Small and medium-sized cities across Europe are facing common challenges: young people leaving, limited economic opportunities, and the need to keep up with the digital transition while maintaining social cohesion. At the same time, the gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, creating new opportunities in skills, innovation, and creative economies. Yet, this potential is still rarely explored as part of local public policies.

Svilengrad is a small town located on the external border of the European Union with Turkey and in close proximity to Greece. The town is an important transport and logistics hub through which significant international traffic passes. 

The main challenge is the intensive transit traffic crossing the town, which   This problem has a negative impact on resident’s health and the overall attractiveness of the town.

Teaching children martial arts promotes physical health, fosters respect for others, determination, and stress resistance. Establishing a children's education center, raising a healthy generation, and promoting the image of the city and state at international competitions. Involving children in sports, reducing the percentage of children using drugs and tobacco products. Reducing the number of children exposed to the negative influence of the streets.

Like many European cities, our local authority has largely shaped its climate policy around targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dedicated planning tools (climate action plans, zero-carbon initiatives, energy roadmaps). While this approach has led to real progress, it is now showing certain shortcomings. In particular, we have observed that:
•    Climate action remains largely siloed and difficult to coordinate with other major public policies, particularly those relating to social issues, health or biodiversity;