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Austria Lifts Veto on Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen Accession by Land
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner confirmed Austria’s decision to support Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen accession, enabling the removal of land border checks for both countries from January 1, 2025, during the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting
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Netherlands May Block Bulgaria’s Long-Awaited Entry into Schengen Zone
Bulgaria and Romania’s long-awaited entry into the Schengen border-free zone is edging closer to reality as Austria is expected to lift its veto. However, lingering uncertainties surrounding the Netherlands’ position could pose challenges to the final decision
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Austria Lifts Schengen Blockade for Romania and Bulgaria, Full Membership Expected by Spring 2025
Senior officials in Bucharest remain hopeful that the spring target will be met, marking an end to nearly a decade of delay since both nations first fulfilled technical requirements for Schengen entry
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168 Foreigners Repatriated to Bulgaria Under Dublin Regulation, Minister Reveals
Austria emerged as the primary source of returned migrants, with 69 individuals repatriated from the country. This statistic underscores the interconnectedness of European nations in addressing migration challenges and enforcing regulatory frameworks
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Austria’s Schengen Veto: President Van der Bellen challenges Government decision
President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria publicly criticized his government's decision to block the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area, labelling it as "wrong"
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Burgas Court approved extradition of Bulgarian citizen accused of fraud and sharing false documents
The District Court in Burgas authorized the execution of a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Prosecutor's Office in the Republic of the Austrian city of Wels, which requested the extradition of Bulgarian citizen Polykhron Lukov nicknamed Paul L
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Unlicensed Botox Injections Cause Health Complications for Bulgarian Women
According to Neli Georgieva, deputy chairwoman of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine Patients, the affected individuals have sought medical attention, and health authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident
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Bulgaria’s Full Schengen Integration Worsens Foreign Worker Hiring Challenges in Tourism
The event, which focused on post-Schengen tourism challenges, brought together hoteliers, labor recruitment agencies, and government officials. The primary concern raised was the excessive bureaucracy and administrative delays that hinder the hiring process for seasonal foreign workers
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet in Major Air Force Upgrade
The aircraft, featuring the Bulgarian flag on its tail, is the first of 16 jets ordered from the United States as part of Bulgaria’s long-term air force modernization plan. Two of the newly acquired jets are expected to arrive in Bulgaria by the end of March
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts