“The criteria for Bulgaria’s accession to Schengen, which are entirely technical, were met by the country as far back as in 2011. That is known well to all members of the Schengen area, including the governments of the Netherlands and Austria,” caretaker PM Galab Donev said during today’s hearing in parliament, and added that the negative positions by the governments of the Netherlands and Austria against Bulgaria’s accession to Schengen are more likely to be caused by domestic policy considerations.
“We shall have to wait until the European Council meets on 15 and 16 December to clarify whether a discussion will be held on Schengen and what possible decision could be made on the matter,” Galab Donev said.
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will be between 13 and 18°C; In Sofia – about 15°C. It will be sunny before noon. In the afternoon there will be temporary increases in cloudiness, but only in some places in the mountains there will be light..
With 24.5% voter support, GERB-SDS continues to hold a lead over the other political forces. This is according to a nationally representative survey conducted by the Gallup International Balkan polling agency between 28 May and 4 June 2025, financed by..
The Waterfall Folklore Fest Niagara 2025 brought together fans of Bulgarian folk dance from the United States and Canada. The event took place in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this past weekend. Among the participants in the folklore gathering was the..
''The safe evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from the affected countries is a priority. Currently, there are Bulgarian nationals in Israel who must be..
Monthly inflation for May is 0.0%, while annual inflation is 3.7%, announced by the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Cumulative inflation, as..
Green Transition Forum 5.0 , dedicated to green innovation and sustainable development in Central and Eastern Europe, is taking place at Sofia Event..
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