Project ROBG00071 - Messages/Events

The Academy of Economics is the organizer of the "Open Doors" event under the cross-border project "Green Region along the Blue Danube"

On 31 March 2026, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Svishtov hosted an Open Doors Event in a hybrid format under the project “A Green Region along the Blue Danube” – GREEN-Hard, Contract No. 284856/12.12.2025, Project Identification Number: ROBG00071, financed under the Interreg VI-A Romania – Bulgaria Programme 2021–2027, Priority: Green Region. The event brought together the Lead Beneficiary (University of Craiova, Romania), the project partners (D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Svishtov and Engage in Education Association Romania), members of the academic community, experts, students, and stakeholders from the cross-border Lower Danube Region.

The event  was officially opened by Assoc. Prof. Marin Marinov, PhD – Rector of  the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, who emphasized the importance of joint  efforts for environmental protection, sustainable natural resource management,  and the application of modern approaches to environmental data monitoring and  analysis.

The Project  Coordinator presented the main objectives and activities, focusing on the  development of a system for monitoring air, water, and soil quality, as well as  on the implementation of joint initiatives supporting the green transition in  the region. Particular attention was given to the progress achieved so far and  the upcoming activities. The importance of cross-border cooperation and the  exchange of good practices was highlighted, alongside the project’s role in  raising awareness and engagement of local communities on environmental and  sustainability issues.

A key  highlight of the event was the signing of a Partnership Agreement between the  D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Svishtov, represented by Assoc. Prof. Marin  Marinov, PhD – Rector, and the State Forestry Enterprise – Svishtov,  represented by Ms. Dilyana Choranova-Koeva – Director. This partnership lays  the foundation for long-term cooperation both during and beyond the project’s  implementation, aiming at sustainable natural resource management, knowledge  exchange, and the development of joint initiatives for the benefit of the  region.

The  partners, Prof. Catalin Aurelian Rosculete, Prof. Dalia Mirela Simion, and Dr.  Nicolae Daniel Militaru, emphasized the strategic importance of the project for  the sustainable development of the cross-border region. They presented the  financial framework, highlighting the efficient allocation of resources and the  commitment to achieving the planned objectives. The current stage of  implementation and the effective coordination among partners were also  outlined. Special attention was given to the expected results, their long-term  impact on environmental monitoring and regional cooperation, as well as to the  significant added value of the project in fostering innovation, knowledge  exchange, and sustainable practices.

The event  concluded with a discussion and exchange of views among participants on topics  related to the green transition and regional development.

Project „A green region along the blue Danube” (GREEN-Hard - ROBG00071) Editor of the material: Assoc. Prof. Galina Chipriyanova, PhD Date of publishing: 31.03.2026 The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union.

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Project „A green region along the blue Danube” (GREEN-Hard - ROBG00071) ), is co-funded by the European Union through European Regional Development Fund under the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria Programme
Title: “A green region along the blue Danube”
Project ID: ROBG00071; Project acronym: GREEN-Hard
Programme priority: A greener region
Specific objective: S.O.2.7: Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution.

Duration:	Total budget:	EU funding:
December 2025- December 2027	2.533.544,66 euro	2.026.835,72 euro

INVITATION

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are delighted to invite you to attend the Open Doors Event for the Romania-Bulgaria cross-border project, “A green region along the blue Danube”, organized by the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Svishtov, Bulgaria. This event will announce the launch of the implementation activities of an initiative aimed at improving the protection and conservation of nature along the Danube, in the Romanian-Bulgarian cross-border area through complex actions: The establishment of a university botanical garden by the University of Craiova; The green arrangement of the university campus D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov, Bulgaria; Establishing a complex, cross-border monitoring network of air, water and soil quality along the Danube; Promoting sustainable development and biodiversity.
The Open Doors Event will take place on March 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in hybrid format – in person at the Rectorate Hall, next to the main building of the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov and online at the BigBlueButton platform (https://bbb.uni-svishtov.bg/b/hxw-ehz-ken).

Project coordinator:                                                                     Communications expert:
Assoc. Prof. Galina Chipriyanova, PhD                                                 Head Assist. Prof. Lyubomira Todorova, PhD
g.chipriyanova@uni-svishtov.bg                                                            l.todorova@uni-svishtov.bg
 

Project „A green region along the blue Danube” (GREEN-Hard - ROBG00071) Editor of the material: Assoc. Prof. Galina Chipriyanova, PhD Date of publishing: 04.03.2026 The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union.

 

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The Academy of Economics, Svishtov, launches a project with the University of Craiova under the Interreg Romania-Bulgaria Program

 

The University of Craiova held a press conference dedicated to the launch and presentation of three projects funded by the European Union under the Interreg Romania-Bulgaria Program. Institutions and organisations in Romania and Bulgaria implement the grants in partnership. One of the projects is in partnership with the Dimitar A. Tsenov Academy of Economics. On this occasion, the rector of the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Assoc. Prof. Marin Marinov, PhD, also participated in the press conference.

The project "A green region along the blue Danube" (ROBG 00071), amounting to €2,533,544.66, is being implemented by the University of Craiova in collaboration with the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics and the NGO "Engage in Education". The aim of the project is to strengthen the green infrastructure along the Danube by creating a green zone at the Banu Mărăcine Educational and Experimental Station, as well as on the campus of the partner university in Bulgaria. In addition, a comprehensive cross-border network for monitoring air, water, and soil quality will be established, and the collected data will be managed by a Green Data Centre that will issue monthly newsletters. The initiative contributes to the protection of the Danube River and the promotion of a green transition based on data and institutional cooperation.

At the opening of the event, the rector of the host university, Prof. Cezar Ionut Spanu, PhD, stressed the importance of Romanian-Bulgarian cooperation: "This moment is not just an administrative act but an act of European commitment. It is a concrete expression of cross-border solidarity and proof that Europe is establishing itself every day through cooperation, trust, and shared responsibility."
The delegation from Svishtov, led by Rector Assoc. Prof. Marinov, PhD, includes Vice-Rectors Prof. Atanas Atanasov, PhD, and Prof. Svetoslav Ilijchovski, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Aleksandrina Aleksandrova, PhD, and Assoc. Prof. Galina Chiprianova, PhD.