Cyprus Will Join Schengen in 2026, President Christodoulides Says
Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has said. The President said that …
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Germany, Poland & France Top EU Blue Card Issuers for Highly Qualified Foreign Workers
In 2023, about 89,000 skilled workers from abroad were issued an EU Blue Card – a residence and work permit …
Italy Facilitates Residence Permit Rules for Seasonal Migrant Workers
Italian authorities have issued a directive that aims at regulating work for migrant workers, allowing holders of seasonal residence permits …
Estonia Ends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats & Officials Amid Repression Concerns
The government of Estonia has decided to exclude Georgian diplomatic and service passport holders from its visa-free policy, obliging them …
EU Official Acknowledges Challenges Indians Face in Securing Schengen Visas
Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Union to India, Ewa Suwara, has acknowledged that challenges to secure a Schengen …
Germany’s Plans for Stricter Border Controls Spark Mixed Reactions From Austria & Luxembourg
The decision of Germany to further tighten the border controlswhich include turning away migrants, has caused mixed reactions among neighbouring …
Swiss Opposition Calls for Abolition of Golden Visa Program
Arguing that “the wealthiest get the best deal”, Switzerland’s Green Party is reattempting to abolish the country’s Golden Visa Program. …
France Makes Visa Application Procedures Easier for Algerian Students
Capago International, the new visa processing company of France in Algeria, has introduced simplified procedures for visa applicants in the …
Türkiye’s Path to EU Membership Remains Blocked
Türkiye’s accession process to the European Union must remain frozen, the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have said. MEPs …
Poland to Make It Harder to Obtain Citizenship: Foreigners May Face 10-Year Residency Requirement
The main opposition party of Poland, PiS, wants the country to tighten the citizenship rules for foreign nationals residing in …