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Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months
In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…
Turkish Retirees Use Bulgaria’s Retirement D Visa for Schengen Access
Following Bulgaria’s Schengen entry on January 1, 2025, many Turkish retirees pursue the Retirement D visa. Requirements include about €500…
Condor Schedules Retirement of Europe’s Last Boeing 757-300s
Condor will retire Europe’s last Boeing 757-300 on November 5, 2025, with a ticketed farewell flight and seat auction. The…
EU Plans Stricter Schengen Visas for Russians by December 2025
By December 2025 the Commission will issue non-binding guidance urging stricter Schengen visa screening for Russians and other flagged nationals,…
Athens International Airport: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Hub in 2025
Athens grew strongly in H1 2025 (15.07M passengers, +7.6%), expanded U.S. routes, and launched a €1.3B plan to boost capacity…
Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen Entry Opens New Business Aviation Avenues
On January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania became full Schengen members, removing internal border checks and boosting travel, trade, and…
Slovakia Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Russians Amid EU Policy Shifts
Slovakia resumed tourist Schengen visa processing for Russian citizens on August 28, 2025, via the consulate and BLS. Short-stay rules…
SWISS Lounge Geneva Falls Short: Not Much Better Than the Flight
SWISS Geneva lounges offer quality buffets and drinks but lack showers and private bathrooms. Strict eligibility checks led to a…