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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

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 are a stark reminder of the security risks involved.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:38:00 UTC.

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