Macedonia street, 2840\nBulgaria (BG), Varbite locality, Kresna municipality, ID 11569.147.965.1\n",null,null,null,6]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Main objective is to enhance integrated and inclusive tourist development through development of an attractive integrated all-season tourism offer for the municipalities included in the project idea. Results two facilities for recreation in Yakoruda and Karbinci, improved mobility/connection in Belitsa and M. Kamenica, 6 joint integrated digital tourist products and increased capacity of tourist professional which lead to the increasing of number of tourists for 5%, (+1200 tourists)\nChallenge \n\n1. improving mobility and connectivity, incl. alternative mobility to tourist sites;\nWith the rehabilitation of the main road to the Semkovo resort (activity 3) which include laying of natural crashed stones and construction of canals for drainage of rainwater, connectivity of Semkovo Resort will be improved and rehabilitated road will be also, suitable for baking. Taking into consideration that resort Semkovo is connected with dirt forest roads with Center for the Rehabilitation of Dancing Bears, sanctuary park and Rila fun park, alternative mobility to above mentioned tourist sites will be improved. \nChallenge \n\n2. improving branding and marketing for tourist products and services in the cross-border region;\nCreation of SMART digital tourism products (activity 1) like video tour and virtual reality for archaeological site Bargala, promotional video for hiking and biking on mountains covered by the project, mapping and development of interactive map of tracks, recording and production of 360° panoramic photos for all tourist sites cover with the project idea will improve marketing for tourist products and services. \nChallenge \n\n3. strengthening cultural - natural sites and tourism – environment links\nThrough the implementation of the planned activities, will improve the conditions for the development of tourism on the archaeological site (Bargala) and 4 natural (Osogovo, Plackovica, Semkovo and Yakoruda) sites. Simultaneously with the project idea, the contents of the covered sites themselves are enriched and new tourist services are introduced. As part of the construction works at the archeological locality Bargala, bins for waste selection will be installed. Natural materials will be used in all works.\nChallenge \n\n4. unleashing the tourism potential and increasing its competitiveness\nWith the creation of the final tourist product Multi day tourist package and tourists’ challenges, the competitiveness of the tourist offer of the region will be improved, because instead of a limited local tourist offer, an integrated tourist package will be obtained that will include different types of tourism. In this way, the tourist potential of the region will be presented and offered as one tourist region, which will be able to compete with the famous mountain resorts in the region and Europe, where several smaller resorts located close proximity to each other, join together in order to expanding the tourist offer and creating various tourist packages. \nOutputs\nRehabilitated main road to Semkovo resort – municipality, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors, owners of the facilities on Semkovo\nArranged two recreational areas in Karbinci and Yakoruda – tackled Municipalities, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors\nErected 4 wood shelters and traced impassable sections of existing bike paths on the Osogovo mountain - Municipalities, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors, bikers\nProvided 5 electric mountain bikes and additional equipment - municipality, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors;\nCreated 8 digital integrated product, including virtual reality - municipalities, local population, tourist and visitors;\nDeveloped of one joint all season integral Multi day tourist offers – Municipalities, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors;\nConducted 3 trainings for tourism professionals - SME’s and individual in tourism sector;\nProject idea applies a joint innovative approach to promotion of the combination of utilization of the natural and cultural heritage in the tourism development, creative ideas generation and development in an inspiring and interactive atmosphere of creative trainings, designing of digital tourist product and digital marketing promotion, creative web-based platform and persistent accumulation and transfer of knowledge and skills for using of nature and culture heritage and creative product development to support of development of the all season tourism.\nThe project idea taking into account the identified possibilities, such as: Increased demand for sustainable tourism and organic products; and regional potential for diversification and promotion of alternative tourism facilities - cultural tourism; new solution (joint multi days all season tourist offer) that will result with the realization of the project idea will be developed based on the best practices in the field of tourism.","2025-03-08","2027-03-07","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",948458.38,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",806189.6,85,"The following activities have been implemented during the first reporting period:\n1. Administrative communication and coordination among the project partners for the start of the project implementation\n- The project partners initiated a request for project registration to the Secretariat for European Affairs, as required by national procedures for international donor-funded projects and received an project registration certificate, marking the formal inclusion of the project in the national registry system.\n- Some of the partners have been initiated the opening of a dedicated bank account under the name of the project. These accounts will be used exclusively for processing all financial transactions related to the project’s implementation costs, ensuring transparency and traceability of funds\n2. Appointment of the Project Team\nDuring the reporting period all the partners appointed their experts as members in the project joint team. These experts form the project team are responsible for the successful execution of project activities and the achievement of its objectives.\nLP – Municipality of Bellisa – 1 expert as Project Manager by decision of the Mayor\nPP2 – Community Centre “Georgi Todorov 1885” – Belitsa – 2 experts as project assistant and project assistant accountant by decision of the Chairperson\nPP3 – Municipality of Yakoruda – 1 expert as technical assistant by decision of the Mayor\nPP4 - Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica – 2 experts as project coordinator and project assistant by decision of the Mayor\nPP5 – Municipality of Karbinci – 2 experts as project administrator and financial coordinator by decision of the Mayor; \nPP6 – Association for Development, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Learning Marvel-ADEEL – 1 expert as project coordinator by decision of the Chairperson; \n3. Project procurement plan and preparation of partners’ procurement documentations \nAll project partners prepared their public procurement plans and after approval, they started the process of preparing the documentation for awarding public procurements under applicable law. \nThe LP - Belitsa Municipality elaborated, announced and launched its most important public procurement for construction works “Construction of a main alley network in Semkovo resort, Belitsa municipality” on 03.06.2024. The deadline for submitting offers is 24.06.2024.\nPP2 – Community Centre “Georgi Todorov 1885” – Belitsa: the process of preparing the documents for awarding the contracts for the implementation of relevant project activities for relevant service from the partner’s part of WP 3, 4 and 5. It’s planned that all contracts for the implementation of the activities will be concluded at the beginning of the next quarter.\nPP3 – Municipality of Yakoruda: The team began to prepare the documentation for the procurement for construction works and the drafts of the 2 contracts for authors. The documentation for public procurement for Construction of open sports grounds in Yakoruda is ready and the procurement will be launched in the beginning of the July.\nPP4 - Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica: Preparation of Simplified Tender Dossier for Works: PP4 began preparing the tender dossier for planned works on Mount Osogovo. This includes the rehabilitation of 26.1 km of hiking and biking trails and the installation of four shelter huts—three along the trails and one in the city center for storing electric bicycles. The invitation to tender is planned for early July 2025, contributing to the timely initiation of infrastructural improvements that are central to the project’s shared objectives. These activities collectively contribute to the project’s overall implementation timeline and provide a foundation for physical and financial deliverables, supporting coordination and alignment with other partners' work.\nPP5 – Municipality of Karbinci: The selection process for a Procurement expert is underway.\nPP6 – ADEEL: Formulation and preparation of the tender dossiers has been started for relevant service from the partner’s part of WP 3, 4 and 5. \n\nThe following activities have been implemented during the second reporting period:\n1. Administrative communication and coordination among the project partners regarding the project implementation continues during the second reporting period. \nPP5 – Municipality of Karbinci signed the contract for co-financing of project with the Ministry of Local self-government.\nPP6 - Marvel-ADEEL signed the contract for co-financing of project with the Ministry of Local self-government.\n2. Project procurement plan and preparation of partners’ procurement documentations \nThe process of preparing the documentation for awarding public procurements under applicable law continues during the current reporting period. \nThe LP - Belitsa Municipality finalized its most important public procurement for construction works “Construction of a main alley network in Semkovo resort, Belitsa municipality”. (https://app.eop.bg/today/497216). There is a signed contract № 49 on 04.09.2025. The implementation of the construction works will be started according to the Bulgarian law, the contract and project after the signing of the contracts for construction and author supervisions. \nConstruction supervision (https://app.eop.bg/today/508080) - The contract for construction supervision will be signed on 15.09.2025.  \nAuthor supervision (https://app.eop.bg/today/508479) - The procedure for Author supervision was announced, but no offer was submitted. With a decision that entered into force on 01.09.2025, the procedure was terminated. After the deadline for appealing the decision expired, direct negotiations were held and a contract for author supervision will be concluded.\nPP2 – Community Centre “Georgi Todorov 1885” – Belitsa: During the second reporting period, the following activities were implemented: The public procurement plan (PPP) was changed - a request for change of the PPP of Project Partner 2: Primary School “Georgi Todorov 1885” – Belitsa was approved on 20.08.2025. According to the approved PPPlan 3 (tree) contracts will be sign: The first for Activity 3.2. from WP 3: Development of digital SMART tourist products for Belica and Yakoruda with 2 (two) Lots. The contract will be concluded after procedure under Government Decree 160/2016: call for tenders. The second for Activity 4.2. WP 4 - Increasing capacity for quality tourism services - not to be procured - direct contract and the third for Activities 4.2. and 5.3. WP 4 and 5 - Organization of project events in Bulgaria - not to be procured - direct contract. Also after the approval of the new 2 (second) version of PPP began the preparation and envelopment of the documentation for the Call for tenders procedure in 2 lots. The procedure will be announced and contracted in October 2025. The other 2 contracts will be also awarded in October 2025.\nPP3 – Municipality of Yakoruda: During this reporting period, significant progress was made in relation to the announcement of public procurement and the conclusion of the contract for the main activity to be implemented by the Municipality of Yakoruda - Activity 1.2. of Work Package 1 - Construction of Open sports grounds on the Yakoruda municipal mineral beach: is announced on 28.08.2025; 1. Public procurement: Construction of Open sports grounds on the Yakoruda municipal mineral beach: is announced on 28.08.2025. The death line for offer submission is until 09.09.2025. The contract will be signed in the beginig of the next reporting period. https://app.eop.bg/today/521189; 2. The 2 (two) public procurments: Construction supervision of works in Yakoruda and Author supervision of works in Yakoruda. The 2 procurments are not to be procured. There is already a contract for Author supervision. The designer - the author of the technical project has the right and obligation to carry out author supervision. The Municipality of Yakodura has concluded a contract in accordance with the requirements of Bulgarian legislation for the preparation of a technical project and for the implementation of author supervision under the contract number 08-00-507/20.05.2024. For the construction supervision will be also concluded with direct contract at the same time when the Construction works contract will be signed.\nPP4 - Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica: Development of simplified tender dossier for Works on the Mountain Osogovo and for supply is underway.\nPP5 – Municipality of Karbinci: Contract for formulation of the simplified work tender dossier has been signed with the selected procurement expert - contract № 03-623/12 from 03.07.2025. The tender dossier (TD Work Bargala) with LOT 1 – “Space for holding cultural and educational events” and LOT 2 – “Regulation of the riverbed of the Kozjačka River near the Recreational zone” have been formulated and has been announced on 12.08.2025.\nPP6 - Marvel-ADEEL - Simplified service tender dossier - TD 01 Consultancy, Marketing and visibility (LOTs 3) has been formulated and will be announced on 15.09.2025. \n","Stip, Karbinci, Makedonska Kamenica, Yakoruda, Belitsa","MK, BG",null,"North Macedonia, Makedonska Kamenica, Area of Makedonska Kamenica, Osogovo mountain, 2304\n",null,null,null,6]
["BGMK0200014","Sustainable tourism in the experience economy","The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the economic development in CB region by creating conditions for an all-season tourism and sustainable use of cultural and natural resources in the covered area. \nThe project idea is aimed at the application of modern digital tools for the promotion of tourist attractions and marketing of destination. The focus of the project is to involve visitors in the creation of the tourism product by the concept of \"experience economy\".\nAdapting existing tourism development policies to the current expectations of tourists and visitors is an important prerequisite for successful sustainable tourism development. The development and implementation of a joint tourism marketing strategy is an appropriate response to these expectations. \nThe application of innovative tools for the visualisation and presentation of tourist attractions undoubtedly contributes to the attractiveness of the destination and to linking natural resources and cultural heritage, local legends, historical context and contemporary events.\nImportantly, the project concept contributes to the introduction of the principles of the \"circular economy\" in the tourism industry by providing for the reuse and adaptation of buildings and facilities for tourism purposes. Each of the buildings to be renovated under the project has lost its previous functions and will be revitalised physically but also conceptually.\nCreating a competitive identity for tourist destinations on both sides of the border is a complex process. The reason is that the tourism product is the result of the interaction of multiple entities involved in tourism development. The desired destination image is the result of overlaying these brands, which is ideally achieved through the active participation of all stakeholders, with the main objective of increasing tourism revenues in the cross-border region and stimulating economic development. In regions with highly developed tourism, it is the corporate and large business structures that create their own brand, making the most of the destination's competitive advantages. They are also the main entities that communicate most actively with each other in order to build a competitive identity for the region. In regions with underdeveloped tourism, as is the case here, there are generally no major players, which are replaced by municipalities in marketing activities. \nAfter the implementation of the project the main outputs will be produced:\nThe municipalities of Sapareva Banya, Kratovo and Rankovce will improve their capacity to implement local tourism policy and promote economic development through joint destination marketing and upgraded infrastructure and new tourist information services.\nTourism and cultural entrepreneurs in the targeted territory will be trained in the applying the concept of \"Еxperience Еconomy\". Their competitiveness will be increased due to the availability of innovative presentation tools and new tourist attractions.\nThe project activities will contribute for the development of better competitive environment for SMEs, raise the attractiveness of the tourist destinations and improve the quality of the tourist services.","2025-11-04","2027-11-03","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",809303.12,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",687907.65,85,"To improve access to sustainably renovated tourism infrastructure in the cross-border region of Sapareva Banya, Kratovo and Rankovce.\nTo increase the capacity of local authorities in the Sapareva Banja, Kratovo and Rankovce cross-border region to develop and implement tourism development policies, identify and prepare projects.","Sapareva banya, Kratovo, Rankovce","BG, MK",{"$nulls":5},5]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","The challenge for the cross-border region is to use the connectivity of the CULTURAL AREA, to generate integrated actions, to exchange good practices and to develop a sustainable, attractive, all-season, and accessible tourism and increase in employment in the tourism sector.\nThe main objectives are (1) to raise the visibility, strengthen and upscale the good practices for the cooperation between the municipalities of Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, Kriva Palanka and Kratovo; (2) to use the cultural and natural heritage as a strategic factor for the sustainable development of tourism, by developing/upscaling cultural routes, building a common tourist product and increasing the employment in the tourism sector; (3) to foster integrated development through tourism marketing approaches; (4) to revitalize the urban and peri urban area through linking projects/events at cultural and natural heritage sites, as well as using the opportunities of the cultural and creative industries; (5) to conserve cultural heritage sites and implement digital technologies for virtualization (holograms/ 3D models/ VR and AR/gamification/ QR/ mobile applications/ digital platform with common cultural routes and a common cultural calendar/ online catalog on the connecting theme \"Old houses tell stories\") and for enriching the visitor experience and attract different audiences; (5) to use cultural heritage sites as spaces for culture as open museum spaces, open-air museum, co-working spaces as well as for cultural events will attract various tourists and stakeholders. \nThe main initiatives that will show the joint efforts of the partner municipalities (in both renovated places or newly built under the project) are: (1) a three-day festival by the theme of “Everyday life of the region in the 19th century”; (2) connecting the specifics of local Balkan traditions and European influences and cultural traces on everyday life though the “A la franga” initiative – seen as a door to Europe, architecture, art decoration and values, old technologies, fashion, lifestyle, the path of modernity – commerce, education, etc.); (3) the Audience Monitoring Laboratory – a smart system solution for monitoring the visitors interest in the partners` museums and gathering data for culture monitoring purposes. \nThe public importance of culture and heritage implies a shared responsibility not only regarding the preservation of cultural heritage, its memory, its socialization, and management, through its inclusion in the life of the community. Multisectoral interaction and the role of the local community, authorities, and institutions are of key importance not only for the implementation of initiatives aimed at the development of the cross-border region but also of particular importance for the sustainability of the results.","2025-04-23","2027-04-22","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",984870.01,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",837139.49,85,"The \"CULTURAL AREA\" project is advancing in accordance with the pre-approved work plan, effectively converting cultural assets into a catalyst for sustainable tourism. All partners—RHM Kyustendil (Lead Partner), History Museum-Dupnitsa, City Museum-Kriva Palanka, and Peoniya Association-Kratovo—are collaborating to realise the common objective of enhancing the visibility and appeal of the region. Significant Accomplishments to Date: Efficient management and communication are fundamental to this advancement. Project teams, comprising representatives from each partner, have been formed and designated, and efficient coordination and communication channels, including a shared cloud workspace (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IN2tjOc2m4EEbYiSgpo9CZDuFKrx5mnK), email, and Viber groups, have been established. Two significant meetings occurred: a virtual meeting on June 16, 2025, and a face-to-face meeting on July 4, 2025, during which a collective vision was established and protocols were ratified. A Communication Strategy has been established, and the inaugural press conference on July 4, 2025, in Kyustendil garnered media attention, enhancing collaboration among partners. Additionally, a plan for tender procedures for each partner has been prepared and sanctioned. The proactive use of cultural heritage as a tourism asset commenced with the implementation of Work Package 1 (Activities 1.1, 1.2). Researchers have been designated for the subjects \"European Influences on Balkan Cultural Heritage in the 19th Century\" and \"Promotion of a Tourist Destination.\" A database model has been created to organise the gathered information, accompanied by criteria for characterising diverse objects within the cross-border region to uncover the tourism potential of the cultural area. These initiatives establish the groundwork for developing an integrated \"tourism product\" cultural area. Field, documentary, and archival research in the regions of Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, Kriva Palanka, and Kratovo, combined with the amassed data on immovable objects, facilitates the identification of a representative sample of objects designated for 3D architectural scanning in a subsequent phase of the project. Digitisation via 3D scanning is essential for the forthcoming \"Old Houses Tell Stories\" catalogue, which will be created as part of the Work Package 3 activities. Investments in infrastructure and digitalisation are now in progress. A public procurement process has begun for the revitalisation and restoration of the \"Emfiedzhieva House\" Museum in Kyustendil. The City Museum-Kriva Palanka is now compiling tender documents for the revitalisation of additional museum rooms, a process that will extend into the following reporting period—Period 2.\nDuring this reporting period, the CULTURAL AREA project saw significant progress, both in the research part under Work Package 1 and in the investment projects, specifically in launching the main investment.