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Traditional dance, dishes, crafts, cultural and historical heritage of the Republic of Bulgaria and neighboring Serbia were presented at the Festival held in the Municipality of Vratsa from 2 to 4 July. The event was held within the project “QuesTour – Valorization and capitalization of unexplored tourist cultural and historical routes in the cross-border region Bulgaria-Serbia” Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria-Serbia Program.

“The QuesTour Festival was a real ‘quest’. “Quest” through culture, customs and traditions on both sides of the border. The goal was to increase the value of traditions and crafts and to support the offer through joint tourist products and / or services “- it is pointed out in the National Tourism Cluster – Bulgarian Guide.

Participants from Bulgaria – craftsmen, artists, writers, cultural and artistic societies, chefs and others, presented their work during three festival days in the Municipality of Vratsa. Visitors could get acquainted with the renewal of antique weapons, handicrafts made of wood and leather, pottery or handmade jewelry made of natural materials. To get to know the customs and culture of a country, it is necessary to try traditional dishes, which were also offered by the participants of the QuesTour festival. Representatives of Bulgarian music groups and dance groups, which revived the traditional sounds of this country, were also an indispensable part of the festival program.

Participants from Serbia presented their business online, due to measures related to the corona virus pandemic. In that way, the visitors were able to get acquainted with the producers of Serbian wines and traditional dishes, as well as with the tourist treasures of southeastern Serbia. Wines, ironed sausage, Svrljig cheeses, the area of ​​Sicevacka gorge and the canyon of the river Jerma, are just some of the guardians of Serbian tradition, history and natural and tourist wealth that were presented within the Festival.

The leading partner in the project is the National Tourism Cluster – Bulgarian Guide, and the partners are the municipality of Vratsa from Bulgaria and the association ENECA from Nis. This tourism organization is focused on the sustainable development of specialized types of tourism, including cultural heritage and cultural tourism, as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship in the tourism sector.

Within the “QuesTour” project, various workshops and tours of tourist “hidden gems” were held in the border region of the two countries, in six districts in Bulgaria and seven districts in Serbia. The region has about two million inhabitants, organizers say. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg-IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program Bulgaria – Serbia.

The project is co-financed by the EU through the Interreg-IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program Bulgaria – Serbia. The contents of this text are the sole responsibility of its authors and ENECA and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

Project “QuesTour – Valorization and capitalization of unexplored natural, cultural and historical resources in the cross-border region Bulgaria – Serbia, CB007.2.13.225”.

Traditional dance, dishes, crafts, cultural and historical heritage of the Republic of Bulgaria and neighboring Serbia were presented at the Festival held in the Municipality of Vratsa from 2 to 4 July. The event was held within the project “QuesTour – Valorization and capitalization of unexplored tourist cultural and historical routes in the cross-border region Bulgaria-Serbia” Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria-Serbia Program.

Participants from Bulgaria – craftsmen, artists, writers, cultural and artistic societies, chefs and others, presented their work during three festival days in the Municipality of Vratsa. Visitors could get acquainted with the renewal of antique weapons, handicrafts made of wood and leather, pottery or handmade jewelry made of natural materials. To get to know the customs and culture of a country, it is necessary to try traditional dishes, which were also offered by the participants of the QuesTour festival. Representatives of Bulgarian music groups and dance groups, which revived the traditional sounds of this country, were also an indispensable part of the festival program.

Participants from Serbia presented their business online, due to measures related to the corona virus pandemic. In that way, the visitors were able to get acquainted with the producers of Serbian wines and traditional dishes, as well as with the tourist treasures of southeastern Serbia. Wines, ironed sausage, Svrljig cheeses, the area of Sicevacka gorge and the canyon of the river Jerma, are just some of the guardians of Serbian tradition, history and natural and tourist wealth that were presented within the Festival.

The project “QuesTour” is implemented by the National Tourism Cluster – Bulgarian Guide, in cooperation with the association ENECA from Nis and the Municipality of Vratsa. The National Tourism Cluster – Bulgarian Guide is the lead partner in the Project. This tourism organization is focused on the sustainable development of specialized types of tourism, including cultural heritage and cultural tourism, as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. Within the “QuesTour” project, various workshops and tours of tourist “hidden gems” were held in the border region of the two countries, in six districts in Bulgaria and seven districts in Serbia. The region has about two million inhabitants, organizers say. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg-IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program Bulgaria – Serbia.

The project is co-financed by the EU through the Interreg-IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program Bulgaria – Serbia. The contents of this text are the sole responsibility of its authors and ENECA and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

Project “QuesTour – Valorization and capitalization of unexplored natural, cultural and historical resources in the cross-border region Bulgaria – Serbia, CB007.2.13.225”.

Within the project “Empowered businesses for youth employment”, which was supported by the Kingdom of Norway through the project “Norway for you – Serbia”, ENECA and the Business Development Center Kragujevac (RBC) are announcing a call for tenders of procurement “Hiring an expert for consulting support and website development, creating campaigns and accounts on social networks ”.

The project envisages improving inclusive growth by strengthening capacity and competitiveness in the food industry sector and improving employment opportunities for young people in Jablanica and Raska districts, as well as supporting 20 entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises in the food sector, registered in Jablanica and Raska district.

The call is open until July 15, 2021, by 12 noon time.

