The Latest Breaking News from Schengen

Common currency was already used for valuations and bank deposits in former Yugoslav country, which joined the EU in 2013

Croatia rang in two historic changes with the new year, as the European Union's youngest member joined both the EU's border-free Schengen zone and the euro common currency, fulfilling longstanding ambitions of close integration with Europe.

Croatia switched to the Euro and entered the passport-free Schengen area on 1 January, two major milestones for the country after joining the EU nearly a decade ago.

Zagreb (AFP) - Croatia was counting the last hours Saturday before switching to the euro and entering Europe's passport-free zone -- two milestone steps for the country since joining the EU nearly a decade ago.

Croatia will be part of the Schengen area from January and the country's currency will be the euro - here are more details about the rules

Croatia, known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and resort islands, is on a roll: As of Jan. 1 the Balkan country is adopting the EU’s common currency, the euro, and joining the so-called Schengen zone — the 27-nation bloc’s borderless free-travel area — which has prompted officials to say…

Passport rules have changed for anyone visiting Croatia

Giurgiu (Romania) (AFP) - After more than 10 years waiting to be admitted into the Schengen zone, Bulgaria and Romania were once more turned away after two EU countries vetoed their admission.

Brussels (AFP) - The EU on Thursday approved Croatia as the newest member of the border check-free Schengen zone from next month, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked Romania and Bulgaria from joining.