Several Bulgarian and Romanian language model classrooms in the southern Taraclia district have been equipped with modern furniture, digital tools, and interactive teaching materials as part of an educational initiative, the Moldpres news agency said The project aims to strengthen the linguistic skills of students from ethnic minority communities Romanian language model classes were improved at two institutions: the Theoretical Lyceum in Tvardita and the Hristo Botev Theoretical Lyceum in Valea Perjei and educational resources such as synonym and antonym dictionaries Bulgarian language model classes also saw enhancements in four schools: Hristo Botev Lyceum (Valea Perjei) Paisii Hilendarski Lyceum (Corten village) These were equipped with interactive boards was supported by the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local NGOs including the Scientific Society of Bulgarians in Moldova and the Association for the Development of the Bulgarian Community from Moldova head of the Interethnic Relations Policy Service at the Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research highlighted the significance of these efforts in fostering inclusive and high-quality education for ethnic minorities Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages Facebook/Museum of Cultural Heritage Taraclia According to Bulgarian Orthodox tradition it is customary on major Christian feast days to make a voluntary offering known as kurban this involves the distribution of food among Christians Only on the Day of Bravery and Holiday of the Bulgarian Army (May 6) we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three of perhaps the most interesting machines from our outdoor exhibition Dozens of enthusiasts and nature lovers will kick off the 44th edition of the Move and Win campaign with a spring hike to Bozhur Hut The meeting point will be the Vladishki Bridge in Veliko Tarnovo we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three. english@bnr.bg The EU's support for the development of Taraclia District and the role of the regions in Moldova's modernization were the main topics of a discussion held at the House of Culture in Taraclia The event was attended by the EU Ambassador to Moldova Bulgarian Ambassador Maya Dobreva and representatives of local authorities and civil society Taraclia District Chair Lazar Dermenzhi opened the discussion which is part of a series of open EU meetings with Moldovan communities aimed at establishing direct dialogue with local people explaining the benefits of European integration and presenting opportunities for cooperation The participants discussed the development of the economy support for small businesses and rural initiatives and the implementation of cultural projects focused on preserving national identity and strengthening ties with the EU Ambassador Dobreva  addressed the participants emphasizing the importance of active involvement of local communities in European programmes She talked about Bulgaria's experience of successfully tapping the opportunities offered by the EU which has helped rural development and improved infrastructure and living conditions The diplomat stressed that similar opportunities are available to Moldova and it is important for people to show initiative and not be discouraged by the language barrier as all the information is available in a clear and understandable format She said Bulgaria is ready to provide support when needed and expressed confidence that with active civic engagement Moldova will undergo significant transformation in the coming years The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Chairman of the Taraclia Region in Moldova Lazar Dermenzhi issues related to the exchange of experience in the field of water resources management - irrigation dealing with drought and the consequences of climate change Bulgaria will provide the Moldovan region with 10000 oak saplings for afforestation of the area affected by fires announced Minister Manol Genov during the meeting He expressed readiness by the Ministry of Environment and Water to provide expert assistance in the preparation of projects financed by the European Union as well as support for the implementation of various other projects that will support the development of the Taraclia Region in Moldova The Taraclia Region (Moldovan: Raionul Taraclia) is an administrative-territorial unit in the Republic of Moldova and is the center of Bulgarians in Moldova where over 65% of the population are ethnic Bulgarians where the non-Moldovan population predominates Since 2004 the Bulgarian-Moldovan Taraclia State University has been operating in the region On World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated on April 23, which is also the professional holiday of librarians, the Regional Library in the town of Taraclia hosted a presentation of the literary almanac "Bessarabian Necklace" and a study by Ivan Grech dedicated to the fate of Bulgarians and Gagauz who emigrated to Brazil The event was opened by the library’s director who stressed that in the era of digital technology it is books that continue to carry the spirit of nations and build bridges between generations author of "Bessarabian Bulgarians and Gagauz: Yesterday Chairman of the Bulgarian Spirit Foundation said the interest in cultural memory and the intangible heritage is proof of the living connection between people and their history He noted that some of the presented