Interreg Romania-Bulgaria Programme

Dear Lead Partners and Partners for project ideas selected within the Integrated Territorial Strategy (ITS),

We are pleased to announce the organization of the Second General Technical Session on Projects Preparation, dedicated to Lead Partners and Partners of project ideas selected within the Integrated Territorial Strategy (ITS).

The event will take place on 9th of June 2026, starting at 10:30 A.M., in Ruse, Bulgaria, on the Meeting Hall no. 1 of Ruse District Administration.

The session will focus on the status of application preparation, specific discussions upon participants’ request and a Q&A session.

The draft agenda of the event can be found here: https://interregviarobg.eu/en/second-general-technical-session-on-projects-preparation-project-ideas-selected-within-the-integrated-territorial-strategy-9-of-june-ruse

For participation, please register until 5th of June, 13:00 o’clock here: https://forms.gle/pA7qbgTFTXZ6BgTM8

We look forward to your participation!

“Europe Is Here” – Europe Day celebrated in Călărași!

On May 7, 2026, the Socio-Cultural Palace in Călărași hosted the event “Europe Is Here”, where, together with institutional partners from Romania and Bulgaria, we celebrated Europe Day.

📌 The event brought together 153 participants and created a valuable space for dialogue, cooperation and the promotion of shared European values.

🚒 One of the main attractions was the exhibition of modern emergency intervention equipment presented by the Călărași Emergency Situations Inspectorate, acquired through the Interreg V-A Romania–Bulgaria Programme projects:
▪️ RoBg-415 – “Joint risk management and partnership in the border region Calarasi – Dobrich”
▪️ RoBg-481 – “Efficient management in emergency situations in the cross-border region Calarasi – Veliko Tarnovo”

🎭 The festive atmosphere was enhanced by artistic performances delivered by the “Bărăganul” Folk Ensemble and students of the “Ștefan Bănulescu” Pedagogical High School, showcasing local traditions and the European spirit.

🤝 “Europe Is Here” conveyed a powerful message: Europe is built locally through cooperation, involvement and communities growing together.

In the context of Europe Day, the Programme will organize the event titled “Europe Is Here”, on May 7, 2026, in Călărași, Romania, at the Socio - Cultural Palace of Călărași (Prefecture Palace).This event is dedicated to celebrating our shared European identity and the tangible impact of cross-border cooperation.
What to expect:
• Interactive discussions regarding the significance of Europe Day and the fundamental values that unite us.
• Practical demonstrations of intervention equipment acquired through the Interreg V-A Romania–Bulgaria Programme, provided by the representatives of the “Barbu Știrbei” Emergency Situations Inspectorate.
• Cultural & culinary experience through a tasting of traditional Romanian and Bulgarian dishes, celebrating the flavors of our cross-border community.
📍 Socio-Cultural Palace of Călărași (Prefecture Palace), Călărași, Romania
📅 May 7, 2026
👉 Registration link: https://forms.gle/1Yienwp8KBcY9EZF6

DREAM Project – A new milestone for environmental monitoring on the Danube

The Danube River Environmental Assessment and Monitoring (DREAM) Project continues to advance, bringing innovative solutions for monitoring environmental conditions along the Danube River in the Ruse/Giurgiu – Silistra/Călărași region.
Implemented under the Interreg VI-A Romania–Bulgaria Programme, the project aims to identify and address environmental challenges such as air and water pollution, noise levels, and other environmental factors using advanced technologies, including UAV systems and a solar-powered monitoring vessel.

The project is implemented by a cross-border partnership composed of University of Ruse Angel Kanchev (Lead Partner), National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI, and National Institute for Research and Development in Electrical Engineering ICPE-CA.

Significant progress has already been achieved, including the successful testing of the DREYE UAV drone, the completion of the Environmental Factors Monitoring System design, and the procurement and delivery of key system components such as the water-quality monitoring station, UAV subsystems, and the electric propulsion and renewable energy systems for the monitoring vessel.

🚢 A major milestone has now been reached with the launch of the monitoring vessel. The vessel will soon be delivered, where the final system settings will be completed before entering the testing phase. The first navigation will mark the beginning of real-world monitoring operations and the next step in implementing the project’s integrated environmental monitoring system.

A public event is also being prepared to present the system and officially announce the start of the testing period.

📢 We will come back soon with updates from the vessel testing event and the first navigation activities, so stay tuned and continue following the project to see how this innovative monitoring system comes to life on the Danube.

📢 Follow the project’s pages (and of course, ours ) to stay updated on the next steps:
🔗 https://dreamproject.eco
📘 https://www.facebook.com/DREAM.ROBG/