Schengen Accession Would Boost Cyprus’ National Security, President Says
The membership of Cyprus in the Schengen Zone would enhance the country’s security, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has …
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Lithuania Will No Longer Recognise Russian Non-Biometric Passports Starting June 1
Starting from June 1, 2025, Lithuania will stop recognising non-biometric international passports issued by Russia. The new changes, confirmed through …
Russians Were Issued the Most Schengen Visas by These Countries in 2024
Schengen states have issued a total of 541,839 visas to Russian nationals, who filed 606,594 applications for Schengen visas in …
France: These Are the Most In-Demand Jobs for Foreign Workers in 2025
The updated list of occupations in shortage, which permits the regularisation of foreign workers in some 80 occupations in France, …
UAE Foreign Residents Applying for Schengen Visas Advised to Watch Out for Scammers
UAE foreign residents who are planning to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to the bloc have been advised …
Finland to Introduce 3-Month Job-Seeking Deadline for Foreigners With Work Permits
Finland will introduce a three-month deadline for foreigners with work-based residence permits to find new employment if they lose their …
70% Drop in Foreign Work Permit Applications in Croatia After Stricter Rules
A total of 70 per cent decline has been recorded in the number of work permits submitted in Croatia by …
Germany Granted 1.29 Million Schengen Visas in 2024
A total of 1.5 million visa applications were received by German consulates and visa application centres in 2024, 3.6 per …
Moroccans Continue to Express Frustration Over Intermediaries Blocking Schengen Visa Appointments
Nationals of Morocco have continued to express frustration over intermediaries blocking Schengen visa appointments and reselling them on the black …
Estonia Revokes Residence Permit of Ukrainian Over Russian Intelligence Ties
A Ukrainian citizen, Stanislav Matlak, has been stripped of his residence permit and deported from Estonia, after the Border Guard …