books were donated to the library of the Gregory Tsamblak State University of Taraclia affiliated with Bulgaria's Angel Kanchev University of Ruse (on the Daube) Administrative Director Alexandr Borimecicov said a separate meeting with students was forthcoming where the topics addressed in the publications would be discussed The books sparked interest among those present and prompted a discussion about the importance of cultural identity in the modern world authors and donors gathered in the reading room to talk about the main ideas of the books focusing on the historical processes of migration and adaptation of the Bessarabian communities and on the contemporary challenges they face said the tradition of compiling collections like "Bessarabian Necklace" must be preserved and passed on "Many of the works in these editions preserve the local dialect and the spirit of the local Bulgarians for future generations," he said said the works for the upcoming seventh edition of the almanac had been collected and were awaiting editing and publication Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov will visit the town of Taraclia on April 17 as part of his official visit to Moldova Stoichkov is visiting Moldova as an ambassador of FIFA’s Football for Schools programme an agreement is expected to be signed for the construction of new sports infrastructure - an initiative aimed at encouraging football among children and young people in the region The visit also focuses on supporting educational and sports programmes for the Bulgarian community in Moldova Stoichkov’s official trip will take place from April 15 to 17 and includes events in Chisinau and Singera as well as visits to schools and football facilities Taraclia will be the final stop on his visit to the country The Bulgarian former football player won the Ballon d'Or in 1994 and was runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1992 and 1994 In 1994 he helped the national team reach fourth place at the FIFA World Cup becoming top scorer of the tournament and earning the World Cup Golden Boot. He played for Spanish football giant Barcelona (1990-1995 and 1996-1998) winning the La Liga four times and the European Cup in 1992.  the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has visited the Gregory Tsamblak Taraclia State University emphasizing its key role in preserving the language culture and traditions of the Bulgarian community in Moldova Special attention was paid to research on Bulgarian studies as well as to the training of teachers with proficiency in native Paslar noted that the region has a stable and favourable multilingual environment that promotes integration while preserving cultural identity The meeting was attended by the leadership of Taraclia District and the teaching staff of the university Issues related to the support of ethnic minorities the preservation of national identity and their integration in Moldovan society were on the agenda Part of the discussions were held in English Data of the National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova for 2014 show there are about 54,000 ethnic Bulgarians in the country The largest number of ethnic Bulgarians live in Taraclia District The Bulgarian community is also represented in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia Ongoing initiatives and upcoming projects supported by Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry were key topics at a working meeting between the Chairperson of Moldova's Taraclia District Director of the Eastern Europe and Asia Department at Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry the Taraclia District Council said on Thursday Special attention was given to the construction of the Park of Peace in northern Taraclia with Pavlov reaffirming Bulgaria’s readiness to support the district’s participation in this cross-border project The discussion also covered opportunities to attract European investments for Taraclia’s development The meeting addressed the activities of Taraclia State University which recently became a branch of Ruse University the institution introduced three new degree programmes expanding opportunities for students to earn a European diploma Plans are also in place to renovate the university dormitory which will accommodate students and faculty for the upcoming academic year Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing cooperation for the development of Taraclia District Dermenji also conferred with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev the Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad a representative of the Bulgarian Memory Foundation led by Milen Vrabevski and representatives of the Bulgarian Red Cross The spring theatre season of the Bessarabian Bulgarians' Smeshen Petak [Funny Friday] Theatre in Taraclia opens with the premiere of the comedy Radka The author of the play is Bulgarian writer Rumiana Kapincheva This is the fifth production staged by the theatre based on Rumiana Kapincheva’s scripts the play was especially written for the Taraclia Theatre in view of the actors and the director’s preferences The topic of the performance is love and the eternal battle between the thirst for power and moral principles The audience will see how an ordinary man led by ambition turns his back on his principles and is completely transformed The story is presented as a comedy with the elements of satire and grotesque social media – everything that makes the play topical and closer to the contemporary viewers following an adaptation of the text and readings Work on the stage was quite demanding and without any tension Following the premiere the troupe is ready to present the performance on other stages not excluding the possibility of performing in Bulgaria EUROPA PENTRU TINE!Află despre beneficiile și oportunitățile oferite Republicii Moldova de Uniunea Europeană Chișinău - Prime Minister Dorin Recean today had a meeting at the government with young people from the southern Taraclia district and the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia actively involved in the life of the communities which they represent The PM emphasized the role of young people in the mobilization of the society stressing also the importance of the participation of young people belonging to ethnic minorities in decision-making processes the civic participation in not only a right but also a responsibility of each citizen and young people can become examples worth being followed and leaders who know the needs and aspirations of their settlements best of all „I urge you to become strong voices in your communities Either it is about the participation in elections the initiation of projects or the involvement in civic organizations – each action matters We will edify together a better live at home – this the country project which unites us,’’ Prime Minister Dorin Recean said the prime minister referred to opportunities provided to young people by the government highlighting the programme of paid probations in the public service The probationers selected receive a non-taxable monthly scholarship of 3,000 lei and after the carrying out of the probation they can be employed by contest the PM emphasized the cultural voucher and the initiative to launch the tourist voucher The young people put questions on the process of Moldova’s European integration as the as the importance to combat the misinformation ‘’Encourage sound discussions and help counteract messages which try to divide and manipulate our people,’’ Prime Minister Dorin Recean also said All materials featured on this site are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) Technical-technological administration: Information Technology and Cyber Security Service. Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov and the Chairperson of Moldova's Taraclia District Lazar Dermenji discussed matters related to water resources management tackling drought and the effects of climate change Bulgaria will provide the Moldovan region with 10,000 oak saplings for reforestation of areas affected by fire He added that the Environment and Water Ministry is ready to provide expert assistance in the preparation of projects financed by the European Union that would benefit Taraclia Taraclia District is an administrative-territorial unit of the Republic of Moldova More than 65% of its population is comprised of ethnic Bulgarians Taraclia State University has been transformed into a branch of the Angel Kanchev University of Ruse under an agreement between the governments of Bulgaria and Moldova a significant number of Moldovan citizens of Bulgarian origin from Taraclia District and the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia will have immediate access to Bulgarian higher education Students will be educated in seven professional fields at Ruse University: Pedagogy of Education; Administration and Management; Informatics and Computer Science; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering Electronics and Automation; Communication and Computer Engineering; and General Engineering Bulgaria's policy towards the Bulgarian diaspora in Moldova's Taraclia District will be reaffirmed The members of Parliament Thursday adopted the denunciation of a Bulgarian-Moldovan agreement on support for Gregory Tsamblak State University of Taraclia because it was transformed into a branch of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse in March 2024 The bill on denunciation was voted on first and second reading in Thursday's plenary session and was adopted unanimously with 135 votes in favour The report of the Committee on Education and Science states that the activities of Taraclia State University have so far been regulated based on the agreement between Bulgaria and Moldova concluded in 2004 Due to changes in the Moldovan legal framework concerning the functioning of higher education institutions the existence of the University is not possible in the way it has functioned so far the two governments have signed a new agreement on transforming Taraclia State University into a branch of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse Krasimir Valchev of GERB-UDF said that the new agreement was not ratified by law it was concluded between the governments of the two countries which does not give it an advantage in national legislation it is an obstacle for the Council of Ministers in providing additional funds for Ruse University the Ministry of Education and Science can finance the education in the University’s Moldovan branch only under the general procedure “We are handing over the financial burden of Ruse University” Valchev said and called for a change in the Higher Education Act to create such an additional regulation from the beginning of 2025 Moldovan authorities have campaigned against Russian propaganda and disinformation in the country and sought to limit