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Kulata is the only border checkpoint tourists bound for Greece can use

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As of 2 PM today, the only border checkpoint all tourists bound for Greece can use is Kulata, the border police have announced.

Tourists are no longer allowed through the crossings Makaza, Kapitan Petko Voivoda and Ivailovgrad. Only people, who own property in Greece will be allowed across Makaza, provided they have the relevant papers. Only trucks and seasonal workers are allowed across Ilinden and Kapitan Petko Voivoda border checkpoints. Seasonal workers can also cross at Ivailovgrad. Zlatograd border crossing is closed in both directions. For entry into Bulgaria from Greece tourists will be allowed to use all functioning border checkpoints, the border police declare further.



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