\nTThe lead partner, RHM-Kyustendil, successfully finalised the public procurement procedure and selected a contractor for the revitalisation of Emfiеdzieva House. TThis stage is the most critical, as it guarantees the preservation and transformation of the historical site. The investment projects at the sites in Kyustendil and Kriva Palanka are the core of the Cultural Area Conceptual Project and provide the necessary basis for the execution of subsequent activities and the realisation of the set goals.\nAAt the heart of the project is extensive research activity (Work Package 1), which has already accumulated the main data for all four municipalities in the cross-border region. TPartners have carried out corresponding thematic analyses. The teams collected and analysed a vast amount of information about tangible and intangible cultural heritage in all participating municipalities (Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, Kriva Palanka, and Kratovo). This analysis established the thematic core of the project. The main thematic lines for work in the following stages are being outlined to formulate conclusions and propose concrete solutions for the integrated tourist product, CULTURAL AREA. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hpWkI2YwxvHJmXYORWp044g_YRAwHHhT/edit?gid=162816134#gid=162816134\nWe are shaping the themes for several cultural routes and will develop them in the next stage. TThe foundations for building the digital products are being established, and the objects for surveying that will be included in the online catalogue \"Old Town Houses Tell Stories\" have been identified. TThe partners identified key Revival-era and post-Liberation buildings that would undergo architectural surveying. The \"Living Traditions\" Route: Local crafts, customs, food, and festivals have been documented and will be integrated into the tourist products.\nThe realisation of the investment project at Emfiedzhieva House in Kyustendil has begun. A press conference was held to launch the construction activities and present the project. A public procurement procedure for the construction works in Kriva Palanka has been initiated.\nWhile conducting the research, the partners made swift progress in preparing the digital tools and communication strategies. PP2 (Dupnitsa) initiated key contracts for architectural surveying, as well as for visual identity and advertising materials. The partners discussed logo options and chose a logo for \"CULTURAL AREA\" based on the geometric elements from the Emfiedzhieva House ceiling—a symbol of cultural connectivity in the region. Architectural surveys of the selected sites in Dupnitsa have begun, which is direct preparation for the creation of the online catalogue. Filming of the sites for the digital products and workshop materials is commencing. \nEach of the partners held meetings among the research teams engaged in Work Package 1. The database describing the cultural heritage sites of the cross-border region is now complete. Basic thematic analyses have been conducted for each partner based on this data, and a detailed analysis for the CULTURAL AREA is forthcoming. A joint online meeting of the partners was held to discuss the progress of project activities.\nIn summary, the added value of the cooperation lies in the fact that the teams are not just collecting data. Based on this information and with the involvement of external expertise, a unified marketing strategy has been developed to reach a wide audience and promote tourism in the region. The project is successfully and gradually transitioning from the planning phase to the execution and physical transformation phases.","Kratovo, Kriva Palanka, Dupnitsa, Kyustendil ","MK, BG",null,"North Macedonia, Kriva Palanka, St. Joakim Osogovski Street, 134, 1330\nNorth Macedonia, Kriva Palanka, St. Joakim Osogovski Street, 134, 1330\nBulgaria (BG), Kyustendil, Krali Marko str. , 9, 2500\nBulgaria (BG), Dupnitsa, Ivan Vazov str. , 3, 2600\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Kriva Palanka, St Yoakim Osogovski street , 134, 1330\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Kriva Palanka, Museum in the village of Gradec, , 1330\nBulgaria (BG), Kyustendil, Krali Marko str. , 9, 2500\nNorth Macedonia, Kriva Palanka and Kratovo, St. Joakim Osogovski Street, 134, 1330\n",null,null,null,4]
["BGMK0200044","A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future","In the cross-border region between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia lies a treasure trove of rich cultural heritage waiting to be unveiled and celebrated. Our project, \"A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future,\" takes on the common challenge of preserving and promoting this diverse cultural heritage, transcending boundaries with a digital solution within the cross-border approach.\n\nOur overall objective is to create an immersive and attractive all-season tourism product that seamlessly integrates modern digital solutions with the region's rich history and cultural assets. Through the delivery of a cutting-edge GIS digital platform and specialized equipment, we aim to digitally map and showcase 20 tourist sites, 100 artifacts, and 20 cultural and historical objects. The project seeks to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper connection with cultural treasures by presenting them through interactive exhibitions, virtual tours, and captivating content. The main outputs of our project will include the GIS platform, digital tours, and models, long-term museum strategies, and skills analysis for young talents. These outputs will benefit museums, cultural workers, artists, youth, and tourists, creating a more inclusive and engaging experience for all stakeholders.\n\nOur approach embraces inclusivity and cross-border collaboration, drawing from the shared history and interwoven narratives between Bulgaria and North Macedonia. By partnering with diverse organizations, including museums, research centers, and creative industries, we harness a wide range of expertise, resources, and perspectives to address the needs of different target groups and sectors. What sets our project apart is the seamless fusion of tradition and innovation. By embracing digital transformation, we breathe new life into ancient artifacts and historical sites, presenting them in ways that resonate with modern audiences. The use of GIS technology, augmented reality, and 3D modeling allows us to showcase the region's cultural heritage in immersive and interactive ways, marking a new chapter in preserving and celebrating our shared past.\n\nOn the other hand, the activity \"Digital Renaissance: Reviving Museums in the Digital Age\" envisions a future where technology and culture intertwine, empowering the next generation to be the torchbearers of their heritage. Through cross-border collaboration and innovative approaches, our project strives to create lasting change, ensuring that the rich cultural treasures of the region continue to inspire and captivate generations to come. Together, we embark on this extraordinary journey to spark curiosity, unveil hidden treasures, and ignite a new passion for cultural heritage in the digital era.","2025-12-23","2027-12-22","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",750164.1899999999,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",637639.54,85,"Renovations and Modernization: The renovation and modernization of the fund depository of Archaeological Museum - Sandanski, located in Melnik  will enhance visitor experience by improving site conditions and accessibility.: By ensuring sites are accessible to people with disabilities, the project opens up cultural and tourism experiences to a wider audience, thus contributing to the overall increase in visitors. By blending traditional preservation methods with cutting-edge digital innovations, the renovation activities to create sustainable and inclusive cultural experiences that will captivate visitors from all walks of life. Through reconstructions, renovation, restoration and equipment within this activity the project aspires to foster a deeper appreciation for cultural heritage, bridging the past with the present and inspiring future generations.\nCollaboration and Presentation: Designing such kind of Virtual museum of painting and visual arts will enhance the presentation of the artists who work on the border region on the both sides and also will provide smart learning environment in the filed of the contemporary art. This digital platform transcends physical boundaries, providing a global audience with a captivating virtual tour of extraordinary artwork, promoting cultural exchange and elevating the region's artistic heritage to a global stage without borders. This kind of museum will be the only one of its kind in this region and has enabled the enrichment of the knowledge of the audience interested in contemporary art and will also made a contribution to science in the field of art history. With the creation of new cultural routes the project will enhance the cultural tourism development and also the tourist will еxpirience new cultural vision. \n\nThe objective of this transformative project is to empower 100 young individuals from the cross-border region with creative industry skills and opportunities to engage with cultural heritage, culminating in the formation of a network of cultural ambassadors by the end of the project. This initiative, part of the Cross-Border Tourist Strategy within the project, aims to proactively address territorial challenges between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia through comprehensive skills analysis and strategic development, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and innovative approaches. By achieving these objectives, the project will not only empower the next generation with valuable skills but also ensure the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, fostering a sense of pride and community spirit. This aligns with the Cross-Border Tourist Strategy's goal of addressing territorial challenges through strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts.\n\n\n\n\nIn this transformative endeavor, under the name \"Digital Renaissance,\" the project embarks on a mission to revitalize museums in the digital age, preserving cultural heritage and fostering a deeper appreciation for the region's rich history.\nCreating a visual identity for the object, tied to the general identity of the museum. \nCreating a recognizable look that will improve communication with the audience. \nImproving spatial orientation and understanding of the site and the important areas in it.\nimproving the information provision of the historical park with the necessary signboards.\nCreation of information security and visual communication for blind people and people with various difficulties.\n","Strumica, Vinica, Petrich, Melnik","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Sandanski, Macedonia str, 55, 2800\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Vinica, Bel Kamen Str. Vinica , 13, 2310\nBulgaria (BG), Petrich, Rocfeler str, 80, 2850\nBulgaria (BG), Petrich, , Samuil's Fortress, \n",null,null,null,5]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","The Programme document, Territorial Strategy and Strategy Analysis, have thoroughly identified the weaknesses and challenges the cross-border area is facing related to tourism development.\nThroughout the previous programming periods many projects were supported and thus improved the tourist infrastructure on both sides of the border. Besides the financed infrastructure works, a fair percentage of activities were aimed at improving the capabilities of the local population in topics related to tourism, as well as plentiful documents were elaborated in which the situation of the target area was analysed, and action plans and solutions were offered to improve the starting point. But none of these were focusing on the cross-border region as a target.\nThe project proposal will add value to the current situation through improvement with minimal interventions and the creation of several thematic tourist packages that will be appealing to every future visitor. The creation of these packages will help to overcome the undeveloped tourist product as a whole, and finally will produce a sustainable network of institutions and companies for services and offers in tourism. Furthermore, the project will propose adequate investments for improving the quality, labour market relevance, and inclusiveness of education and training, hence addressing income gap, the relatively high poverty risk, social exclusion and inequalities. This project will implement several different activities that will address these identified weaknesses and challenges and contribute in decreasing their impact, strengthening the already established networks, adding value to the existing tourist offers, and jointly develop one cross-border all-season tourist offer which will be piloted at the end of the project.\nTourism is a vital economic sector for both Bulgaria and North Macedonia. By collaborating and promoting joint tourism offerings, they can attract more international visitors and increase tourist spending. This influx of foreign currency can stimulate local economies, create jobs, and contribute to overall economic growth. Cross-border cooperation allows the partners to pool their resources, knowledge, and expertise, maximizing the potential of the shared assets for joint tourism development. This collaborative approach can lead to a more diverse and appealing tourism offering, attracting a broader range of visitors and generating more significant economic benefits. By collaborating across borders, the regions will leverage their individual strengths to create a more comprehensive and attractive tourism product, complement each other's tourism products in terms of unique attractions, cultural experiences, and historical sites that, when combined, create diverse and attractive all-season tour packages for tourists, which will extend tourists' stays and encourage them to explore both countries. With all project partner organizations working together, the target cross-border region will become a more competitive tourism destination in the international market. create a stronger presence and attract a larger share of global tourists who might be interested in visiting the cross-border region.\nTo overcome the challenges of the cross-border area, the project will address the local and regional authorities, SMEs, NGOs, local population, and the tourists as target groups, and implement several activities:\n- beside the info days for presenting the expected outcomes, and for publishing the project’s results, 2 other events will be organized to promote the infrastructure works supported, and to comply with the Youth horizontal principle. Also, a tour with interested travel agencies will be organized to pilot the developed all-season integrated tourist offer.\n- small-scale investments that will contribute to improve the cultural experience, enhance the potential of natural resources, and upscale the tourist attractions.\n- development of a digital smart solution for self-guided tour and a video for better visual presentation of the all-season integrated tourist offer;\n- create visual identities and marketing management plan for sustainable development of the tourist offer and the regional tourist destination;\n- upscaling the human resources capacity in market economy, digital literacy and technology in tourism, and tourism destination management and certification.\nAt the end of the implementation period, the project will make the following results:\n- reduced seasonality and create a steady flow of tourists;\n- institutional collaboration for achieving common goals;\n- enhanced the region's attractiveness to tourists and provide better amenities and experiences for visitors;\n- better trained tourism professionals;\n- opened possibilities for new job creation through development of (complementary) tourist services;\n- long-term preservation of the area's assets;\n- integration of smart solutions that enhances the overall tourist experience.","2025-04-03","2027-04-02","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","083 Cycling infrastructure","N",1054056.2,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",786980.74,74.66,"After contract signing, all partners performed the necessary activities to complete the administrative procedures for the successful setting up of the project in terms of appointing the project teams and opening a separate project bank account.\nAll project partner prepared the procurement plans in due time, all approved by the Joint Secretariat. The Macedonian beneficiaries, after consultations with national competent authorities, made modifications to the approved procurements plans, in order to better comply with the PRAG thresholds. Part of the Bulgarians beneficiaries were forced to delay the submission of their procurements plans due to municipal budget approval procedures. \nFurthermore, a communication strategy was developed by the Lead partner according to the provisions of the PIM.\nPP3 launched a procurement investment procedure and successfully concluded a contract, putting all work activities in progress.\nPP7 also has signed a service contract with an expert for the preparation of tender documentation, and used the prepared tender dossier to invite tenderers to submit offers.\nTwo requests for advance payment were submitted to the Managing Authority, and the respective portions of the amounts were transferred to the project partners. \nThe communication of the whole project team is done on a weekly basis, providing the members important information regarding the project implementation and discussing the project activities and their manner of implementation.\nAfter finalizing the administrative procedures for setting up the separate project bank account, LP began with the framework for the public procurement. As a result of consultation with the national authorities over the PRAG regulations, LP amended the project procurement plan in order to satisfy all provisions in the PRAG and the PIM. This, however, has contributed to unforeseen delays in the launching of the procedures, which has in turn influenced the postponement of a previously scheduled activity. As of the end of the reporting period, all procurement procedures have concluded, and it is expected that by the end of the month, contracts with the contractors will be concluded. As for the postponement of the project info day, the activity will be organized by the end of November at the latest, awaiting approval by the competent authorities due to the upcoming local elections in the country.\nPP2 completed a tender procedure for the selection of the procurement expert, and a contract has been signed with the selected consultant. Local open tender dossier for work has been formulated, and the tender has been announced on 25.08.2025\nIn this reporting period, PP3 concluded a contract for the production of advertising materials, which were delivered in due time.\nDuring this reporting period, PP4 initiated the construction and installation works at the Summer Theater in the town of Sandanski.\nWithin the second reporting period, PP7 conducted and finalized three tender procedures in accordance with the budget and the procurement plan. The contracts with the subcontractors have been concluded, and the advance payments have been made. Also, PP7 prepared a publication for the Summer Cultural Theatre renovation in Sandanski and published it on the website of the Association SAVREMIE and in the info portals www.balkanite.net and https://komentari.bg.\nAfter finalizing the administrative procedures for setting up the separate project bank account, LP began with the framework for the public procurement. As a result of consultation with the national authorities over the PRAG regulations, LP amended the project procurement plan in order to satisfy all provisions in the PRAG and the PIM. This, however, has contributed to unforeseen delays in the launching of the procedures, which has in turn influenced the postponement of a previously scheduled activity. As of the end of the reporting period, all procurement procedures have concluded, and it is expected that by the end of the month, contracts with the contractors will be concluded. As for the postponement of the project info day, the activity will be organized by the end of November at the latest, awaiting approval by the competent authorities due to the upcoming local elections in the country.\nPP2 completed a tender procedure for the selection of the procurement expert, and a contract has been signed with the selected consultant. Local open tender dossier for work has been formulated, and the tender has been announced on 25.08.2025\nIn this reporting period, PP3 concluded a contract for the production of advertising materials, which were delivered in due time.\nDuring this reporting period, PP4 initiated the construction and installation works at the Summer Theater in the town of Sandanski.\nWithin the second reporting period, PP7 conducted and finalized three tender procedures in accordance with the budget and the procurement plan. The contracts with the subcontractors have been concluded, and the advance payments have been made. Also, PP7 prepared a publication for the Summer Cultural Theatre renovation in Sandanski and published it on the website of the Association SAVREMIE and in the info portals www.balkanite.net and https://komentari.bg.","Sandanski, Gotse Delchev, Shtip","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Gotse Delchev - village of Mosomishte, N/A, N/A, 2920\nBulgaria (BG), Gotse Delchev, Hristo Botev, 26, 2900\n",null,null,null,7]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","EcoScape project proposal was created in response to the need to address the following key common challenges:\nChallenge 1: Lack of ecosystem-based practices and services to address natural hazards and biodiversity loss and Challenge 2: limited readiness for green transition. The focus of the project is on the introduction of green infrastructure in the CB region and the creation of conditions for green transition. \nThe overall objective is to promote and facilitate the adoption of environmentally friendly solutions within urban areas across the cross-border region establishing an environment conducive to increased greenery in urban and peri-urban zones within the cross-border region and facilitate the transition towards sustainable practices . This involves the development of strategic documents, an action plan, and a concept, as well as enhancing our understanding of relevant factors related to green infrastructure and sustainable urban development via promotion. Advance the safeguarding and conservation of natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and green infrastructure, with focus on urban areas, with expected change that the project in enhancing the ability to adapt and fostering support for proactive measures, coordinated risk management and readiness for unforeseen situations, promoting awareness regarding the challenges posed by climate change, promoting cross-border collaboration for the sustainable utilization and stewardship of shared natural resources.\nEcoSpace is structured around 3 WPs both project-specific and foreseen by the CBC program. Each WP corresponds to grouped activities with distinctive characters and purposes.\nApart from introducing green infrastructure to the region main outputs of regional impact will be: Strategic Documents, Capacity Building and promotion of green infrastructure concept and benefits \n\n1. green infrastructure strategy, \n\n2. action plans, \n\n3. Concept for green transition, and \n\n4. capacity-building measures for relevant stakeholders, creating a foundation for development of green infrastructure in the region. Environmental Improvement are expected in project's implementation of green infrastructure initiatives but also managing the entire urban sustainability transition in the project-covered cities creating better conditions in the central part of the town in Shtip and Goce Delcev in the spirit of the new European Bauhaus will promote among the population the strategic goals of the European Green Deal, educational playground Building a recreation area that combines environmentally friendly power supply with solar batteries will create conditions for the development of ecological thinking in adolescents as well as in their parents. \nThe benefit that the project has over the cross-border regions can be defined in the following more important aspects: \n\n1. Raising public awareness of the green infrastructure and green transition topic; \n\n2. Develop skills and knowledge of the representatives of the municipalities, regional authorities, public communal enterprises, and other stakeholders in the area of green infrastructure and green transition; \n\n3. Climate change resilience; \n\n4. Preparation of the municipalities and other stakeholders for future green infrastructure and green transition-related challenges; \n\n5. Improvement of quality of air and quality of life in the tackled cities on both sides of the border.