the use of the Russian language the Moldovan Constitutional Court repealed a law passed by the previous parliament that would have allowed minorities in the country to use Russian and medication labels sold in the country to include Russian when Maia Sandu took the oath for her first term she spoke not only in Romanian but also in Russian She declared at the time that she "loves and respects equally all citizens of the country regardless of their ethnicity and religion." "For me I will work with you so you feel secure and can develop I want to restore justice for all citizens of our country," Sandu said then in each of the four minority languages in Moldova Romania prepares to take loan to finance increased defence spending Despite the uncertain outcome of the upcoming presidential elections in Romania on May 4 and 18 interim head of state Ilie Bolojan announced an. Romanian police and military personnel worked as mercenaries in Congo According to a report by the Romanian Ministry of the Interior 11 of its employees worked as mercenaries in Congo while on sick leave Protesting Serbian students to cycle 1,300km to Strasbourg A group of 80 protesting students and other people from four Serbian universities – in Novi Sad Niš and Kragujevac started cycling from the campus of. Head of the Bulgarian community in Taraclia Region Ivan Paslar met with Minister of Education and Science Galin Tsokov to discuss the process of transforming the Taraclia State University "Gregory Tsamblak" into a branch of the Ruse University "Angel Kanchev" according to the official Facebook page of the Bulgarian community in Taraclia "Ivan Paslar raised a number of issues that concern the Bulgarian community in the Taraclia region are: when the process of transformation of the university will be completed; will its teachers continue to work; what form of education will be in the new branch; will the education be only online; how will the branch be financed; will the university preserve its curriculum According to the members of the public organization the answers to these questions are important for the development of the university They said that the minister indicated that he fully understood the concerns and added that discussions were ongoing "The main goal of the ministry and of the whole transformation of Taraclia University is to create a modern and sustainable educational institution in Taraclia for the Bessarabian Bulgarians This educational institution must meet all modern requirements and at the same time take into account the specificities of the region The ministry will do its best to allay the concerns of the Bulgarians in Moldova," the release says told the local online publication tuk.md that in the new academic year 2024-2025 Taraclia University will continue to function as a Moldovan higher education institution as all procedures for the transition to a Bulgarian affiliate have not yet been completed The University continues to recruit students for its current programmes Moldova is conducting an application campaign the second stage of which will end by August 20 enrolment for the first cycle of studies in Moldova's higher education institutions is online The Moldovan Government will grant five buildings that belong to the Gregory Tsamblak State University of Taraclia to Angel Kanchev University of Ruse The Government has approved a bill that establishes special management conditions of the State property of Taraclia University as a branch of Bulgarian University The relevant document was published on the website of the State Chancellery The proposal for transforming the Gregory Tsamblak State University of Taraclia into a branch of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse has been discussed since 2019 The draft bill also proposes financing the education of Moldovan citizens in the accredited programmes of the Angel Kanchev University MDL 330,000 (BGN 33,000) will be needed for the education of 20 students in two accredited educational programmes Bulgarian and Romanian Language and Literature and Preschool Pedagogy and Romanian Language and Literature The cost of the education will be covered by the funds allocated from the budget of the Moldovan Ministry of Education The law will enter into force after it has been voted by the Moldovan Parliament and published in the country's Official Gazette The Moldovan government has approved the projects under the national programme for rural development "European Village 2024-2028" The cost of implementing the programme is estimated at more than RON 5.3 billion of which more than 2.5 billion will be provided by the state budget through the National Fund for Regional and Local Development A small part of the contributions from the villages themselves is foreseen and almost half of the funds will be provided by development partners The list also includes eight projects of settlements in the Taraclia region the local authorities must carry out work on the following projects: - Redevelopment of the Museum of Cultural Heritage in Taraclia (2nd stage); - Reconstruction of the town park and improvement of the adjacent area in Tvarditsa; - Establishment of a Heritage Museum in the village of Valia Perzei; sewerage and wastewater treatment in the village of Korten (2nd stage); - Warm School - Healthy Child - Healthy Spirit Project in Dolna Albota; - Provision of clean water for the village of Kirilovka - Reconstruction and equipment of a kindergarten in the village of Balabani; - Major renovation and equipment of the assembly and sports hall in kindergarten in Novoselovka village A total of 612 projects have been approved for funding in Moldova The largest number of applications submitted related to water supply and sanitation Projects aimed at improving energy efficiency came second.  