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Bulgaria & Romania Took Their Final Step to Enter Schengen Area
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Bulgaria & Romania Took Their Final Step to Enter Schengen Area

The European Council, under the leadership of its Spanish presidency, announced its decision to expand the Schengen area to include Bulgaria and Romania.  As per a statement issued by the European Commission, controls on air and sea borders are set to be lifted starting in the initial months of 2024. Additionally, discussions regarding lifting controls on land orders will continue this year.  The European Commission expressed its belief that the enlargement of the Schengen area will enhance the European Union’s strength within its borders and on global platforms. The commission warmly welcomed the inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in this area.  Both neighboring countries have joined the Schengen area to make travel easier for people in these countries. To make decisions for th...
Spain Moves Forward on Recognizing Palestinian Statehood
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Spain Moves Forward on Recognizing Palestinian Statehood

Spain is poised to take a significant step in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez indicated the country's intention to recognize Palestinian statehood by July 2024. If it proceeds, the recognition will likely spark further debate and potentially complicate relations with Israel. In a move that could influence other Western powers, Spain is aiming to recognize Palestinian statehood by July 2024 by April 2024. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is a vocal critic of Israel's recent offensive in Gaza. He announced this goal during a trip to the Middle East. Sánchez hopes this recognition will pave the way for similar actions from other Western nations. The European Union currently supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but lacks a unifi...
US, UK, & EU Call for Investigation into Pakistan Election 2024
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US, UK, & EU Call for Investigation into Pakistan Election 2024

The United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have all expressed concerns about the Pakistan election. They urged an investigation into reported irregularities. They highlighted concerns about the fairness and inclusivity of the elections. Moreover, they also noted issues like violence against political parties and candidates. After the recent Pakistan election, concerns have been raised by the United States, Britain, and the European Union. They want a thorough investigation into reported irregularities during the voting process. The election was mainly a contest between parties led by former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan. Despite both claiming victory, questions have emerged about the fairness of the election. In the election, 265 seats in the nati...
EU going to lift the ban on PIA soon
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EU going to lift the ban on PIA soon

The EU is going to lift a travel ban on Pakistan’s National Airline PIA. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA’s) CEO Arshad Malik announced the good news on Thursday. He said that the airline is likely to resume operations in the European Union. The operations will begin in the following month once PIA has received approval from international aviation auditors. Auditors may finish the audit of the PIA and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) by the end of next month. Mr. Navaid Malik is serving as the director of Pakistan International Airlines. He announced the good news to the media. Moreover, he said that they have high hopes that this audit will cause the EU to lift the ban on PIA. He stated that international safety organizations would also visit Pakistan later this month or earl...
Croatia is given the green signal to join Schengen Zone from Jan 1, 2023
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Croatia is given the green signal to join Schengen Zone from Jan 1, 2023

The EU gave Croatia the green signal to join Schengen Zone from Jan 1, 2023. The European Union has confirmed that on January 1, 2023, Croatia will join the Schengen region. The Schengen region is devoid of borders. According to sources, the EU made the choice following a vote taken earlier today by the EU's member states. In another statement, the members of the EU expressed their views on the expansion. They said that the Schengen Area is expanding for the first time in over ten years.  The Council of the European Union Presidency announced this in a statement posted on Twitter. The statement said that Ministers approved Croatia's membership as of January 1, 2023. However, the EU Ministers from 27 EU countries did not make any unanimous decision in the meeting. The EU held the m...