Kazakhstan Reports Surge in Schengen Visa Applications, Germany Tops List
In 2024, Kazakhstan submitted 179,446 Schengen visa applications, rising 12.81% from 2023, mostly to Germany. EU talks aim…
Batik Air Expands Network in 2025 with New Europe and Southeast Asia Flights
In 2025, Batik Air launches new Southeast Asian routes, including Kuala Lumpur to Dili, and adds flights to…
Nigeria Imposes Africa’s Highest Aviation Taxes on International Travelers
Nigeria’s international aviation taxes surged 50%, reaching $180 per departure in 2024. These high taxes make regional African…
Spain Imposes €179 Million Fine on European Airlines for Passenger Fees
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs fined five airlines €179 million for unfair fees on carry-on baggage and services.…
Europe Sees 54% Rise in Flight Delays Amid Summer Strike Disruptions
Flight delays in Europe surged by 54% in summer 2025 amid strikes and technical failures. Although cancellations fell…
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.…
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…