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Germany Sees Stunning 46% Surge in Citizenship Grants in 2024
The 2024 German citizenship reform reduces residency to five years and permits dual citizenship, causing a 46% surge to 291,955…
Kazakhstan Reports Surge in Schengen Visa Applications, Germany Tops List
In 2024, Kazakhstan submitted 179,446 Schengen visa applications, rising 12.81% from 2023, mostly to Germany. EU talks aim to improve…
Batik Air Expands Network in 2025 with New Europe and Southeast Asia Flights
In 2025, Batik Air launches new Southeast Asian routes, including Kuala Lumpur to Dili, and adds flights to China and…
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…