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Romania and Bulgaria have been accepted as full members of the Schengen area following a vote by EU Interior Ministers, led by Hungary’s EU Presidency. The decision, effective January 1, 2025, lifts land border controls with the two nations, marking a historic milestone.

Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter called it “a great victory for Bulgaria, Romania, and all of Europe,” emphasizing its benefits for the entire EU. With their accession, the number of full Schengen members rises to 29.

This decision follows Austria’s recent withdrawal of its veto, which had previously delayed full membership due to concerns about irregular migration and corruption. Romania and Bulgaria, EU members since 2007, had been partially integrated into Schengen earlier this year.

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Russian Doctors Continue Surgery During 8.8 Quake

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Medical staff at the Kamchatka Oncology Center in Russia continued surgery undeterred during the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula. Security footage showed the surgical team staying calm amid intense tremors.

Kamchatka Health Minister Oleg Melnikov praised their dedication, saying, “Despite the danger, the doctors stayed with the patient. He is now doing well. I admire and thank our specialists for their professionalism and resilience under stress.”

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