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One of the most notable milestones is Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, which has eliminated border checks for travelers arriving from most European Union countries

The first working day of the New Year has seen a surge in road traffic across Bulgaria, with a significant increase in vehicles returning from Greece. According to tour operators, New Year’s packages were in high demand this season, with thousands of Bulgarians choosing to celebrate the holiday in the neighboring country

The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides

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

Moreover, fostering sustainable tourism practices and preserving the cultural and natural heritage of Bulgaria and Romania will be paramount in ensuring the long-term viability of the sector

With the Schengen accession now in effect, passengers embarked on this flight without the cumbersome border control procedures that have long been a hurdle to seamless travel between the two neighbouring countries

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"

Bulgaria is once again under the supervision of the European Commission for the Rule of Law after Brussels ceased to control it through annual reports in 2019. The renewal of surveillance has become tacit with Bulgaria's consent to apply for Schengen again