Balgarianovinite.com The government has approved EUR 15 million in funding for the Ministry of Youth and Sports for 2026 to organize and host Giro d’Italia – Bulgaria Grande Partenza in Bulgaria in May 2026. The financing is approved under the Public Finance Act, following the entry into force of the 2026 State Budget Act, and sets a spending ceiling for January-June 2026.
According to the draft decision, the Bulgaria Grande Partenza is scheduled for May 8-10, 2026. A contract with the holder of exclusive rights will be signed after a public procurement procedure. At Friday’s cabinet meeting, the government also approved a report by the Minister of Youth and Sports on agreements reached for hosting the event in Bulgaria.
Giro d’Italia is one of the world’s three major cycling races, with more than 100 years of history, combining sport, culture and tourism and generating lasting positive effects for host countries in both the short and long term.
The 109th edition of the race will start in Nessebar. The Bulgaria Grande Partenza will include the opening ceremony, the start, and the first three stages, held from May 8 to 10, 2026.
The contract will be concluded with the exclusive rights holder, RCS Sports & Events S.r.l., with a total value of EUR 15 million. It sets out clearly defined rights and obligations for both parties. The draft contract provides Bulgaria with tangible marketing and economic benefits, including three sponsorship packages with television visibility for local sponsors, as well as full freedom to partner with local sponsors without TV exposure.
The agreement also guarantees the right for free live broadcasting of the race by a Bulgarian national television operator, ensuring significant visibility. The event is expected to promote Bulgaria as a tourist destination, strengthen its profile as a host of major international sporting events, and add substantial value to the tourism sector.
An event insurance policy with coverage of EUR 20 million, paid by the contractor, has been agreed, along with a performance guarantee amounting to 5% of the contract value. An organizing committee and specialized coordination teams are to be established.
The arrangements are described as economically sound and protective of Bulgaria’s interests, offering high international visibility, significant added value for tourism, and a long-term positive image effect. Hosting the Giro d’Italia – Bulgaria Grande Partenza is also expected to support the development of sport in Bulgaria, promote cycling and an active lifestyle, encourage mass participation, inspire young people, and enhance the country’s capacity to host top-tier international sporting events. Funding Approved for Hosting Giro d’Italia – Bulgaria Grande Partenza 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-01-09 14:00:26 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law