http://www.franta-romania.com/node/950 Comments for "EU spurs Romanian border action" ro http://www.franta-romania.com/node/950 <p>BBC News:</p> <p>> Romania's border controls are a key area of concern for the European Union, as the country gets itself into shape to join the bloc on 1 January 2007.<br /> ><br /> > Neighbouring Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova all have a reputation as transit hubs for smuggled goods and people. The biggest challenge is posed by Romania's eastern border with Moldova, which is a source of illegal migrants including women trafficked for prostitution to western Europe.<br /> ><br /> >...<br /> ><br /> > Romania must also make sure that its own citizens do not leave the country without valid travel documents.<br /> ><br /> >...<br /> ><br /> > Corruption and mere incompetence also led to incidents like one in March this year, when several coaches with more than 200 Romanian citizens on board were refused entry into Spain for lack of valid travel documents.</p> http://www.franta-romania.com/node/950#comments Diverse Sat, 25 Jun 2005 15:05:48 -0700 cnicules 950 at http://www.franta-romania.com