Romania and Bulgaria join the EU's visa-free Schengen zone

Romania and Bulgaria officially joined the EU's visa-free Schengen zone on January 1 despite having been European Union members since 2007. Their delayed accession to the now 29-nation zone had been blocked by Austria over migration concerns.

Romania and Bulgaria join the EU's visa-free Schengen zone
Romania and Bulgaria officially joined the EU's visa-free Schengen zone on January 1 despite having been European Union members since 2007. Their delayed accession to the now 29-nation zone had been blocked by Austria over migration concerns.

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