Schengen
Schengen Area visa rules, 90/180-day calculator guidance, ETIAS updates, and border-free travel regulations across 27 European countries. Covers short-stay visas, overstay consequences, and transit rules.
US Academics Seek ‘Scientific Asylum’ in France Amid System Collapse
Cutbacks in U.S. research funding pushed eight American academics to France’s Aix-Marseille University for scientific asylum in 2025. France and the EU invested over 600 million euros, proposing new 'scientific…
EU’s New ETIAS System Excludes Thai Nationals, Visa Rules Unchanged
Thai nationals must still obtain a Schengen visa to visit Europe despite the upcoming ETIAS system launch. ETIAS…
Germany Reports 50% Drop in Asylum Applications in Early 2025
Germany's asylum applications fell sharply by 50% in early 2025 following policy changes like suspending family reunification and…
How Visa Liberalization Between Türkiye and the EU Could Boost Tourism
Türkiye and the EU’s visa liberalization faces delays from six remaining benchmarks and rising visa rejections. Over 1…
Refugees in Spain Based on Sexual Orientation Rise by 2.5% Since 2022
Spain recorded a 2.5% increase in sexual orientation-based asylum claims since 2022 with 167,366 total applications in 2024.…
UK Immigration Reforms Impact Greece, Italy, and Albania Visa Processing
From July 4, 2025, UK immigration reforms require electronic verification and digital visas for Greece, Italy, and Albania…
Rising Airport Scams in Spain, Italy, France, and Turkey: Protect Your Jewellery and Watches
Airport scams targeting expensive jewellery and watches rise over 35% in Spain, Italy, France, and Turkey during 2025.…
Austria First EU Nation to Deport Syrian Convict Since Assad’s Fall
Austria deported a Syrian convict after revoking asylum in 2019, marking a policy shift post-Assad fall. The move…
Etihad Airways Operations Unaffected by France Air Traffic Controller Strike
Despite France's July 3-4, 2025 air traffic controller strike causing many European flight cancellations, Etihad Airways flights to…
Condor Launches Daily Flights From Frankfurt to Spain, Hungary, Italy for Summer 2026
Starting May 2026, Condor launches thrice-daily flights from Frankfurt to Barcelona, Budapest, and Venice with Airbus A320neos. Tickets…