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Greece Faces Persistent Labour Shortage Despite Influx of Foreign Workers in 2025
Only one in four vacant jobs in Greece is expected to be filled this year, with the government managing to cover just 25 per cent of the...
Flexi Group
Jun 42 min read
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Over Half a Million Schengen Visas Granted to Russian Nationals in 2024 Despite Sanctions
In 2024, Russian nationals were issued a total of 541,839 Schengen visas, out of 606,594 applications submitted across the bloc,...
Flexi Group
Jun 32 min read
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Greece Moves to End Pathway to Legalisation for Irregular Migrants After Seven Years
Greek authorities have announced plans to abolish a provision that allowed irregular migrants to apply for legal residency after...
Flexi Group
Jun 22 min read
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Spain Pushes for 100% Tax on Non-EU Homebuyers Amid Housing Crisis
In an aggressive new move to tackle Spain’s deepening housing crisis, the Socialist-led government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has...
Flexi Group
May 302 min read
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Schengen Visa Applicants Faced Higher Costs and Rejections in 2024, EU Revenues Near €1 Billion
In 2024, Schengen visa applications rose sharply to 11.7 million, a 13.4 percent increase from 2023’s total of 10.3 million, according to...
Flexi Group
May 273 min read
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Swiss Greens Renew Push to End Golden Visa Scheme, Citing Inequality and Risk of Oligarch Influence
The Swiss Green Party is once again pushing to abolish the country’s Golden Visa program, arguing that the scheme unfairly privileges the...
Flexi Group
May 262 min read
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EU Vows to Defend Interests After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on All EU Goods and Apple iPhones
European Union Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic has issued a firm response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest volley of tariff threats,...
Flexi Group
May 263 min read
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Spain Eases Immigration Rules to Streamline Entry, Work, and Residency for Migrants
Spain has rolled out a new set of Immigration Regulation changes that came into effect on May 20, aimed at simplifying entry and...
Flexi Group
May 232 min read
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Schengen Visa Rejections Surge in 2024, Malta Tops List With Highest Denial Rate
In 2024, a total of 11.7 million visa applications were submitted to the 28 Schengen countries that process such requests. Of these,...
Flexi Group
May 212 min read
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Fitch Revises Greece’s Outlook to Positive as Fiscal Outperformance Exceeds Expectations
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) Outlook to Positive from Stable, reaffirming...
Flexi Group
May 193 min read
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Cyprus Eyes Schengen Zone Membership by 2026, Says President Christodoulides
Cyprus is aiming to join the Schengen zone in 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday, declaring that the Republic of...
Flexi Group
May 123 min read
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Romania and Bulgaria Celebrate Full Entry Into Schengen Zone With Border Ceremonies
Ceremonies were held at the borders of Romania and Bulgaria to commemorate the two nations officially becoming full members of the...
Flexi Group
May 52 min read
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EU Court Declares Malta’s Golden Passport Scheme Illegal, Marking End of Citizenship-for-Cash in the Bloc
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Malta’s controversial golden passport scheme breaches EU law, delivering a decisive blow to...
Flexi Group
Apr 302 min read
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Eurozone Business Sentiment Showed Signs of Recovery Before U.S. Tariff Shock
Firms across the euro area were beginning to report stronger business momentum in the days leading up to the Trump administration’s early...
Flexi Group
Apr 232 min read
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UK Makes ETA Mandatory for All EU Passport Holders Starting April 2, 2025
As of today, April 2, 2025, all European Union passport holders, including infants and children, must possess a valid Electronic Travel...
Flexi Group
Apr 163 min read
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Germany Sees Surge in Work Visas as Demand for Foreign Labour Reaches New Heights
As one of the European Union’s economic powerhouses, Germany has maintained its status as a top destination for foreign workers, issuing...
Flexi Group
Apr 152 min read
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Tens of Thousands of Undocumented Foreign Workers in the Netherlands Raise Concerns Over Exploitation
Thousands of foreign nationals are currently working in the Netherlands without the required permits, a situation that has raised serious...
Flexi Group
Apr 142 min read
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Czech Republic Lifts Work Permit Requirement for Taiwanese Nationals
The Czech government has officially removed the requirement for Taiwanese nationals to obtain a work permit before taking up employment...
Flexi Group
Apr 102 min read
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Lagarde Urges EU to Break Dependence on U.S. Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has called on the European Union to reduce its reliance on major U.S. payment networks...
Flexi Group
Apr 92 min read
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Sharp Rise in Brazilian Nationals Refused Entry to Portugal in 2024 Despite Continued Migration Interest
The number of Brazilian nationals denied entry into Portugal this year has surged dramatically, with authorities recording 1,400 refusals...
Flexi Group
Apr 82 min read
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