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A ‘Disneyland’-Like Mock-Up Of A Lost Ancient City Stirs Controversy In Bulgaria [Video]

A multimillion-dollar project aimed at recreating a lost ancient Thracian city has stirred controversy in Bulgaria. Critics say the mock-up, funded with EU and state funds, has nothing to do with the reality of the ancient city. The authors defend it and say it will attract thousands of tourists.

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Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europes Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain | KLRT [Video]

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europes ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries integration with the European Union. After years of negotiations to join the Schengen area, there is now free access for travelers arriving by air or sea from both countries. However, land border []