The government's European Village Programme was launched in 2022 on the initiative of President Maia Sandu "Our common goal is to build Europe here at home project by project and settlement by settlement because European Moldova means modern villages and towns where people live well have access to quality services and can develop local businesses," Prime Minister Dorin Recean said at the government meeting announcing the new projects under the programme "European Village" brings EU funds closer to Moldova which became available during its preparation for EU membership All the projects must be approved by the government after which the National Department for Regional and Local Development will start signing contracts for funding President Rumen Radev conferred with Lazar Dermenji Chairperson of the Moldovan Taraclia District Head of the External Relations Service of the Taraclia District the press secretariat of the Head of State said on Wednesday The meeting discussed prospects for development of interaction between the Bulgarian community in Moldova and state institutions in Bulgaria Dermenji also met with Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad Executive Director Rayna Mandzhukova He thanked the Agency for organizing a free professional development course for Taraclia District school principals which was held in April 2024 in Blagoevgrad Quoted by the Taraclia District administration Dermenji noted that conducting such courses is very effective and suggested that a similar course be held for project drafting specialists Mandzhukova explained that the Foreign Ministry accept applications for funding various projects every year and the quality of the application submitted determines who will win Such a free professional development course could increase the number of winning projects for the Taraclia region and the Bulgarian community in Moldova Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate at the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry The two sides discussed the process of transformation of the Gregory Tsamblak State University of Taraclia into a subsidiary of the Angel Kanchev University of Ruse as well as the financial assistance provided by Bulgaria for the completion of the construction of a new food block in the Tvardita lyceum HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? which will guarantee the rights of the Bulgarian community there Vice President Iliana Yotova received this assurance from the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament The Vice President is visiting Chisinau today The authorities in Chisinau declared to Vice President Iliana Yotova that the Bulgarian community in Moldova To de-Russify its national minorities in an effort to reduce the negative effects of the former Soviet Union's aggressive education policy Moldova supports educational programs that encourage the country's communities to study their mother tongue where a compact Bulgarian population lives will maintain its administrative integrity" This is a guarantee that the Bulgarians in the region will continue to study their mother tongue this is the main news - that the compactness of the Taraclia district will be preserved means that this is a guarantee to continue studying the Bulgarian language The Gregory Tsamblak State University is about to become a branch of the "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook Write to us at editors@novinite.com Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria Bulgarian businesses are actively recruiting students to fill seasonal positions for the upcoming summer offering earnings ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 leva A Romanian family paid 3,084.60 leva (1,500 euros) for medical treatment at the Burgas University Hospital following a serious road accident A 33-year-old man from the village of Semchinovo has been taken into custody by the police for physically assaulting a 10-year-old child Bulgarian educational institutions have witnessed a growing presence of Russian cultural initiatives raising concerns about potential propaganda targeting young students Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the round of 16 at the Madrid Masters after securing a straight-sets win over Britain’s Jacob Fearnley The European Union is considering the possibility of separating Ukraine and Moldova in their EU accession processes due to Hungary's opposition to Ukraine's membership talks Today is one of the most revered holidays in Bulgaria – St Bulgaria commemorates one of its most significant national holidays – the Day of Saint George the Victorious and the official Day of the Bulgarian Army Residents of Sofia who are customers of "Toplofikatsia Sofia" can now benefit from a new mobile application "My Heat," which offers a more accessible and user-friendly way to manage heating-related services Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents with 45.2% of those aged 16–74 having bought goods or services via the internet in the past year Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase Bessarabian Bulgarians