In a major development within Europe's Schengen area, Romania and Bulgaria have strengthened their positions by partially joining the area, lifting border controls at their airports and seaports.
Croatia admitted to Schengen zone but Bulgaria and Romania not
Croatia is the 27th country to join the Schengen area. Bulgaria and Romania, on the other hand, are not admitted to the Schengen zone. EU interior and justice ministers met yesterday to vote on the first extension of Schengen in more than a decade.