The European Commission has extended the deadlines for the execution of 4 projects in Bulgaria under the ISPA pre-accession funds, for the water and sewerage systems in Varna and Kyustendil. 4 more ISPA water and sewerage projects – in capital Sofia, Shumen, Kardzhali and Smolian – are expected to be extended. Bulgaria requested the extension end 2010, when the duration of ISPA for the country expired, after managing to absorb only 70% of the funds allotted. Read More
