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

https://mins.news/en/item/91026

- DW, 2026-10-08 08:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/middle-corridor-can-bulgaria-be-a-safe-gateway-for-asian-imports-to-the-eu/a-79584530?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The EU wants to expand trade through the Middle Corridor, potentially benefiting Bulgaria. But drone attacks near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast on October 6 hit two commercial ships, sinking one and highlighting security risks. Insecurity in Central Asia, weak institutions along the route, Russian influence and falling water levels in the Caspian Sea could also hinder the corridor’s development.

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