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European Commission Pledges Support for Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Entry by Year-End
The Vice-President of the European Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, announced strong backing for Bulgaria and Romania's full accession to the Schengen zone by the end of the year. Speaking before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Šefčovič emphasized ongoing efforts to reinforce external borders and pilot projects with FRONTEX.
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Firm on Refugee Policy Amid Schengen Talks
Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov affirmed Bulgaria's position on refugee acceptance during a parliamentary committee hearing linked to the country's Schengen entry via air and sea.
MEPs Query European Commission on Danube Ports' Schengen Entry Amidst Border Control Debate
Bulgarian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Andrey Novakov and Emil Radev, representing GERB, have directed inquiries to the European Commission regarding the potential inclusion of Danube ports, pivotal crosspoints between Bulgaria and Romania, under the Schengen Agreement.
80 Years Ago: US-UK Forces Unleashed Destruction on Sofia in WWII
January 10 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the most sinister and bloodiest bombings of Sofia during the Second World War. Then the first combined one was performed, i.e. day-night attack on the capital.
Austrian Officers to Assist Document Checks at Bucharest Airport Following Schengen Entry
Romania's Schengen accession on March 31 brings about notable changes at Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport as Austrian officers will collaborate with Romanian counterparts in passport and document scrutiny. The collaboration aims to enhance border security and streamline identity verification processes for travelers entering the Schengen zone.
Vucic: I will always advocate military neutrality
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says Serbia must develop its army to maintain its sovereignty and military neutrality and announced the country will continue to invest in strengthening its military capabilities.
Bulgaria Denies Red Sea Warship Deployment Amidst Kidnapped Sailors' Crisis
Bulgaria's Defence Minister, Todor Tagarev, dismissed speculations about dispatching a warship to the Red Sea, asserting that Parliament's approval is imperative for any military mission. Speaking in Blagoevgrad, Tagarev emphasized Bulgaria's involvement in addressing the safety of navigation in the Black Sea due to the risks posed by the Ukraine conflict.
Romanian Analyst Accuses Austrian Government of Anti-European Actions Amid Schengen Discussions
Razvan Nicolescu, a Romanian analyst, expressed strong criticism against Austria's government, accusing it of adopting anti-European behaviors during discussions about Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen area accession. In an interview with Bulgaria's National Radio (BNR), Nicolescu highlighted concerns about Austria's conditions that deviate from Schengen criteria.
Austria Outlines 5 Conditions for Schengen Land Borders with Bulgaria and Romania
The Austrian government has specified five prerequisites for potentially lifting checks at Schengen land borders for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, as detailed in a statement released after the European Council's decision to open air and sea borders for both countries on December 29.
Bulgarian MEP: Land-Schengen Won't Happen This Year
Ilhan Kyuchyuk, a prominent Bulgarian Member of the European Parliament representing "Renew Europe," has expressed a tempered view on Bulgaria's Schengen prospects, suggesting that the country may face delays in its land-based Schengen entry.
Mariya Gabriel: Bulgaria's Schengen Step Signals European Integration Success
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariya Gabriel, expressed gratitude to the collective efforts that propelled Bulgaria into the Schengen agreement for air and sea borders. Highlighting Bulgaria's pivotal role in safeguarding the European Union's external boundaries, Gabriel emphasized the country's robust border control system, reinforcing EU security.
Opposition in Bulgaria Decries Austria's Schengen Entry Terms
Austria's stipulations for entry into the Schengen zone have sparked fierce criticism from opposition parties in Bulgaria, citing concerns of transforming the nation into a large refugee hub.
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.
Austrian Minister Obliges Bulgaria and Romania to Accept Refugees for Schengen Entry
UPDATE: The European Commission and Bulgaria confirmed that there is no obligation to accept additional refugees. Read more about this new information here.
Schengen Progress: Bulgaria Targets 2024 Land Accession, Sets Air and Sea Entry for March
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov addressed Bulgaria's ongoing negotiations for Schengen accession during a detailed briefing, shedding light on the status of discussions regarding the inclusion of land borders, confirming the absence of specified timelines in negotiations with key partners.