Patriarch of Bulgaria's Orthodox Christian church dies after long illness
The 78-year-old had been hospitalised with lung disease since November last year.
First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entryThe first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.
Romania and Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone
Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long waitA veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.
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