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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…

By Visa Verge

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…

By Jim Grey

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,…

By Shashank Singh

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…

By Oliver Mercer

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…

By Robert Pyne

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…

By Shashank Singh

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…