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EU’s New ETIAS System Excludes Thai Nationals, Visa Rules Unchanged
Thai nationals must still obtain a Schengen visa to visit Europe despite the upcoming ETIAS system launch. ETIAS and EES…
Germany Reports 50% Drop in Asylum Applications in Early 2025
Germany's asylum applications fell sharply by 50% in early 2025 following policy changes like suspending family reunification and shortening citizenship…
How Visa Liberalization Between Türkiye and the EU Could Boost Tourism
Türkiye and the EU’s visa liberalization faces delays from six remaining benchmarks and rising visa rejections. Over 1 million applicants…
Refugees in Spain Based on Sexual Orientation Rise by 2.5% Since 2022
Spain recorded a 2.5% increase in sexual orientation-based asylum claims since 2022 with 167,366 total applications in 2024. Despite progress,…
UK Immigration Reforms Impact Greece, Italy, and Albania Visa Processing
From July 4, 2025, UK immigration reforms require electronic verification and digital visas for Greece, Italy, and Albania travelers. Migrant…
Rising Airport Scams in Spain, Italy, France, and Turkey: Protect Your Jewellery and Watches
Airport scams targeting expensive jewellery and watches rise over 35% in Spain, Italy, France, and Turkey during 2025. Distraction thefts…
Austria First EU Nation to Deport Syrian Convict Since Assad’s Fall
Austria deported a Syrian convict after revoking asylum in 2019, marking a policy shift post-Assad fall. The move suspends Syrian…
Etihad Airways Operations Unaffected by France Air Traffic Controller Strike
Despite France's July 3-4, 2025 air traffic controller strike causing many European flight cancellations, Etihad Airways flights to Paris remain…