Romania, Bulgaria and Schengen

Bulgaria and Romania ‘one step closer’ to full membership in Schengen zone, Hungary says
Hungarian officials say Bulgaria and Romania could become full members of Europe’s Schengen travel zone starting at the beginning of 2025.
Bulgaria, Romania Step Closer To Schengen As Austria Drops Veto
Austria has dropped its long-standing veto to Bulgaria and Romania joining the passport free Schengen zone, opening the door to their accession next year.
Romania and Bulgaria may become full Schengen members in January, Hungary says
Romania and Bulgaria may become full members of Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone in January 2025, Hungary said on Friday, adding a final decision would be made at next month's meeting of EU interior ministers.
Romania, Bulgaria likely to join Schengen area as full members in January: Report
Romania and Bulgaria are likely to become full members of the Schengen area on Jan. 1, 2025, according to reports from Romanian media on Friday.
Romania, Bulgaria ready to step into Schengen Zone
Thanks to the support of Hungary in the European Union, Romania is ready to enter the Schengen zone from January 1, 2025
Romania, Bulgaria expected to join EU's Schengen as full members
Romania and Bulgaria are expected to fully join the European Union's Schengen area starting Jan. 1, 2025, reports said Friday. The two countries
Hungarian presidency secures full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania
On 22 November in Budapest, the interior ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Austria signed a declaration on the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area.
Joint declaration may signal step forward for full Schengen membership for Bulgaria and Romania
A meeting of interior ministers of Hungary, Austria, Romania and Bulgaria in Budapest on November 22 has resulted in a joint declaration that includes a pledge for European Union ministers to
Romania, Bulgaria to fully join open-borders Schengen area from January -Romanian PM
Romania and Bulgaria will fully join Europe's open-borders Schengen area from January 2025 after a crucial meeting in neighbouring Hungary on Friday, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Monday.
Romania, Bulgaria Near Full Access to Passport-Free EU Area
Romania and Bulgaria secured a deal that paves the way for full access to the European Union’s vast passport-free travel almost two decades after joining the bloc.
Austria agrees to lift veto on full Schengen accession for Bulgaria and Romania
By Denitsa Koseva in Sofia Austria agreed on November 22 to lift its veto on the full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen zone as of January next year, the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union said in a statement.

Nations League, Ireland and Bulgaria

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries
China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, ...
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Why Bulgaria Could the Next Big “Hidden Gem” European Holiday Destination
Bulgaria is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s must-visit “hidden gem” holiday destinations, combining stunning natural ...
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From Sofia to Plovdiv: Drone Journey Across Bulgaria's Landscape
Fly over Bulgaria's diverse landscapes in this stunning drone footage. Discover the majestic Rila Mountains, ancient Thracian ...
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47 Nepalis deported from Russia and Bulgaria
A total of 47 Nepalis deported from Russia and Bulgaria have arrived home. Russia repatriated 29 individuals for not ...
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Bulgaria’s pro-Russian parties display increasingly open ties with the Kremlin
After the radical Vazrazhdane party, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (PES) has become the second pro-Russian formation in the ...
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Nationwide Taxi Driver Protests in Bulgaria to Disrupt Traffic Tomorrow
Taxi drivers across Bulgaria are set to stage a nationwide protest tomorrow, voicing dissatisfaction with the rising costs of ...
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The Roma doctors healing Bulgaria
Long excluded from higher education and professional careers, young Roma — a marginalized ethnic group making up about 10 ...
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Bulgaria’s caretaker government approves Road Traffic Act draft amendments
Meeting on Bulgaria’s caretaker government approved draft amendments to the Road Traffic Act, which will be subject to ...