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Narva, Estonia

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Narva is located in north-east Estonia and is the country’s third largest city with the population of 54 000. The town on the border of the European Union and Russia is known for its bastions, its castle and the river promenade that has become the heart of the city. Narva has historically been the meeting point of the East and the West, where different nations and cultures have mingled over the centuries. Through times the town has been ruled over by Danes, Germans, Swedes, Russians and Estonians. Traditional industries of Narva are textile and sewing industry, and metal and timber industries. Retail and service industries have developed more recently.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Establishment of a network of foot and cycle paths in Narva urban area, Phase II

The EU has also helped to connect cycle and pedestrian tracks of Narva with those of surrounding areas. 

Establishment of a network of foot and cycle paths in Narva urban area, Phase I

The EU support helped to build a network of cycle and pedestrian tracks across Narva to better connect different parts of the city to the city centre (EU support EUR 3.9 million). This money paid for 36.5 km of cycle and pedestrian tracks.

Development of Narva City Bus and Train Station

The support from the EU has enabled the renovation of Narva railway station and the construction of a roof over the bus station waiting platform. The project that received nearly EUR 1.64 million of EU support also provided for the installation of real-time train and bus information screens, the construction of a cycle path and parking facilities, as well as the installation of external lighting.

Construction and fitting-out of the basic school building resulting from the reorganisation of the Narva Estonian Gymnasium

The EU has also supported the construction of Narva Upper Secondary School, and the building and furnishing of a new primary school created as a result of the reorganisation of Narva Kesklinna Upper Secondary School.

Reconstruction of Narva Town Hall and Square

Through projects to reinvigorate Old Town of Narva, the EU has contributed EUR 4.9 million towards the reconstruction of Narva City Hall and its square. This includes new external lighting for the City Hall façade and the square.

Renovation of street lighting infrastructure in the city of Narva

EU funding has helped to renovate a substantial part of Narva’s street lighting network (more than 830 street light points). The EU allocated just over EUR 1.2 million for this renovation work. More efficient LED lights have helped to reduce power consumption.

Construction of Narva State Gymnasium

The EU has also supported the construction of Narva Upper Secondary School, and the building and furnishing of a new primary school created as a result of the reorganisation of Narva Kesklinna Upper Secondary School. 

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