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For EU citizens, entering Greece through Ilinden-Exohi border checkpoint is less problematic

Ilinden border checkpoint at the Bulgarian-Greek border
Photo: БГНЕС

Border police authorities in Bulgaria advise Bulgarian citizens as well as citizens of other EU countries to use the Ilinden-Exohi border crossing when travelling from Bulgaria to Greece instead of the biggest border checkpoint at Kulata-Promachonas.
Some of the Serbian citizens entering Greece through Bulgaria are being tested for Covid-19. In addition, information on the address at which they will reside is filled in manually and declarations are also filled in. This slows down the movement of cars, the Border Police reports. 



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