Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union. After years of negotiations to join the Schengen area, there is now free access for travelers arriving by air or sea from both countries. However, land border … Read more

European edible insect scale-up secures funding to advance circular bio-economy

European edible insect scale-up secures funding to advance circular bio-economy

06 Sep 2023 — Nasekomo, a Bulgaria-based insect-tech scale-up, has been awarded a grant under the European Recovery and Sustainability Plan. The funding comes from enterprises that have previously received the Seal of Excellence from the European Commission, recognizing Nasekomo as a trailblazer in biotechnology and sustainability. Following the cash injection, Nasekomo will be embarking … Read more

Travel disruption could last days as thousands stranded by cancelled flights

Travel disruption could last days as thousands stranded by cancelled flights

T ravel disruption could last for days after flights were cancelled leaving thousands of passengers stranded following an air traffic control technical fault. Holidaymakers were hit by bank holiday travel delays, which started on Monday after a UK air traffic control failure meant flight plans had to be input manually by controllers. By Monday afternoon, … Read more