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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.
Bulgaria's Schengen Entry Confirmed by Prime Minister: Air and Sea Borders Open in 2024
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov announced Bulgaria's significant milestone in entering the Schengen area during the government's year-end meeting. Denkov's statement followed Romania's Prime Minister's declaration that both Bulgaria and Romania would join Schengen via air and sea borders starting March 2024.
Bulgaria Anticipates Austria's Verdict on Schengen Entry Soon
Bulgaria's Minister of the Interior, Kalin Stoyanov, has underlined the ongoing discussions aimed at securing Austria's decision concerning Bulgaria's Schengen membership. With the recent approval from the Dutch parliament for Bulgaria's full inclusion in the Schengen area, the focus is now on Austria.
Austria's Schengen Demands Questioned by Bulgarian "Border Police" Director
Anton Zlatanov, the director of Bulgaria's Border Police, addressed Austria's requirements for Bulgaria's entry into Schengen, calling them potentially political rather than professional. In an interview with жTV, Zlatanov expressed uncertainty regarding the stipulations put forth by Austria and highlighted the lack of concrete professional arguments against Bulgaria's entry into Schengen.
Bulgaria Joins Black Sea Nations in Mine Clearance Pact Amid War In Ukraine
Turkey's Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, announced plans for Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey to ink an agreement next month aimed at clearing mines lingering in the Black Sea, a fallout from the war in Ukraine. This initiative follows extensive discussions among NATO allies grappling with the ramifications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Turkish photographer wins NATO contest
Turkish photographer Cem Doğut has won an aerial photography contest on NATO Air Command's official X account by receiving the most number of votes on his F-16 photo.
BREAKING: Bulgaria's Schengen Triumph - The Netherlands Grants Approval!
The Netherlands has granted approval for Bulgaria's inclusion in the Schengen area, as per a report by "Reuters." Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, speaking after the European Council meeting in Brussels, anticipated positive news, highlighting the crucial decision made by the Dutch government.
Bulgaria's PM: Schengen Discussions Continue Amid Hungary's Objection to EU-Ukraine Aid
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov dispelled rumors regarding specific discussions between Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen accession during the European leaders' meeting.
Austria-Hungary is "rising from the grave"; Don't worry, it will only last 50 years
Given that Hungary is holding 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine and as a hostage for that country's accession to the EU, Vienna, its critics claim, is using the impasse to push its priorities behind the scenes, ignoring the urgency of the situation in Kyiv.
Tragic Loss: Romanian Citizen with Israeli Citizenship Killed in Gaza
A Romanian national, Tal Haimi, who also held Israeli citizenship, was tragically killed in Gaza, as confirmed by the Romanian Foreign Ministry, citing information from Israeli authorities. The Ministry extended condolences to the grieving family.
Majority of UN Countries Asked for a Ceasefire in Gaza: Bulgaria Abstained
A total of 153 countries called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in a vote at the UN General Assembly.
The resolution demanding an end to hostilities by Israel and the Islamist movement "Hamas" is non-binding. It follows a Security Council vote under a procedure set in motion by the UN secretary-general, in which such a ceasefire text was blocked by the United States.
Bulgaria Insists On Full Membership In The Schengen Area
Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov participated today in a tripartite meeting with the interior ministers of Austria and Romania - Gerhard Karner and Catalin Predoiu, at which he introduced them to Bulgaria's position for full Schengen membership, the Ministry of the Interior announced.
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.