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The Otelec port on the Bega River, closed since 1967, will be reconstructed to enhance tourism and economic potential in the region. The project is part of Timiș County's development strategy, aiming to promote local heritage and gastronomy, especially with Banat set to become a European Gastronomic Region in 2028. Plans include establishing a border crossing with Serbia and developing cultural and cycling routes. The port, originally established in 1937, had significant transport activity until the mid-20th century, but operations ceased due to war and infrastructure damage. Recent efforts have made the Bega navigable again, connecting Romania and Serbia.