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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

World » EU | January 3, 2024, Wednesday // 09:49 | Viewed: 16186

Historic Step: Estonia Officially Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage Rights

Estonia has marked a historic milestone as it legalized same-sex marriage, aligning itself with its Scandinavian counterparts

World » EU | January 2, 2024, Tuesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 2800

Deputy PM Thanks Spanish Presidency as Bulgaria, Romania Set to Join Schengen

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel extended gratitude to the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council for their collaborative efforts facilitating Bulgaria's Schengen accession

World » EU | January 1, 2024, Monday // 16:30 | Viewed: 3824

Italy Takes the Helm of G7 Amidst Global Unrest

Italy steps into the pivotal role of the G7 rotating presidency, taking over from Japan, in a time fraught with global tensions and intricate geopolitical challenges, as reported by world agencies and Italian media

World » EU | January 1, 2024, Monday // 12:02 | Viewed: 3084

Belgium Assumes EU Council Presidency Amidst Crucial Challenges

Belgium steps into the pivotal role of presiding over the Council of the European Union for the 13th time, shouldering responsibilities during a challenging period

World » EU | January 1, 2024, Monday // 11:57 | Viewed: 2653

Finally: Bulgaria and Romania to Enter Schengen via Air and Sea in 2024 - No Additional Refugee Requirements

In a momentous announcement on December 30, the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU confirmed Bulgaria and Romania's entrance into the Schengen area through air and water routes, effective March 31, 2024

World » EU | December 31, 2023, Sunday // 03:15 | Viewed: 7171

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

World » EU | December 30, 2023, Saturday // 10:16 | Viewed: 4511

France Deploys Massive Security Presence for New Year's Eve Celebrations

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has authorized an extensive mobilization of security forces for New Year's Eve, calling upon 90,000 police officers, 5,000 military personnel, and tens of thousands of firefighters

World » EU | December 29, 2023, Friday // 17:50 | Viewed: 3246

Austrian Minister Obliges Bulgaria and Romania to Accept Refugees for Schengen Entry

Gerhard Karner, Austria's Interior Minister, emphasized the necessity for Bulgaria and Romania to welcome refugees, particularly from conflict zones like Afghanistan and Syria, as a condition for their entry into the Schengen Zone

World » EU | December 29, 2023, Friday // 17:39 | Viewed: 6647

Austria: Negotiations With Bulgaria And Romania For Schengen Continue

In response to Bulgaria and Romania's reactions regarding their impending partial entry into the Schengen area, Austria's Ministry of the Interior has issued a statement affirming that negotiations regarding 'air Schengen' with Sofia and Bucharest are ong

World » EU | December 29, 2023, Friday // 09:06 | Viewed: 4973

Storm Gerrit Brings Chaos: Flight Cancellations and Floods Across Europe

Europe is grappling with transportation chaos and severe flooding attributed to the impact of Storm Gerrit

World » EU | December 28, 2023, Thursday // 10:25 | Viewed: 2574

Romania and Bulgaria Set to Enter Schengen by Air and Sea in 2024

Romania and Bulgaria are poised to enter the Schengen zone via air and sea borders in March 2024, as announced by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

World » EU | December 28, 2023, Thursday // 09:57 | Viewed: 7755

Romanian Perspective: Netherlands' Shift Advances Bulgaria's Schengen Bid

Romanian media outlets have recently erupted with news of a significant development: the official removal of the Netherlands' veto that had been impeding Bulgaria's access to the Schengen area

World » EU | December 24, 2023, Sunday // 10:51 | Viewed: 5471

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

World » EU | December 22, 2023, Friday // 13:07 | Viewed: 5371

Netherlands Officially Clears Path for Bulgaria's Schengen Entry After Parliamentary Debate

After a night of intense debates in the Netherlands Parliament, Bulgaria's full entry into the Schengen zone has received the green light

World » EU | December 22, 2023, Friday // 10:46 | Viewed: 7209

Tragedy Strikes Christmas Market as Falling Tree Claims Life in Belgium

A tragic incident unfolded at a Christmas market in Belgium as a towering 20-meter-tall Christmas tree collapsed, claiming the life of one woman and leaving two others injured

World » EU | December 22, 2023, Friday // 10:11 | Viewed: 3018

Czech Republic Mourns Victims of Prague University Tragedy

The Czech Republic has declared December 23rd as a day of mourning following the devastating shooting incident at Prague University

World » EU | December 22, 2023, Friday // 09:46 | Viewed: 2818

Chaos at Prague University: Multiple Fatalities Reported!

Reports emerged today of a harrowing shooting incident at a university building in Prague, Czech Republic, resulting in multiple casualties and numerous injuries

World » EU | December 21, 2023, Thursday // 17:34 | Viewed: 4521

Bulgarian MEP's Nighttime Truck Journey Highlights Border Wait Times Amid Schengen Dispute

Bulgarian Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Andrey Novakov, embarked on a bold nighttime truck journey to spotlight the prolonged wait times faced by Bulgarian carriers at borders

World » EU | December 21, 2023, Thursday // 10:51 | Viewed: 5418

Bulgarians Express Growing Support for EU Common Policies

The latest Eurobarometer's national report on Bulgaria indicates a significant surge in approval for a unified EU foreign policy among Bulgarian citizens

World » EU | December 20, 2023, Wednesday // 18:00 | Viewed: 3419

Revolutionary EU Agreement: New Rules on Migration Revealed

The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, in collaboration with the European Parliament, has finalized a groundbreaking agreement on pivotal regulations that are set to redefine the European Union's framework for asylum and migration

World » EU | December 20, 2023, Wednesday // 14:55 | Viewed: 3366
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