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Bulgaria border town opens arms to one-time foe

The small Bulgarian town on the Greek border was isolated for decades under communist rule -- and Greece was very much considered an enemy at the time, remembers Pavlov, now 67.

But now the town is banking on a newly opened border crossing to boost tourism and cultural links with its neighbour.

Now Bulgaria's government hopes the new link will attract tourists, drawn by the region's heritage and unspoilt nature....

Read entire article at AFP