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EU Citizenship by Investment Ends After CJEU Ruling in 2025

The EU’s 2025 ruling ended Malta’s Citizenship by Investment, closing all direct CBI programs. Golden Visas persist but require higher…

Outsourcing Asylum: Unpacking the EU’s Shift to Safe Third Countries

The European Commission’s 2025 proposal simplifies declaring asylum applications inadmissible by extending safe third country rules and allowing deportations before…

Polish Aviation Industry Urges EU to Protect Airports and Airlines

Polish aviation calls on the EU to address rising costs for sustainable fuels and regulatory challenges threatening European airports and…

Rome’s Fiumicino Airport Launches Luxury Dog Hotel Amid New Pet Flight Rules

In May 2025, Italy allowed medium and large dogs to fly in aircraft cabins, while Fiumicino Airport opened Dog Relais,…

Frankfurt Airport Loses Europe’s Top Cargo Hub Status to Istanbul

Istanbul Airport became Europe’s busiest cargo hub in 2024, handling 1.97 million tons. Frankfurt’s growth slowed due to costs and…

Air France Resumes Direct Paris to Tel Aviv Flights Amid Improved Conditions

Air France resumed Paris-Tel Aviv flights with seven weekly Boeing 777-300ER services after a missile strike suspension. This vital route…

Spain Aims to Boost Number of Direct Flights to Japan

Iberia currently offers three direct Madrid-Tokyo flights weekly, expanding to four in March 2025. This route promises €100 million economic…

Shymkent Launches Direct Flights to China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, South Korea

Kazakhstan’s Shymkent airport expands direct flights to Europe, Asia, and Africa starting mid-2025. SCAT Airlines leads operations, supported by a…