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Romania's Schengen Entry Decision Expected by January End

Romania anticipates a pivotal moment in its Schengen area accession on January 24, coinciding with the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting

World » EU | December 18, 2023, Monday // 14:20 | Viewed: 6919

BREAKING: Hungary Will Veto Bulgaria’s Schengen Membership!

Hungary has formally confirmed its intention to veto Bulgaria's entry into the EU's travel zone if identity document control isn't implemented, announced the Hungarian Foreign Ministry in Budapest

World » EU | December 16, 2023, Saturday // 15:37 | Viewed: 5901

EU Stands Firm Against Orban's Resistance: Von der Leyen Asserts Alternatives Amid Budget Dispute

Following the Brussels summit, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, affirmed that the Commission won't yield to Hungary's demands and will explore alternatives should an agreement on the budget fail to materialize

World » EU | December 15, 2023, Friday // 19:00 | Viewed: 4550

BREAKING: Bulgaria's Schengen Triumph - The Netherlands Grants Approval!

The Netherlands has granted approval for Bulgaria's inclusion in the Schengen area

World » EU | December 15, 2023, Friday // 18:00 | Viewed: 11440

Orban Threatens To Stop Ukraine From Joining The EU '75 Times'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently made headlines by asserting Hungary's potential to intervene in Ukraine's EU accession process, should the need arise

World » EU | December 15, 2023, Friday // 17:50 | Viewed: 3209

Tonight Bulgaria Anticipates Favorable Outcome on Schengen Entry Following Dutch Decision

Bulgaria is eagerly anticipating a positive resolution regarding its Schengen enlargement bid, as Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov expressed confidence in the Netherlands' potential decision to lift the veto on Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen membership

World » EU | December 15, 2023, Friday // 17:35 | Viewed: 4676

Bulgaria Stands Firm on Schengen Membership Bid, Says Foreign Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel emphasized Bulgaria's unwavering stance on its Schengen entry aspirations, vowing to maintain the hard-earned progress and efforts in joining the border-free zone

World » EU | December 15, 2023, Friday // 13:25 | Viewed: 4126

Bulgaria's Schengen Accession: Dutch Premier Rutte Hints On Decision Soon

The Netherlands is on the brink of deciding Bulgaria's fate regarding Schengen membership, as Prime Minister Mark Rutte indicated during his arrival in Brussels today

World » EU | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 10:05 | Viewed: 10760

The EU Will Criminalize The Violation Of Sanctions

Violation of EU sanctions will be criminalized in the Union

World » EU | December 13, 2023, Wednesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 2122

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

World » EU | December 12, 2023, Tuesday // 16:11 | Viewed: 6594

MEP Kyuchyuk: Air Schengen Alone Could Harm Bulgaria's Position

MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk, part of the Renew Europe Group, has cautioned against Bulgaria's acceptance of an Air Schengen arrangement, emphasizing its potential harm to the country's standing

World » EU | December 12, 2023, Tuesday // 12:19 | Viewed: 3054

European Views on EU Expansion: Ukraine Favored, Balkans and Turkey Face Hurdles

A recent EU survey by YouGov and Datapraxis conducted across six member states highlights contrasting opinions on potential expansions

World » EU | December 12, 2023, Tuesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 2979

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

World » EU | December 11, 2023, Monday // 17:07 | Viewed: 4144

European Commission Welcomes Austria's Move to Open Schengen Air Borders for Bulgaria and Romania

The European Commission has defined as a positive development Austria's proposal to eliminate border checks when traveling by air from Bulgaria and Romania

World » EU | December 11, 2023, Monday // 14:49 | Viewed: 3942

Former Bulgarian Minister Challenges Austria's Refugee Demand for Schengen Access

Countries not yet admitted to Schengen should not have to pay for their membership by accepting more refugees

World » EU | December 11, 2023, Monday // 11:30 | Viewed: 2810

MEP Kovatchev Demands Clear Timelines for Bulgaria's Schengen Admission

Vienna wants increased border control between Bulgaria and Romania, as well as sending Austrian advisers to work with teams at the airports in Bucharest and Sofia. It is also a condition that Romania and Bulgaria accept Afghans and Syrians seeking asylum

World » EU | December 11, 2023, Monday // 11:25 | Viewed: 2295

Schengen Entry in Limbo: Bulgaria-Austria Negotiations Stalled

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that ongoing negotiations with Austria have yet to yield a finalized agreement for Bulgaria's accession to Schengen by air

World » EU | December 11, 2023, Monday // 10:08 | Viewed: 3366

Vienna's Schengen Surprise: Bargain Deals on the Table for Bulgaria, Romania!

The Austrian media reports that the Minister of the Interior of Austria, Gerhard Karner, is ready to loosen the veto on the expansion of the Schengen area with Bulgaria and Romania

World » EU | December 10, 2023, Sunday // 11:55 | Viewed: 11232

Grim Discovery: Over 1,000 Unmarked Graves Found Along EU Migrant Routes

Over 1,000 unmarked graves have been found along migrant routes in the EU

World » EU | December 8, 2023, Friday // 18:07 | Viewed: 3179

EU is Close to an Agreement on the Regulation of ChatGPT and Other AI-Based Systems

The European Union is close to a deal on what could become the largest and most far-reaching regulation of artificial intelligence in the Western world

World » EU | December 7, 2023, Thursday // 11:37 | Viewed: 2837

EU and China Seek Common Ground Amid Differences, Eye Global Stability

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that the EU and China must address "imbalances and differences" between them

World » EU | December 7, 2023, Thursday // 09:17 | Viewed: 2886
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