Spain Probes BLS International in €25,000 Schengen Visa Racket
Spain’s National Court is investigating an alleged visa racket in Algiers and examining BLS International’s role in appointments…
Italy Rejects Requests from Germany to Take Back Boat Refugees Arriving in Europe
Italy rejects Germany's first asylum transfers under new EU rules, citing NGO rescue ship activity and demanding financial…
Fake Schengen Visas Surge as Nigerian Passengers Abscond in Morocco Transit
NCAA warns of expert fake Schengen visas and passengers absconding via Casablanca transit, leading to tighter Moroccan entry…
Polish Border Guard Clarifies Invitation Rules for Long-Term Schengen Visa Holders
Poland mandates current proof of invitation at border checks; valid long-term visas are insufficient if the original invitation…
Armenia Pursues EU Visa-Free Travel Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions
Armenia advances EU visa-free talks with 117 reforms and new biometric passports for 2026, while facing stricter U.S.…
Kosovo Travelers Surge After Schengen Visa Liberalization, Asylum Claims Rise
Kosovo asylum claims jumped 108% in early 2024 following Schengen visa liberalization, though European Commission data shows numbers…
European Commission Postpones ETIAS and Entry/exit System Launch Again
The EU has delayed the ETIAS launch again due to EES border system glitches. A new timeline for…
UAE Travelers Face Longer Wait for Schengen as ETIAS Launch Delayed
ETIAS is delayed to 2027, but UAE travelers face 5-hour airport queues and 4-month visa appointment waits. New…
Avoid Schengen Visa Scams: Fake Appointments, Work Permits, Embassy Quota
Learn how to spot and avoid fake Schengen visa slots and bogus European job offers by using official…
Türkiye Resumes EU Visa-Free Talks with Cevdet Yılmaz Leading Efforts
Türkiye launches fresh efforts to meet the final six EU visa-free criteria, calling for European political will to…
Spain Implements Temporary Border Checks for Travelers Arriving from Italy
Spain implements temporary border checks on arrivals from Italy through Sept 7, 2026, following a diplomatic dispute over…
Between 8,000 and 11,000 Migrants Remain in Ceuta, Raising Safety Concerns
Ceuta President Vivas warns that up to 11,000 migrants remain in the city as infrastructure collapses and authorities…
Italy Extends Random Border Controls to Five Additional International Airports
Italy and Spain have implemented reciprocal, random airport document checks for travelers until September 2026 due to security…
Morocco Deploys Security Forces Ahead of Planned August 15 Border Crossing Events
Morocco deploys 24,000 troops to stop an August 15 mass migration attempt into Ceuta, following a deadly July…