The Open Heart Festival – when the stage brings people together and differences become wealth

On June 5 and 6, 2026, Veliko Tarnovo was once again filled with music, colors and children’s voices. The twenty-first edition of the Children’s Roma Festival “Open Heart”, organized by the Amalipe Center and the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo, brought together nearly 1,500 participants from 75 schools across the country – students, teachers, educational mediators, […]

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A partner meeting on the EQUICARES project was held in Veliko Tarnovo

On June 4, a partner meeting on the international project EQUICARES was held in Veliko Tarnovo. It was attended by 28 representatives of partner organizations from different countries, who gathered to discuss the progress of the project, upcoming activities and the next steps in its implementation. The meeting was held in the BIC hall of […]

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Residents of Varbovka and Vladislav learned about the “Meetings and Support” initiative, part of the Equicares project

On May 21 and 22, the first meetings were held in the villages of Varbovka, Pavlikeni Municipality, and Vladislav, Strazhitsa Municipality, to present the “Meetings and Support” initiative – local spaces for conversations, sharing, and support in the community. The meetings are part of the EQUICARES project, which works for more accessible, understandable and people-friendly […]

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Study shows need for more mental health support in communities

The majority of citizens of Veliko Tarnovo region (Pavlikeni and Strazhitsa municipalities) are aware of the need for specialized help in case of mental health problems. At the same time, there is a lack of knowledge about the available services in this regard, with a statistically significant difference between Roma and other minorities on the […]

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