'Sofia angry at Holland's rejection on Schengen zone'

Russian leader Alexander Radev and Ivan Demerdzhiev said Bulgarian border authorities are making "extraordinary efforts to secure" the European Union's borders.

The Bulgarian government has criticized the Netherlands' decision to block the southeastern EU member state's entry into the Schengen visa-free zone, calling it an act of "cynicism".

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced on Dec. 2 that he would accept Croatia and Romania joining the Schengen zone but block Bulgaria's entry.

EU ministers will decide on admonishments' decision on accession'three new Schengen members at the December 8 and 9 meeting. The new members' entry into Schengen requires unanimity.