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Second Phase of Zagore Industrial Zone Development in Elenino Becomes a Reality

The second phase of Zagore Industrial Zone’s development was officially inaugurated today in the presence of representatives of national and local government, businesses and institutions. The milestone marks the completion of “AttractInvestZagore – Stimulating Economic Growth in the Region by Creating Favourable Conditions for Investors in Zagore – Elenino Industrial…

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Construction Begins in Stara Zagora on Bulgaria’s First Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Plant

An official groundbreaking ceremony in Zagore – Elenino Industrial Zone marked the start of construction of Bulgaria’s first vanadium redox flow battery manufacturing plant. The new facility is part of the Heros project by CISF, managed by Tsvetelina Borislavova, and represents one of the largest private investments undertaken in the…

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Seven Factories to Be Built on a Single Plot in Zagore Industrial Zone near Elenino

A total of seven factories will be developed on a single plot covering more than 30 hectares within the industrial park near the village of Elenino. This was announced by Radoslav Tanev, Executive Director of Industrial Zone Zagore AD, during a media briefing at the opening of the second phase…

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Network4Work Brings European Good Practices for Labour Market Development to Stara Zagora

Representatives of the Department of Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition at the Municipality of Stara Zagora took part in the second transnational meeting of the European Network4Work project, held in Varberg, Sweden. The meeting brought together partners from several European countries to exchange good practices and experience in developing…

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Waste or Resource? TEXAD Showcases How Textiles Can Be Given a New Life at Bedechka Fest “Na Zeleno”

The Municipality of Stara Zagora took an active part in the fourth edition of Bedechka Fest “Na Zeleno”, held from 19 to 21 June in the city’s iconic Bedechka Park. The festival brought together hundreds of residents, families and nature lovers in support of a cleaner, greener urban environment. On…

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Municipality of Stara Zagora Prepares New Incentives for Textile Recycling under the TEXAD Project

Representatives of the Municipality of Stara Zagora, together with representatives of the Institute for Sustainable Transition at Trakia University and the circular fashion company REMIX, took part in a working visit to Rzeszów, Poland. The visit provided valuable insights into textile circularity and biotechnology-based resource management under the TEXAD project,…

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“Bulgaria’s Energy Future” Discussion Forum Opens Today in Stara Zagora

The forum brings together representatives of institutions, the energy sector, businesses, academia, trade unions and civil society to discuss the future of Bulgaria’s energy sector and the development of the Maritsa East complex. The discussions centre on Bulgaria’s energy security, particularly the future of coal-fired power plants and their role…

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Municipality of Stara Zagora and Trakia University Bring Together More Than 20 Companies and Students at the Business Open Day Career Forum

The Business Open Day 2026 career forum, a major initiative aimed at building lasting connections between businesses, education and young people, is taking place today at Trakia University. The university is hosting business representatives, members of the academic community and young people seeking opportunities for professional development and employment. The…

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Stara Zagora and Finland Discuss Investment and Cooperation Opportunities in the Context of the Green Transition

H.E. Kirsti Pohjankukka, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Bulgaria, visited the Municipality of Stara Zagora today, accompanied by her colleague Lidia Draganova. The meeting was hosted by Milena Zheleva, Deputy Mayor responsible for Culture and Tourism; Georgi Simeonov, Director of the Directorate of European Programmes and Protocol; and…

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