Schengen Access Granted! Romania and Bulgaria Enter EU’s ID-Check-Free Zone
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Romania and Bulgaria took a significant step in their integration with the European Union on Sunday as they partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone. This move allows travelers arriving by air or sea from both countries to enjoy free access to the Schengen area, a longstanding goal after years of negotiations. However, land border checks remain in place due to concerns over illegal migration, primarily from Austria, which has previously vetoed the …