Schengen visa interview slots elusive this summer as demand shoots up

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.

Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen Area on New Year's Day

The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year.

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.

Romania and Bulgaria are granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat

Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready to join.

Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay

Romania will join the Schengen Area in January 2025 after a 13-year wait. Pro-European parties won Romania’s recent elections, but far-right groups gained a 30% share of the vote, partly due to frustration over the delayed accession.

World Leaders React to Trump’s Second Term: Praise,Concerns,and Renewed Focus on Global Partnerships

Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending. Israel’s Netanyahu celebrated a stronger alliance, and India’s Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration. EU and Germany emphasized transatlantic ties, while Canada highlighted economic partnership amid tariff concerns. Trump’s return reignites international focus on diplomacy, alliances, and shared prosperity across the globe. #TrumpReturn #WorldReacts #GlobalLeaders #TrumpInauguration #PeaceThroughStrength #USAlliances #IsraelUS #NATOStrategy #IndiaUSFriendship #EUUSPartnership #TransatlanticRelations #TrumpPolicy #InternationalFocus #USGlobalLeadership #UkrainePeace #CanadaUSPartnership #TrumpGlobalImpact #DiplomacyMatters #SecondTermTrump #GlobalCooperation

Davos attendees watch Donald Trump's inauguration at Ukraine House watch party

Attendees at Ukraine-related events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, gathered to listen to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech.

Putin Congratulates Trump Ahead of 2025 Inauguration:Talks on Ukraine, Nuclear Arms, Potential Peace

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations and expressed a willingness to discuss key global issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and nuclear arms. With the conflict in Ukraine escalating, Putin's message signals an openness to dialogue with the incoming U.S. administration, raising expectations for potential shifts in foreign policy. Watch as these global leaders prepare for talks that could shape international relations in the coming years. #trumpinaugurationlive #trumpoathceremony #trumpoath #inaugurationday #trumpnews #usa #live #donaldtrump #uspresident #donaldtrumpspeech #trump #trumpinauguration #usatoday #usnews #trumpoath #oathceremony

Trump Jr. Mocks Zelensky for ‘Begging’ for Donald Trump’s Inauguration Invite | ‘He’s a Weirdo’

Donald Trump Jr. claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unofficially asked for an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration three times, only to be refused each time. Mocking Zelensky’s comments about not attending, Trump Jr. called him a "weirdo." This incident highlights tensions in US-Ukraine relations, especially regarding Trump’s stance on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. #TrumpJr #Zelensky #InaugurationInvite #TrumpVsZelensky #USUkraineRelations #LexFridmanInterview #TrumpInauguration #USPolitics #ZelenskySnubbed #UkraineWar #UkraineConflict #USForeignPolicy #DonaldTrump #TrumpFamily #InternationalRelations #ZelenskyRequests #TrumpJrClaims #TrumpUkraine #PresidentialInauguration #PoliticalTension #ZelenskySnub ~HT.318~ED.346~

Director Walter Salles on 'I'm Still Here' and cinema as an antidote to AI and social media

Brazilian director Walter Salles discusses his latest film I'm Still Here, why he's moved by Morocco and why cinema is one the best antidotes to AI.

How to fall in love with film: Morocco's youth cinema screenings for young audiences

Morocco has been making significant investments in its cinema industry in recent years with the aim of fostering a vibrant culture, and inspiring its youth to embrace the magic of the silver screen.

'Silent Storms': Dania Reymond-Boughenou explores memory and identity at Marrakech Film Festival

French-Algerian director Dania Reymond-Boughenou’s 'Silent Storms', a sci-fi drama blending Moroccan landscapes with Algerian memories, premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

The Blue Lake and Naïma Elmcherqui tribute: Marrakech Film Festival spotlights Moroccan talent

The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival is celebrating Moroccan cinema, including the premiere of Daoud Aoulad-Syad’s 'The Blue Lake' and a heartfelt tribute to late actress Naïma Elmcherqui.

It's a family affair: Marrakech Film Festival focuses on relationships, crime and punishment

Euronews Culture reports from the Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco, one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa. As it celebrates its 21st edition, the week-long event is increasingly making its presence felt, well beyond its borders.