have celebrated Christmas on January 6 trying to preserve the traditions of their ancestral homeland despite the changes in the world around them residents of the city of Taraclia told BTA but also a family celebration when everyone gathers in their family home the evening of "Little Christmas" (Christmas Eve) the table is filled with festive dishes including boiled wheat for a good harvest All these dishes also carry with them messages of health Particular attention is paid to the ritual bread which is broken by the oldest person at the table and dedicated to the Virgin Mary or to the home Customs related to food and family carry on faith and hope to generations of Bulgarians The the tradition of Bulgarian Christmas carolers (koledari) has not been lost revive the rites and pass them on to future generations Community centers and schools play an important role in preserving these traditions by organizing reenactments and performances that tell about the heart of Bulgarian culture but also spread among the younger generation which with each passing year increasingly understands the importance of these holidays and the values ​​associated with them where the population is predominantly Bulgarian The proposal’s timing in Chisinau coincides, and may have been synchronized with, a similar initiative of Russian inspiration in Ukraine’s Odesa province, directly across the Moldova-Ukraine border. The multi-ethnic mix is the same in either territory; and the term used—“national-cultural status”—is common to both initiatives (see EDM Moldova’s parliament passed in the first reading a bill that would introduce the “status of national-cultural ‘raion’ [district]” into Moldova’s legislation it would still not automatically result in creating national-cultural districts lay down the legal basis for creating districts with special status by subsequent legal acts in Moldova The bill’s introductory section singles out the Taraclia district asserting that it should be granted the “status of a national-cultural district” in order to preserve Bulgarians’ identity and culture (Moldpres Moldova’s most recent census (2004) recorded 65,000 ethnic Bulgarians almost all residing in and close to the Taraclia district The Taraclia district has a population of 44,000 of which 65.5 percent are ethnic Bulgarians and 14 percent Moldovans (alongside Gagauz and Ukrainians) Moldova’s Bulgarians are characterized by a high level of native-language retention but only 7 percent of them can speak Moldovan/Romanian according to the same census (Statistica Moldovei as well as a Bulgarian-Moldovan university jointly financed by Bulgaria and Moldova The area is traditionally peaceful and stable No discernible threat to the Bulgarian ethnic identity can be observed there The bill’s proponents do not even attempt to make that case They argue that the proposed special status would simply “acknowledge” the district’s ethnic character Moldova’s Bulgarians are traditionally Russophile They voted solidly Communist during Moldova’s independence years but the Communists are currently losing their electoral fiefs to the Kremlin-backed Party of Socialists Taraclia is one of Moldova’s most backward districts and a net recipient of state budget funds The proposed special status would do nothing to improve its socio-economic situation A number of Bulgarian-populated villages are situated outside the district of Taraclia Some Taraclia leaders suggest enlarging the district by incorporating Bulgarian villages from other districts into Taraclia The special-status bill seems to allude to that possibility by describing the Taraclia district as “the center for all Bulgarians in the Republic of Moldova” (Unimedia Other Taraclia leaders suggest that they would call for the districts’ unification with the nearby Gagauz autonomous territory (RFE/RL in the event that Chisinau does not grant Taraclia a special status No obvious grass-roots demand for that status exists; but the district’s nomenklatura has hinted that it might orchestrate such demands through rallies or a local plebiscite Moldova’s Communist Party has proposed the special status bill in hopes of retaining a fiefdom in Taraclia The Socialist Party has voted in favor of the bill in line with Russia’s policy to carve out “special status” areas poses this problem in the context of the local elections which are due to be held country-wide in June That city seems ripe for takeover by a cartel of the Socialists and the Moscow-based The Taraclia special-status bill has divided Moldova’s governing coalition The Liberal-Democrat Party of Vlad Filat (the coalition’s leading party) voted against the bill in the parliament’s first reading It describes the idea as useless from a practical point of view This sort of “reform” does not figure in the coalition agreement or in the government’s recently approved program (Ziarul National The Democratic Party of billionaire Vlad Plahotniuc (junior party in the governing coalition) voted in favor of the special status bill is particularly outspoken in promoting this initiative other than the existence of ethnic autonomies in Europe that country’s former prime minister Sergei Stanishev currently Social-Democrat leader in the European Parliament had asked Lupu’s party to support some kind of autonomy for Taraclia when Stanishev campaigned for the Lupu/Plahotniuc party in Moldova’s 2014 parliamentary elections (Sofia News Agency Novinite Filat’s