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Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Admission: No Timetable Set
Discussions regarding the full entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area continue without a clear timetable. Following a meeting between Austrian Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in Bucharest on Thursday, the Austrian media reported on the ongoing deliberations.
Bulgaria's Borissov Demands Action On Schengen Blockade At EPP Congress
At the European People's Party (EPP) congress in Bucharest, GERB leader Boyko Borissov delivered a compelling address, urging Austrian authorities to reconsider their decision to block Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen area along the land borders.
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.
Greece in support of RES policies in EU split over nuclear energy
European Union member states showed their divisions on nuclear energy policy on Monday, with one camp led by France promoting the technology and another, led by Austria and Germany, and signed by Greece and another 12 countries, pushing to prioritise renewable energy sources instead.
Assessment First: Austria's Prudent Stance on Bulgaria's Schengen Integration
Austria's Minister of the Interior, Gerhard Karner, has announced that Austria will adopt a cautious approach towards Bulgaria's full accession to the Schengen area. Karner emphasized that Austria will withhold its decision until the effects of Bulgaria's entry into Schengen by air and water are assessed thoroughly.
Turkish border controls tightened ahead of Bulgaria’s partial Schengen entry
Turkish borders crossing into Europe have witnessed tightened controls on vehicles entering and exiting, causing long lines and wait times, ahead of Bulgaria and Romania's partial inclusion into the Schengen zone from March 31.
Stork and fisherman unite in Bursa for 13 consecutive years
A longstanding friendship between a stork and a fisherman in the Karacabey district of Bursa, a northwestern province, blossomed once again as the majestic bird returned for its thirteenth consecutive year of migration, gracefully resting upon the fisherman's boat, reigniting a bond forged over the years.
Former Bulgarian Swimmer Arrested in UK on Espionage Charges for Russia
Another Bulgarian national has been apprehended in the United Kingdom on allegations of espionage for Russia. The court in London has determined that 38-year-old Tihomir Ivanchev will remain in custody indefinitely, joining five other compatriots who have been detained for espionage-related offenses for over a year.
Bulgaria Surges as a Top Choice for EU Asylum Seekers
In a recent report by the EU Asylum Agency, Bulgaria has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for migrants seeking asylum within the European Union. According to the agency's annual findings released on Wednesday, Bulgaria ranked eleventh among European countries in terms of asylum applications registered by its authorities in 2023.
Jackals Spotted In the Burgas Sea Garden
The wild animals were spotted by passersby in the late hours in the Burgas Sea Garden, and photos were shared on social media.
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