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Middle Corridor: Can Bulgaria be a safe gateway for Asian imports to the EU?

DW8 October 2026, 08:38 UTCBulgaria

The EU wants more trade via the "Middle Corridor," which could bring big benefits for Bulgaria. But Tuesday's drone attacks on commercial ships off the Bulgarian coast is a stark reminder of the security risks involved.

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