Blow to travellers: Canada shifts from long term, multiple entry to Schengen style subjectivity

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.

Trump Pledges to Rename Denali to Mount McKinley, Sparking Debate Over Heritage and History

During his inauguration, Donald Trump announced plans to restore the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley. This move would reverse Barack Obama’s 2015 decision to honor Alaska’s indigenous heritage by officially recognizing the traditional name, Denali, meaning "The High One." The peak, named after President McKinley in 1917, has been a point of contention between honoring indigenous culture and preserving historical legacies, with Trump's decision reigniting a decades-long debate. #Trump #MountMcKinley #Denali #Inauguration #IndigenousRights #HistoricalLegacy #Alaska #KoyukonAthabascan #Obama #Heritage #PeakRenaming #USHistory #AmericanPolitics #PresidentialActions #CulturalDebate #GoldStandard #WilliamMcKinley #TraditionalNames #MountainRenaming #NativeAmerican Also Read Trump Vows To Launch Trade Wars With 'Tariffs & Taxes' On Foreign Nations In His Pro-America Inaugural Address :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-vows-to-launch-trade-wars-with-tariffs-and-taxes-on-foreign-nations-in-his-pro-america-inaugur-4048253.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Announces US Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord, End Electric Vehicle Mandate :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-announces-us-withdrawal-from-paris-climate-accord-end-electric-vehicle-mandate-4048251.html?ref=DMDesc 'Drill, Baby, Drill': President Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Promises To Boost US Oil Independenc :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/drill-baby-drill-president-trump-declares-national-energy-emergency-promises-to-boost-us-oil-i-4048247.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.121~ED.194~

After LA Wildfires U.S Braces For Deadly Winter Storm in 5 States with Up to 10 Inches of Snow

Winter weather warnings have been issued for five U.S. states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Alaska, as up to 10 inches of snow are forecasted. The National Weather Service (NWS) cautioned about hazardous driving conditions, travel disruptions, and power outages. With freezing temperatures expected, vulnerable groups like infants and the elderly may face health risks. Snow accumulations ranging from six to ten inches are expected in certain areas, including Northeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and parts of Alaska. #WinterWeather #Snowstorm #Snowfall #WinterWarnings #USWeather #TravelDisruptions #WinterSafety #ColdWeather #SnowstormWarnings #NWSAlerts #PowerOutages #HealthRisks #FreezingTemperatures #SnowAccumulation #TravelCaution #WinterAdvisory #WeatherImpact #USWinter #BlizzardWarning #RoadHazards #WinterStormWatch ~HT.178~PR.152~GR.344~ED.194~

How Russia Sold Alaska To USA in 1867 | Trump Can Easily Buy Greenland | Here's How

President-elect Donald Trump’s interest in buying Greenland mirrors the U.S. acquisition of Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million. While the Alaska deal faced criticism, it proved successful after the Klondike Gold Strike. Trump’s proposal would require negotiations with Denmark and compensation for Greenland’s 57,000 residents. The last U.S. territory purchase was in 1917 with the Danish West Indies, and acquiring Greenland would likely involve economic incentives or treaties. #TrumpGreenland #AlaskaHistory #USTerritory #GreenlandDeal #LandAcquisitions #Compensation #ForeignPolicy #EconomicCoercion #Sovereignty #MilitaryInterests Also Read Who Owns Greenland? What's There? Can US President-Elect Trump's Ambition Take Shape? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-owns-greenland-whats-there-can-us-president-elect-trumps-ambition-take-shape-4037537.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Signals Potential Military Action for Control of Greenland and Panama Canal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-military-force-greenland-panama-canal-011-4036511.html?ref=DMDesc Crisis Averted: Norwegian Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Greenland; No Immediate Danger Reported :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/norwegian-cruise-ship-runs-aground-in-greenland-gen-3632615.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.125~PR.362~

‘How About We Buy Alaska?’ Canada Fires Back with Bold Counter-Offer to Trump’s ‘Buy Canada’ Plan

Canada has strongly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could "buy" Canada, instead offering a bold and humorous counter-proposal: “How about we buy Alaska?” Ontario Premier Doug Ford, in a lighthearted remark, made it clear that Canada would never fall under U.S. control, dismissing Trump’s comments as jokes. Ford, in a public statement, emphasized the importance of Canada maintaining its sovereignty, stressing that the relationship between the two nations should focus on resolving trade issues through dialogue rather than drastic measures like annexation. #TrumpCanada #TrumpNews #TrumpOnCanada #TrumpCanadaMerge #TrumpGreenland #CanadaPrimeMinister #Trudeau #TrumpTariffs #TrumpAnnexCanada #TrumpPanamaCanal #TrumpCanadaMexico #TrumpWantsGreenland #TrumpCanadaTrudeau #TrumpJr #CanadaTrump Also Read Trump Requests Supreme Court Intervention to Delay Sentencing in New York Hush Money Case :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-supreme-court-block-sentencing-hush-money-case-new-york-011-4037397.html?ref=DMDesc Is Trump Readying Himself For An Epic Failure In His Second Stint As US President? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/is-trump-readying-himself-for-an-epic-failure-in-his-second-stint-as-us-president-4036983.html?ref=DMDesc Trudeau’s Resignation: Was He The ‘Quarterback’ Or Just Playing Along? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trudeau-s-resignation-was-he-the-quarterback-or-just-playing-along-4036845.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.346~HT.336~GR.122~