\nThe EcoScape project partnership was established among two municipalities Gotse Delchev number of residents 20 047 , area of intervention 0,775 ha and Stip number of residents 40000, area of intervention 1,135 ha and one regional development center (the Center for Development of the East Region). Municipalities play a fundamental role in green infrastructure development, formulating green transition policies, and urban planning with sustainability in mind. Collectively, the partnership forms a well-balanced framework capable of effectively pursuing and achieving the planned results. All partners bring extensive experience from various EU CBC projects, particularly in the environmental domain, promoting an environment, with each sector contributing its unique perspective, experiences, and ideas. This collaboration leads to the generation of innovative pilot solutions and approaches that may not have emerged within a single-sector framework.\nThe project aim is sustainable development of the region by implementing direct initiatives aimed at enhancing the urban environment in cross-border regions. Tackling economic, social, and territorial disparities as well as inequalities, the project will propose adequate investments for improving the quality of life of local citizens, and inclusiveness of education and training, and addressing the territorial disparities gap. Within the project existing solutions for sustainable urban drainage systems and Urban food production (as an example of green infrastructure mentioned in the EU green infrastructure strategy).","2024-07-03","2027-01-02","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",867653.84,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",737505.74,85,"All administrative procedures for project registration have been completed.\nThe orders for project team for all partners have been made and the experts are appointed.\nThe Ministry of European Affairs registered the project for PP3 according to the instructions. \nThe communication strategy of the project was developed. The advance payment has been requested and the transfer has been made. \nAgreements have been concluded with procurement experts and preparation of service tender files have begun for PP2 and PP3.\nAll administrative procedures for project registration have been completed.\nThe orders for project team for all partners have been made and the experts are appointed.\nThe Ministry of European Affairs registered the project for PP3 according to the instructions. \nThe communication strategy of the project was developed. The advance payment has been requested and the transfer has been made. \nAgreements have been concluded with procurement experts and preparation of service tender files have begun for PP2 and PP3.\nIn order to publicize the project and the upcoming project activities, a publication was made about its launch by LP - \nhttps://www.gotsedelchev.bg/index.php?module=BD&func=news&mun=%C3%EE%F6%E5%20%C4%E5%EB%F7%E5%E2&newsID=3247 \nIn this reporting period a tender procedure was held to select a supervisor of works for the planned construction site in Gotse Delchev and a contract was signed with a contractor in November.\nImplementation of a technical project and design assignment for the site: „Improvement of the green infrastructure of the town of Gotse Delchev, through reconstruction, major repair and greening of park and square space in front of the House of culture” was completed. Preparations for tender procedure for works have begun.\nContract for performing a service with the subject: Analysis of the state of the existing green system and provision of expert assistance in the development of joint strategic documents was concluded in December between Gotse Delchev municipality and Association Center for Natural and Social Research.\n\nAll administrative procedures for project registration and opening of project account have been completed for Municipality of Shtip. Advance payment has been transferred from LP to the project account. A tender dossier has been prepared for the procurement of works for Green Infrastructure in Shtip. \nFor the first simplified work procedure, three offers have been received. All financial offers exceeded the maximum budget available for the contract. On the base of the Article 2.6.13 of PRAG the tender has been cancelled. Based on Article 5.2.5.1. Contracting Authority made a decision to negotiate with a tenderer who submitted the lowest financial offer. The procedure has been completed, a price has been reached within the planned budget and a contract has been concluded. Contract for construction of green infrastructure in Shtip has been concluded with company Aqua Engineering Age dooel in the end of the reporting period. Also, tender procedure for selection of Supervisor has been completed and a contract has been concluded with Design Center Engineering DOOEL Kavadarci in December.\n\nAll administrative procedures for project registration for the Centre for development of the East planning region have been completed. A tender file has been prepared for the procurement of services by tender Organization of events, consultancy, project promotional materials and campaign, Stip, 3 lots. The tender procedure has been completed and contract has been concluded with a Consortium led by the Association of Environmental Engineers Development Program Skopje for all 3 lots.\n\n\nGotse Delchev Municipality has launched the tender procedure for the construction of the green infrastructure. Three offers were received. The commission is reviewing the submitted offers. Work has begun on the Formulation of a Joint Green Infrastructure Strategy (2025 – 2035) for Gotse Delchev and the Eastern Planning Region.\nAn introduction to the work has been made by the supervisor and the investor in Shtip Municipality. The construction of the green infrastructure has begun at three locations in Shtip.\nA promotional press-conference was organized in Shtip on 13.02.2025 by CDEPR and was attended by 60 participants, including from Bulgaria. Preparation of a green infrastructure strategy has begun. Two meetings of the project team with the experts who will prepare the strategy have been held in the premises of CDEPR.\nThe tender procedure for selecting a construction contractor has been carried out for LP, a contract has been concluded and an advance payment has been made. Contract for supervision of works is signed and will start implementing together with the works.\nFor PP2 construction work continues at the three locations in the city of Shtip. So far, about 30% of the construction work has been completed.\nPreparation of a green infrastructure strategy for PP3 continues. During May, two workshops were held as part of the strategy preparation process. Over 60 participants attended both workshops.\nAll partners have passed verifications\nDuring this reporting period the preparation of a green infrastructure strategy continues. In the framework of WP1 during the month of September, two workshops ( workshop 3 and 4) in Shtip were held as part of the strategy preparation process. Over 40 participants attended both workshops. Also the first training took place on September 24 and 25, and the second training took place on October 1 and 2 in Shtip. Both trainings were attended by over 60 representatives of municipalities, public enterprises, the non-governmental sector and educational institutions from the East Planning Region. The trainings will continue during November in period 6.\nWP2 is also implementing by PP2. Up to the end of the reporting period period 5 35% of the construction is implemented.\nWP3 is impelementing from LP by opening the construction site on 09.07.2025\n","Stip, Gotse Delchev","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},3]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","The implementation of the project concept \"Cross-border attractiveness-intelligent tourism in the region Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino \" will contribute to achieve sustainable economic growth by creating conditions and prerequisites of increasing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino cross-border region by diversifying tourist mobility and attractive sustainable tourist products capable of attracting a significant number of visitors.The construction of appropriate infrastructure for the needs of tourism will stimulate the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and will contribute to the transformation of the region into an attractive destination for Bulgarian, Macedonian and foreign tourists and businesses. Through measures improving the transformation of tourism into an industry with year-round employment, sustainable economic growth, opening of new jobs, increasing people's well-being, getting to know the cross-border cultural and historical heritage and maintaining warm and friendly relations between the cross-border population will be supported.\nThe implementation of the project will contribute to the transformation of the cross-border region Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino into an attractive place for life, work and recreation, with a developed economy, modern and diverse forms of tourism, with environmentally friendly mobility of international importance.\nThe newly created competitive tourist product on both sides of the border will be aimed at the Bulgarian, Macedonian and last but not least the international market with the aim of getting to know and preserving the natural and cultural-historical heritage and will be an effective springboard for entering international markets.The growth of tourism sector in the economy and of tourism business in general will be higher, the number of tourism companies will grow and the share of people employed in the tourism business will increase, the supply of tourist products within the cross-border region will increase, the share of overnight visits by Bulgarians and foreign citizens will increase, which will lead to an increase in income from the development of the tourism industry.The implementation of construction activities and the attraction of investments in the sector for the construction of new and modernization of the existing tourist infrastructure will be of crucial importance for its development in the next years. The measures will be focused on the tourist product, marketing and advertising, with a view of securing financial assistance from EU programs, as well as attracting private capital.\nIncreasing the interest of potential tourists and increasing the tourist flow will become an engine for development of cross-border tourism business and revitalization of other branches of service and production sphere in the short and medium term.\nThe joint integrated pilot solution will enable the project partners from both sides of the border to adopt, develop and test new approaches, products and techniques to promote tourism in the Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino cross-border region, taking advantage of its territorial potential.\nThe main goal of the project and the achievement of the set indicators could not be realized through national or local and regional mrograms, because only through the development and implementation of common new competitive tourism products could the policy of cohesion, which aims to solve cross-border problems and jointly develop the potential of the different territories, be developed and multiplied. While most internal EU programs (programmes covering territories of EU Member States only) provide support for solutions to global challenges, TGS-IPA territories still face the need to catch up in their socio-economic development. Therefore, the main joint challenge of the target region of the cross-border cooperation between Republic of Bulgaria and Republic of North Macedonia is to leave the group of lagging regions and take a more advanced course of development, while at the same time it still faces persistent problems related to risk of poverty and income inequality, which is due to negative demographic changes, underdeveloped regional chains of value creation and entrepreneurship development, low technological specialization, unattractive and uncompetitive economic environment.","2025-03-08","2027-03-07","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",975730.78,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",829371.14,85,"After the start of the project and with the aim of the qualitative and effective implementation of the project activities, achieving the set results and indicators of the project PP1 appointed a manager, coordinator and financial officer, to fulfill their duties according to the application form. After appointment of the project management team LP1 MK prepared all documents according to the PIM. \nThe project team developed an Annex 14 Communication Strategy, the aim of which is to raise awareness of the social significance of the project, highlighting the financial support from EU funds attached to the present report. The project team also elaborated an Project Management System Plan and Quality Assurance Project Plan. In addition, the team developed a procurement plan (approved by the Joint Secretariat). According to the approved project procurement plan No1, in this reporting period the Municipality of Kyustendil - LP1 organized and conducted the following tender procedures: \n- Implementation of construction and renovation works on the site: \"Ecopath for Health\", located in PI41112.58.8 and renovation of a park area located in PI41112.58.65.\n- Implementation of construction and civil engineering works on the site: \"Adventure Park, alleys and recreational areas, environmentally friendly transfer for cars and bicycles\" under the regulation and development plan for the \"Hisarlaka\" area, land of the town of Kyustendil - STAGE I. Construction contracts have been signed and construction has currently begun. A construction supervision contracts has been signed also. \nOn 30.04.2025 the Joint Secretariat conducted an Initial online Monitoring of the project, where the financial and technical implementation of the project was discussed with the project team.\nPP2 - During the first reporting period, the Municipality of Kriva Palanka (PP2) successfully initiated and completed a set of preparatory activities essential for the timely and efficient implementation of the infrastructure intervention foreseen under the project. The appointment of the local team which includes Project assistant and project accountant  and their active involvement in inter-partner coordination meetings ensured continuous communication with the Lead Partner (Municipality of Kyustendil) and other project partners. This collaboration has supported the alignment of milestones and contributed to the overall coherence of activities. The successful launch press conference on 29 April 2025 in Municipality of Kriva Palanka with all project partners representative, also media, also contributed to the visibility and outreach activities, generating public interest and reinforcing the joint promotional narrative of the cross-border tourism strategy. This activity complemented similar actions implemented by other partners and supported the harmonized public presentation of the project.\nPP3 - in line with the timeframe planned in the AF. The following administrative activities have been completed: \nA team has been formed, which includes a methodological expert, to coordinate, lead and coordinate the partner's activities, as well as communicate with other project partners. Construction contract have been signed and construction has currently begun. A construction supervision contracts and author's contract has been signed also.\nPP4 - The project team has been appointed which includes Project coordinator. The project has been registered with the Ministry of European Affairs and a sub-account has been opened for the project. The tender dossier for Services has been prepared and published on 22nd of May 2025 on local website.\nPP5 - in line with the timeframe planned in the AF. The following administrative activities have been completed: composing and mobilization of the project management team which includes Technical expert. Issued Administrative order for nomination of the project team member by PP5; prepared and approved Project Procurement Plan; Communication with JS experts; Active contacts and exchange of ideas between the partners in the project, as well as active consultations with the lead partner regarding the development and coordination of the following project documents: Project management system plan and Quality assurance project plan for effective implementation of the activities and Communication strategy for implementation of communication measures under the project. During the reporting period one project meeting was carried out in Kriva Palanka on 29/04/2025. The meeting was held in the frame of Open press conference organized by PP2. During the meeting project implementation was discussed. Project partners have also discussed the progress with the procurements.\nPP6 - The National Institution Museum Kumanovo, as PP6, carried out several preparatory and administrative activities in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the approved application form. A project management team has been assigned (Project Technical coordinator).\nPP1 (LP) - During the second reporting period, Kyustendil Municipality, as the lead partner in the project, achieved significant progress in the implementation of construction and installation works (C&I) of both objects.\nRegarding the site: \"Adventure Park, alleys and recreational areas, environmentally friendly transfer for cars and bicycles\" under the regulation and development plan for the \"Hisarlaka\" area, land of the city of Kyustendil, construction is on schedule. The site is 80% complete and must be completed within the period specified in the Contract. At the moment, there are no problems with the implementation. To the builder so far for the advance payment and interim payment paid. Another interim payment and final payment are planned.\nRegarding the site: \"Ecopath of Health\", located in PI 41112.58.8 and repair of park space located in PI 41112.58.65 under the CCCR of the city of Kyustendil. The facility was completed without any problems or complaints. A Permit for Use has been issued. All obligations to the contractor have been paid.\nPP2 - During the second reporting period, significant progress was made in implementing project activities. The Municipality of Kriva Palanka completed two procurement procedures and signed the contracts. \n1. The procurement for Construction of adrenalin park under the ref.no. Adventure Park 01-02, contract signed on  20.08.2025\n2. The procurement for Supervision of works for construction of adventure park on Kalin Kamen, ref. no. Adventure Park 01-03 was finalised and the contract was signed on 20.06.2025 with DPITU MG PROEKT DOOEL.\nPP3 - During the second period of the PP3 project, the Municipality of Nevestino started construction on the location: Improvement and landscaping of a yard in the village of Smolichano, Nevestino municipality, in the PI with identifier 67619.28.92 under the CCCR of the village of Smolichano, Nevestino municipality, Kyustendil region., construction began with the preparation of Protocol 2 for opening the construction site and determining the line and leveling of the building. Currently, construction is proceeding smoothly in accordance with the approved construction documents.\nPP4 - Simplified service tender procedure - TD 01 Tourism consultancy, Marketing, Development of digital products and Visibility (LOT 1, LOT 2, LOT 3 and LOT4) has been completed. By the deadline for submission of bids (23.06.2025) 15h, only one bid was received for all four lots. After completing the entire procedure for evaluating the submitted bids on 15.08.2025, contracts were concluded for all four lots.\nThe implementation of several activities has begun. Several meetings have been held with the experts who will work on the Formulation of the tourism infrastructure strategy North East region and municipality of Kustendil and Nevestino, as well as with the persons responsible for the design and printing of the info and promotional materials . A design for the promotional materials and banners has been made, which has been approved by the JTS. Three banners have been printed.\nPP5 - Till the end of the 2nd reporting period, the project progress is in line with the timeframe planned in the AF. All activities are implemented in accordance with the work plan, without delay and with the achievement of good communication and coordination between the partners. Under WP1, Activity 1.1 and WP3, Activity 3.1, steps were taken and synchronized for the assignment and preparation of the strategic analyses, and under Activities 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2, a contract was concluded for the organization and logistical support of the planned events.\nGiven that the activities under the “soft measures” are implemented jointly by PP4 and PP5, the main challenge for the period is coordination of the procurement procedures, so that the implementation runs in parallel with the partners. \nPP5 guarantees timely and high-quality implementation of its commitments, which will ensure successful implementation of the activity within the planned deadline without delay.\nPP6 - During the second reporting period, the Museum, as project partner, continued with the implementation of activities in line with the approved project work plan and timeline. The focus in this quarter was on strengthening project management capacities and initiating key steps towards the realization of the investment component.\nIn particular, the partner ensured proper administrative and procurement procedures, securing expert support for transparent tendering processes and launching the tender procedure for works at the Kokino locality. These activities represent important preparatory milestones for the upcoming implementation phase, contributing to the timely achievement of project objectives and ensuring compliance with programme and EU regulations.\nDuring the reporting period, the Museum, as project partner, has undertaken preparatory and implementation steps related to the project activities.\nIn this reporting period the Municipality of Kyustendil - LP finished the implementation of one of the sites: \n- Construction and renovation works on the site: \"Ecopath for Health\", located in PI 41112.58.8 and renovation of a park area located in PI 41112.58.65 under the CCCR of the town of Kyustendil.    \nThe PP2 - Municipality of Kriva palanka - Contract signed for Construction of Adrenaline Park in Kalin Kamen, Kriva Palanka. Ref. no. Adventure Park 01-02\nContract signed for Supervision of construction of Adrenaline Park. Ref. no. Adrenaline park 01-02 \n\n\nDuring the third reporting period, all project partners achieved significant progress and carried out the following activities:\nPP1: During the third reporting period, Kyustendil Municipality, as the lead partner in the project, achieved significant progress in the implementation of construction and installation works (C&I).\nRegarding the site: \"Adventure Park, alleys and recreation areas, environmentally friendly transfer for cars and bicycles\" under the regulation and development plan for the \"Hisarlaka\" area, a land plot of the city of Kyustendil. The site is 95% complete, and the construction and installation works should be completed within a few weeks. \nOn 04.12.2025, an online meeting was held with all project partners, at which the project activities, deadlines, problems that have arisen and others were discussed.\nA Safety Report for ropeway facilities has also been prepared, which is a mandatory part of the commissioning documentation.