{"id":987518289,"date":"2025-01-28T11:37:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/?p=987518289"},"modified":"2025-01-28T11:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:39:06","slug":"romania-schengen-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/en\/romania-schengen-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Romania &#8211; a historic moment marked by a very special guest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Romania &#8211; a historic moment marked by a very special guest&#8221; subhead=&#8221;During the inaugural ceremony at the Vama Petea crossing was a stray dog.&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Intestazione a Larghezza Piena&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; subhead__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; subhead__hover=&#8221;Un passo difficile, ma necessario per concentrare le risorse sulle principali attivit\u00e0 in Romania e in Italia.&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On 1 January 2025, Romania and Bulgaria officially became part of the Schengen Area<\/strong>. This marks a historic event that will simplify the free movement of people and goods, making travel faster and smoother for everyone. This change further streamlines the procedures already introduced in 2007 when Romania joined the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>During the inaugural ceremony at the Vama Petea crossing, however<strong>, <\/strong><a href=%22https:\/\/www.fanpage.it\/kodami\/un-cane-randagio-e-il-primo-ad-attraversare-la-frontiera-dopo-lentrata-della-romania-nellarea-schengen\/%22><strong>it wasn\u2019t a politician or an official who first crossed the Romania-Hungary border; it was an unexpected guest\u2014a stray dog<\/strong><\/a>. This image quickly went viral, providing a stark reminder of the ongoing and complex issue of stray animals.<\/p>\n<p>%91caption id=%22attachment_69288%22 align=%22aligncenter%22 width=%22300%22%93<img class=%22wp-image-69288 size-medium%22 src=%22https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Schengen-2.jpg%22 alt=%22A stray dog in Romania%22 width=%22300%22 height=%22200%22 \/> A stray dog in Romania%91\/caption%93<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stray animal populations remain a significant problem in Romania and other Eastern European countries, especially in rural<\/strong> and peripheral areas. For more than 22 years, <em>Save the Dogs<\/em> has been working tirelessly to address overpopulation and improve the living conditions of these animals. Thanks to the work of our organization and other local groups, significant progress has been made.<\/p>\n<p>However, Romania&#8217;s entry into the Schengen Area also introduces new risks. With border controls being reduced, the danger of <strong>illegal puppy trafficking<\/strong> is likely to increase\u2014a persistent issue in Eastern Europe. Combating this criminal activity requires specific interventions and concrete actions, which the European Commission has been addressing for some time.<\/p>\n<p>Our hope is that viral videos like the one showing a stray dog crossing the border will not only spark reflection but will also inspire action and reinforce support for the efforts of those working on the front lines.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On 1 January 2025, Romania and Bulgaria officially became part of the Schengen Area<\/strong>. This marks a historic event that will simplify the free movement of people and goods, making travel faster and smoother for everyone. This change further streamlines the procedures already introduced in 2007 when Romania joined the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>During the inaugural ceremony at the Vama Petea crossing, however<strong>, <\/strong><a href=%22https:\/\/www.fanpage.it\/kodami\/un-cane-randagio-e-il-primo-ad-attraversare-la-frontiera-dopo-lentrata-della-romania-nellarea-schengen\/%22><strong>it wasn\u2019t a politician or an official who first crossed the Romania-Hungary border; it was an unexpected guest\u2014a stray dog<\/strong><\/a>. 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