Gurkovo
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Gurkovo Municipality is located in the south east of Bulgaria, in Stara Zagora Province.
Roma are located in the Lozenets North quarter of Gurkovo ( Romani speaking ), Lozenets South quarter of Gurkovo (Turkish speaking community, that identifies as Turks), and in Panicherevo (Turkish speaking community, that identifies as Turks)
The ROMACT Process
ROMACT started in March 2020 with the signature of the Letter of agreement.
The Taskforce for Roma inclusion was created following Mayor's approval in September 2020.