Liberal-Democrats have characterized this bill and its implications as “opening a Pandora’s box,” i.e. Creating an ethnically based autonomy in Moldova could inspire similar proposals directly across the border in Ukraine’s Odesa province Approval of this law in the second reading by the Moldovan parliament could complicate the situation for the Ukrainian authorities there But Moldova seems even more fragile internally Moldova risks ending up fragmented into some sort of collection of cantons (certainly not of the Swiss type) With Russia instigating claims to special territorial status and local plebiscites cantonalization might replace federalization as a means to incapacitate the Moldovan state The OSCE Mission to Moldova on 8 November 2016 organized its first forum for non-governmental organizations from Gagauz Autonomy and the district of Taraclia providing a platform for 52 participants to foster partnerships between NGOs outside the capital and international agencies and embassies based in Chisinau civil society representatives described their work as well as the specific challenges of working in a local context donors shared lessons-learned and their plans for supporting the development and engagement of Moldova’s civil society including those in the Gagauz Autonomy and the district of Taraclia The event brought to light that non-governmental organizations in the regions struggle to access donor funding which negatively impacts their capacity to develop The result is that the scope of civil society work in Gagauzia and Taraclia district is more circumspect than in Chisinau; for example business consulting and the protection of the environment are underrepresented “The challenges any country confronts as it addresses social issues public health and the protection of the environment as well the promotion of economic growth are immense This is especially true for a country like the Republic of Moldova as it tackles a broad range of development reforms,” said Michael Scanlan “We believe that an active exchange between the civil society and the international donor community can only but help strengthen the critical role civil society plays in the development of the country then international donors must connect directly with Moldovan NGOs in the region the Gagauz Autonomy and the district of Taraclia.” The Forum is part of the project on increasing the civic participation of youth and civil society belonging to national minorities which is being implemented by the OSCE Mission to Moldova in partnership with the NGO Piligrim-Demo The Bulgarian community in Moldova has received three out of five buses donated by Varna Municipality One of the buses was officially handed over to the town of Tvarditsa in Taraclia District The head of the Bulgarian Municipality in Moldova (BMM) presented the keys to a 40-seater Mercedes bus to the local municipality The donated vehicle is expected to improve access to education Barbarov said that the buses were not brand new adding that they were in operation in Varna for 25 years before being replaced by new electric buses worth EUR 500,000 – “a cost we cannot afford” The buses underwent checks to ensure they are fit for service The fact that they do not look new does not mean they are not serviceable,” Barbarov said Five Mercedes buses were donated to the Bulgarian Municipality in Moldova by Varna Municipality through the Association of Bulgarians around the World (ABC) Contributing to the initiative were the head of the World Parliament of Bulgarians with the ABC and Mladost Mayor who helped provide the fuel for the buses' transportation to Moldova The remaining buses are scheduled to be distributed to Taraclia region 24 May - The improvement of living standards of the citizens from all over the country modernization of the infrastructure and implementation of projects locally for Moldova’s development according to the European model have been the subjects discussed at a meeting of Prime Minister Dorin Recean and local public authorities (APL) and representatives of the deconcentrated services from the southern Taraclia district populated preponderantly by ethnic Bulgarians The PM referred to the need to consolidate the cooperation between the central and local public authorities in order to ensure better conditions of living for the people belonging to all ethnic groups as well as to speed up the process of Moldova’s accession to the European Union The prime minister also stressed the importance of the referendum on Moldova’s integration into EU due to be held in next autumn and which will ensure the social cohesion for the prosperous future of the country „We irreversibly anchor our country on the European way and edify a peaceful where the citizens are treated with respect and the state takes care of the people Everything which we do at present – numerous infrastructure and development projects – will change for the better the cities and villages from all over the country and will bring Europe to Moldova,’’ Prime Minister Dorin Recean said Dorin Recean urged the local authorities to benefit from the opportunities provided by the European Village National Programme as well as for exercising in writing projects: ‘’We will soon benefit from pre-accession funds and the process of writing of projects is quite important in this respect in order to organize our activity and structure the goals we pursue for people’s benefit.’’     