“The decision to abolish internal border controls reflected a collective desire to overcome the divisions of the Cold War and to foster unity and peace” – so says the European Union, in the 40th year ...

Being forced to navigate physical borders within the Schengen Area threatens the very essence of freedom of movement, weakens ...

The Schengen area allows more than 450 million people to travel freely between member countries without going through border controls. The Schengen area is one of the main achievements of the European ...

On January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania became full members of the Schengen area of free movement, after a thirteen-year-long wait. While controls have been lifted at airports and seaports since ...

Ceremonies were held just before midnight Tuesday to mark Bulgaria's and Romania's full membership in Europe's Schengen area, the culmination of years of negotiations by the Eastern European countries ...

Ever wondered why it's so easy to move between most countries in Europe during your big Eurotrip? That's thanks to the Schengen Area. To help minimize the hassle when traveling around the continent, ...

The European Council has decided to enlarge the border-free Schengen area to include Bulgaria and Romania, the council’s Spanish presidency said Saturday. Controls on air and sea borders will be ...

Traveling to Europe is a dream for many. However, before setting off for your trip, you should get familiar with the rules of the Schengen area.