30 May 2026
On 30 May 2026, the Municipality of Stara Zagora took part in the national career forum “Bulgaria Across Five Oceans”, organised by the Bulgaria Wants You platform at Inter Expo Center in Sofia. The event brought together representatives of businesses, institutions and educational organisations, alongside thousands of visitors seeking career and professional development opportunities in Bulgaria.
The Municipality of Stara Zagora was represented by teams from the Department of Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition and the Department of Tourism, who presented opportunities for living, working, studying and developing a business in the city and the surrounding region.
The municipality’s participation focused on promoting Stara Zagora as an attractive destination for career development, entrepreneurship and investment. Municipal representatives held dozens of meetings and conversations with Bulgarians living in the country and abroad, as well as businesses and organisations interested in opportunities in the region. Discussions highlighted the favourable business environment, industrial zones, the development of high-tech manufacturing, the green transition and prospects for new investment in the municipality.
The forum was opened by the platform’s founders, Ivan Hristov and Andrey Arnaudov, who emphasised the initiative’s mission to showcase Bulgaria as a place where people can achieve professional and personal success. Iliana Iotova, President of the Republic of Bulgaria, also delivered an official welcome, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in attracting, developing and retaining Bulgarian talent and encouraging people to pursue careers in Bulgaria.
The programme featured discussions and meetings with prominent figures from business, culture, science and the public sector. Participants included Professor Hristo Pimpirev, Lucy Diakovska, Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev, representatives of leading Bulgarian and international companies, investors, and experts in innovation and regional development.
Interviews were conducted with representatives of participating companies, institutions and organisations. Rositsa Raykova, Head of the Department of Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition, represented the Municipality of Stara Zagora in a dedicated interview, presenting the city’s key strengths as a destination for investment, employment and sustainable development.
The municipality’s participation forms part of its ongoing efforts to promote Stara Zagora as a modern economic centre offering a high quality of life, a favourable business environment and tangible career development opportunities for young people and professionals across various sectors.
