Andreevo
MEP Radan Kanev: Schengen Entry Vital for Bulgaria's Border Security
Speaking in Pleven, MEP Radan Kanev emphasized the advantages of Bulgaria's forthcoming entry into the Schengen area, particularly in bolstering efforts to combat smuggling along its borders. Kanev stressed that stricter controls enforced by European institutions would enhance Bulgaria's ability to tackle criminal networks engaging in illicit activities.
Bulgaria’s Dual-Use Goods Route to Russia and Azerbaijan Raises Red Flags Amid Sanctions Scrutiny
The Finance Minister, Asen Vassilev, disclosed a substantial upsurge in the import-export activities of dual-use goods to Azerbaijan and Russia, routed through Bulgaria. Addressing the issue after discussions with Prime Minister Denkov and European Commissioner Mareid McGuinness on Financial Stability, Vassilev underscored forthcoming measures to cease these channels.
18 km Queue of Trucks on Captain Andreevo Border Checkpoint
There is heavy traffic on the Bulgarian border with Turkey. Yesterday the queue of heavy trucks at the main border point with Bulgaria's southern neighbour was over 18 km.
Customs Detained More than 4000 False Labels of World-Famous Brands
Captain Andreevo's customs officers detained over 4,000 false labels of world-famous brands.
They were found by checking a car with a Bulgarian registration that came from Turkey. False labels infringing intellectual property rights, have been confiscated.