Schengen

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain

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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union. After years of negotiations to join the Schengen area, there is now free access for travelers arriving by air or sea from both countries. However, land border checks … Read more

Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria’s objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area

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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area starting in March, the governments of the two countries said. The move initially will apply only to travelers arriving by air and sea, while Austria has committed to continuing negotiations over the need for border checks when crossing … Read more