The European Commission has declared Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia ready to fully join the Schengen area. A final decision on the matter now rests on the vote of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, which will take place on December 8.

Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia ready to join Schengen area, says European Commission

A second freight traffic lane has been opened at the Pete-Csengersima border crossing on the Hungarian-Romanian border, where HGVs will be examined with an X-ray to check if illegal immigrants are hiding in the trailer, the Romanian border police announced on Wednesday.

New freight traffic lane with X-ray gate on the Hungarian-Romanian border

The European Commission has approved a €60.7 million Romanian scheme to support haulage and bus companies in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EU approves Romania’s €60.7m scheme to support road transport sector

As rising fuel prices still continue to be a major concern, some Eastern-European countries must face growing tensions over prices.

Fuel price crisis: Croatia freezes prices as Slovenia encounters shortages and tensions grow in Romania

Departing from various locations in China, a new A.P. Moller - Maersk service now connects China and Europe via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Romania in about 40 days.

Maersk launches a revamped Middle Corridor rail service from China to Romania

From 1 November, employees must be able to prove at their workplaces in Austria that they are covid-free, the national government announced on Wednesday. Lorry drivers are exempt from the measure if they don't make contact with others during their work (i.e if they don't carry out loading tasks). Meanwhile, in Romania, carriers are planning another protest against the country's quarantine requirements.

Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia ready to join Schengen area, says European Commission

New freight traffic lane with X-ray gate on the Hungarian-Romanian border

EU approves Romania’s €60.7m scheme to support road transport sector

Fuel price crisis: Croatia freezes prices as Slovenia encounters shortages and tensions grow in Romania

Maersk launches a revamped Middle Corridor rail service from China to Romania

Mandatory Covid-19 pass for work in Austria; lorry drivers exempt if not in contact with others

New Covid restrictions for truckers entering 4 European countries

Haulier faces charges over haphazard repair job branded a “bad idea” by Polish road police

Shots fired as Romanian police recover stolen truck from drink-driver

Lorry driver fined €1,650 after failed off-road attempt to avoid checkpoint