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Pleven is a city in North Bulgaria, an administrative and economic center of the eponymous municipality and region. As of December 2013 the city had a population of 103,122 and was the 7th largest city in Bulgaria. Pleven is situated 150 meters above sea level in the central part of the Danubian Plain, 174 kilometers northeast of Sofia. Between 2008 and 2010 the gross domestic product per capita decreased more than 5%: from 5,322 to 5,051 leva. Unemployment in the region of Pleven increased 1.8 percentage points to 12.1% in 2013, year on year.

Pleven emerged in Thracian times. The first traces of life in these places date back to the fifth millennia BC. The archeological finds bear evidence of the high cultural development of the Thracians. Among them is the Valchitran treasure, which is the biggest gold treasure ever discovered in Bulgaria. It consists of 13 valuable cult items. The treasure is kept in the National History Museum in Sofia.
The fortress of Storgosia has a Greek origin. It is located along the Philippopolis – Ulpia Oescus road with Greek influence coming from the south through the once important road connection. The name originates from the Greek word στοργή, meaning “love”. The name of Storgosia is translated literally as “the city of love”. Storgosia was located on the territory of today’s Kaylaka Park.
The Slavs, who later settled in the region, named the place Kamenets; it was mentioned as Pleven for the first time in 1266. The city was a cultural and educational center in the 19th century. The battles for Pleven in 1877 were crucial for the outcome of the Russo-Turkish War.

The vision formulated by the Development Plan of the Municipality of Pleven for 2007-13 is the following: “Establishing the Municipality of Pleven as an economic center of the Northwest region through implementation of the existing potential for rapid economic growth and transforming it into an attractive center for national and foreign investments.”

Projects

Investments in industrial areas ,Culture and amusement ,Urban infrastructure ,Reconstruction repair and equipment of medical and health institutions ,Rehabilitation of buildings

PROJECTS IN Pleven

Construction of a new production plant for clothing and accessories of a trade mark Monni
Canceled negotiations

Investments in industrial areas Pleven

Dimitrov LTD is a modern sewing factory located in the industrial zone of Pleven. The company is specialized in the production of men suits, jackets, trousers and coats. In connection with the expansion of the activity, the company intends to...
Malteries Soufflet – project for development of malt production facility in Pleven
Under investigation

Investments in industrial areas Pleven

Malteries Soufflet is the largest French maltster. The company is a leader in Europe and is the second largest world producer of malt. In Bulgaria the company has two factories for the production of malt – in Pleven and in...
Renovation and construction of new halls in Arena Cinema
Completed

Pleven

The project includes renovation of the existing theater with 131 seats in the Arena Mall Pleven and the construction of 4 new halls in the Panorama Mall extending up to 1114 m2. All screens are suitable for projecting 3D movies,...
New hospital for HiFU treatment
Canceled negotiations

Pleven

In early December 2013 in SBALAG “St. Marina ” in Pleven started working the first and only in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe HiFu technology – a treatment with high intensity focused ultrasound. The first of its kind in the world...
Reconstruction of the municipal pool
Canceled negotiations

Pleven

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Factory production and assembly aids for people with disabilities
Canceled negotiations

Pleven

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Planetarium and a children’s science museum
Under investigation

Pleven

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KHM Textil Factory
Approved financing

Pleven

The project is a brownfield redevelopment and construction of a factory in the industrial zone. Expect more information!...
“Revitalization” of the buildings of the former school for reserve officers in Pleven
Idea

Pleven

The main idea of the project is to transform part of the buildings of the School for reserve officers in multi-institutional campus where several Bulgarian universities will develop a modern educational center with а boarding school attached. The school for reserve...
Building a 3D virtual tour of battlefields
Idea

Culture and amusement Pleven

Project for construction of 3D Moving platform in the Panorama Museum, representing the Pleven’s battle....
Upgrading public transport stops
Idea

Urban infrastructure Pleven

Project for general renovation of all the stops for public transport in the city of Pleven....
Conversion of the municipal hotel Storgozia in a hospice
Idea

Reconstruction repair and equipment of medical and health institutions , Rehabilitation of buildings Pleven

Pleven Municipality has an idea to transform hotel Storgozia in Hospice. The project aims to help elderly people from the city who cannot care for themselves. ...
Reconstruction and modernization of the bus station
Canceled negotiations

Rehabilitation of buildings Pleven

Project for reconstruction and modernization of bus station Pleven. Negotiations were discontinued due to unwillingness of Pleven Municipality to take a loan. ...
Reconstruction and modernization of the city lighting
Idea

Pleven

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Rehabilitation of transformer stations and surrounding areas for CEZ Bulgaria
Under investigation

Pleven

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Rehabilitation of infrastructure, parking, parkland of Milkana company
Canceled negotiations

Investments in industrial areas Pleven

Milkana is one of the leading companies in the field of production of aluminum and PVC frames, doors, shutters and more. In 2013 the company has opened its own showroom, located in the western industrial zone of Pleven. The intention...
PET scanner for a private hospital
Under negotiation

Pleven

The project of the private clinic is to purchase a PET scanner for imaging for the amount of BGN 7 million. It is important to note that currently there are only two PET scanners in the country (in Varna and...
Construction of a new manufacturing factory for clothing and accessories of the brand Moni
Canceled negotiations

Pleven

Expect more information! ...