Which countries have the deadliest air pollution in Europe?Deaths from air pollution have fallen in the EU, but mortality rates were highest in Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary.
Bulgarian parliament approves centre-right coalition governmentRosen Zhelyazkov of the GERB party was officially elected prime minister on Thursday after three months of discussion.
Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen AreaBulgaria and Romania officially became part of the Schengen Area on 1 January, ending land border checks with neighbouring EU countries.
Romania and Bulgaria become fully fledged members of the Schengen area as land border checks liftedResidents from Romania and Bulgaria can now travel freely in the Schengen area.
Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen Area on New Year's DayThe 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.
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