Share

Text size

Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

30% increase in traffic at Kulata-Promachonas border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece since Schengen entry

published on 6/30/25 5:11 PM

Kulata-Promachonas border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece

Photo: BTA

One million vehicles have passed through the Greek Promachonas checkpoint on the border with Bulgaria (opposite Kulata) since the beginning of the year, the chairman of the Union of Police Officers of the Greek Prefecture of Serres, Yiannis Kounios, told the Greek state television ERT, BTA reported.

Traffic has increased by 30% after the abolition of passport control.

Today, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, is visiting Bulgaria. The program of his visit includes a visit to the Kulata-Promachonas border crossing. At a meeting with the European Commissioner, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stressed that Bulgaria contributes significantly to the security of the Schengen area. The protection of the external European border and the prevention of illegal migration remain key priorities for Bulgaria He highlighted the support provided by the EC to Bulgaria in the amount of over 300 million euros over the last three years - for integrated border surveillance, off-road vehicles and drones.

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner visits Bulgaria

Edited by Miglena Ivanova
English publication: R. Petkova
Photo: BTA

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News Bulgaria in Schengen Bulgarian-Greek border Greek border Kulata-Promachonas border checkpoint Schengen

More from category

INSAIT and MIT to work together on AI

The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has launched a joint program with the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)..

published on 7/2/25 6:15 AM

Summer in the the Rhodope Mountains.

Temperatures will reach a sweltering maximum of 35°C again

On Wednesday, minimum temperatures will range from 16 to 19 °C. The day will be sunny, with cumulus clouds forming over the mountains in the afternoon and occasional brief showers. Maximum temperatures will range from 30 to 35°C . In the capital -..

published on 7/1/25 7:05 PM

Ivan Ivanov

The State Agency for Refugees will be inspected for financial irregularities

The new chairman of the State Agency for Refugees, Ivan Ivanov, has asked the Council of Ministers to conduct an inspection of the agency . The audit should establish whether there were any irregularities in the spending of funds, reporter Daniel..

published on 7/1/25 6:18 PM

1
2
3
4
5
6
..
10

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Clear
Min: 13 | Max: 30

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

MOST VIEWED

Border checks on the Bulgarian-Romanian border to be lifted at midnight

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, together with Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov and Greek Deputy Minister for..

published on 6/30/25 5:59 PM

Bulgarian authorities dismantle a segment of a global money laundering network operating through financial fraud

A segment of a global money laundering network operating through financial fraud has been dismantled, the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office and the..

published on 7/1/25 12:31 PM

Concert of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra in Sofia

A concert of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra will take place on the square in front of the National Palace of Culture in the..

published on 7/1/25 6:35 AM

shopify analytics ecommerce
tracking