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Austrian Chamber Applauds Schengen Impact: Boosting Bulgaria's Business Prospects
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce, serving as the overseas business representative, has greeted the partial Schengen agreement positively, hailing it as a promising development. Philip Kupfer, the trade advisor at the Austrian embassy, expressed enthusiasm for the move, highlighting the significance of meeting pertinent conditions for a robust domestic market within Europe.
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.
Bulgaria's Customs Agency Bolsters Border Vigilance in Accordance with Schengen Commitments to Austria
The Customs Agency of Bulgaria has intensified scrutiny on all goods entering and exiting Austria, implemented across checkpoints and territory, aligning with the country's commitment to Austria and Schengen entry obligations.
Bulgaria's Asylum Act Revamp for Schengen Accession: Public Review Open
Proposals for changes to the Asylum and Refugee Act, concerning Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen zone, are now available for public feedback on the Council of Ministers' Public Consultation Portal.
Navigating Eurozone and Schengen: Croatia's Progress After One Year
Croatia has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first country to simultaneously join both the eurozone and the Schengen area on January 1, 2023. However, this historic move has sparked mixed sentiments within the nation.
Bulgaria's Border Police Chief: We Have Not Heard 'No' For Land Borders In Schengen
Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov from Bulgaria's Border Police addressed recent developments regarding Bulgaria's Schengen entry and the evolving migrant situation in Europe.
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.
Bulgaria's Schengen Ambitions Linked to Euro Adoption
Transport Minister Georgi Gvozdeikov revealed Bulgaria's prospects for full Schengen membership, linking it to the impending adoption of the euro. Gvozdeikov anticipates a lift in land border controls as the country aims for full Schengen integration by the year's end, coinciding with the projected euro adoption in 2025.
Vazrazhdane Party Leader Urges Bulgaria to Refrain from Signing EU Migration Pact
Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of Bulgaria's nationalist pro-Russian Vazrazhdane (Revival) party, strongly opposes Bulgaria signing the EU Migration Pact, cautioning that it could transform the country into a sprawling refugee camp.
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.