Tourism, handicrafts, alternative agriculture, catering in the rural areas will be financed with €15 million through the new IPARD programme which will open new jobs, Government Spokesperson Aleksandar Gjorgjiev said at Sunday’s press conference.

The new IPARD programme foresees funding hair salons, kid’s rooms, kindergartens aimed at improving quality of life in the rural areas whereat 50% of the invested funds will be co-financed.

The Agency for Financial Support of Agriculture and Rural Development will issue next week a public call which will last 45 days. More detailed information can be obtained at the free of charge telephone number 0800 12 121.