\n\nPP2: During the third period, infrastructure works continued at the adrenaline park in Kalin Kamen, Kriva Palanka. The road was cleared and construction of the adrenaline park continued.\n\nPP3: During the third period of project implementation, Nevestino Municipality completed the construction of the site: \nLandscaping and landscaping of a yard space in the village of Smolichano, municipality of Nevestino, in PI with identifier 67619.28.92 under the KKKR of the village of Smolichano, municipality. Nevestino, reg. Kyustendil. There were no problems with the implementation of the project. \n\nPP4: The implementation of several activities continued. Initial analyses were carried out regarding the available data necessary for the formulation of the tourism infrastructure strategy for the North-Eastern region and the municipalities of Kyustendil and Nevestino, as well as data on existing hotel and other types of accommodation capacities in the region. Also, the consultant initiated an analysis of the existing tourism offer in the region covered by the project, with the aim of creating integrated tourism offers and analyzing statistical data regarding tourism, from the perspective of defining the existing segment of the tourism market.\n\nPP5: Till the end of the 3rd reporting period, the project implementation continues in full compliance with the time frame. Under WP1, Activity 1.1 and WP3, Activity 3.1, the preparatory and contracting processes related to the preparation of the strategic and analytical documents were finalized during the reporting period. The actions were fully synchronized with those of PP4, which ensures parallel and coordinated implementation of the activities under the “soft measures” on both sides of the border.\nUnder WP3, Activities 3.2, as well as WP4, Activities 4.1 and 4.2, all necessary prerequisites have been provided for their timely implementation in the following reporting periods in the approved schedule.\nPP5 fulfills the commitments undertaken in a timely manner and with the required quality, thus contributing to the sustainable and effective implementation of the project. At the end of the reporting period, there were no deviations from the planned activities, and the implementation of the main contraction and event activities is expected to continue in the following reporting periods, in accordance with the approved schedule.\n\nPP6: During the third reporting period, Partner 6 – Museum of Kumanovo carried out activities related to tender procedure for works at the Kokino locality.\nThe deadline for submission of offers for the  tender  procedure with reference number 05-470 was set for 29 September.\nFollowing the expiration of the deadline for submission of offers for the tender  procedure (WORKS) Ref. No. 05-470, titled “Procurement, transport and installation of a wire fence around the Kokino in the municipality of Staro Nagoricane/TD 02 /PP6/works activities from the Project ,,Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in the Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino region\" No. BGMK0200028\". The Contracting Authority, Museum Kumanovo confirms that no tenders were received within the prescribed deadline.\nSince no suitable, qualitatively acceptable, or financially acceptable tender was submitted – in fact, no offers were submitted at all – the tender procedure is considered unsuccessful and the contract cannot be awarded. This was published on the following sites: https://ipa-bgmk.mrrb.bg, https://kumanovomuseum.com .\nFollowing the unsuccessful outcome of the previous tender procedure, the Contracting Authority initiated a new tender procedure with reference number 05-614.\nThe contract notice was published on 11 November, with a submission deadline set for 11 December. The tender was publicly announced on the official website of the Museum of Kumanovo as well as on the JEMS BG–MK platform, in accordance with EU and national procurement requirements. https://ipa-bgmk.mrrb.bg , https://kumanovomuseum.com .\n","Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Nevestino, Kriva palanka","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},6]
["BGMK0400072","Cross-Border Governance for Sustainable Development","The Governance project endeavors to enhance social, economic, and environmental development in the Bulgaria-North Macedonia cross-border region, aligning with Priority 3 of the INTERREG VI-A IPA Bulgaria – North Macedonia 2021—2027 Programme. It confronts challenges by streamlining tasks within the Strategy Board (SB) to bolster decision-making and monitoring capabilities. Through the augmentation of SB capacity, the project strives to cultivate a self-sustaining milieu conducive to integrated territorial development.\n\nThe Project seeks to establish a robust structure capable of meeting future demands and identifying regional challenges proactively. By pursuing key strategic objectives delineated in the Territorial Strategy (TS), it contributes to sustainable economic development across the cross-border region. Embracing a localized and holistic approach, the project collaborates closely with local communities to address territorial disparities comprehensively. Through capacity-building initiatives within the Strategy Board (SB), the project nurtures collaboration and integration among stakeholders, imperative for effective cross-border implementation.\n\nIn essence, the project ensures direct benefits for partners, target groups, and the Programme area, accentuating cross-border cooperation to tackle shared challenges and foster regional development.","2025-07-11","2030-03-10","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","171 Enhancing cooperation with partners both within and outside the Member State","N",410486,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",348913.1,85,"During the 2nd reporting period the project progress is in line with the time plan of the Application Form (AF p.C4 and p.C6). The project is progressing well through the implementation of activities A 1.1  Meetings of the Strategy Board in Bulgaria (under WP1) and A 4.1  Delivery of equipment for facilitation of the work of Operational unit (under WP4). Activity 1.1 was earlier implemented in the current trimester instead in the 8th quarter, due to the busy agenda of the Strategy Board and need of more time for discussion and assessment of 26 SME’s project proposals passed the financial capacity. Both Bulgarian and Macedonian SB delegations evaluated project proposals for SMEs under Priority 3 - Integrated Development of the Border Region and approved the decision for the SME’s projects ranking.\n\nThe current project implementation has involved the target groups as specified in the approved AF. Project has actively involved both project partners (PPs) in the delivery of activities, in full alignment with their respective roles and responsibilities as outlined in the AF. Project staff was appointed during the 1st trimester and includes: Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Technical assistant. Related documents will be elaborated: Copy of an administrative order or a letter for nomination of the project team members by each PP end a short job descriptions.\n\nFinancial implementation under the Go4Sustain project: Annex 6 Request for interim payment for PP2 has been prepared, signed by legal representative of PP2; accompanying documents including Annex 1 - Financial identification form (FIF) were attached to the RfP.\n\nAll administrative activities have been completed as scheduled. Mutual communication and coordination between PPs regarding the project implementation continues during the 2nd reporting period. The joint implementation of activities by PPs from both sides of the CB region demonstrates strong collaboration and mutual commitment; clearly presented added value of mutual cooperation. \n\nThe following deliverable was successfully achieved during the 2nd reporting period: D.1.1.2 3-day meeting in Bulgaria (under Activity 1.1 - WP1). \nNo project Outputs were achieved during the 2nd reporting trimester according to the work plan (AF p.C6) ","Skopje, Sofia","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},2]
["BGMK0300062","Restoration of green infrastructure. Rethinking the green idea","The border region covered by the project is characterised by its diverse natural features and high biodiversity. \nDespite the efforts of the municipalities of Sapareva Banya and Gevgelija, park areas in the cities are not in the necessary condition to provide adequate recreational facilities for the local population. An important challenge for partners is to consider urban parks as a source of various ecosystem services and to manage them accordingly. Particularly important for nature conservation and biodiversity conservation is to renovate parks in a sustainable way. Adding educational functions to urban parks is an opportunity to reconnect people and nature.\nLocal authorities on both sides of the border are tasked with developing and implementing various plans and strategies, including those related to EU climate policies. At the same time, small municipalities in the cross-border region, such as the project partners, lack their own capacity for high quality planning, including the integration of European climate objectives that relate to biodiversity and nature conservation. \nA constraint to the implementation of local policies is that the nature of climate policies for sustainable development and the benefits of ecosystem services are not known among communities in the cross-border region. Public acceptance of local climate policies is insufficient for their consensual adoption. Raising awareness among local communities about the benefits of ecosystem services will not only stimulate citizen participation in the policy process, but also contribute to bringing communities in the cross-border region closer together through common shared values.\nThe overall objective of the project is to contribute to the conservation of nature and biodiversity in the cross-border region of Sapareva Banya - Gevgelija through the construction and renovation of urban parks, increasing the capacity of local authorities to plan and implement policies in accordance to the EU environmental policies and improving the understanding of the benefits of ecosystem services by local communities.\nThe main project outputs and their users are:\n- Renovated urban parks of Sapareva Banya and Gevgelija, which will benefit the population of these towns.\n- Jjoint strategic plan for biodiversity conservation and valuation of ecosystem services in the cross-border region developed. The plan will benefit the administrations of the two partner municipalities and other local stakeholders.\n- Developed guidelines for the implementation of local environmental policies, project identification and green procurement. The guidelines will benefit the partner municipalities. \n- Conducted trainings for municipal officials and stakeholders in the Sapareva Banya and Gevgelija region.\nThe present project includes creation of guidelines and tools for municipalities to improve their capacity to plan and implement local policies, as well as to identify investment projects in the field of climate policies and in particular biodiversity and green infrastructure. After its implementation, guidelines for mainstreaming climate policies in local governance, model terms of reference and specifications for green procurement will be available in several activities that are relevant to the project's theme. Novelty is the application of an interdisciplinary approach that involves the use of landscape architecture and the design of the parks to be renovated under the project in a way that represents urban ecosystem services and their benefits.\nStrengthening interlinkages and synergies in the cross-border region, as well as identifying barriers to cooperation, is vital to achieving the objectives of the European Green Pact and its overall and cross-sectoral ambition. An integrated approach is also needed to move beyond treating local policies simply as an aspect of cohesion and for regional development in the supranational territory.","2025-11-26","2027-11-25","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructure","N",809379.6899999999,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",666392.9,82.33,"Improving access of the population to sustainably renovated urban green parks in the cross-border region of Sapareva Banya and Gevgelija.\nIncreasing the capacity of local authorities in the cross-border region of Sapareva Banya and Gevgelija to develop and implement environmental policies, to identify and elaborate projects and to conduct green public procurement.","Gevgelija, Sapareva Banya","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},2]
["BGMK0300053","PARKS - Preserving Areas through Regional Knowledge and Sustainability","Common Challenge:\nThe programme area, encompassing vital urban spaces like Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa, faces an overarching challenge concerning urban green infrastructure. As urban areas progress, the essential greenery that contributes to the ecological balance, aesthetic appeal, and well-being of the residents often gets overshadowed. Such gaps in urban planning not only diminish residents' quality of life but also curtail the cities' resilience against environmental concerns like pollution and the urban heat island effect.\n\nOverall Objective:\nAt the project's core is an ambition to metamorphose urban landscapes within the programme area. We aim to augment green infrastructure by revitalizing urban zones with verdant parks, vibrant green spaces, and cutting-edge technology for constant environmental monitoring. By bridging urban planning, ecology, and technology, we're creating a roadmap for sustainable urban communities. We anticipate cities pulsating with lively green spaces, where residents are conscientiously linked with nature and sustainability.\n\nMain Outputs and Beneficiaries:\nSeveral pivotal deliverables form the bedrock of our initiative:\n\nGreen Park in Kriva Palanka: More than a green area, this space exemplifies the integration of nature, recreation, and environmental responsibility.\nDevelopment of Diverse Green Spaces: Transformation of currently barren areas into green oases that cater to myriad community requirements.\nPlant Growth Manual: This tri-lingual manual will empower communities with knowledge on optimal plant care, growth patterns, and protection against potential threats.\nAir Quality Monitoring Dashboard: Collaborating with education institutions, this innovative platform will offer live insights into environmental parameters.\nGreen Cadaster: A specialized registry detailing the green assets and infrastructure, ensuring systematic recording, and management of these vital resources.\nThe principal beneficiaries of these efforts are the residents of Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa. These urban dwellers will experience their cities' metamorphosis from mere urban hubs to green, sustainable sanctuaries. They'll gain access to vital environmental data and be equipped with resources that promote green practices.\n\nApproach and Cross-border Relevance:\nOur strategy intertwines infrastructural augmentation with knowledge-sharing. Parks and green zones are envisioned as hubs of education, community interaction, and sustainability. A cross-border approach is imperative, given the transboundary nature of environmental challenges. Collaborative endeavors, pooled resources, and a unified strategy across regions magnify the cumulative impact, ensuring widespread benefits.\n\nNovelty of the Project:\nThis project's distinctiveness lies in its comprehensive vision, transcending mere green space creation. It synthesizes infrastructure with innovation—employing advanced technology like air quality sensors and real-time analytics. By rallying diverse stakeholders – city planners, environmentalists, educators, and the populace – we're crafting a community-centric initiative, promising sustainability and continued relevance in the evolving urban landscape.","2024-07-02","2026-07-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",894829.46,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",760605.03,85,"The PARKS project, aimed at enhancing green infrastructure and promoting sustainable urban development, has made significant strides in the cooperation between Kriva Palanka (North Macedonia) and Dupnitsa (Bulgaria). Through cross-border collaboration, the project has successfully progressed towards its objectives, improving both environmental sustainability and public engagement.\n\nApproval of the Project Procurement Plan:\nThe Project Procurement Plan has been officially approved, ensuring that all procurement processes, comply with EU and national regulations. \n\nCompletion of the Kick-Off Meeting:\nThe project officially commenced with a successful kick-off meeting that brought together key stakeholders from both municipalities. This meeting established clear objectives, set timelines for deliverables, and reinforced the collaborative spirit between Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa, ensuring both communities are aligned in their efforts to enhance urban green spaces.\n\nSigning of the Tender for Pedological Analysis:\nA key milestone in the project’s progress has been the signing of the tender for pedological analyses. This analysis will provide essential insights into the soil conditions in both municipalities, guiding future tree planting and green infrastructure development. By understanding the specific characteristics of the soil, the project ensures that the urban greenery initiatives are tailored to the local environment, improving the long-term success of planting efforts.\n\nAwarding of the Communication and Dissemination Tender:\nThe communication and dissemination strategy is crucial for raising public awareness and engaging local communities. The tender for communication and dissemination has been signed, paving the way for the development of a comprehensive communication plan, the project website, social media management, and the production of promotional materials. This strategy will ensure that the project's progress and outcomes are visible, encouraging community involvement and broader stakeholder engagement.\n\nSigning of the Tender for Development of a Technical project and Autor's supervision:\nA contract was signed for the preparation of an investment project in the working project phase, according to a prepared preliminary investment project and the implementation of author's supervision during the construction of the \"Improvement of public green areas in Dupnitsa\" object.\nThe goals are to provide parks that are safe and conducive to raising environment sustainability and community engagement.\nMore green space means a better and healthier lifestyle.\n\nThe collaboration between Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa has significantly enhanced the project’s impact by allowing the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and resources. This cross-border cooperation has ensured that both municipalities benefit from shared experiences in urban green space management. The joint efforts have improved efficiency in tackling environmental challenges, promoting long-term sustainability, and strengthening the relationships between the two regions. The active involvement of citizens, experts, and municipal authorities from both sides showcases the added value of collaboration in achieving mutual environmental goals.\nIn the reporting period the focus of the project was on preparing documentations  that considered procurement procedures according the approved project procurement plan. Additionally the focus was on construction works and technical documentation for LP and tender dossier for construction works for PP2. \n At the reporting moment, the Municipality Dupnitsa has signed a contract for the  construction supervision and conformity assessment of the conformity of the investment project through direct award.\n A procedure has been prepared for the selection of a contractor to carry out construction and installation works on the site through a \"public competition\".\nOn December 30, 2024, the Municipality Dupnitsa signed a contract for the Green  cadaster, which was  directly awarded.\nA second working meeting of the project management teams scheduled for the end of December 2024 in the town of Dupnitsa is postponned for Januari 2025, due to a Christmass holidays. \n\nMunicipality of Kriva Palanka/PP2 has conducted all the proposed procurement procedure, accoridng the approved project procurement plan. \nThere were selected and signed service contracts for Supervision of construction works, Green cadastre, External expertize for transfer of knowledge and Plant Growth Manual, as well as Contract for supplying of air quality sensor. In the reporting period, according the approved dynamic plan a pedology (soil) analysis was executed by the selected contractor (DIPOZ FZNH) with delivered Report from the analysis which will be uploaded on the official website of the project and the websites of both partners. The analyze which includes laboratory examination of samples of soil from urban parts from both cities gave the structure and content of the taken samples of soil and propose measures and reccomendations for its improving. \nAdditionally, the experts gave recommendations for the ambiental trees and plants that should be inserted as part of  the bill of quantities for works as greenery component. \nFurthermore, procurement procedure for works by PP2 was published with deadline for submission of tender offers 31.12.2024. Reporting for the process will be in the next quartal period. \n\n\nOn February 11, 2025, a second working meeting was held in Dupnitsa between the teams of the Municipality of Dupnitsa and the Municipality of Kriva Palanka, at which the progress of the project and the planning of future activities were discussed. The participants reviewed the activities carried out, assessed the achieved results and budget expenditures, and then determined the next steps, deadlines and responsibilities. The meeting was productive, with an exchange of ideas and solutions to the challenges, and active work on the project is planned in the coming months.\nWithin the framework of the project, several preparatory activities were carried out to generate data for the Green Cadastre in Bulgaria. Contacts were established with stakeholders and a first working meeting was held with a representative of the Municipal Administration. An analysis of the available information and strategies of the municipality was carried out, as well as an assessment of the green areas. Software preparation was carried out, including the installation of QGIS and QField for data processing and field measurements. A preliminary inspection of the terrain was carried out, and the collected data was georeferenced on site.\n\nDuring the fourth reporting period, we made progress in the implementation of the project by participating in the third working meeting in the Municipality of Kriva Palanka, where we discussed the implementation of the tasks, the challenges and measures to overcome them, as well as the plans for the coming months. We actively worked on the development of the Green Cadastre, conducting inspections and collecting the necessary information and photographic material for landscaping the sites, as well as organizing a joint meeting with the teams responsible for the project to discuss the current status and next steps. In addition, a contractor was selected under a public procurement contract for \"Performance of construction and installation works\" on the site \"Improvement of public green areas in the city of Dupnitsa\", and now the conclusion of a contract and the start of construction activities are expected.\nDuring the fourth reporting period, PP2 – Municipality of Kriva Palanka – continued the implementation of construction works for the green urban park, following the signed works contract under reference PARKS 01-03. Parallel to this, the development of the Green Cadaster commenced, with initial measurements and mapping activities initiated in the urban areas of Kriva Palanka. Although tree measurements are still ongoing, the process is advancing in line with the agreed methodology.