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What to Know About Europe’s New EES and ETIAS for Travelers
From October 12, 2025, EES will record non-EU visitors’ biometrics and replace passport stamps; full deployment by April 10, 2026.…
Air France Suspends Madagascar Flights Amid Security Crisis (2025)
Following escalating protests and a reported CAPSAT mutiny in Antananarivo, Air France paused Paris–Antananarivo flights October 11–13, 2025. Ivato Airport…
Europe’s Biometric Entry: End of Passport Stamps, EES Unveiled
From October 12, 2025, the EES will replace passport stamps with biometric records—fingerprints and facial images—for most non-EU short-stay travelers…
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…