Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Carriers threaten to block traffic at Kulata border checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece

Photo: BGNES

Small freight companies are suffering serious losses due to the coronavirus testing of truck drivers introduced by the Greek authorities at the Kulata-Promachonas border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece. Dissatisfaction escalates and may grow into spontaneous blocking of traffic on Bulgarian territory. 
The vice-president of the Union of Bulgarian Transport Workers Vesselin Dangov explained to BNR that between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm, when the tests are performed, no more than 20-30 trucks are able to cross the border. 
According to the carriers, this is yet another violation of the European agreement on green transport corridors by Greece.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

The Museum of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo marks April Fools’ Day

April Fools’ Day will be marked with a rich festive program at the Museum of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo. The institution is celebrating 53 years since its founding today and, as tradition dictates, will showcase the town's generosity with free events..

published on 4/1/25 9:28 AM

Photo exhibition tells about the lives of homeless dogs

The photo exhibition "One Hand Extended. Yours" draws attention to the plight of abandoned dogs in Sofia and encourages citizens to adopt a pet. The initiative is led by the Sofia-based municipal enterprise "Ecoravnovesie" and the volunteer..

published on 4/1/25 6:05 AM

Tuesday brings more cloudy skies and rain

Rain will continue to fall on and off in many places. It will be almost rainless along the Danube and in northeastern Bulgaria.  Minimum temperatures will be between 5° and 10°C, in Sofia - 7°C, and maximum - between 11°C and 16°C, in Sofia - about 11°C...

published on 3/31/25 7:05 PM