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Shymkent Launches Direct Flights to China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, South Korea
Kazakhstan’s Shymkent airport expands direct flights to Europe, Asia, and Africa starting mid-2025. SCAT Airlines leads operations, supported by a…
Germany Suspends Family Reunification Rights for Certain Asylum Seekers
Germany suspends family reunification rights for asylum seekers with subsidiary protection starting May 2025, halting 1,000 monthly visas. This two-year…
Italy Grants Honorary Citizenship to Kurdish Activist Warisha Moradi
Poggibonsi granted Kurdish activist Warisha Moradi symbolic honorary citizenship in 2025 while she faces a death sentence in Iran. The…
Latvia Urges EU to Suspend Visas for Russian Citizens Over Sabotage Fears
Latvia proposed an EU-wide visa freeze for Russian citizens over serious security concerns, affecting travel and trade. Current border rules…
Italy, France, and Spain Lead Schengen Visa Issuance to Russians in 2024
Italy, France, and Spain dominate Schengen visa issuance to Russians in 2024 with over 540,000 visas granted. Approval rates rose;…
Bulgaria Issues Over 96,000 Schengen Visas in 2024
In 2024, Bulgaria issued 96,142 Schengen visas with 54.5% multiple-entry, joining Schengen fully by January 2025. Visa demand across Europe…
UAE Residents Benefit from Faster Visa Approvals in Schengen Countries
Schengen visa slots in the UAE are fully booked for summer 2025. Germany introduces a five-year visa and removes free…
Germany Ends Visa Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025 Worldwide
From July 2025, Germany ends informal visa appeal letters, forcing Schengen applicants to reapply or pursue legal appeals. This increases…