All questions related to the public call can be referred to the phone number 062 / 528-228 or by e-mail ailic@eneca.org.rs  on weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm.

Within the project “QuesTour – Valorization and capitalization of unexplored natural, cultural and historical resources in the cross-border region Bulgaria-Serbia”, numerous activities and events are planned aimed at the development of the mentioned region. Bulgarian and Serbian partners – National Tourist Cluster “Bulgarian Guide” (Bulgaria), ENECA (Serbia) and the Municipality of Vratsa (Bulgaria) have set the goal of creating the so-called generators of business models for sustainable use of the potential of natural and cultural resources in the border region, through the participation of local actors. It is planned to identify and analyze unexplored cultural, natural and historical sites in the border region of the two countries.

Therefore, ENECA invites all interested young people up to the age of 29 to participate in the online competition on June 25, 2021 (Zoom platform) in order to create tourist routes in the mentioned region. In addition to participants from Serbia, participants from Bulgaria will also be included in the competition. You can register for participation in this competition on the number 062/528 228 in the period from 8 am to 4 pm.

ENECA representatives presented the project “New economic opportunities for returnees and vulnerable categories of citizens in southern and eastern Serbia” which is implemented in cooperation with CARE International Balkans and NGO Nexus Vranje at the information meeting held on June 3, 2021. through the ZOOM platform.

You can find out about the way of applying and the support provided by the project through the following video.

NGO ENECA from Nis invites all interested unemployed persons from the territories of Pcinj, Jablanica, Nisava, Pirot, Bor and Zajecar districts to attend the online info meeting on June 3, 2021. from 12:00 to 13:00.

The competition for submitting applications for project support will be presented at the meeting as:

• Grants in the form of equipment for starting / developing your own business
• Occupational training, in order to acquire knowledge and skills for a specific job

Candidates can apply for one or both types of support.

The online info meeting will explain in detail the conditions for application, the necessary documentation and the deadline for applying.

This three-year project was launched in November 2020, within the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with the support of the organization Latter-Day Saint Charities. It is a joint initiative of CARE and its partner organizations NEXUS from Vranje and ENECA from Nis, which aims to increase the capacity of vulnerable groups in southeastern Serbia to identify opportunities for socio-economic inclusion in their home region and more critically review their opportunities for emigration to developed countries.

Registration for the online info meeting can be done by email: prijava@eneca.org.rs

The competition is open until June 15, 2021.

For more information about the competition and the project itself, visit the website www.eneca.org.rs

As part of the competition for grants in the project “New economic opportunities for returnees and vulnerable categories of citizens in southern and eastern Serbia” funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), CARE International, ENECA from Nis and NEXUS from Vranje, ENECA continues to organize information meetings:

• 26.05.2021. in Leskovac in the Center for Professional Development in Education, at 2 p.m.
• 27.05.2021. in Vladičin Han in the Association of Intellectuals, Prekodolce village, 11 am
• 27.05.2021. in Surdulica in the assembly hall, at 2 p.m.
• 27.05.2021. in Vlasotince, Municipal Assembly Hall, at 11 am

Within the project “Empowered businesses for youth employment”, which was supported by the Kingdom of Norway through the project “Norway for you – Serbia”, ENECA and Development Business Center Kragujevac (RBC) are announcing a call for bids for the certification service HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL and production of organic products of fruit and vegetable processors.

The project envisages improving inclusive growth by strengthening capacity and competitiveness in the food industry sector and improving employment opportunities for young people in Jablanica and Raska districts, as well as supporting 20 entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises in the food sector, registered in Jablanica and Raska district.

The call is open until May 28, 2021, at 2 p.m.

Guidelines for submitting bids, as well as the necessary forms can be downloaded from the website www.eneca.org.rs, while all questions related to the public call can be asked on the phone number 062 / 528-228 or via e-mail ailic@eneca.org.rs on working days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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As part of the competition for grants in the project “New economic opportunities for returnees and vulnerable categories of citizens in southern and eastern Serbia” funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), CARE International, ENECA from Nis and NEXUS from Vranje, ENECA continues to organize information meetings:

• 18.05.2021. in Medvedja, in the Cultural Center at 10 am
• 20.05.2021. in Bor, in the Youth Center at 11 am
• 20.05.2021. in Negotin, in the House of Culture Stevan Mokranjac, at 1:30 p.m.
• 21.05.2021. in the village of Dudulajce, in the Elementary School “Jastrebački partizani”, at 11 am

As part of the competition for grants in the project “New economic opportunities for returnees and vulnerable categories of citizens in southern and eastern Serbia” funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), CARE International, ENECA from Nis and NEXUS from Vranje, ENECA continues to organize information meetings:

• 11.05.2021. in Bela Palanka in the Đurđevdan Association, in the Prpilej Shopping Center No. 51, from 9 am
• 12.05.2021. in Vranje, in the hall of the City Assembly, Kralja Milana no.1 at 10 am
• 12.05.2021. in Bujanovac, in the House of Culture, Trg Karađorđa Petrovića bb at 1 p.m.
• 12.05.2021. in Pirot in the City Administration (small ceremonial hall) st. Srpskih Vladara 82, from 5 p.m.
• 13.05.2021. in Babušnica in the village of Donji Striževac, from 2:30 p.m.
• 13.05.2021. in Nis in the Roma Cultural Center, from 11 am