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The European response to the epidemic
Germany shut down its borders with France, Denmark, Austria and Luxembourg in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic at home. Spain and other European Union countries are doing the same. The closure of the Schengen border raises more barriers to individual movements within the EU.
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Number of Refused US Visas for Bulgarians Declining
The United States has refused to issue entry visas for 9.75% of all applications submitted by Bulgarians in 2019, according to the European Commission. Statistics show a steady decline in refusals - from 17.3% in 2015, 16.9% in 2016, 14.97% in 2017 and 11.32% in 2018, BNR reported.
Bulgaria Closed its Borders to non-EU Countries, some Countries from the EU and Switzerland
It is forbidden to enter the territory of Bulgaria from 00.00 on March 20 until April 17, inclusive, to all third-country nationals at all border crossings by aircraft, sea, rail and road. This is reported by the press centre of the Ministry of Interior, BNR reported.
Bulgaria Bans Entry of Citizens from non-EU Countries
Health Minister Kiril Ananiev issued an order banning the entry of third-country nationals into our country. This was reported by the Ministry of Health.
It shall enter into force on 20 March (midnight) and shall apply until 17 April inclusive. The ban applies to all types of vehicles - air, car, rail and passenger cars.
Unprecedented! Trump Closed the US Borders for Europeans for 30 Days because of the Coronavirus
US President Donald Trump has announced travel restrictions to and from Europe in an effort to combat the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19, the BBC reports. The new rules enter into force Friday at midnight.
Turkey grants visa exemptions to four EU nations, Norway
Turkey announced on Feb. 27 it will provide citizens of four EU countries and Norway, 90-day visa exemption for tourist travel.
Turkey to provide visa exemption to six Schengen countries
Turkey will provide 90 days visa exemption to six Schengen countries, beginning from March 2, on travel for touristic purposes, said a written statement by the Foreign Ministry spokesman on Feb. 20.
EU Visas are Now € 80
EU Visas are now € 80 instead of the previous € 60, European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said.
He described the increase as "moderate". Mamer added that it would allow the necessary resources to be maintained to process applications, as well as to track potential security and illegal migration risks.
The increase is the first of its kind since 2006.
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PM Orban: Romania has met all requirements for accession to Schengen
Romania has met all the requirements for accession to Schengen, Prime Minister Ludovic Orban told a press conference held at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Romania to the European Union on Thursday. He had earlier met the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. "We have approached the Schengen issue.
Dubious estate agents marring success of Golden Visa scheme
The performance and the reputation of the "Golden Visa" residence permit program in Greece are being tarnished by the presence of a number of companies that are of doubtful origin and solvency and have been active in the local market over the last couple of years despite lacking the necessary funds.