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Nigeria Imposes Africa’s Highest Aviation Taxes on International Travelers
Nigeria’s international aviation taxes surged 50%, reaching $180 per departure in 2024. These high taxes make regional African flights costlier…
Spain Imposes €179 Million Fine on European Airlines for Passenger Fees
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs fined five airlines €179 million for unfair fees on carry-on baggage and services. Ryanair faced…
Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Across Europe Amid Ongoing Travel Chaos
Flight delays in Europe surged by 54% in summer 2025 amid strikes and technical failures. Although cancellations fell 32%, major…
US Academics Seek ‘Scientific Asylum’ in France Amid System Collapse
Cutbacks in U.S. research funding pushed eight American academics to France’s Aix-Marseille University for scientific asylum in 2025. France and…
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,…