The mayors of the region touched upon the need to thermally insulate the public buildings and rehabilitate the local roads The participants in the discussions tackled also subjects on the education institutions as well as on the integration of the socially vulnerable people into the society You don't have permissions to access this page Bulgaria's MPs instructed the Minister of Culture to take the necessary actions within three months to open and finance a Bulgarian Cultural Information Centre in the city of Taraclia A water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners was held on Saint George’s Day at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces Rumen Radev took part in the. The Bulgarian pilots have a long period of intensive training ahead of them who delivered Bulgaria’s first F-16 at the beginning of April and will receive the next seven aircraft The F-16 fighter aircraft has a minor technical issue that is expected to be resolved within days Bulgaria’s Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov said in an interview with public service broadcaster BNT "This is not a topic that should be discussed. people will be able to withdraw money  from ATMs only in the new currency according to the website of the Bulgarian. There will be no military equipment at the festive parade on May 6— The Day of Valor and the Bulgarian Armed Forces The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Greece Georg Georgiev and Giorgos Gerapetritis signed a joint declaration on the use of the waters of the river. 7 - The government appointed members of the official delegation for the negotiation of a draft agreement between the Moldovan and Bulgarian governments on setting up in Taraclia the branch of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse The delegation will be headed by state secretary of the Ministry of Education and Research Adriana Cazacu-Țigaie The agreement aims at improving education quality and professional training for young people in the south of the country Working conditions for teachers will be improved investments in the technical and material base of the university will increase study programs will be diversified and their quality will increase Graduates will receive diplomas in specialties accredited and recognized in Europe The branch financing will be provided from the budget of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse The foundations of a future partnership were laid with the signatures of the Mayors of the Bulgarian Municipality of Beloslav the official Facebook page of the Bulgarian town said.  a cooperation agreement was signed between the Municipality of Beloslav and the Municipality of Taraclia (Republic of Moldova) for the joint implementation of projects to promote and develop the local economy and tourism was in Beloslav Municipality to sign the twinning agreement between the two municipalities," the municipality said adding that the agreement lays the foundations for a future partnership at the municipal level to create a dialogue between the twinned municipalities in the spirit of the new times and European unity The Grigory Tsamblak Taraclia State University in Moldova retains its academic autonomy and university identity the press center of the Bulgarian President announced The Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) national press club in Taraclia Its opening is a continuation of the Agency's policy to open such press clubs in all neighbouring countries as well as in countries with large Bulgarian communities The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria "I would like to wish for this press club to reinforce the ties and offer the Bulgarian community an even stronger inclusion," said President Radev during the opening The opening ceremony was attended by Taraclia Mayor Vyacheslav Lupov Bulgaria's Ambassador to Moldova Evgeni Stoychev Bulgaria's Consul in Taraclia Lyubomir Dimov and representatives of local community organisations BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that BTA's press club in Taraclia has found a new home during a symbolic year when the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Moldova is observed as well as on the eve of the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians (October 29) "This is a home for all media - Moldovan and Bulgarian," said Valchev is located in one of the buildings of the University of Taraclia Irina Bogoeva+373 781 80 024 Taraclia, Moldova36 "Stefancel Mare" Str. 1st floortaraclia@bta.bg is hosting today a conference within the frameworks of BTA’s initiative named “Bulgarian Voices for Europe” Bulgaria’s Vice President Iliana Yotova is expected to open the event Representatives of state and local authorities lecturers and students from Grigoriy Tsamblak Taraclia State University will participate at the conference "Bulgarians in Moldova can act as natural catalysts for Moldova’s European integration" Social services Culture Spatial planning Administrative services Home/ news The topic of discussion was also the invitation to the Bulgarian community in Taraclia to participate in the traditional folklore fair "Zlatnata Gadulka" Ivan Paslar expressed his readiness to contribute to the participation of amateurs willing to show mastery in the performance of distinctive Bulgarian folklore Terms of use Common emergency number - 112 Public transport within the city Public transport within the municipality Tourist information center Ruse