Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
On December 14, 2023, Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen Area after a 13-year wait, eliminating land border checks between them and other EU countries, resolving earlier concerns about migration controls, chiefly from Austria, and expanding the borderless zone to 29 members.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
On December 14, 2023, Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen Area after a 13-year wait, eliminating land border checks between them and other EU countries, resolving earlier concerns about migration controls, chiefly from Austria, and expanding the borderless zone to 29 members.
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32% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria dropped its veto concerning migration concerns; this expands the free movement zone to 25 of 27 EU member states.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria dropped its veto concerning migration concerns; this expands the free movement zone to 25 of 27 EU member states.
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36% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
At midnight, Bulgarian and Romanian interior ministers opened the Danube Bridge border crossing, granting free movement to 25 million citizens within the Schengen Area, ending long border waits and signifying full EU membership after 17 years and negotiations since 2011.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
At midnight, Bulgarian and Romanian interior ministers opened the Danube Bridge border crossing, granting free movement to 25 million citizens within the Schengen Area, ending long border waits and signifying full EU membership after 17 years and negotiations since 2011.
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40% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Gain Full Schengen Membership
Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, after Austria lifted its veto, ending 13 years of partial membership and enabling free movement of people and goods across land and air borders; temporary checks will be in place for six months to manage potential migratory c...
Romania and Bulgaria Gain Full Schengen Membership
Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, after Austria lifted its veto, ending 13 years of partial membership and enabling free movement of people and goods across land and air borders; temporary checks will be in place for six months to manage potential migratory c...
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria Forces Syrian Asylum Seekers to Sign "Voluntary Return" Documents
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Bulgaria is reportedly forcing Syrian asylum seekers to sign "voluntary return" documents, sometimes violently, according to a report by No Name Kitchen (NNK) reviewed by the Guardian; the report includes testimonies, photos, and documents.
Bulgaria Forces Syrian Asylum Seekers to Sign "Voluntary Return" Documents
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Bulgaria is reportedly forcing Syrian asylum seekers to sign "voluntary return" documents, sometimes violently, according to a report by No Name Kitchen (NNK) reviewed by the Guardian; the report includes testimonies, photos, and documents.
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60% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
The European Union granted Romania and Bulgaria full Schengen Area membership on December 12, 2023, eliminating border controls from January 1st, 2024, after overcoming years of delays and Austria's veto. This decision is expected to bring significant economic benefits and improved travel for millio...
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
The European Union granted Romania and Bulgaria full Schengen Area membership on December 12, 2023, eliminating border controls from January 1st, 2024, after overcoming years of delays and Austria's veto. This decision is expected to bring significant economic benefits and improved travel for millio...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
After a 13-year application process, Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, eliminating border controls following a December 12, 2024, EU Council decision. The move is expected to significantly benefit both countries' economies, addressing annual losses estimated at €834 m...
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
After a 13-year application process, Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, eliminating border controls following a December 12, 2024, EU Council decision. The move is expected to significantly benefit both countries' economies, addressing annual losses estimated at €834 m...
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36% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen Area on January 1st, 2025, eliminating border controls after years of delay, resulting in significant economic benefits and improved travel but raising concerns about irregular migration.
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen Area on January 1st, 2025, eliminating border controls after years of delay, resulting in significant economic benefits and improved travel but raising concerns about irregular migration.
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44% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Belene Memorial Seeks International Recognition
The Belene Memorial in Bulgaria seeks international recognition to restore a former communist prison camp, where approximately 15,000 people were imprisoned from 1949-1989, facing challenges including limited government support and societal silence on the topic.
Bulgaria's Belene Memorial Seeks International Recognition
The Belene Memorial in Bulgaria seeks international recognition to restore a former communist prison camp, where approximately 15,000 people were imprisoned from 1949-1989, facing challenges including limited government support and societal silence on the topic.
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44% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria to Fully Join Schengen Area in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area after Austria lifted its veto, eliminating internal land border controls following years of delays due to concerns about corruption and border management.
Romania and Bulgaria to Fully Join Schengen Area in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area after Austria lifted its veto, eliminating internal land border controls following years of delays due to concerns about corruption and border management.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area in 2025
On December 12, 2024, the EU approved Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen Area membership, starting January 1, 2025, after Austria dropped its veto based on a new border security agreement addressing migration concerns.
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area in 2025
On December 12, 2024, the EU approved Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen Area membership, starting January 1, 2025, after Austria dropped its veto based on a new border security agreement addressing migration concerns.
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36% Bias Score