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Air France brings nonstop Orlando International Airport flights to Paris
Starting May 21, 2025, Air France offers four weekly nonstop Orlando-Paris flights with Airbus A350-900, boosting travel options and economic…
Schengen visa rejections cost travelers $160 million in 2024
Schengen visa rejections rose 11% in 2024, causing €160 million losses worldwide. India ranked third with €14 million lost. Fees…
Germany ends visa appeals process, affecting Indian students and workers
From July 1, 2025, Germany ends its free remonstration appeal for visas worldwide, requiring rejected applicants to reapply or pursue…
ASEAN super-visa could launch in 2025 for easier regional travel
ASEAN’s Schengen-style super-visa will simplify travel across eight member countries by 2025/2026, boosting tourism and economic growth. Challenges include immigration…
Schengen visa rejection rates remain highest for African countries in 2025
In 2024-2025, African Schengen visa rejection rates average 10% above global levels, causing major financial and emotional impacts. Comoros leads…
European Union opens new visas for US researchers seeking options
In response to US science funding cuts, the EU accelerates visa processing for US researchers, offering faster approvals, simpler procedures,…
Italy leads EU push to review European Convention on Human Rights
Italy and Denmark led nine EU states in urging a rethink of ECtHR rulings on migration, claiming these limit national…
Germany to end Schengen visa appeal process at consulates in 2025
Germany ends informal visa rejection appeals on July 1, 2025. New rules require reapplication fees or costly legal challenges, improving…