In 2024, Thrace is expected to see increased tourist activity, according to Apostolos Palakidis, president of the Hotel Association. He highlighted the successful previous year as a foundation for future growth while stressing the importance of expanding markets, particularly in…
As of January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the Schengen Area, eliminating border controls for travelers between these countries and their neighbors. This change marks a significant milestone nearly two decades after their EU accession….
Romania and Bulgaria have officially become full members of the Schengen zone, expanding the borderless area to 29 countries after a 13-year wait. This change follows Austria’s agreement to drop its objections over migration concerns, allowing both nations to join…
Romania and Bulgaria have officially joined the Schengen Area as full members as of January 1st, marking the end of a 13-year wait. This inclusion is seen as a historic achievement, allowing for the free movement of over 400 million…
Romania and Bulgaria will officially join the Schengen Area as full members starting Wednesday, ending a 13-year wait. This integration allows free movement across land and air borders, following the lifting of checks at airports and ports. Political leaders hailed…
The European Union’s Council of Interior Ministers has approved the lifting of border controls between Bulgaria and Romania starting January 1, 2025, as both countries join the Schengen Area. While border checks will cease at the land borders, checks between…
Romania and Bulgaria are set to join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, promoting travel freedom in Europe. However, Germany’s border controls remain in place due to concerns about illegal migration. EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner hailed it as a…
The European Union member states have decided to fully integrate Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Area, allowing free movement without internal border checks starting January 1, 2025. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the decision as a…
On December 12, EU member states agreed to grant Romania and Bulgaria full membership in the Schengen Area, allowing free movement without border checks starting January 1. Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter hailed the decision as ‘historic.’ The approval follows…
The European Union has unanimously decided that Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area by 2025, ending border checks that currently exist. Already, air and sea border controls have been lifted since March 2024. The decision came after…
The European Union has unanimously approved Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen Area, effective in 2025. Currently, border checks remain at entry points, but these will be removed next year, allowing free movement across borders. The decision comes after…
Dutch Minister for Asylum, Faber, supports the complete removal of border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, facing opposition from the PVV party. Despite historical criticisms regarding border security, particularly towards Bulgaria, previous Dutch cabinets have favored integrating these countries into…
