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The new fleet of vehicles, designed to navigate Bulgaria's challenging border terrains, will strengthen patrol capabilities and reinforce security measures against illegal migration and organized crime

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

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

Addressing journalists on November 8 during his official visit to the Hungarian capital, Glavchev highlighted that Bulgaria’s accession prospects remain closely linked with Romania’s, suggesting that any developments for Romania could also influence Bulgaria’s Schengen progress

Hungary, currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU, has intensified efforts to push forward the accession of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania are poised to step into a new era of European integration as partial members of the Schengen area. Effective March 31, the Schengen rules will be applied in both countries, heralding the elimination of border controls at internal air and sea borders

Topping this year's ranking is the Swiss passport, boasting an impressive overall score of 109. Not far behind are the Irish and Portuguese passports, each offering distinct advantages in taxation, global perception, and personal freedoms

EU consensus and jeopardize Bulgaria's Schengen aspirations, Hungary has reportedly issued a threat to block Bulgaria's bid to join the Schengen area unless fees for the transfer of Russian gas are removed