site.btaBulgarian Municipal Officials Exchange Experience on EU Projects in Kavala

A delegation of Bulgarian local government representatives met officials in Kavala, northern Greece, to exchange experience in municipal planning and EU-funded projects, Greek local media reported Wednesday, citing the Kavala municipal authorities.

The delegation comprised around 30 deputy mayors, municipal councillors, local government officials and representatives of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria. The Association organized the visit as part of a wider training programme.

The meetings focused on several issues, including local government planning, the preparation and implementation of projects financed by European Union funds, as well as the development of cross-border cooperation initiatives.

Experts from the municipality of Kavala presented their experience in implementing projects and programmes, and activities carried out in partnership with other organisations in Greece and abroad. Other topics discussed included tourism development and urban infrastructure.