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Calls coming from Central Europe for a "reserve border system" at Bulgaria and Macedonia's borders with Greece has been the main issue in a phone conversation of Bulgaria's Prime Minister with his German counterpart Angela Merkel.

Germany is voicing disagreement with Central European EU member states which have suggested Bulgaria and Macedonia should get a stronger role in EU border protection.

Athens was chosen as the second Best European Destination for 2016 competing 19 selected destinations for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2016.

Voting ended on February 10 and after more than 288,000 votes, Zadar in Croatia was elected Best European Destination 2016.

Plovdiv is the only Bulgarian city nominated for participation in the seventh edition of the competition for the title of Best European Destination 2016.

"From Amsterdam to Zadar, we have selected for you the 20 tourist destinations which will feature most in 2016," the organizers said on the website of the event.

Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka has suggested that a "reserve border system" should be set up along the Bulgaria-Macedonia border if Turkey or Greece fail to regulate the influx of migrants into Europe.

In an effort to defuse tension that caused the removal of Greece’s ambassador from Prague, Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek invited his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias to visit the Czech capital as soon as possible.

The Foreign Ministry of Greece has recalled the Greek ambassador from Prague as a result of insulting comments made by Czech President Milos Zeman. The Czech President told the TASR Slovak news agency on Friday, December 18, that his country would apply for euro entry after a Grexit.

Christmas is just around the corner and decorations have already begun with most cities around the world competing on which one has the most impressive and unique Christmas tree.

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Warsaw, Poland

The UEFA Champions League trophy arrived in Bulgaria on Wednesday, where it it will embark on a tour around the country, visiting three cities in the next ten days.

The trophy will be first on display for two days in Sofia, before heading for the Black Sea coast, where it will be exhibited in Burgas and Varna for two days in each city.

Turkey should not be admitted to the European Union, Czech President Milo? Zeman has said, criticizing the rapprochement between the EU and Ankara following the recent joint summit to stem the refugee crisis.