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Vehicles entering the country checked for winter tyres at Makaza checkpoint

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Photo: BNR - Kardzhali

At the Makaza border crossing with Greece, increased checks have started in view of the expected severe weather conditions and forecasts of snowfall. All vehicles entering Bulgaria will be checked for winter tyres and winter equipment. 

The checks will be particularly intensive on Friday and Saturday. Kardzhali Regional Governor Nikola Chanev said that fines would also be imposed and urged Greek citizens to comply. The information was provided by BNR correspondent in Kardzhali Valya Apostolova.



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