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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…
Greece Golden Visa: Residency, Healthcare, Education and Schengen Access Explained
In 2025 Greece’s Golden Visa offers five-year residency, Schengen access, and public services. Reforms set €800k/€400k/€250k property tiers, banned short-term…
SWISS and Air France cancel hundreds amid pilot shortages
By August 25, 2025, Air France and SWISS cut many flights—SWISS canceled 1,400+ April–October—due to pilot shortages, A350 retraining, airspace…
United Airlines Cancels 17 New Flights Across US, Germany, Brazil, Israel
United’s legacy Unimatic system failed on August 6, 2025, causing widespread delays and 218 cancellations; disruptions continued into the following…
Schengen visa costs surge for Indians as VFS doubles service hikes
VFS Global raised service charges twice in 2025, increasing Schengen application costs for Indians. Combined with the unchanged €90 visa…
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen — Golden Visa Options for Indians
With Schengen membership from January 1, 2025, Romanian and Bulgarian Golden Visa programs now enable visa‑free travel across 29 countries.…