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Stara Zagora municipality was awarded as the "municipality in Bulgaria with the most investments" for the second consecutive year

We know what we want - together with the state, to transform the former airport into a large industrial zone that will generate new jobs, announced Mayor Zhivko Todorov For the second consecutive year, Stara Zagora Municipality was awarded the prestigious prize "Municipality in Bulgaria with the Most Investments" -…

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The possibilities for twinning between the cities of liaocheng and stara zagora were discussed

The Municipality of Stara Zagora today hosted a delegation from the Municipal Government of Liaocheng, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. The delegation members were Zhang Jianjun - Deputy Mayor of the Municipal People's Government of Liaocheng, Zhou Zhongwei - Director General of the Liaocheng Bureau of Agriculture, Liu Ying…

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Turkish Company Establishes Over BGN 20 Million Agrotechnology Plant in Stara Zagora

The Turkish company Unlu Agrigroup has started construction of an agrotechnology plant worth over BGN 20 million in Stara Zagora, the city’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported to Money.bg. The investor is a company with over 50 years of history, currently holding more than 75% market share in agricultural…

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Invest Stara Zagora was among the exhibitors of "Career Development Days 2025"

Department of Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition among the exhibitors of "Career Development Days 2025" The Rectorate of Thrace University - Stara Zagora launched the initiative "Career Development Days 2025", dedicated to the professional orientation and realization of students. Aong the exhibitors, the Department of Investments, Energy Efficiency and…

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The Bulgarian manufacturer of hotel cosmetics LAREN Hotel Cosmetics opened its new factory in the village of Yulievo, Stara Zagora region

The Bulgarian manufacturer of hotel cosmetics LAREN Hotel Cosmetics opened its new factory in the village of Yulievo, Stara Zagora region. The investment in the modern production facility is worth 2.5 million leva and will kick off the next stage of the company's development. The official opening ceremony of the…

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Business Forum “European and national funding: practical solutions for business” was held in Cultural Center, Stara Zagora

How the government, business and experts turn opportunities into successful projects for growth and development – ​​this is the main focus of the forum “European and national funding: practical solutions for business”, which is taking place today at the Stara Zagora Cultural Center. The event is organized by Invest Stara…

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S&P Global Ratings Confirms Stara Zagora’s Credit Rating at “BBB-” with Stable Outlook

The international agency assesses Stara Zagora as a financially stable and well-managed municipality maintaining a balanced budget The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has confirmed the long-term credit rating of the city of Stara Zagora at “BBB-” with a stable outlook. The decision was made on October 10, 2025.…

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Deputy Mayor of Stara Zagora Svetoslav Kolev: The Industrial Park in Elenino is Now Positioned as a “Green Industrial Hub”

The deputy mayor participated in the annual local authorities meeting and was a speaker in a panel dedicated to the development and future of industrial zones The success of the “Zagore Industrial Zone” industrial park, recognized by the Bulgarian Investment Agency and the Ministry of Economy, is another achievement and…

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Municipality of Stara Zagora Wins Two Awards in “Mayor of the Year” 2025: in the Categories “Investment and Growth” and “Smart City”

Tens of thousands of Bulgarian citizens cast their votes to determine the winners of the “Mayor of the Year” 2025 competition, announced today. The official ceremony took place at the “Marinela” Hotel in Sofia, in the presence of Vice President Iliana Yotova. For the 13th consecutive year, the online voting…

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