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Iceland Leads Schengen Visa Approvals in 2024 as Approval Rate Across Schengen Zone Hits 52.20%
In 2024, Schengen countries collectively approved just over half of all visa applications submitted, with the overall approval rate...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Record-Breaking Year for German Naturalisation as 291,955 People Acquire Citizenship in 2024
Germany saw a historic surge in naturalisations in 2024, with a total of 291,955 individuals granted German citizenship—marking a 46 per...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Norway Introduces Tourist Tax Amid Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers and Infrastructure Needs
Authorities in Norway have officially given the green light to a new tourist tax aimed at the country’s most frequented destinations,...
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Armenia and EU Deepen Dialogue on Visa Liberalisation as Action Plan Nears Completion
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia, Arpine Sargsyan, recently held talks with Ambassador Vassilis Maragos, Head of the EU...
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Belize Presses Forward in Bid for Schengen Visa Waiver Despite EU Reluctance
Belizean authorities remain steadfast in their efforts to secure visa-free access to the Schengen Area, continuing to push for a...
Jun 5, 20253 min read


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...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


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,...
Jun 3, 20252 min read


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...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


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...
May 30, 20252 min read


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...
May 27, 20253 min read


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...
May 26, 20252 min read


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,...
May 26, 20253 min read


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...
May 23, 20252 min read


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,...
May 21, 20252 min read


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...
May 19, 20253 min read


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...
May 12, 20253 min read


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...
May 5, 20252 min read


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...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


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...
Apr 23, 20252 min read


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...
Apr 16, 20253 min read
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