\nAs part of cross-border capacity building efforts, two training sessions were successfully conducted in both Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa, focusing on skills transfer, sustainable urban greenery practices, and preparation of the Plant Growing Manual. These sessions included municipal staff, horticultural experts, and local stakeholders, contributing to the project deliverable D.2.2.2 and enhancing municipal capacity for green space maintenance.\nIn addition, a regular partner coordination meeting was held on 20.06.2025 in the premises of the Municipality of Kriva Palanka, facilitating review of progress, alignment of implementation steps, and reinforcement of cooperation between partners.\nDuring the fifth reporting period of the project, a construction contract was concluded with the company DZZD \"UNIGARDEN\", ​​and the work started according to the approved schedule and is progressing successfully. Active activities are being carried out on landscaping and urban development of the urban environment, including planting new vegetation and creating green areas in areas with a shortage of vegetation. In parallel, work is being carried out on the preparation of a Green Cadastre, the implementation of which is in an advanced phase and is expected to be finalized in the next quarter. Active communication with partners from the municipality of Kriva Palanka has been maintained throughout the period, which contributes to the good coordination and effective implementation of the activities.\nDuring the fifth reporting period, PP2 continued its active participation in the implementation of projects in all work packages. The Municipality of Kriva Palanka finalized the development of the Green Cadastre, completed the construction of the City Park and coordinated the preparation of the Plant Growth Manual. Communication and dissemination activities remained consistent, ensuring that the project results were visible to the public and stakeholders.","Kriva Palanka, Dupnitsa","MK, BG",null,"North Macedonia, Kriva Palanka, 1330\n",null,null,null,2]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Many common challenges of the programme area are jointly tackling by the project and partners itself. Some are:\nEnsuring connectivity between natural and cultural sites is affected by the project through investments and creating a network of traced, categorized, marked and digitalized routes for year-round tourism.\nStrengthening joint actions in the field of heritage exchange we strive to overcome by supplementing and expanding the developed site and mobile app under previously developed project.\nTaking steps in overcoming the differences in the administrative systems and approaches to the protection of our heritage and increase product competitiveness by research activities and development of joint strategies of CB region under the project.\nIncreasing the knowledge, skills and competitiveness and reduce disparities between covered municipalities.\nDeveloping an all-year tourism product, which raises the level and combines opportunities for development and diversification of the forms of tourist services with emphasis on ecotourism development, raising the level of development of ecological tourism, diversifying strong seasonal nature of tourist services in the CB region and it is resistant to the vulnerability of services in the tourism sector due to pandemic situations.\nDeveloping modern digital solutions for Increasing the demand for eco-friendly tourism and bioproducts and improving technological competitiveness at the global level.\nInvestments in new tourist and cultural assets with ecological approach, and etc.\nThe overall project objective is to create a competitive all-season alternative mobility tourism product BankanVelo which offers routes network for safe, diverse, pandemic-resistant tourism in CB project area. Developed with multi-sector integrated approach, BankanVelo offers opportunities for sport&recreation outside the cities for residents & visitors needs using horizontal approach; connects natural, tourist and cultural sites; creates new assets; follows an ecosystem-based approach; offer smart solutions and brings marketing on new level.\nThe main project outputs will produce are investments in tourist and cultural infrastructure in Gevgelija, Bogdanci and Razlog; an all-season, integrated and resilient regional and CB effective tourist product with strong regional brand; multi-sectoral network and advisory board (cluster); pilot activities “Marketing on e-wheels” and social tourism; new smart apps and technologies.\nDeveloped new and reconstructed tourist & cultural infrastructure are as follows:\nReconstruction and adaptation of an existing building in Gjavoto, Bogdanci into a space for tourists and cyclists;\nReconstruction for Multifunctional tourist friendly center and construction of a bike path in Sermenin, Gevgelija;\nNew Attraction park for tourism and recreation in the area of Golak, Razlog. \nThe stakeholders, who will benefit from the project are the whole population, tourist and visitors of more than the four partner municipalities. Tourist business and tour operators and Tourist Service Providers outside the CB region. Local, regional and national authorities will also benefit from developed research and analysis, but also by achieving objectives from strategy plans. \nThe approach in the implementation of this project we plan to take is holistic, multi-sectoral, more results-oriented, ecosystem-based. \nTo achieve our objectives of a large-scale flagship project contributing to a wider impact on the entire cross-border (CB) area, we need to activate a broad multi-sectoral partnership at supranational level. In addition, this way of cooperation achieves a balanced territorial CB development, i.e. unifying the standards of offered services, the equal start of employees in supported sectors and access to equal digital, green and sustainable general solutions.\nCB cooperation is also a key element of the European neighbourhood policy, for which BalkanVelo project carefully and in detail directs actions to the needs through a comprehensive and effective approach. Joint cross-border activities develop integrated CB labor markets, improve employment prospects, contribute to openness to the world and strengthen European citizenship. \nThe development of new, attractive infrastructure strengthens socio-economic cooperation and enhances cultural exchange, while at the same time enabling creation of common services that will benefit the citizens and visitors of our CB space. And etc. \nThe new and original about the project is mainly the pilot activity. It is combination of social tourism along the completed and newly designed routes for alternative mobility for disadvantaged people incl. of disabled and marketing on e-wheels, for improvement the area attractiveness. It leads to underpin the branding and marketing strategy and disseminate project ideas, activities and results over a long horizon and after the project end.","2025-03-20","2027-03-19","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","083 Cycling infrastructure","N",950342.39,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",807791,85,"For all PPs: The project team was formed, PPPs were prepared and approved from JS.  The initial meeting with JS took place on 09.05.25\n\nFor PP2:  The following project activities were implemented in the covered period:\n- Opening of a special purpose transaction account intended exclusively for financial management of the project funds;\n- Submission of an official Request to the Ministry of European Affairs for registration of the project in the National Database of IPA Projects, which applies to all partners from the Republic of North Macedonia involved in the project;\n- Preparation of a Public Procurement Plan (Project Procurement Plan – PPP), in accordance with the prescribed procedures and its further official verification and approval;\n- Organization and participation in a working and coordination meeting with all project partners, which was held in the Municipality of Razlog, for the purpose of information exchange, coordination and promotion of mutual cooperation;\n- Conducting market research and preparing full tender documentation in accordance with the simplified procurement procedure (Single Tender Procedure), in accordance with the PRAG procedures, for the needs of the activity \"Preparation of tender documentation\";\n- Conducted evaluation of the received offer in accordance with the envisaged technical and administrative criteria;\n- Concluding an agreement with an external expert for the preparation of tender documentation in accordance with the PRAG procedures, within the framework of the aforementioned project.\n\nFor PP3: The procedure for engagement of external expert for preparation of the tender dossiers was done successfully. \nWe announced T1: ”Reconstruction of building in Gjavoto”. The tender documentation is available on web pages of the programme and on the web page of the Municipality of Bogdanci from 11.06.2025.\nRepresentatives from the Municipality of Bogdanci participated on the First project meeting in Razlog on 10.06.2025.\n\nFor PP4:  Economic development agency Bansko has contracted all tender procedures during the first reporting period and has closed two of them. According to the approved PPP, four are direct and one is open public tender, as follows: \n1. The tender “Research, advertising and training services” for the activities 1.2, 1.3, 2.2 for the amount of EUR 11 040,00 has been awarded direct to subcontractor and 50% advance payment has been made on 15.05.2025\n2. The tender “Upgrade and update of created website and mobile app” for the activity 2.1 for the amount of EUR 12 000,00 has been awarded direct to subcontractor and 50% advance payment has been made on 15.05.2025\n3. The tender “Supply of equipment for content creating” for the activity 1.2 for the amount of EUR 6 065,55 has been awarded direct to subcontractor and 50% advance payment has been made on 15.05.2025. All investment deliverables have been delivered and accepted by the CA. Investment 1.1 Supply of equipment for content creating has been delivered. Final payment has been made on 30.05.2025\n4. The tender “Supply of sets for summer and winter tourism offer” for the activity 1.1 for the amount of EUR 15 334,40 has been awarded direct to subcontractor and 50% advance payment has been made on 21.05.2025. All investment deliverables have been delivered and accepted by the CA. Deliverable: D.1.1.2 Supply of sets for routes and trails exploration, tests and free marketing popularization (and Investment 1.2. Supply of sets for summer and winter tourism offer) have been delivered for PB4. Final payment has been made on 19.06.2025\n5. An open tender “Supply of clean and energy-efficient vehicle” for the activity 1.1 for the amount of EUR 65 000,00 has been awarded to subcontractor and 70% advance payment has been made on 17.05.2025\nPB4 have also attend the first two-day project team meeting, conducted in Razlog Municipality on 9-10 of June 2025.\n\nFor PP6:  In this reporting period we started with two tender documentation; T1: \"Supplying of equipment for summer tourism offer\" and T2: \"External expertise for research and development of all-seasonal new tourist products and development of system of alternative mobility\". We opened project account and we expect the first advance payment.\n\nFor PP8: High Standart Ltd. has contracted all two tender procedures during the first reporting period. According to the approved PPP, one is direct and one is open public tender, as follows: \n1. The tender “Research, advertising and training services” for the activities 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 for the amount of EUR 17 040,00 has been awarded via open tender procedure to subcontractor and 50% advance payment has been made on 17.06.2025\n2. The tender “Input to mobile app and web page development” for the activity 2.1 for the amount of EUR 3 000,00 has been awarded direct to subcontractor and 50% advance payment has been made on 18.06.2025\n\nThe first project meeting was held in Razlog on the 9-10 of June 2025. All PPs except  PP8 were attended.\n\n\nThe project has made steady progress towards its objectives, demonstrating both financial implementation and tangible cooperation among partners. By the end of the reporting period, certified expenditures of 81,292.71 EUR (PP4) and 9,375.36 EUR (PP8) have been validated, confirming that partners are effectively implementing their planned activities and contributing to the overall project targets.\nDuring this period, we began the development of the following types of project outputs together with other partners:\n- The methodology for organizing and implementation of activity 1.1. (D.1.1.1)\n- Visually text and graphic content of design logo, office table, project brochure and roll-banner\nNo other final designed project outputs and/or results.\n\n1. For Municipality of Razlog (LP): \nDeveloped technical specifications for implementation of soft measures.\n\n2. For Мunicipality of Gevgelija (PP2):\n- Registered the project in the National Database for IPA Projects, ensuring official recognition and eligibility for all Macedonian partners.\n- Interim and final reports submitted by a natural person for \"Preparation of tender documentation\" within the framework of the project and two coordination meetings held on the progress of the preparation of the tender documentation;\n- Submission of final tender dossiers for 4 tender procedures detailed in the Project Procur. ment Plan in this reporting period; \n- Published and successfully evaluated tenders for construction works “Reconstruction of the old school in Sermenin and construction of a bicycle path” and PP2 signed contract with the contractor in accordance with PRAG procedures;\n- Conducting market research for the provision of training services for improving the capacity for knowledge and skills;\n- Conducting a single tender procedure  and evaluation of the tender offer for the provision of training services for improving the capacity for knowledge and skills and a contract signed with a contractor;\n- Conducting market research for Supervision of the reconstruction works in accordance with the PRAG procedures, \na single tender procedure and evaluation of the tender offer for Supervision of the reconstruction works was made. \n- 5 Direct Contracts without tender procedures were signed with amounts of under 2,500 euros according to the Project Procurement Plan; \n- Advance payment of EUR 52,104 received from the MA.\n\n3. For Municipality of Bogdanci (PP3):\n- Announced tender for reconstruction of Culture Centre in Gjavato but procedure was cancelled due to financial constraints. Only one economic operator/ bidder responded to the public procurement notice, and their price was significantly higher than the projected costs- 43.79% above the budgeted funds allocated for this activity. The tender procedure was cancelled.\n- Prepared modification request for Bill of Quantities wchich is on hold due to the ongoing local elections in RSM.\nIt will continue after the constitution of the new Municipal Council, which should adopt an appropriate Decision to co-finance the project.\n- For the same reasons, the tender procedure for the Supply of equipment for building in the village Gjavato, for which the documentation has been prepared, is not being implemented. According to PP3 if the procurement of the equipment is undertaken, there is no place to place it and there is a risk of its damage.\n- Signed National Co-financing Agreement and requested advance payment.\n- Payments made for project coordinator and expert for tender documentation.\n\n4. For EDA Bansko (PP4):\nInitiated development of project methodology (Activity 1.1.) in cooperation with partners.\n\n5. For Destination Razlog (PP5):\nSigned direct two contracts for research, advertising, training services, and virtual products.\n\n6. For FLORIT (PP6):\nSuccessfully procured and delivered equipment for tourism routes exploration and promotion.The equipment was delivered on 1st July , and the payment was done. \nConducted research and analysis under contract for development of new all-season tourist products. The draft versions of the mapping and researching is exprecting at the end of September.\nAt the same time, preparations have begun for the next tender procedures that will be announced in October.\nSigned national co-financing contract and submitted advance payment request.\n\n7. For Ski Club Razlog (PP7):\nSigned direct contract for research and advertising services, with advance payment executed (EUR 1900 on 15th of September 2025).\nAt the end of the second reporting period, PP7 announced the public procedure for “Supply of sets for summer and winter tourism offer” at https://www.eufunds.bg/node/18721. Within the specified deadline for submission of tenders, PP7 has received one offer that we will open on a day that falls outside the second reporting period. \nContributed to joint development of project methodology and branding materials.\n\n8. For High Standart (PP8):\nBegan preparation of methodology for Activity 1.1. and draft versions of visual and branding materials in collaboration with partners.\n\n9. For Friends Travel Ltd (PP9):\nSigned direct contracts for research, advertising, training services, and virtual products. No payments has been made during the second period.\nInitiated joint work on methodology and branding outputs with partners.\nDuring the third reporting period, all project partners (PP1–PP9) continued the implementation of activities in line with the approved work plan and project objectives. The period was characterized by intensive preparatory, administrative, procurement and initial investment activities, as well as coordination at project level.\n\nLP1 focused on preparatory and coordination activities related to the planned investment, including the submission of a request for contract modification aimed at ensuring additional co-financing to improve visitor safety through the installation of protective infrastructure.\n\nPP2 achieved significant progress in investment implementation.  - A Construction Supervision Agreement with No. 03-1350/1 dated 22.09.2025 was signed for the reconstruction of an old school in the village of Sermenin and the construction of a bicycle path with the contractor DGPN GOJA Dooel Gevgelija, following a previously completed procedure for a single tender ref. no. BGMK200019/T9.\n- A single tender procedure with ref. no. BGMK200019/T10 was completed for the Procurement of equipment for the Tourist Center and bicycle path Sermenin, divided into lots: LOT1 Procurement of IT equipment and LOT 2 Procurement of office furniture and camping equipment. Two contracts are listed, respectively for each lot, as follows: LOT 1 - Contract for the supply of IT equipment with the contractor Freshcompany Digital Doo Gevgelija and LOT 2 Contract for the supply of office furniture and camping equipment with the contractor Dzivi DOO export-import Gevgelija.\n-Elaboration, design and printing of information materials - brochures by the contractor DPTU ALFABET DOOEL export-import Gevgelija - (100pcs) the purpose of which is to inform as many of the target group as possible about the planned activities and objectives of the project, as well as the achieved results of the project and the sources of financing (EU financing).\n- In the third reporting period, construction work began for the Reconstruction of an old school in the village of Sermenin and the Construction of a bicycle path from the school to the Monastery of St. Ilia.\n\nPP3 continued administrative procedures related to the investment component, including actions following an annulled tender procedure and the preparation of documentation for a contract amendment. During reporting period 3, the implementation of project activities continued according to the established work plan. After the constitution of the new Municipal Council, it adopted a new Decision for co-financing the project, No.08-1638/5    from 14 November 2025.\nThe prepared complete documentation was sent to the Joint Secretariat and in accordance with the guidelines received from them, the preparation of the Request for Amendment to the Agreement and the accompanying documents is underway, which will be submitted to the Managing Authority-MPP JP.\n\n\nPP4 successfully completed the supply of a clean and energy-efficient vehicle (Investment 1.4.), representing the project deliverable D.1.1.3 (Supply of a vehicle for marketing on e- wheels). Тhe supply was made one quarter earlier than planned in AF and the final payment was made.\nAlso, during this period, we contributed for the development of the methodology for organizing and implementation of activity 1.1. (D.1.1.1), which is finalized and attached to the report.\n\n\nPP5 continued the implementation of planned project activities, with no additional outputs reported during this period.\n\nPP6 implemented procurement procedures related to digital communication, media visibility and the development of an alternative mobility network. Contracts were signed, advance payments were made, and preparation for subsequent procurement procedures was initiated, while previously started activities continued under regular monitoring.\n\nPP7 finalized its first level control (FLC) procedure and successfully completed a public procurement procedure for tourism-related equipment, including contract signing and advance payment. The partner also contributed to the development of the joint methodology for Activity 1.1.\n\nPP8 addressed issues related to a reported procurement irregularity by terminating the affected contract by mutual agreement, recovering the advance payment and coordinating with the Managing Authority regarding financial corrections. Preparatory steps for revising the procurement approach were initiated, alongside contributions to the joint methodology.\n\nPP9 made advance payments under signed contracts related to research, promotion, training services and virtual products for natural and cultural sites, and actively participated in the development of the common methodology for Activity 1.1.\n\nOverall, during the third reporting period, the partnership demonstrated steady progress in both investment and non-investment activities, strengthened coordination among partners, and ensured continued alignment with the objectives of the BalkanVelo project.","Razlog, Bansko, Gevgelija, Bogdanci","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Bansko, , , 2770\nBulgaria (BG), Bansko, 2770\nBulgaria (BG), Razlog, 2760\nBulgaria (BG), Bansko, Todorin vrah str., 24 A, 2770\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Gevgelija, 1480\n",null,null,null,9]
