EU lets Bulgaria, Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone December 12, 2024 at 02:05AM

Bulgaria and Romania will gain full access to Europe's Schengen free-travel zone starting January 1, 2024. EU ministers lifted land border controls after previous concerns about migrant prevention were addressed. This decision promises economic benefits, faster travel, and reduced border wait times for both countries and the wider Schengen area.