Romania names interim premier as turmoil deepens – Times of India

[ad_1] Bucharest: Romania‘s liberal interior minister Catalin Predoiu became interim premier on Tuesday, a day after the prime minister’s resignation deepened political tumult in the EU nation.Pro-EU Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu stepped down on Monday after far-right leader George Simion topped the first round of a tense presidential vote rerun.His resignation opens the way for…

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Passport checks for air travellers lifted as Bulgaria and Romania join EU’s Schengen

[ad_1] Passengers arriving at the Henri Coanda International Airport pass under a Schengen Information sign, in Otopeni, near Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Romania and Bulgaria joined Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area, applying only to travelers arriving by air and sea. | Photo Credit: AP Airports in Sofia and Bucharest on Sunday removed…

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Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria’s objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area – Times of India

[ad_1] SOFIA: Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area starting in March, the governments of the two countries said. The move initially will apply only to travelers arriving by air and sea, while Austria has committed to continuing negotiations over the need for border checks when crossing from…

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