["BGMK0300055","LET'S INVITE THE NATURE IN OUR CITIES","In the era of modernization, urban green spaces (UGSs) are attracting increasing attention in eco cities development. There is currently a paucity of UGSs, and their importance has become crucial in enhancing life expectancy and health. To meet people's demands, we are busy in designing green cities. The deployment of UGSs is particularly relevant to fully enhancing residents' lifestyles and health. Bansko Municipality and Vinica Municipality are facing similar challenges. Both municipalities have identified the challenge of the unbalanced development of green areas in the region and the need of investments for development of urban green areas. That is the reason why we plan to collaboratively develop the needed green zones along with velo alleys in a way to actively engage people and raise awareness about the importance of preserving green spaces.\nIn recent years, Bansko municipality, known as one of the most preferred winter tourist destinations in Bulgaria, has faced a serious challenge related to land pollution. As the city's popularity as a major tourist destination grows, the number of visitors increases significantly, which automatically leads to an increase in the amount of land pollution. The combination of these factors makes the problem of soil contamination in Bansko increasingly relevant, calling into question the sustainable development of the region and the protection of the environment. The sectoral relationship between tourism and all forms of pollution in the context of GI is also acknowledged in the Biodiversity Information System for Europe (https://biodiversity.europa.eu/green-infrastructure/gi-related-sectors). \nDuring the last decade Vinica has highly improved the tourist infrastructure. Due to that fact Vinica is very attractive for tourists. Both Bansko and Vinica face similar difficulties in prevention and management of land pollution. Through that project we intend to embrace the opportunity to introduce a pilot land pollution information management system in Bansko Municipality and to transfer the practice in Vinica through presenting the advantages of the pilot action.\nAnother challenge we identify is change in peoples' mind. We aim to sustainable green and eco oriented people who keep and preserve our nature. We intend to approach their self conscience by an \"Eco mind campaign\" .\nOverall objectives of the project proposal:\nBy implementing Green Infrastructure (GI) investments along with contemporary information management solutions to mitigate environmental degradation, we help to reduce the accumulation of harmful pollutants in soil and groundwater. In more practical terms, we aim to: \n\n\n1.\tDevelop 0,744 ha of urban green areas in Bansko and 0,306 ha in Vinica Municipalities\n\n\n2.\tDevelop 1 velo alley and 1 pedestrian lane in Bansko and 1 pedestrian path in Vinica connecting green spaces\n\n\n3.\tIntroduce 1 pilot land pollution information management system (LPIMS) in Bansko Municipality\n\n\n4.\tTransfer 1 good practice (LPIMS ) in Vinica Municipality by presentation of the advantages of its use.\n\n\n5.\tOrganise a mutual \"Eco mind\" campaign\nTarget groups: 2 municipal administrations , 250 000 residents and visitors of the municipalities;\nThe output of the executed activities are:\n0.744 hectares of green zone in Bansko Municipality\n0.306 hectares of green zone in Vinica Municipality\n1 velo alley and 2 pedestrian paths , connecting the urban green zones\nA developed and working land pollution information management system which includes the key features described in activity 2.1.\nConducted mutual \"Eco mind\" campaign\nTransfer of 1 good practice (land pollution information management system) in Vinica Municipality by presentation of the advantages of its use.\nEcosystems and their services can be maintained and enhanced by establishing Green Infrastructure (GI) and restoring degraded ecosystems. In order to provide a lasting impact on the ecological infrastructure, the current partnership interacts with in fostering \"green\" infrastructure in the urban areas and reducing land pollution. Our project proposal pays attention on the positive impact of green infrastructure on land pollution, particularly by promoting and piloting solutions to strengthen the cause-and-effect linkages between them..\nWe seek cross-border impact with its implementation which is not possible without that specific cross-border partnership. \"Ecomind\" campaign have an especially positive impact on the cross-border area due to the fact it is conducted in partnership.\nThe current project proposal is innovative by combining and developing three different approaches for development of the cross-boarder region:\n\n\n1.\tUGSs development\n\n\n2.\tPilot introduction and implementation of land pollution information management system\n\n\n3.\tEco mind campaign.","2024-07-02","2027-01-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",866534.35,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",736554.1899999999,85,"During the project period the partners jointly appointed a project team and prepared advance payment request, procurement plan and communication strategy.\nDuring the second period both partners focused on public procurements\n\nWe started the procurement documentation preparation.\nThe contract for Bansko procurement documentation preparation was assigned on 13.12.2024. The contract was assigned according to the value of the procedure in refference to art 20, par. 4.3. ot the Public Procurement Law. \n\nThe contract for Vinica procurement documentation preparation was assigned on 15.10.2024 according to PRAG\n\nUntil that moment we are in active communication regarding the development of the procurement documentation. \nThe project has made significant strides during the third reporting period, with both Bansko and Vinica Municipalities achieving important milestones that mark the transition from preparation to implementation.\n\n🛠 Key Progress and Achievements\nDuring this phase, Bansko Municipality successfully led the development and finalisation of the procurement documentation for the Works package — a critical step in moving the project forward. This process involved:\n\nThorough internal reviews\n\nConsultations with stakeholders\n\nCareful alignment with legal, operational, and project-specific requirements\n\nThe result was a comprehensive and transparent tender package, designed to attract qualified contractors and ensure a fair, competitive procurement process. As a result, the Works procurement was officially published on 05/03/2025, a major milestone that marks the shift from planning and design to actual execution.\n\nAt the same time, Vinica Municipality played a crucial role in moving the project into the contracting phase. The municipality successfully received all three tender submissions from the selected company, enabling it to proceed with the conclusion of contracts necessary for project implementation.\n\n🤝 Supporting Activities & Cooperation\nThroughout this period, several coordination and administrative activities helped drive the project forward:\n\nOngoing online communication with the project holder\n\nRegular project team meetings and strategic coordination with the Mayor\n\nCollaborative efforts with the Ministry of Local Self-Government to support contract preparation and formal approval processes\n\n💶 Financial Overview\nA total of €2,796.61 has been allocated for external expertise and services supporting the public procurement process. This investment ensured the quality, legality, and professionalism of the procurement documents and procedures.\n\n✅ Objectives Reached & Outputs Delivered\nFinalised and published Works procurement documentation\n\nLaunch of the official tender process\n\nReceipt of tender submissions enabling the start of the contracting phase\n\nStrengthened inter-municipal and institutional coordination\n\nAdministrative and legal readiness for implementation\n\n🌍 Added Value of the Cooperation\nThis project highlights the strength of cross-border and multi-level cooperation. By working together, Bansko and Vinica Municipalities were able to share expertise, streamline processes, and ensure consistent standards. The involvement of national bodies such as the Ministry of Local Self-Government further reinforced the project’s institutional support and credibility.\n\nSuch collaboration not only improved the efficiency of the procurement process but also laid a solid foundation for the successful execution of the project’s goals — ensuring that resources are used effectively and the outcomes serve the community in the long term.\nBansko Municipality\nDuring the fourth period, significant progress was made in the contracting of the activities. \nAs a result of this effort, the following contracts were awarded:\n1 Works\n2 Construction supervision\n3 Authors supervision\n4 Pilot land pollution information management system \n\n All contracts are in execution stage.\n\nVinica Municipality\nIn the previous period we had this activities: online communication with the project holder, meetings of the project team, meetings with the Mayor and coordinating the activities of the project, activities with Ministry of Local Self – Government for payment of co-financing. During this period the procurement procedure for construction works was also published on both web pages on 30th of May 2025. Also 2 procurement procedures were implemented during this period: single tender procedure. We have signed 2 contracts - Service Contract.\nBansko Municipality\nIn period 5 the folliwong contracts are in execution stage:\n1 Works\n2 Construction supervision\n3 Authors supervision\n4 Pilot land pollution information management system \n\nVinica Municipality\nDuring the fifth period, significant progress was made in the contracting of the activities. \nAs a result of this effort, the following contract was awarded: Works Contract, and construction work has officially started.\nDuring this period, part of the activity is completed: event 1 of \"Ecomind\" campaign.\nBansko Municipality\nDuring the fourth period, significant progress was made in the contracting of the activities. \nAs a result of this effort, the following contracts were awarded:\n1 Works\n2 Construction supervision\n3 Authors supervision\n4 Pilot land pollution information management system \n\n All contracts are in execution stage.\n\nVinica Municipality\nIn the previous period we had this activities: online communication with the project holder, meetings of the project team, meetings with the Mayor and coordinating the activities of the project, activities with Ministry of Local Self – Government for payment of co-financing. During this period the procurement procedure for construction works was also published on both web pages on 30th of May 2025. Also 2 procurement procedures were implemented during this period: single tender procedure. We have signed 2 contracts - Service Contract.","Vinica, BANSKO","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), BANSKO, Land property with identifier 02676.501.9059 , cadastral map , 2770\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Vinica, between Gradechka river and , Kej 30 Avgust Str, 2310\nBulgaria (BG), BANSKO, NIKOLA VAPTSAROV SQUARE, 1, 2770\n",null,null,null,2]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","The G-PACT project is a collaborative effort between the Municipality of Petrich (MP) as the Lead partner, the Municipality of Strumica (MS), Association \"Center for Development and Promotion Promo Idea - Strumica\" (Promo Idea) as Project partner 3 (PP3), and Association \"Together for Sandanski\" (TS) as Project partner 4 (PP4). \nThe project addresses several common challenges faced by the region. These challenges include the imperative to enhance nature preservation, protect biodiversity, improve ecosystem services, strengthening ecological connectivity, reducing forms of pollution that fall within the eligibility scope of project actions and promote sustainable urban development in the cross-border region of Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Both countries confront the dilemma of reconciling urban development with nature conservation while prioritizing the well-being of their citizens. \nThe overarching objective of the G-PACT project is to create green urban spaces, improve ecosystem services, and increase public awareness in Petrich and Strumica. By doing so, the project aims to enhance the quality of life in the cross-border area and promote sustainable urban development.\nThe project seeks to bring about several key changes. G-PACT will lead to the development of green urban areas, specifically twinning parks in Petrich and Strumica, providing residents with access to nature within their urban environments. By enhancing green spaces, the project will improve ecosystem services such as air purification, temperature regulation, and opportunities for recreation. These improvements will benefit both urban residents and local wildlife.\nThrough the project activities the raise public awareness about the importance of green spaces, biodiversity, and sustainable development will be raised. The \"Urban Nature Lens\" photo contest will engage local residents, photographers, and nature enthusiasts in capturing the beauty and benefits of urban green areas.\nThe project will produce several key outputs among which is the construction and renovation of green urban parks in Petrich and Strumica, offering improved green spaces for local communities.\n The development of Joint Urban Ecosystem Services (EsS) Assessment Methodology for assessing ecosystem services, enabling both municipalities to evaluate the impact of their green spaces is also very key moment within the project. This will lead to elaboration of Action plans for the sustainable development and maintenance of the Green Pulse twinning parks in both municipalities. \nTraining modules on green project management and renewable energy sources, empowering stakeholders with knowledge in sustainability and the training packages dedicated to the development and understanding of the EsS services ensure the project’s long-lasting effect. The establishment of a cross-border network focused on urban ecosystem services, fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange is an integral part of the project.\nThe beneficiaries of the project include local residents of Petrich and Strumica who will enjoy improved green spaces and ecosystem services. Additionally, local and regional authorities, NGOs, and young people will benefit from capacity-building initiatives. The \"EsS development agents\" competition will engage youth in promoting sustainable development.\nA cross-border approach is vital because it allows PPs from different types to collaborate, share experiences, and jointly address common environmental challenges. By working together, they can maximize the impact of their efforts to enhance green spaces and promote sustainable urban development.\nG-PACT project itself is an innovation due to all its elements as it engages the public in documenting and celebrating the transformation of urban green spaces, fostering a sense of community involvement. The establishment of the G-PACT Urban EsS Network encourages cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing, promoting a unified approach to urban ecosystem services. The project empowers youth through the \"EsS development agents\" competition, involving them in the sustainable development of their communities.\nThe emphasis on renewable energy sources aligns with the broader goal of sustainable urban development and showcases the potential for eco-friendly initiatives in the region.\nIn summary, G-PACT project addresses common challenge of significant importance to the territories of the PPs and to the CB area in general. Each and every specific activity can be transferred, adapted and applied on other territory of the cross-border area and not only as PPs have ensured to set a positive example which needs to be further developed and integrated so that a greener and brighter future can be ensured.","2024-07-02","2027-01-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",945135.48,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",803365.14,85,{"$cut":{"chars":26840,"head":"LP: During the reporting period, the Municipality of Petrich appointed members of the project management team, including a Project Manager, a Finance Manager and a Technical Assistant, following the applicable Bulgarian legislation and programme rules. Project procurement plan (version 1) has been developed and approved by the JS. A request for small modification in the Application form was submitted and later on approved, concerning necessity of changes of the text in the Application form, part B - Project partners, section \"Budget\", some of the texts in column \"Comments\" for each of the project partners. A Project Communication strategy for implementation of the communication measures under the Project G-Pact (Annex 15 of the PIM) was prepared and approved by the Project manager. \nPP2: During Reporting Period No. 1 (01.07.2024 - 30.09.2024), PP2 (Municipality of Strumica) implemented the following activities:\n1.) All necessary initial documentation for the implementation of the project was completed and provided. \n2.) PP2 provided input to the Lead Partner (LP), Municipality of Petrich, for the preparation of the Project Procurement Plan (PPP). The PPP was submitted and approved by the Joint Secretariat (JS).\n3.) PP2 established a project team and delivered the following documents: the Declaration for Project Staff, the Decision for the Establishment of Project Team Members, and the Statement for Reimbursement of Staff Costs on a Flat Rate Basis.\n4.) The project was officially registered within the Ministry for European Affairs (MEA) in Skopje, resulting in the issuance of a certificate of registration. \n5.) PP2 opened a dedicated bank account for the project’s needs. After submitting the Request for Advance Payment, the Lead Partner (LP), Municipality of Petrich, transferred the funds to PP2's project bank account. \n6.) An online initial meeting for the project was held, organized by the Joint Secretariat (JS), and representatives of PP2 attended the meeting. \n7.) Market research was initiated to select an external expert for the preparation of PRAG procurement procedures for PP2. The contractor selection process will be finalized at the beginning of the next reporting period, and a contract will be signed.\n8.) Communication and coordination with project partners have been maintained to ensure effective collaboration throughout the project.\nPP3: PP3 Promo Idea Strumica in this first reporting period carried out several activities including: Appointment of project staff and provided all the documentation required (declaration for necessary and qualified project staff, administrative order for nomination and statement that staff costs shall be reimbursed as a flat rate of up to 20 % of the eligible costs under BC 4, BC 5 and BC 6 of the operation).\nAfter the initial activities, PP3 provided documents to the LP for related to the advance payment. \nPP3 contributed within the preparation of the Procurement plan, which was submitted and approved by the JS.\nPromo Idea also participated at the Initial online monitoring and provided all the necessary input and information required by the JS.\nPP3 prepared the Communication Plan of the G-PACT project. This plan includes targeted communication efforts aimed at engaging diverse stakeholders, promoting public awareness and encouraging active community participation through the envisaged events within the project. The plan ensures consistent messaging across cross-border partners and highlights the project's impact on environmental sustainability and urban development in the CB regions of both Bulgaria and North Macedonia.\nPromo Idea signed a contract with an external expert for procurement procedures and conducted a single tender procedure & signed a contract for “Services for marketing, promotion and visibility” based on the approved project procurement plan.\nPP4: During the reporting period, the Association “Together for Sandanski” appointed members of the project management team, including a Networking Coordinator and an Assistant Accountant, following the applicable Bulgarian l"}},"N/A","BG, MK",{"$nulls":5},4]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","The current project \"Urban greening for healthy breathing\" will provide ecological, economic and social benefits in the cross-border region of Kyustendil - Kumanovo through the introduction of nature-friendly solutions, which helps us understand the advantages provided by nature to human society and mobilize investments to maintain and increasing these benefits. In other words, the green infrastructure that is set to be implemented under the project will provide sustainable ecosystem services that will contribute to human well-being and quality of life.\nThe project is aimed at achieving sustainable development of the green infrastructure of the Kyustendil - Kumanovo region, which would achieve synchrony and synergy with the other elements of the environment. The project partners developed this proposal with the aim of effective management and development of green infrastructure, which is achievable with consistent institutional measures, professionally implemented, with public involvement, with the application of modern technological approaches and reasonable consumption of resources to improve living standards. \nThe main goal of the project is: Achieving a sustainable functional connection of the natural and planned elements of the green system in the urbanized cross-border environment Kyustendil - Kumanovo, so that the functioning of the green infrastructure provides multiple benefits for people and continuously improves the quality of life while preserving and development of the natural environment.\nSpecific objectives of the project:\n1) Ensuring environmental, economic and social benefits in the Kyustendil - Kumanovo cross-border region through the introduction of environmentally friendly solutions in green infrastructure;\n2) Preservation, storage and increase of natural capital, as well as protection of the health and well-being of citizens in the cross-border region;\n3) Elaboration of joint green network solutions.\nThe implementation of the project will be carried out through the following approaches:\n- Development of green infrastructure with sustainable use of resources and environmental protection;\n- Development of green infrastructure in synergy with the priorities of interregional cross-border development and in accordance with European policies;\n- Construction of green infrastructure in Kyustendil region and Kumanovo region through economically efficient and environmentally friendly solutions;\n- Quality maintenance and sustainable development of the green infrastructure with the application of innovative solutions;\n- Effectiveness and efficiency of green infrastructure management.","2024-07-02","2027-01-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",541709.45,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",460453.02,85,{"$cut":{"chars":20976,"head":"\nAfter the start of the project and with the aim of the qualitative and effective implementation of the project activities, achieving the set results and indicators of the project, the project partners defined a project team of seven people to fulfill their duties according to the application form, as follows:\n\nPP 1 appointed a manager, coordinator and financial officer,\nPP2 appointed a technical assistant and an accountant.\nPP3 appointed a methodological expert and an operational accountant.\n\nAfter appointment of the project management team the Lead Partner  submitted on time to the Joint Secretariat:  Declarations in free format signed by the legal representative of each project partner that the necessary and qualified project staff for the successful implementation of the projectactivities will be kept throughout the whole implementation period;\n- Copy of an administrative order for nomination of the project team members by each project partner end a short job description;\n- Statement that Staff costs shall be reimbursed as a flat rate of up to 20 % of the eligible costs under BC 4, BC 5 and BC 6 of the operation.\n\nThe project team developed an Annex 15 Communication Strategy, the aim of which is to raise awareness of the social significance of the project and the dissemination of its results, highlighting the financial support from EU funds attached to the present report.\nIn addition, the team developed a procurement plan for the project, which was approved by the Joint Secretariat on 09.08. 2024\n\nOn 20.08.2024 The Joint Secretariat conducted an Initial Monitoring of the project, where the financial and technical implementation of the project was discussed.\n\nAccording to the approved project procurement plan, in this reporting period after conducting market research and analysis of the received offers, the Municipality of Kyustendil concluded the following contracts - direct agreement according to Art. 20, paragraph 4 of the Public Procurement Low:\n1. Organization and implementation of a green infrastructure awareness campaign - Contract No. D-00-837/30.09.2024.  2. Selection of a contractor under the Public Procurement Law to conduct 2 trainings - Contract No. D-00-956/08.11. 2024.  3. Selection of a contractor under the Public Procurement Law to preparation of technical investment project and Exercise of copyright supervision, according to Art. 162, para. 2 of the Territorial Planning Act - Contract No. D-00-906/23.10.2024 with \"A2 PROJECT\" EOODfor the preparation of investment technical projects and for the exercise of author supervision for the following projects:- \"Greening and renovation of a recreation area in the central part of the city\" with location: Kyustendil, quarter 257, land property with identifier 41112.5.3.1150 according to the KKKR of the city Kyustendil and - \"City Park \"Ezerata\" located in: Kyustendil, blvd. \"Bulgaria\", sq. 86, plot I land property with identifier 41112.500.2097 according to the KKKR of the city Kyustendil. The contractor submitted the technical projects prepared in accordance with the contract, but according to Art. 6, para. 2 items 2 of the contract, the Contracting Authority requested revision of the presented technical investment project.