EU Countries Join Forces to Strengthen Border Security at Bulgarian-Turkish Border
A joint contingent of border security officers from Bulgaria, Austria, Romania, and Hungary will officially begin operations today, tasked with guarding the Bulgarian-Turkish border. The contingent, which was established as part of an agreement made in mid-November, was a key condition for Austria lifting its veto on Bulgaria and Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area.
The ceremony marking the start of the mission will take place in Svilengrad, where Bulgaria’s Minister of Interior, Daniel Mitov, will welcome representatives from the three other countries....