{"id":9772,"date":"2025-04-24T16:31:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b40network.org\/v2\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=9772"},"modified":"2025-04-24T16:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:36:44","slug":"varna","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/b40network.org\/v2\/portfolio-item\/varna\/","title":{"rendered":"Varna"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-m4wp8mp8-fb83cd100fdb4d9200fe4954c4de77d7 avia-slideshow-featured_large av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-minimal av-control-minimal-dark av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 42%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m4wp8mp8-fb83cd100fdb4d9200fe4954c4de77d7__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-9777 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9777\"  src=\"https:\/\/b40network.org\/v2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Varna-municipality-1500x630.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='Varna municipality' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9772'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mu26da-44df13d7593e81408531a67f2c2a0aa1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#000000;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m4wp7r04-0284e62187b1154e5e9021b635333b1e av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Varna<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4wp7y9e-8f344f3723f5cef816c87b4a31d38797\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m4wp7y9e-8f344f3723f5cef816c87b4a31d38797 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4wp7y9e-8f344f3723f5cef816c87b4a31d38797 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Varna Municipality, the second largest in the country, is located in Northeast Bulgaria on the Black Sea coast. It is named after its administrative centre &#8211; the city of Varna, which is also the capital of Varna province. Commonly referred to as the Sea Capital of Bulgaria Varna is the biggest national Black Sea port and the economic, tourism, business, transport, educational and cultural centre in the region. It is a captivating blend of history, culture and modernity, which makes it one of the most popular tourist destination in Bulgaria and across Europe. It features unique cultural treasures and natural landmarks such as the \u201cSt. Assumption of the Mother of God\u201d Cathedral, the Roman Thermae, the rock complex Aladzha Monastery and the desert-like rock phenomenon Pobiti kamani. The oldest processed gold in the world, dating from the period 4400-4200 BC was found in the Varna Necropolis. Varna is a prominent cultural scene, representing a vibrant mix of classics and contemporary art. It hosts a number of international events and festivals, the largest of which \u2013 IMF Varna Summer, that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. In addition to being a city of cultural fame, Varna is a popular academic hub with its six universities and a strong youth and entrepreneurial spirit. Varna won the title of European Youth Capital 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The new city government is committed to maintaining Varna\u2019s leadership position at regional level utilizing its resources, key infrastructure, intellectual capital, strategic partnerships and experience to drive economic growth and provide better quality of life for the citizens. Moreover, with a growing focus on sustainable growth, the local government fosters international cooperation and exchange of knowledge and best practices among partner cities, which play a key role towards sustainable green and integrated urban development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kplh5a-575ffdbb158682889995dd310ec2d041\">\n#top .hr.av-kplh5a-575ffdbb158682889995dd310ec2d041{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n.hr.av-kplh5a-575ffdbb158682889995dd310ec2d041 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kplh5a-575ffdbb158682889995dd310ec2d041 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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.special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-gyesj2-cb137909882bd2068ba3e24855e26a1d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-gyesj2-cb137909882bd2068ba3e24855e26a1d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-gyesj2-cb137909882bd2068ba3e24855e26a1d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-gyesj2-cb137909882bd2068ba3e24855e26a1d av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_tab_container  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >More Info<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='tabcontainer av-f6w9pq-6d37e84143c02e8f87d2de4982e89b24 top_tab  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last ' role='tablist'>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-1d9qvi-649516227147d018721b868682894e77'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='tab active_tab' role='tab' tabindex='0' data-fake-id='#tab-id-1' aria-controls='tab-id-1-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >City Information<\/div><div id='tab-id-1-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>City: <\/strong>Varna<\/p>\n<p><strong>Country:<\/strong> The Republic of Bulgaria<\/p>\n<p><strong>Population: <\/strong>323.386 (2023)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface Area: <\/strong>237.5 km\u00b2<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-az0dku-397c0d024a88cdb21d8bac01842ab859'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='0' data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Contact Information<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Official Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.varna.bg\">ww<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.varna.bg\">w.varna.bg<\/a>\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>Municipality of Varna 43, Osmi Primorski polk Blvd, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:kmet@varna.bg\">k<\/a><a href=\"mailto:kmet@varna.bg\">met<\/a><a href=\"mailto:kmet@varna.bg\">@varna.bg<\/a> ; <a href=\"mailto:internationalvarnav@gmail.com\">internationalvarnav@gmail.com<\/a> \u00a0(International Relations and Programs)<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone: <\/strong>+359 52 820 280<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-936gmm-6c222547fd660a601a122d6e0930f674\">\n.flex_column.av-936gmm-6c222547fd660a601a122d6e0930f674{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-936gmm-6c222547fd660a601a122d6e0930f674 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7ul3f2-9ca55b6d3d27e3219a9ed71c1414ebe4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7ul3f2-9ca55b6d3d27e3219a9ed71c1414ebe4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#000000;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7ul3f2-9ca55b6d3d27e3219a9ed71c1414ebe4 .av-special-heading-tag 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