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Schengen expansion: bulgaria to end border checks with greece, land controls continue

Bulgaria and Romania are set to enter the Schengen Area, but border controls at their land borders will remain in place for at least six months following their accession. This agreement was finalized today in Budapest, where the interior ministers of Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, and Hungary signed a joint declaration, as reported by the Hungarian rotating presidency of the EU Council. While land border controls will persist between Romania and Hungary, the Bulgarian-Greek border will be exempt from these checks once Bulgaria fully enters Schengen. ...  Oще!

Schengen membership for bulgaria and romania expected by january 2025

Hungary’s Interior Minister, Sandor Pinter, announced that Romania and Bulgaria have a chance to fully join the Schengen area starting in January 2025. His statement came after an informal meeting in Budapest involving the interior ministers of Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Austria. Hungary currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, while Austria has been a key obstacle to the two countries’ Schengen land border accession. ...  Oще!

Experience the magic of salzburg's historic christmas market

The Salzburger Christkindlmarkt, one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world, opened recently in Salzburg, Austria. With its stunning location in the heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, the market has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful Advent markets globally. The market, held in front of Salzburg's cathedral and in Residenz Square, has a rich history that dates back to the late 15th century. ...  Oще!

Eu investigates alleged fraud in bulgarian church restoration project

The European Public Prosecutor's Office conducted ten searches across Bulgarian cities, including Burgas, Petrich, Rila, and Sofia, on Wednesday. The searches are part of an investigation into alleged fraud related to EU subsidies for the restoration of a 12th-century church in the Rila municipality. The investigation focuses on a public procurement project from 2017, which involved the restoration of frescoes and architectural features of the church, a significant cultural and historical landmark in Bulgaria....  Oще!

Pentagon confirms us was warned of russia's experimental missile launch on ukraine

The United States was informed of an experimental missile launch by Russia targeting Ukraine, with the Pentagon confirming the notification. Washington has alerted its allies about Moscow's intentions. This move is seen as part of the growing global scale of the conflict, with Russian President Vladimir Putin warning that strikes could extend to countries supporting Ukraine with weapons for deep strikes into Russian territory. ...  Oще!

Orban offers netanyahu safe haven in hungary amid icc warrant

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Friday that he would extend an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Hungary, assuring that Hungary would not recognize or enforce the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Netanyahu. The ICC had issued warrants on Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defense chief, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. Orban, speaking on state radio, criticized the ICC's decision, calling the arrest warrant "wrong," and promised that Netanyahu would be able to visit Hungary and carry out diplomatic discussions without fear of arrest....  Oще!

Albania to eliminate euro transfer costs with sepa membership by 2025

Albania will officially join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) on January 1, 2025, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced via a post on the social network "X." This move will eliminate financial fees for money transfers between Albania and EU countries, benefiting Albanian citizens who send or receive money across borders. Rama emphasized that this decision marks a significant milestone on Albania’s path to EU membership, which the country aims to achieve by 2030....  Oще!

Russia delivers over a million barrels of oil to north korea, breaking un sanctions

Since March, Russia has reportedly supplied North Korea with over a million barrels of oil, according to an analysis conducted by the UK-based research group Open Source Centre in collaboration with the BBC. Satellite imagery provided by the BBC revealed that North Korean oil tankers made 43 visits to an oil terminal in Russia’s Far East over the past eight months, with some tankers arriving empty and leaving nearly full. The shipments, which are part of an arrangement for weapons and troops from North Korea sent to assist Russia in its ongoing war in Ukraine, violate UN sanctions....  Oще!

Today bulgaria relies on allies as schengen hopes grow

Former Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky expressed optimism about Bulgaria's prospects for Schengen entry by land. Speaking to bTV, she stated that there are genuine reasons for hope and anticipation of a positive outcome. "People are tired of waiting for Schengen admission, but I think we now have real hopes," Neynsky said. ...  Oще!

Biden condemns icc arrest warrants against israeli leaders

The United States has rejected the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC has accused them of "crimes against humanity and war crimes," including targeting civilians and enforcing starvation policies in Gaza. Netanyahu condemned the charges, describing them as "antisemitic" and likening them to the Dreyfus trial. ...  Oще!