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Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area

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Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area

Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania officially became part of the Schengen Area on 1 January, ending land border checks with neighbouring EU countries.


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