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Austrian Minister Cautions Against Full Schengen Entry for Bulgaria and Romania

In a recent interview with Die Presse, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner shared insights into the complexities surrounding the Schengen entry of Bulgaria and Romania. Addressing concerns about the overall disarray in the migration system, Karner stressed the need for a functioning system at the European level.

Bulgaria's Schengen Land Border Talks Set for 2024, Says Deputy PM

Bulgaria's journey toward integration into the Schengen Area marked a notable development as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel disclosed plans to negotiate the country's accession to Schengen for land borders in 2024. This revelation emerged during the parliamentary Question Time on Friday.

Dacic receives New Year greeting cards from Austrian, Dutch FMs

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic has received New Year greeting cards from the FMs of Austria and the Netherlands, Alexander Schallenberg and Hanke Bruins Slot.

Schallenberg wished Dacic a happy New Year with best wishes for the holidays.

Bruins Slot wished the Serbian FM a blessed 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Greece at 19th place in number of students at German universities

Greece ranks 19th among the states with foreign students in German universities, with 6,886 students studying in the country for the academic year 2022-2023, according to recent data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Bulgarian Finance Minister Denies Correlation Between Tax Checks on Austrian Companies and Vienna's Schengen Rejection

The Finance Minister, Assen Vassilev, refuted any connection between ongoing tax inspections at numerous Austrian companies and Austria's recent rejection of Bulgaria's Schengen accession. Vassilev clarified that the inspections involving a large Austrian food chain and a petrol station were part of regular fiscal risk assessments mandated by the goods declaration regulation.

Bulgaria Gains Partial Schengen Access Via Air And Sea: What Does It Mean?

After more than a decade of anticipation, Bulgaria, together with Romania, has finally gained entry into the Schengen area. However, the initial approval, effective from March 2024, is limited to air and sea routes exclusively. This development signifies the end of passport checks for flights connecting Bulgaria to the broader European landscape, promising smoother travel processes.

Boycott Against Austria: Bulgarian Leaders Urge Cooperation for Schengen Access

The chairman of Bulgaria's Association of Industrial Capital, Vasil Velev, recently proposed a boycott of Austrian initiatives and businesses within Bulgaria due to Austria's stance against Bulgaria's Schengen entry through land borders. This call has sparked reactions across the nation, notably drawing a response from GERB leader Boyko Borissov.

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