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100 million euro to be invested in Bulgarian rural areas in 2018

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Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Rumen Porozhanov declared, at a general meeting of the National Association of Municipalities in Bulgaria, that 100 million euro will be earmarked in 2018 for infrastructure projects under the rural development programme.

The funding will be granted for the construction and rehabilitation of streets and pavements, public use areas, projects for improving energy efficiency, school and kindergarten repair work and equipment, and sporting facilities. There are indications that the EU 's Common Agricultural Policy will preserve its adequate financing, Minister Porozhanov said.



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