Project „Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide ” (CBYSI - ROBG00251), is co-funded by the European Union through European Regional Development Fund under the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria Programme
On 20 November 2025, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Svishtov, together with participants connected online via Zoom, hosted an Open Doors event under Project ROBG00251 Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide (CBYSI), funded by the Interreg VI-A Romania–Bulgaria Programme 2021–2027. The project is implemented with the Dolj County Police Inspectorate, Romania, as Lead Partner, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics as Partner, and the Dolj County School Inspectorate as Associated Partner.
Assoc. Prof. Marin Marinov, PhD, Rector of the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, welcomed the members of the Lead Partner, the Associated Partner, the team of the Academy, as well as the scientists, academic staff, students, and other stakeholders present in the hall. The Project Coordinator officially opened the event and emphasized that we live in a modern, digitally connected world, which enabled part of the participants to join online.
During the event, the main concept of the project was presented, emphasising the improvement of access to quality and inclusive education through the modernisation of training infrastructure, enhanced cross-border cooperation, and the development of joint training programmes. The discussion highlighted the importance of aligning educational outcomes with labour market needs, as well as the significance of youth safety, personal development, and social inclusion on both sides of the border.
The team of the Academy presented the progress achieved so far, including: preparation of documentation for the renovation of auditoriums 46, 51, and 52; initiation of procurement procedures for equipment; and the development of the project website and communication channels. Upcoming activities were also outlined, such as finalising the procurement procedures for renovation works, developing curricula and student selection methodology, and conducting a literature review for the Guide to Best Practices for Youth Safety and Conduct.
On behalf of the Lead Partner – Dolj County Police Inspectorate – the Romanian team presented key project implementation highlights. Expected results from the upcoming self-defence and safe driving trainings were outlined, as well as the importance of cross-border cooperation for strengthening youth safety and inclusion. Partners emphasised the added value of the joint approach and the long-term benefits for both communities.
Participants were introduced to the expected project results, including the training of a total of 240 young people in areas such as sustainable personal finance, green economy, corporate social responsibility, self-defence, and safe driving. The added value of the partnership and its long-lasting contribution to educational resilience and youth inclusion in the cross-border region were underlined.
The event concluded with a short discussion and Q&A session.
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Project „Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide ” (CBYSI - ROBG00251) Editor of the material: Galina Chipriyanova Date of publishing: 20.11.2025 The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union. |
Title: “Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide”
Project ID: ROBG00251; Project acronym: CBYSI
Programme priority: An educated region
Specific objective: S.O.4.2: Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and online education and training
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are delighted to invite you to attend the Open Doors Event for the Romania-Bulgaria cross-border project, “Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide”, 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 an improvement in youth employability and safety, with educational programs more closely aligned with the real-world demands of employers and personal development needs.
The Open Doors Event will take place on November 20, 2025, at 14:00 p.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 to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Open Doors Event on CBYSI
Time: Nov 20, 2025 02:00 PM Sofia
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 845 8833 0918
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More information about the event program can be obtained from the project's communications expert.
| Project coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Galina Chipriyanova, PhD g.chipriyanova@uni-svishtov.bg |
Communications expert: Head Assist. Prof. Elitsa Lazarova, PhD e.lazarova@uni-svishtov.bg |
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Project „Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide ” (CBYSI - ROBG00251) Editor of the material: Galina Chipriyanova Date of publishing: 10.10.2025 The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union. |
Title: “Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide”
Project ID: ROBG00251; Project acronym: CBYSI
Programme priority: An educated region
Specific objective: S.O.4.2: Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and online education and training
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PRESS RELEASE Launching Conference of the cross-border project "Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide" (CBYSI – ROBG00251) October 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m., in hybrid format – in person at the Rectorate Hall, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov and online at: https://bbb.uni-svishtov.bg/b/6e6-rs8-hc6-jxq |
The D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics - Svishtov, in its capacity as a partner of the Dolj County Police Inspectorate, Romania and of the associated partner - Dolj County School Inspectorate, has launched the implementation of activities under the project „Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide ” (CBYSI - ROBG00251), which is co-funded by the European Union through European Regional Development Fund under the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria Programme.
The objective of the project is to modernize the educational infrastructure, equipping training centers with state-of-the-art tools and fostering cross-border collaboration to develop joint training programs. The expected change is an improvement in youth employability and safety, with educational programs more closely aligned with the real-world demands of employers and personal development needs. Investments will be made in the modernization of two educational infrastructures, one at the Dolj County Police Inspectorate, Romania, and the other at the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics - Svishtov.
Project activities, including:
1. Organizing 4 joint workshops to develop a joint training program and guide on best practices for youth safety and behavior
2. Organizing 6 trainings in the field of personal finance and green economy (120 trainees)
3. Organizing 6 trainings in the field of self-defense and safe driving (120 trainees)
The launching conference of the cross-border project ROBG0025 – CBYSI will be held on October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM in hybrid format – in person at the Rectorate Hall, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov and online at: https://bbb.uni-svishtov.bg/b/6e6-rs8-hc6-jxq. More information about the event program can be obtained from the project's communications expert.
| Project coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Galina Chipriyanova, PhD g.chipriyanova@uni-svishtov.bg |
Communications expert: Head Assist. Prof. Elitsa Lazarova, PhD e.lazarova@uni-svishtov.bg |
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Project „Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide ” (CBYSI - ROBG00251) Editor of the material: Galina Chipriyanova Date of publishing: 17.10.2025 The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union. |
Title: “Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide”
Project ID: ROBG00251; Project acronym: CBYSI
Programme priority: An educated region
Specific objective: S.O.4.2: Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and online education and training
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EU funding: |
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are delighted to invite you to attend Launching Conference for the Romania-Bulgaria cross-border project, “Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide”, organized by the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Svishtov, Bulgaria. The project is implemented with the Dolj County Police Inspectorate, Romania, as Lead Partner, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics as Partner, and the Dolj County School Inspectorate as Associated Partner.
This Launching Conference will announce the launch of the implementation activities of an initiative aimed at an improvement in youth employability and safety, with educational programs more closely aligned with the real-world demands of employers and personal development needs. During the project implementation, two modernized educational infrastructures (one at the Dolj County Police Inspectorate, Romania, and the other at the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics—Svishtov) will be equipped with training centers with state-of-the-art tools and will foster cross-border collaboration to develop joint training programs.
The launching conference of the cross-border project ROBG0025 – CBYSI will be held on October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM in hybrid format – in person at the Rectorate Hall, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov and online at: https://bbb.uni-svishtov.bg/b/6e6-rs8-hc6-jxq. More information about the event program can be obtained from the project's communications expert.
| Project coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Galina Chipriyanova, PhD g.chipriyanova@uni-svishtov.bg |
Communications expert: Head Assist. Prof. Elitsa Lazarova, PhD e.lazarova@uni-svishtov.bg |
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Project „Cross-Border Youth Safety and Inclusion: Modernizing Training Facilities and Developing a Comprehensive Good Practices Guide ” (CBYSI - ROBG00251) Editor of the material: Galina Chipriyanova Date of publishing: 10.10.2025 The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union. |