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,…
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EU Urges U.S. to Reverse Palestinian Official Visa Ban Ahead of UNGA 2025
The EU urged the U.S. to revoke a visa ban affecting about 80 Palestinian officials before UNGA 2025.…
EU Eyes 10-Year Exemption on Aviation and Shipping Fuel Taxes
Denmark’s draft would keep aviation and shipping fuels exempt from EU excise taxes until 2035, add early taxes…
NRIs in Germany Share Investment Hurdles with Shashi Tharoor During Hamburg Visit
NRIs in Hamburg urged Shashi Tharoor to push for single-window approvals, faster consular services and stronger property dispute…
Australia maintains 185,000 permanent migration cap for 2025–26, government confirms
Australia will keep the 2025–26 permanent migration cap at 185,000 places, prioritising skilled migrants (about 132,200). Employer-sponsored visas…
Home Secretary Pledges Crackdown on Asylum Claims by Students
The Home Office will contact about 132,000 students from September to deter weak asylum claims; 16,000 student-origin claims…
Gatwick’s US Flights Fall 32% as Edinburgh Surges Past for US Routes
Gatwick lost about 32% of its US capacity as carriers shift long‑haul flying to Heathrow; BA ends Gatwick–Las…
International Students in UK Urged to Sharpen Skills for Job Market Distinction
Tighter labour markets and higher immigration thresholds in 2025 make it harder for international graduates to obtain sponsorship.…
Trump Faces Legal Setbacks as Deportation Pushes Grind to Halt
Courts blocked the Trump administration’s 2025 expansion of expedited removal for due process concerns amid 50+ lawsuits challenging…