Romania, Bulgaria and Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania ‘one step closer’ to full membership in Schengen zone, Hungary says
Hungarian officials say Bulgaria and Romania could become full members of Europe’s Schengen travel zone starting at the beginning of 2025.
Bulgaria And Romania Could Fully Join Schengen Free Movement Zone
Austria has long stood in the way of Romania and Bulgaria's full membership in the EU's prized zone of free movement. That appears to finally be changing.
Romania And Bulgaria Likely To Join Schengen Area Fully By January 2025
Including Romania and Bulgaria enhances the connectivity and unity of the Schengen Area, benefiting not only travellers but also European businesses and local economies. The move promises to boost tourism and strengthen cross-border relations across Europe by simplifying travel and trade routes.
Romania and Bulgaria may become full Schengen members in January, Hungary says
Romania and Bulgaria may become full members of Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone in January 2025, Hungary said on Friday, adding a final decision would be made at next month's meeting of EU interior ministers.
Romania, Bulgaria Near Full Access to Passport-Free EU Area
Romania and Bulgaria secured a deal that paves the way for full access to the European Union’s vast passport-free travel almost two decades after joining the bloc.
Bulgaria, Romania Step Closer To Schengen As Austria Drops Veto
Austria has dropped its long-standing veto to Bulgaria and Romania joining the passport free Schengen zone, opening the door to their accession next year.
Romania, Bulgaria to fully join open-borders Schengen area from January -Romanian PM
Romania and Bulgaria will fully join Europe's open-borders Schengen area from January 2025 after a crucial meeting in neighbouring Hungary on Friday, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Monday.
Austria agrees to lift veto on full Schengen accession for Bulgaria and Romania
By Denitsa Koseva in Sofia Austria agreed on November 22 to lift its veto on the full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen zone as of January next year, the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union said in a statement.
Austria lifts long-held veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria
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Experience Kazanlak, Bulgaria: A floral and cultural journey
Kazanlak, located in the heart of Bulgaria, is a city renowned for its Rose Festival and cultural heritage. Situated in the ...
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Borissov vows to bring Bulgaria into eurozone if named PM
Bulgaria's first stated goal was to adopt the euro on 1 January 2024, but the country has failed to pass the necessary legislation, and rising inflation has become an additional obstacle. At the ...
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In Bulgaria, A Secret Russian Consulate Is Unveiled
Two years after 70 Russian diplomats were kicked out of Bulgaria, a response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an ...
China Expands Visa-Free Access to Japan, Bulgaria and Other Countries
China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, ...
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Main pro-Western parties in Bulgaria to start coalition talks
By Denitsa Koseva in Sofia The two largest formations in Bulgaria’s new parliament – Gerb and Change Continues-Democratic ...
Republic of Ireland to face Bulgaria in play-off
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland will face Bulgaria in their Nations League relegation/promotion play-off in March.
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Why Bulgaria Could the Next Big “Hidden Gem” European Holiday Destination
Bulgaria is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s must-visit “hidden gem” holiday destinations, combining stunning natural ...
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From Sofia to Plovdiv: Drone Journey Across Bulgaria's Landscape
Fly over Bulgaria's diverse landscapes in this stunning drone footage. Discover the majestic Rila Mountains, ancient Thracian ...