Schengen space Information and news about Schengen countries

Here’s a brief overview of news events about Schengen during January 2006. It’s heavily condensed to read very quickly.

Romania

Romania citizens can now travel to Schengen area with no restriction as they are now allowed to stay longer than three months, according to a law voted in January 2006 on border crossing. Thus, over sixty seven thousands citizen whose passports have been taken by the romanian authorities for a a violation of Schengen restrictions will get their passport back… Read more on Bucharest Daily News.

Germany plans to partially suspend Schengen Accords

German authorities are planning to partially suspend Schengen Accords during soccer World Cup. From June 9th to July 9th, there will be sporadic border checks when they are indications about hooligans trying to enter Germany… Read more on Persian Football.

Schengen convention application criticized by European Court

Spain decision about denying two Algerian citizens married to Spanish women to enter Spain, claiming that Algeria isn’t part of Schengen list, has been cancelled by the European Court… Read more on Focus News.

Italy on terror alert

During Olympic winter games, Italy is prepared for any kind of terrorist attacks and, if necessary, will re-introduce border controls during Turin’s games from Feb 10th to 26th (on Feb 24th, no terror events happened) … Read more on stuff.co.nz.