\nThe Municipality of Kumanovo (PP2) is responsible for the implementation of the works activity,, Green urban area and community garden in Kumanovo,,.For this purpose, the Mayor of the Municipality of Kumanovo adopted a decision on Public Procurement No. 08-5743/1 of 28.12.2024 to initiate a Simplified tender procedure:  TD 01 WORKS – Green infrastructure, BL 6 Infrastructure and works, D1.3.1 Green urban area in Kumanovo.Preparation of the tender documentation is in progress and according to the approved project procurement plan no. 1 / date 09.08.2024 the provisional launching period is July 2025.\nAccording to the approved project procurement plan, in this reporting period, a simplified tender procedure for services: TD 01 Strategy, Capacity building and visibility (LOT 1 and LOT 2),  for PP3 is planned. The tender procedure refers to Acti"}},"Kumanovo, Kyustendil","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Kyustendil, Bulgaria Bld  Konstantinova banq , 1, 2500\n",null,null,null,3]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","The main objective of the project “Low-Carbon InFinity Trail” (LIFT) is to unlock the region's tourism potential, drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional competitiveness of southern BG and MK CB region, based on streamline the utilization of the tourism resources and improve tourism marketing and branding practices, through development and test implementation of new approach for low carbon tourism, by developing and upscaling a pilot tourism product \"Low-Carbon InFinity Trail\" following the newest trends.\nThe project “Low-Carbon InFinity Trail (LIFT)” jointly tackles well-known territorial challenges which are still unresolved like unevenly developed conditions for year-round tourism across the CB area; underdeveloped year-round tourist infrastructure of the CBC area; underdeveloped tourism product as a whole, underdeveloped network of companies for services and offers in tourism, insufficiently qualified staff in the field of tourism services, poor condition and limited access to natural and cultural-historical heritage sites. CBC Programme BG – MK states that when economic pushbacks take place in a weak CB institutional context and the absence of carbon-free practices are further challenged to enhance the territorial cohesion in line with EU objectives (Territorial Agenda 2030; Green Deal). The overall underperformance of the CBC area is addressed by PO5 “Europe closer to citizens” measures which require integrated and multilevel governance responses in tourism and industry domains who are main driving forces behind the advanced course of territorial development. CBC Programme BG – MK identifies joint investment needs, and inter alia (i) Investments for integrated development of sustainable tourism practices and (ii) Investments in improving cross-border connectivity and mobility. Further challenges are related to poor marketing and branding of tourist routes and products and to their construction and maintenance\nThe current project is a pilot initiative for developing and promoting a new tourism product LIFT as a joint solution for increasing tourist attractiveness of the southern part of the cross border region of BG and MK in order to unlock the region's tourism potential, drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional competitiveness, based on streamline the utilization of the tourism resources and improve tourism marketing and branding practices. (RCO84 – RCO116 – RCR104). \nAs a an output of the project in total 4,5 km length of dedicated cycling infrastructure will be newly built. Cycling path in village of Mikrevo, MoStr will be constructed with length of 1.3 km, and 3.2 km of separated peri urban cycling trails will be constructed in MoS. Both will be connected with the infinity off-road velo route. It is estimated that 500 of cyclists will use the newly built infrastructure. It will be measured one year after the project end with a field survey at a single point (Output indicatorRCO58 – RCR64)\t\nAnother output of the project is that 1 cultural (H. Sintika/St. Petka Ch.) and 2 tourism sites (Kozhuh M. and Berovo lake) will be supported. The physical investments in Velo Hubs along the trail \"LIFT\" will offer a convenient resting place with facilities for cyclists, allowing them to refresh and address self repair needs. With the electrical tourist train 2 tourist sites in Petrich will be accessible for people with disabilities while offering low-carbon tourism services for 1 500 tourist yearly (one year after the project ends). (Output indicator RCO77 – RCR77)\n112082 population from 4 municipalities (2 in BG, 2 in MK) will benefit directly from the project from local economic growth. Project creates new job opportunities & stimulates entrepreneurship. Bicycle friendly infrastructure creates excellent opportunities for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in CB connectivity & mobility. Population is positively affected by cleaner environment, alternative mobility, reduced air pollution & noise, and established stakeholders’ partnerships. (Output indicator RCO74).\t\nThe current project cannot be developed and implemented without applying a cross-border approach. The reason for that is that tourist attractions cannot solely address the needs of an integrated tourism product and cannot covers the concept for low carbon tourism. The current project offers a solution (comprehensive Action Plan (AP) for low-carbon tourism development) as a pilot initiative for increasing tourist attractiveness of the southern part of the cross border area between Bulgaria and North Macedonia.","2025-04-03","2027-04-02","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","083 Cycling infrastructure","N",1040016.92,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",848956.4399999999,81.63,{"$cut":{"chars":19923,"head":"LP: - Prepared the Project Procurement Plan for the Municipality of Petrich (Annex 2 – 17.04.2025), including collecting partner details in Jems and drafting contracts for the project team. Developed the Advance Payment Request (Annex 6 No. 1/14.05.2025) and the internal monitoring and reporting rules. Took part in the Initial Meeting on 22.05.2025. Worked on the procurement procedure for a zero-emission tourist train and equipment, and prepared the Communication Strategy (Annex 15). Maintained regular communication with project partners and drafted an assignment letter in line with the Procurement Plan. Also prepared Annex 9. A formal request for modification in JEMS was submitted to address identified inconsistencies. The request aimed to align the deliverables and budget comments with the approved AF to ensure accurate implementation monitoring. Signed contract with external expert for preparation of documents for procurement procedures\n\nPP2: All necessary initial documentation for the implementation of the project was completed and provided; Project Procurement Plan (PPP) was prepared. The PPP was later submitted and approved by the JS; PP2 opened a dedicated bank account for the project’s needs; An online initial meeting for the project was held, organized by the Joint Secretariat (JS), and representatives of PP2 attended the meeting; A Service Contract for the provision of external consultancy services was prepared and concluded. This contract covers the preparation and delivery of a tender dossier for a Local Open Tender Procedure for Works, in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG), related to the “Building dedicated cycling infrastructure along the “Low-carbon infinity trail’ in Strumica”; Communication and coordination with project partners have been maintained to ensure effective collaboration throughout the project.\n\nPP3: Prepared and submitted the necessary documentation for appointing project staff, including signed declarations confirming the need for qualified personnel and the use of a flat rate reimbursement method, as outlined in the application form and approved budget. Created an account in the JEMS system and submitted the project procurement plan for PP3, which was approved by the programme on 28.04.2025. Signed a contract with an external expert to assist in preparing documentation for procurement procedures. Took part in an online monitoring meeting with the Joint Secretariat and supported the development of the project's communication strategy.\n\nPP4: Prepared and submitted the documentation for appointing project staff, including signed declarations confirming the need for qualified personnel and flat rate reimbursement in line with the application form and approved budget. Created a JEMS account, opened a dedicated project bank account, and entered all necessary bank and general information into the system. Submitted the Financial Identification Form (FiF) and the project procurement plan for PP4, which was approved on 28.04.2025. Signed a contract with an external expert for the preparation of procurement documents for works. Participated in an online monitoring meeting and supported the development of the communication strategy. The pre-financing payment was received and allocated to the project bank account.\n\nPP5: During Reporting Period 1, BICC-Sandanski focused on setting up its project structure and responsibilities. A formal order appointed Plamen Todorov as Communication Manager and Zhivko Ivanov as Accountant, supported by a staff declaration ensuring their commitment throughout implementation. BICC submitted the Project Procurement Plan and contracted an external expert to assist with tender documentation, ensuring compliance with EU and national rules. The project was promoted on BICC’s website and social media, and the team took part in the initial online check-visit by the JTS. While no technical deliverables were submitted yet, these preparatory steps provide a solid base for upcoming activities under "}},"N/A","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Petrich, N/A, N/A, 2850\n",null,null,null,6]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","The main goal of the current project proposal is directed towards diversification of the supply of tourist services in the cross border area by developing an integrated tourist product in an attractive and nature-friendly way, thus stimulating local economy and quality of life in the Blagoevgrad -Delchevo region. The specific objectives are related to the following:\n\n\n1. Improvement in the quality of services in the tourist sector by offering attractive products with potential to combine various sector activities for different target groups.\n\n\n2. Effective utilization of the available natural resources of the cross border region by implementation of joint measures thus reducing costs and achieving long-term effects.\n\n\n3. Turning the region Blagoevgrad-Delchevo in an attractive tourist destination by effective marketing activities and promotion on the tourist market.\nThe project will have significant contribution to utilization of the potential of resources in the tourism sector available in the cross-border area. The partners are aware of the fact that joint actions will have quicker and more lasting in time effect with regard to tackling challenges related to development of tourism. This is the reason why Blagoevgrad and Delchevo municipalities plan to implement common activities which will lead to expanding the potential of the tourist supply by creating a new integrated tourist product which will be actively promoted to get successful market realization. In addition the project envisages the development of marketing strategy including innovative digital solutions which will be used to promote the product in an attractive way.\nThe project brings together efforts for joint measures to expand and effectively manage the tourist supply in the cross-border region by means of diversification, creation of complex products with complementary activities and their active popularization, overcoming city boundaries. The proposal is a combination of investment component intended for creation of tourist sites as well as soft measures for their promotion and successful marketing. The integrated product which will be developed will not be limited only to the newly created tourist infrastructure though. The approach which will be applied suggests by means of development of concept for tourist product and marketing strategy to explore further opportunities to incorporate existing products and tourist routes from both sides of the border in the newly designed product in search for broader effects on local economies. The Blagoevgrad-Delchevo Region will receive its distinctive brand and logo for the first time through the implementation of the current project. The effective marketing strategy will explore the strong sides of the region as a whole and communicate it to the public in an attractive way. The Planetarium which will be constructed in the center of Blagoevgrad will be the first building of that kind not only in the city, but in the whole Blagoevgrad District and will have a hall equipped with modern technologies to provide knowledge for those interested in science. The activities in Delchevo mostly in the sphere of green tourism and sports will complement to these activities by creating conditions for positive attitude towards environment, increasing public awareness and providing infrastructure for activities in the open.\nThe project brings together efforts for joint measures to manage the tourist offer in the cross-border region. After the completion of the project, cooperation will be established between the responsible institutions in the field of tourism management and it will serve as a basis for further joint activities. The project activities will have a significant cross-border impact in promoting the sustainable management of tourism and available resources through the preparation of offers for tourism in which offers in addition to touristic infrastructure and opportunities will also be offered the potentials of the region for gastronomy, sports, education, culture and tradition promoting new measures and approaches for managing potentials and achieving a better quality of life in the CB region.","2025-04-02","2027-04-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",991641.39,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",842895.17,85,"The initial phase of the project implementation has been marked by achievements that establish a robust foundation for future success. Across the involved municipalities and partner organizations, key activities have been carried out to ensure smooth progress and effective cross-border cooperation. \nThe LP: The initial activities and project setting up were related to the appointment of the project staff, namely submitting in Jems: declarations that the necessary and qualified project staff will be kept throughout the whole implementation period, a copy of administrative order with description of tasks, as well as statement by the Mayor of the Municipality regarding staff cost reimbursement. \nMoreover the LP has prepared Project procurement plan and submitted it to the JS.\nRequest for payment №1 was submitted on the 9-th of May 2025,and as a Lead partner the Municipality of Blagoevgrad has received the requested amount of EUR 93 333,64 on the 2-nd of June 2025, and on the 5-th of June 2025 the advance payment was distributed among the partners.\nOn the 20-th of May 2025 an Initial on-line monitoring meeting was conducted and the project manager, the technical assistant and the jurist of the project team from the Blagoevgrad municipality took part.\nA Communication strategy of the project was prepared and on the 29-th of May 2025 sent to the JS. \nOn the 2-nd of June 2025 the necessary documentation for the main procurement procedure \"Reconstruction and expansion of Observatory and Eco-educational alley\" was officially published, in accordance with national legislation and project requirements.  \nPP2:During the current phase of project implementation, the Municipality of Delcevo has successfully completed key initial activities: A local project team has been established, consisting of administrative and technical staff responsible for the coordination, monitoring, and timely implementation of all planned actions. \nTwo public procurement procedures, namely \"Works on regulation of the bed of Bregalnica river\" and \" Works on construction of a skate park in Delchevo\" have been prepared and officially launched, in full compliance with national regulations and project rules. In addition, an evaluation committee has been formed to review and assess submitted bids, ensuring transparency, competitiveness, and the selection of qualified contractors.\nPP3:A crucial step in fostering collaboration was the organization of an online meeting with representatives from the responsible Secretariat. This meeting helped clarify expectations, streamline communication channels, and align the project objectives with relevant institutional frameworks. In addition, continuous and effective communication has been established with other partners from Bulgaria and North Macedonia. This close cooperation strengthens cross-border collaboration and promotes knowledge sharing, which is vital for the project’s success.\nPreparations for two procurement procedures, namely \"Development of marketing strategy for popularization of the tourist product, creation of logo and slogan of the region and communication plan\" and \"Events (2 days training in Delchevo, 2 days Instagram tour, Full board accommodation)\" have also been completed. All necessary documents for RACs two public procurement processes were carefully drafted to ensure transparency and compliance with legal requirements. Public announcements have been made, and invitations to participate in the procurement have been sent out to selected companies, opening the way for the acquisition of essential services and resources.\nThese early achievements demonstrate the project’s steady progress and the added value of strong international cooperation. By combining efforts across borders and maintaining open communication, the project is well-positioned to deliver impactful results. \nPP4:During the first reporting period, the foundations of future fruitful cooperation in the cross-border \npartnership were laid. The following actions related to the technical implementation were taken:\n-the necessary documents regarding the appointment of the project staff were uploaded in JEMS;\n-Project Procurement Plan #1 was made, submitted and approved by the JS and uploaded in JEMS;\n-at the beginning of June 2025 advance payment of EUR 1612 was received;\n-on the 20-th of May 2025 we took part of the On-line initial meeting and discussed with the JS \nexperts the pre-set issues.\nOverall the project has established a strong foundation through effective strategic planning and \nstakeholder involvement.\n \nIn the course of the second reporting period the project partnership took successful  actions for the further implementation of the planned project activities.\nThe LP:During the trimester, the following actions were carried out:\n-Participation of the project team on the10-th of July in Training for beneficiaries “Implementation of the projects” under Priority 3 \"Integrated Development of the Cross-Border Region\" of the Interreg VIA IPA Bulgaria - North Macedonia Programme.\n-Contract for Author's control concluded on the 3-rd of July 2025.\n-A procedure for Construction supervision was conducted according to Art. 14, para. 1, point 5 of PPA and a contract concluded on the 18-th of August 2025.\n-A procedure for \"Information and publicity measures. Press conferences for the opening and closing of the project. Information boards with information about the project. Preparation of a video to promote the project\" was conducted according to Art. 14, para. 1, point 5 of PPA and a contract concluded on the 27-th of August 2025.\nRequest for payment №2 was submitted on the 27-th of August 2025 ,as the LP has received the requested amount of EUR 93 333,63 on 19-th of September 2025 and on the 23-rd of September 2025 the advance payment was distributed among the partners.\nAt the beginning and the end of September two press conferences were held on both sides of the border line. Representatives of the LP took part in the first (on the 5-th of September 2025) as guests and in the second (on the 25-th of September 2025) as organizers.\nPP2:Within the first phase, two public procurement procedures were prepared, launched, and finalized in\nfull compliance with national regulations and project rules. Following the completion of the evaluation process, on the 26-th of August 2025 two contracts have been signed with the selected companies for \"Works on REGULATION OF THE BED OF THE BREGALNICA RIVER\" and \"Works on CONSTRUCTION OF A SCATE PARK IN DELCHEVO\".\nEntering the second phase, the project moves from planning to tangible implementation, with contractors commencing field works according to the agreed timelines and technical specifications.\nThe added value of the cooperation remains evident through the strengthened institutional capacity of the Municipality of Delcevo, the adoption of best practices shared among project partners, and the promotion of cross-border and inter-municipal collaboration. \nPP3:During this reporting period, the Regional Advocacy Center has made significant progress in the overall implementation of the project. One of the key achievements was the successful completion of two public procurement procedures: \"Development of Marketing Strategy, creation of logo and slogan\" and \"Events (2 days training in Delchevo, 2 days Instagram Tour)\". A public announcement was issued, and invitations to selected companies were distributed on the 23-rd and 30-th of June 2025. Once the bids were received, the evaluation committee was convened on the 4-th of August 2025. In line with the established rules and regulations, the bids were formally opened and thoroughly evaluated. This process was followed by notifying (on the 8-th of August) the selected companies and signing the contracts with the winners on the 31-st of July 2025 and on the 20-th of August 2025.\nIn parallel, work began on developing the project’s visual identity. This included the design of the official logo, slogan, and roll-up banner. \nOn the 5-th of September 2025, in close cooperation with the Municipality of Delcevo, PP3 organized a press conference aimed at informing the media and the wider public about the project, its planned activities, and the expected results. On the 25-th of September 2025, representative of the partner also participated in the press conference organized by the Bulgarian partners in Blagoevgrad, where further project visibility and cross-border cooperation were highlighted.\nPP4:During the second reporting period the following actions were taken by PP4:\n-on the 10-th of July 2025- we've participated in Training for beneficiaries “Implementation of the projects” under Priority 3 \"Integrated Development of the Cross-Border Region\" of the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria - North Macedonia Programme.\n-the manager of the company introduced the partner activities under the project in the Press conference in Delchevo  on the 5-th of September 2025.\n-on the 25-th of September 2025 the manager and the technical coordinator participated in the press conference, organized by the LP.\n-at the end of September second advance payment of EUR1612 was received.\nSince the beginning of implementation, the project has demonstrated steady and tangible progress toward strengthening cross-border tourism development in the Blagoevgrad–Delchevo region. The partnership between the four participating organizations has functioned effectively, enabling the timely completion of initial preparatory activities, the launch of significant investment processes, and the enhancement of public awareness on both sides of the border. At the strategic level, all partners established their project teams, ensured coordinated management, and prepared and approved the necessary procurement plans. The receipt and distribution of two advance payments further secured the financial stability required for uninterrupted implementation.