Schengen Agreement12 Dec 2024Moment of relief as Romania and Bulgaria join EU border-free zoneSeventeen years after joining the EU, the two countries are given the green light to join the Schengen zone.12 Dec 202428 Dec 2023Romania and Bulgaria partly joining Schengen areaThe Balkan states join Europe's border-free zone by air and sea, as talks on opening land borders continue.28 Dec 20232 Oct 2023Crossing the Alps on foot to try to reach the UKMore than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.2 Oct 20238 Dec 2022No EU border-free zone for Romania and BulgariaEU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.8 Dec 20226 Sep 2022Russian citizens to pay €45 more for EU visasRussians will also face a lengthier application process under new EU proposals.6 Sep 202231 Aug 2022EU toughens visa regime for Russian citizensThe bloc remains divided on whether to issue a total ban on entry for Russian travellers.31 Aug 20229 Aug 2022Ban Russian visitors, Zelensky urges WestUkraine's call for a widespread ban has also been supported by Estonia, Latvia and Finland.9 Aug 20225 May 2022Passport rule meant my family flew off without meEllie Hair was unable to fly out on holiday because her passport was issued more than 10 years ago.5 May 202225 Apr 2022Airports wrong to turn away holidaymakers, EU saysSome UK travellers have not been allowed to board flights over a post-Brexit passport rule.25 Apr 2022...
