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Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu: Schengen Accession by Land Guaranteed in 2024
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced that Romania is set to become a part of the Schengen area through its land borders by the end of this year. This declaration comes as Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner refrained from providing a specific timeframe for overcoming the veto on Romania and Bulgaria's entry into Schengen through land routes.
Romania to Hold Two-in-One Elections in June
Romania is set to witness a unique electoral scenario this year as the local elections will coincide with the European elections on June 9, with presidential elections moved to September and parliamentary elections slated for December 8.
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Protesters Bring Romania-Bulgaria Border to a Standstill Over Rising Costs and Border Delays
A demonstration at the Romania-Bulgaria border near Calafat has escalated, with dozens of Romanian tractors and trucks causing a complete blockade, disrupting traffic and impacting major routes.
Schengen Access for Romania: Negotiations Set for Second Half of 2024
According to Romanian daily Adevarul, negotiations for Romania's full accession to the Schengen area are slated for the latter half of 2024, as revealed by undisclosed political sources.
Romania, Bulgaria in partial Schengen deal with Austria
Romania and Bulgaria have reached an agreement with Austria to join the European Schengen area of free movement by sea and air in March 2024, the Romanian government said Wednesday.
"After 13 years, Romania is finally going to join Schengen! We have a political agreement on this," Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu wrote on Facebook.
Austrian Media: US Intervention Drives Vienna Toward Bulgaria and Romania Schengen Entry
The United States' behind-the-scenes efforts have influenced Austria's change of heart regarding Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen entry, according to reports by the Austrian newspaper Der Standard. Recent discussions led by former US Ambassador Ronald Lauder and US Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien in Vienna played a pivotal role in convincing Austria to lift its veto.
Romania Gets a Ship to Search for Mines in the Black Sea
By the end of the year, Romania will receive a maritime minesweeper from Great Britain, with which it will join the joint initiative with Bulgaria and Turkey to search for mines in the Black Sea.
This was announced in an interview with "Digi 24" TV by the Minister of Defense Angel Tilvar, who is visiting the USA together with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
Romania is Close to a Visa-Free Regime with the US
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said during his working visit to the US that Romania's entry into the visa-free program will be announced next year, with a deadline of 2025.
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Romanian President Advocated Simultaneous Entry with Bulgaria into Schengen
The best option is for Romania and Bulgaria to enter the Schengen area together, and "all negotiations and all attempts to convince those who have reservations on this matter are aimed at this". Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said this today at a joint press conference with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo, Agerpres agency reported.
The Dead after the Explosions in Romania are now 3, Strict Control of Gas Stations in effect already
The investigation into the serious incident at a gas station in Romania continues. The two explosions on Saturday killed three people and injured nearly 60, many of them seriously.
The Romanian Prime Minister ordered immediate checks after reports that the gas station was unlicensed. According to preliminary information, the cause of the accident was a lit cigarette.