\nThe Lead Partner, the Municipality of Blagoevgrad, completed the administrative and organizational tasks essential for project start-up, including staff appointments, preparation of the procurement plan, and submission of the initial payment requests. A comprehensive Communication Strategy was developed and approved, and the main tender for the reconstruction and expansion of the Observatory and Eco-educational Alley was officially launched. During the second reporting period, the Lead Partner finalized several key procurement processes related to author’s supervision, construction supervision, and information and publicity activities. The project team took part in beneficiary training events and contributed actively to two cross-border press conferences organized in September 2025, in Blagoevgrad and Delchevo, thereby strengthening public engagement and visibility.\nThe Municipality of Delcevo established an operational project team and prepared two major procurement procedures concerning the regulation of the Bregalnica riverbed and the construction of a skate park. Both procedures were completed successfully, and contracts were signed in August 2025. With the start of the second reporting period, the project moved from preparation to execution, as contractors began field works in accordance with agreed timelines and technical specifications. This progress has reinforced Delcevo’s institutional capacity and promoted the application of shared practices introduced through cross-border cooperation.\nThe Regional Advocacy Center /PP3/ successfully launched and completed two procurement procedures for the development of a marketing strategy, including the creation of a logo, slogan, and communication materials, as well as for the organization of tourism-related training and promotional events. In parallel, work progressed on developing the project’s visual identity. PP3 also played an active role in organizing international press conferences in September 2025, which significantly contributed to raising public awareness about project objectives and expected results.\nPP4 fulfilled all administrative and reporting requirements, uploaded the necessary documentation in JEMS, and completed its procurement-related tasks. The partner participated in the initial online meeting with the Joint Secretariat, attended the beneficiary training sessions, and was actively represented at both press conferences. The receipt of two advance payments ensured the smooth continuation of PP4’s planned activities.\nThe added value of cooperation is clearly visible in the strengthened institutional ties, the effective communication between Bulgarian and North Macedonian partners, and the shared commitment to developing a unified cross-border tourism product. Joint events, synchronized publicity measures, and the exchange of expertise in areas such as procurement, construction oversight, marketing, and tourism promotion have generated benefits for all partners. These cooperative practices ensure that infrastructure improvements and promotional activities contribute to a coherent and attractive visitor experience across the entire region.\nOverall, the project has successfully established its management and financial mechanisms, launched and in many areas completed essential procurement procedures, initiated major construction works, developed its core communication and marketing tools, and achieved strong visibility through targeted public events. With this solid foundation, the project is well positioned to achieve its main objectives, namely the enhancement of tourism infrastructure, the promotion of the cross-border region as a unified destination, and the strengthening of long-term cooperation in support of sustainable regional development.","Blagoevgrad, Delchevo","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Blagoevgrad, NA, NA, 2700\n",null,null,null,4]

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["Operation ID","Operation name","Partner name","Has the lead of the operation (Y/N)","Partner type","Type of organisation","PIC (Participant Identification Code)","Partner's IDs if not PIC","Town (main address)","Country (main address)","Town (department)","Country (department)","Contractors' name","Contractor’s VAT registration or tax identification number","Sub-Contractors' name","Sub-Contractors' VAT"]
["BGMK0200044","A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future","Association for Culture and Creative Industries KULT -TRANZEN","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"N.a.","Strumica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200044","A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future","Archaeological Museum - Sandanski","Y","lead","Other",null,"BG000014391","Sandanski","Bulgaria","Melnik","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200044","A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future","Historical Museum – Petrich","N","partner","Other",null,"175702673","Petrich","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200044","A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future","Museum of the city of Vinica","N","partner","N.a.",null,"N.a.","Vinica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200044","A journey without borders - from rich history to technological future","Centre for research and analysis NOVUS","N","partner","N.a.",null,"N.a.","Strumica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Association for Development, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Learning Marvel-ADEEL","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4029012512204","Stip","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Municipality of Karbinci","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4029005132110","Karbinci","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica; Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica","N","partner","Local public authority",null," 4009005108600","Makedonska Kamenica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Community Centre “Georgi Todorov 1885”","N","partner","N.a.",null,"N.a.","Belitsa","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Община Белица; Municipality of Belitsa","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000024688 | For the purposes of the project VAT is non-refundable (EN)","Belitsa","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Municipality of Yakoruda","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"BG000025039 |  For the purposes of the project VAT is non-refundable. (EN)","Yakoruda","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0100002","“ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BORDER CROSS CHECK POINT (BCCP) STRUMYANI-BEROVO (“KLEPALO”) BETWEEN BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA”","Ministry of Finance - Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia","N","partner","National public authority",null,"4030992228017","Skopje","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0100002","“ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BORDER CROSS CHECK POINT (BCCP) STRUMYANI-BEROVO (“KLEPALO”) BETWEEN BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA”","Regional Administration Blagoevgrad","Y","lead","Regional public authority",null,"101146105","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Nonprofit Association \"Destination Razlog\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"176406524 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Foundation for Local and IT Development - Gevgelija","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4006001112891 | 5539641 | National registration code (EN)","Gevgelija","North Macedonia",null,null,"BAJK-CENTAR DOOEL, Center for Local Development","4006017513012, 4030006601856"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Economic development agency Bansko","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"101800899 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Bansko","Bulgaria",null,null,"Association Serendipity, Association Fidelity, SVI DESIGN GD Ltd., Dev. and education Agency, High Pro Green Solutions Ltd.","206783772, 177068506, 205749094, 176670901, 208109295"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","High Standart Ltd.","N","partner","SME",null,"BG160064343 | 160064343 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Bansko","Bulgaria",null,null,"Association Serendipity, Association Fidelity","206783772, 177068506"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Municipality of Bogdanci","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4006005118460 | 6022600 |  National registration code (EN)","Bogdanci","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Municipality of Gevgelija","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4006005115482 | 5993261 | National registration code (EN)","Gevgelija","North Macedonia",null,null,"Snezhana Saramandova, DGY Gradba promet LLC Kavadarc, Toni Avramov, Aleksandar Tolov, Mariancho Zajrinov, Fortuna Interantional DOOEL , Dejan Marenchev","Natural person/personal tax, 4011991105324, Natural person/no vat, Natural person/no vat, Natural person/no vat, 4006018514454, Natural person/no vat"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Община Разлог; Municipality of Razlog; Municipality of Razlog","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000024948 | 000024948 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Friends Travel 2018 Ltd.","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"205078275 | 205078275 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Ski Club Razlog Association","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"176041770 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria",null,null,"Association Serendipity ","206783772"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","National institution Museum of Kumanovo","N","partner","National public authority","924801590","4017964112791 | 4029321 | cultural institution (EN)","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Kumanovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Kyustendil Chamber of Commerce and Industry","N","partner","Business support organisation","941628180","BG109080988 | 109080988 | 109080988 (EN)","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Kyustendil","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Center for development of the Third-Northeast planning region Kumanovo","N","partner","Regional public authority","931878322","4017008505840 | 6404200","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Association Advantura","4058014519443"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Municipality of Nevestino","N","partner","Local public authority","948978452","BG000261541 | 000261541  | 000261541  (EN)","Nevestino","Bulgaria","Nevestino","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Municipality of Kriva palanka; Municipality of Kriva Palanka","N","partner","Local public authority","939891783","4015005104833 | 5992958","Kriva palanka ","North Macedonia","Kriva palanka","North Macedonia","Aleksandar Gumberovski, DPIUT KONSTRUKTOR DOO, DPITU MG PROEKT DOOEL","ID number 2003967450053, MK4030992217090, MK07270701001745430"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Municipality of Kyustendil","Y","lead","Local public authority","948978452","BG000261517 | 000261517","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Construction company - RILA , Set Engineering Company ","819363781,  200079448"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","Historical Museum - Dupnitsa","N","partner","National public authority",null,"000253007","Dupnitsa","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","Regional Historical Museum - Kyustendil","Y","lead","N.a.",null,"000252994","Kyustendil ","Bulgaria",null,null,"Stivo X EOOD","130530646"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","Association PEONIYA Kratovo","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4014994100802 | 5557259","Kratovo","North Macedonia","Kratovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","City Museum of Kriva Palanka","N","partner","Local public authority","914102490","4015007106060 | 6188109","Kriva Palanka","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","TD Sinanitsa 2000 Association","N","partner","Other",null,"101522486 | UIC (EN)","Kresna","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Община Кресна; Municipality of Kresna","Y","lead","Local public authority","917560540","BG000024720 | 000024720 | Bulstat (EN)","Kresna","Bulgaria",null,null,"\"STROIKOMPLEKT - 05\" LTD, DELTA CONSULT VH","BG101681531, BG200927511"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Vine-wine association \"Keratsuda\" Kresna municipality","N","partner","Other",null,"177003106 | UIC (EN)","Kresna","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Municipality of Vasilevo","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4027005146097 | 6025277 | Subiect Reqistration Number (EN)","Vasilevo village","North Macedonia",null,null,"DPTU SIM-KOMPANI STRUMICA DOO , Shalom Food Group DOO, EVROGRADBA-INZHENERING DOOEL, Zora Gligorova, DPI HIDROINZHENERING DOOEL ","4027010511666, 4027016523887, 4039011500534, 1207986465046, 4027000126020"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","In Focus Association","N","partner","Other","930764568","175600825 | UIC (EN)","Strumyani village","Bulgaria","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","DTPU Sasi-Trade Dooel","N","partner","SME",null,"4027005145465 | 6014518 | Subiect Reqistration Number (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia",null,null,"SM ART VIZ ART DOOEL ","4027018528746"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","\"Zdravka Chimeva - Alfatour\"","N","partner","SME",null,"BG811093921","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","Regional Advocacy Center","N","partner","Regional public authority","940496578","4009006110241 | E10289898","Delchevo","North Macedonia",null,null,"LCDF Shtip , S.VANE-2022 DOOEL , TP Ilija Georgievski Vanco ","4029006134710, 4009022507925, 5009002101624"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","Municipality of Delchevo","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4009005108618","Delchevo","North Macedonia",null,null,"PANEL -M export import Mehaz ","4028999127955"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","Municipality of Blagoevgrad; Municipality of Blagoevgrad","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"000024695","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria","Art Stage and Fest, Ltd., Blagoevgrad Invest 2016,Ltd., Blagoevgrad Proekt 2021,Ltd.","206710767, 203987346, 206785563"]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","Municipality of Gotse Delchev; Municipality of Gotse Delchev","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"000024745","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria",null,null,"Prestige Business 93 LTD, Design Group Studio LTD, Astra Consult LTD, Center for Natural Research","811130355, BG175385689, BG101753016, BG176978500"]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","Municipality of Shtip","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4029005130584","Stip","North Macedonia",null,null,"Strahinja Trpevski, Aqua Engineering Age dooel , Design Center Engineering ","N.A., 4035011500806, 4011990103646"]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","Centre for development of East planning region","N","partner","Regional public authority","892622519","4029008502164","Stip","North Macedonia",null,null," Ass. EnvironmentalEngineers  ","4030001416589","Association of Environmental Engineers Consortium","4030001416589"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Municipality of Petrich; Община Петрич","Y","lead","Local public authority","882711350","BG000024916","Petrich","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","\"SKAYLAB 1\" LTD.","BG205903489"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Association \"Together for Sandanski\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","880682595","176921225 | 176921225 | Unique identification code (EN)","Sandanski","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","\"PIC\" Ltd., A.I.CREATE LTD.","BG200640080, BG175193945"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Association \"Center for development and promotion Promo Idea - Strumica\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","886453610","4027008502790","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia","Metodi Gonev, Ekspo Scenario DOOEL Skopje, Yes Consulting DOOEL Strumica","1205995460003, 4030004515634, 4027017526286"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Municipality of Strumica","N","partner","Local public authority","936261752","4027005145902 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia","Metodija Sazdov, Kliko Gradba Kuklish Strumica, DGT “Zikol” DOOEL Strumica","1606978450074, 4027994112139, 4027992105755"]
["BGMK0400072","Cross-Border Governance for Sustainable Development","Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria","Y","lead","National public authority",null,"BG831661388 | 831661388","Sofia ","Bulgaria","Sofia","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0400072","Cross-Border Governance for Sustainable Development","Ministry of Local Self-Government of the Republic of North Macedonia","N","partner","National public authority",null,"4030998357323 | 5262852","Skopje","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Tourist Union Strumica - Strumica","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","877323000","4027010511089 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Business information and consulting center (BICC) – Sandanski","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","994673988","N.a.","Sandanski","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","ASSOCIATION SWPIC, Yordanka Noneva-Zlatkova","101674152, 180589316"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Berovo","N","partner","N.a.","948488602","4001005107203 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Berovo","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Strumyani; Община Струмяни","N","partner","Local public authority","948748077","N/A | 000024713 | N/A (EN)","Strumyani","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Strumica","N","partner","Local public authority","936261752","4027005145902 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Petrich; Община Петрич","Y","lead","Local public authority","882711350","BG000024916 | 000024916 | N/A (EN)","Petrich","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","PIC Ltd.","BG20064008 "]
["BGMK0300055","LET'S INVITE THE NATURE IN OUR CITIES","VINICA MUNICIPALITY","N","partner","Local public authority","937817244","5996929","Vinica","North Macedonia",null,null,"Arkus Constulting & Solutions , STOIMENOV DOOEL Kochani","5996929, 4013991101127"]
["BGMK0300055","LET'S INVITE THE NATURE IN OUR CITIES","BANSKO MUNICIPALITY; Община Банско","Y","lead","Regional public authority","937351159","000024663","BANSKO","Bulgaria",null,null,"TIPI-S.CO PLTD, TIPI-S.CO, AVON-5 LTD, MININ INJENERING PLTD, LSI  LTD, A1 BULGARIA EAD","811101139, 811101139, 201103877, 206496150, 131451116, 131468980"]
["BGMK0300053","PARKS - Preserving Areas through Regional Knowledge and Sustainability","Municipality of Kriva palanka; Municipality of Kriva Palanka","N","partner","Local public authority","939891783","4015005104833 | 5992958","Kriva Palanka","North Macedonia",null,null,"DPIUT KONSTRUKTOR DOO, AD VELJU DOO SKOPJE, DIPOZ FZNH DOOEL SKOPJE, MG PROEKT DOOEL, TREEFOR Skopje, REFORD Skopje, INFOPROJEKT DOO","4030992217090, MK4057017536083, MK4080016562457, MK4057018540211, 4058009502036, 4057010510577, 4030994272730"]
["BGMK0300053","PARKS - Preserving Areas through Regional Knowledge and Sustainability","Municipality of Dupnitsa","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000261630","Dupnitsa","Bulgaria",null,null,"DESIGN GROUP STUDIO, Dominal 21 , Stoyka Kostadinova Ruseva, DZZD \"UNIGARDEN\"","BG175385689, 206679542, 8006266414, 181394707"]
["BGMK0300062","Restoration of green infrastructure. Rethinking the green idea","Municipality of Gevgelija","N","partner","Local public authority","936786425","4006005118452 | 5993261 | National registration code (EN)","Gevgelija","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0300062","Restoration of green infrastructure. Rethinking the green idea","Municipality of Sapareva banya","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000261616","Sapareva Banya","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Municipality of Shtip","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"MK4029005130584 | 6005888 | Natonal registration code (EN)","Shtip","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Municipality of Gotse Delchev; Municipality of Gotse Delchev","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"BG000024745 | 000024745 | National registration code (EN)","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Municipality of Sandanski; Municipality of Sandanski","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"BG000024955 | 000024955 | National registration code (EN)","Sandanski","Bulgaria",null,null,"PUTNO PODDURZHANE-SANDANSKI"," 101534531"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Association of entrepreneurs Gotse Delchev region; Association Of Entrepreneurs Gotse Delchev Region","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"101723507 | National registration code (EN)","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Tourist Association \"Momini Dvori\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"101619978 | National registration code (EN)","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Association SAVREMIE","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"101670385 | National registration code (EN)","Sandanski","Bulgaria",null,null,"Yordanka Noneva-Zlatkova, VAMO LTD., GREATO LTD, LILIA TRAVEL LTD.","180589316, BG101670093, BG202113059, 200538459"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Centre for development of East planning region","Y","lead","Regional public authority","892622519","МК4029008502164 | 6362800 | National registration code (EN)","Shtip","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200014","Sustainable tourism in the experience economy","Municipality of Kratovo","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"401400510342","Kratovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200014","Sustainable tourism in the experience economy","Municipality of Rankovce; Municipality of Rankovce","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"N.a.","Rankovce","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200014","Sustainable tourism in the experience economy","Izvor Association","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4014002102558","Kratovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200014","Sustainable tourism in the experience economy","Municipality of Sapareva banya","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000261616","Sapareva banya","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200014","Sustainable tourism in the experience economy","Prosveten luch 1905 Community Centre","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"000254380","Sapareva banya","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","Municipality of Kumanovo","N","partner","Local public authority","920468406","MK4017005154159 | Registration number  6007864 (EN)","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Kumanovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","Center for development of the Third-Northeast planning region","N","partner","Local public authority","931878322","MK4017008505840 | 6404200","Kumanovo","North Macedonia",null,null,"Macedonian Green Center","4030006594655"]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","Municipality of Kyustendil","Y","lead","Local public authority","948978452","BG000261517 | 000261517","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","\"ИЗДАДЕЛСКА КЪЩА АБ\" ЕООД, \"А2 ПРОЕКТ\" ЕООД, \"ПРОДИВЕЛЪП\" ЕООД, \"СЕТ ИНЖЕНЕРЕНИНГ\" ЕООД","833034039, 207434706, 205955938, 200079448"]