Swedish Authorities Criticised for Long Citizenship Processing Times
The Swedish Migration Board is being criticised for the lack of progress made with citizenship applications, with the authorities pointing …
EU/Schengen
Latvia to Tighten Entry Rules for Third-Country Nationals Without Latvian-Issued Visa or Residence Permit
Latvia is expected to introduce stricter entry requirements for third-country nationals who do not hold a visa or residence permit …
Croatia Remains 70,000 Seasonal Workers Short in 2025
Croatia is becoming more reliant on foreign workers as thousands of them are needed for the country to meet its …
Norway Temporarily Closes Its Embassy in South Sudan
The Norwegian authorities have announced that the country has decided to temporarily shut its embassy in South Sudan’s capital, Juba. …
Armenian Parliament Approves to Begin EU Accession Process
Today, March 26, 2025, the Armenian parliament passed a bill on starting the process of accession of Armenia to the …
Schengen Visa Demand Among Indian Travellers Surges Ahead of Summer
European destinations continue to remain one of the main choices for summer holidays for travellers from all over the world …
Romania’s Entry to US Visa Waiver Programme Paused Until Further Notice
The United States has indefinitely paused the process of Romania joining the US visa waiver programme. This follows recent developments …
Libyan Militia Leader Accused of War Crimes Travels to Italy on Schengen Visa Issued by Malta
Libyan militia chief, Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, who has been accused by Amnesty International of war crimes torture, and abductions has …
French Consul Warns Algerians Regarding Schengen Visa Appointments
The French Consul General in Algiers, Bruno Clerc, has advised Algerians to be careful when they apply for a Schengen …
Finland Automates Residence Permit Extension Process for Researchers
Starting this week, researchers in Finland will be permitted to extend their residence permit, with the system automatically deciding on …