Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday ... "It's excellent news," said 46-year-old sales manager Ivailo Kirkov, who owns a house in northern Greece.

Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the Schengen zone, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two Eastern European countries. The expansion ...

Romania and Bulgaria have become full members ... work and live without special formalities. The Schengen zone is the largest area of free movement in the world, according to the commission.

Romania and Bulgaria, both members of the European Union since 2007, were partially included in the Schengen zone in March ... excellent news,” said 46-year-old sales manager Ivailo Kirkov ...

Hungary shares a cultural connection with Romania, home to around 1 million ethnic Hungarians in the Transylvania region, and the open border is expected to foster stronger ties. Established in 1985, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Romanian Prime Minister designate Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of the Social Democratic party, casts his vote ...

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European ...