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The fourth edition of the Academy of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture will be held at Trakia University - Stara Zagora from March 25 to 28, 2025

 The fourth edition of the Academy of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture will be held at Trakia University - Stara Zagora from March 25 to 28, 2025 If you: ✅ are interested in entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector and current trends in the field (digitalization, artificial intelligence, innovation, development of mobile applications…

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182 million leva for businesses in Stara Zagora under the Just Transition Fund

Local businesses will be able to benefit from 182 million leva provided for in the Just Transition Fund (JTF), announced experts from the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria (MRDPW) during the B2B forum "Business for Business" organized by Invest Stara Zagora. The event…

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Deputy Mayor Radostin Tanev: Business should develop with certainty that trademarks will not be copied

The development strategy of our region clearly shows that the Municipality of Stara Zagora must develop youth entrepreneurship, and it goes hand in hand with innovation, because young people are the innovators in our lives. With these welcoming words, the Deputy Mayor with the portfolio "Transport, Ecology, Investments and Green…

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Stara Zagora continues its upward trend, establishing itself as one of the most attractive cities for investment in Europe

Stara Zagora continues its upward trend, establishing itself as one of the most attractive cities for investment in Europe. The city has made significant progress in several key categories, which is clear evidence of the effective strategy of Invest Stara Zagora and the targeted efforts to build a sustainable and…

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Three Deputy Mayors from the Region Welcomed an OECD Mission on Bulgaria’s Future Accession in 2026

Three Deputy Mayors of the Municipalities of Stara Zagora, Galabovo and Radnevo spoke on Friday, February 14, 2025, with the envoys of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on topics related to regional development, investment, productivity and the green transition. The representatives of the local authorities from the…

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" Do business with India ", invited the employers from Stara Zagora, Ambassador Arun Kumar Sahu

On his first visit outside the capital, His Excellency was acquainted with the opportunities of Stara Zagora and the industrial zones being built "We invite you to trade and invest in India, which has the ambition to become a developed country in 2047, when it will celebrate 100 years of…

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Sustainable innovations in the textile sector were studied by experts from the Municipality of Stara Zagora in the Italian city of Prato

Environmental practices in the textile industry applicable to Stara Zagora were studied during a two-day visit to the Italian city of Prato by experts from the Department of Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition in the Municipality of Stara Zagora. Their visit at the end of January was joint with…

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How Stara Zagora is Driving Bulgaria’s Economic Future Through Strategic Investment and Innovation

In recent years, Bulgaria’s political landscape has faced numerous challenges. Frequent elections and unstable governance have tested the country’s resilience. However, with the formation of a new government and the launch of the Just Transition Plan, Bulgaria is working to strengthen its stability and encourage regional investment. One of the…

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Successful European practices inspire Stara Zagora to build a sustainable business incubator

The first in-person seminar under the JTP Groundwork program was held in Stara Zagora, organized by the "Investment, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition" Department of the Stara Zagora Municipality. The seminar marked a significant step towards the realization of the idea of ​​creating a business incubator in the region. The…

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